Obituaries

Maurice "Mike" Fournier

Maurice "Mike" Fournier

Mar 2, 2022

SWANTON – Maurice J. “Mike” Fournier, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.

 

He was born in Plattsburgh, NY on August 19, 1931 to the late Fernando & Annette (Filion) Fournier.

 

Mike grew up in Champlain, NY and was a life-long member of the dairy community. He worked...

Trica Lynn Cassidy Sibley

Trica Lynn Cassidy Sibley

Mar 1, 2022

RICHFORD - Trica Lynn Cassidy Sibley, age 32, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.

She was born in Burlington on October 27, 1989 to Wendy Patch and the late Michael S. Cassidy.

Trish attended school in Enosburg, Swanton, and St. Albans. In her younger years, she enjoyed spending time with her...

Catherine K LaBrecque

Catherine K LaBrecque

Feb 28, 2022

SWANTON – Catherine Kirby LaBrecque, age 87, passed away peacefully with her devoted and loving family by her side on Monday, February 28, 2022.

She was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on January 20, 1935, and graduated from Bassick High School. She married the late Richard LaBrecque on April 7, 1956, he predeceased her on October 23, 2008. They were married...

Georgette "Georgie" F. Langevin

Georgette "Georgie" F. Langevin

Feb 27, 2022

SWANTON – Georgette “Georgie” F. Langevin, age 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 27, 2022 surrounded by her loving family at her home in Swanton.

She was born in Richford on August 5, 1927 to the late Armand & Emma (Comeau) Coderre.

Georgie was a lifelong resident of Swanton. She married Joseph Langevin on August 22, 1949 and had...

Thomas I. LaBombard

Thomas I. LaBombard

Feb 21, 2022

ISLE LA MOTTE – Thomas I. LaBombard, age 80, a lifelong resident of Isle La Motte passed away peacefully on Monday, February 21, 2022, surrounded by his loving family at his home.    

He was born on May 11, 1941 to the late Ira & Yvonne (Bombard) LaBombard. Tom was one of the few true Isle Lamotters being born on...

Daniel "Danny" Paradis

Daniel "Danny" Paradis

Feb 18, 2022

BERKSHIRE – Daniel Joachin Paradis, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on February 18, 2022, at his Berkshire home.

 

Daniel was born in St. Albans, on January 7, 1962, to the late Raymond and Amanda (Vachon) Paradis.

 

Daniel grew up in Fairfield; he attended Fairfield Elementary School and graduated from BFA St. Albans in 1981. He worked on his family’s...

Beth Ann Morgan

Beth Ann Morgan

Feb 17, 2022

ALBURGH – Beth Ann Morgan, age 74, passed away in her home on February 17, 2022 surrounded by her family and close friends.

Beth was born on June 12, 1947 in St. Albans to the late Melba (Demar) Gabaree & Charles Cook Sr.

She was a resident of Alburgh, for many years, where she lived with her lifetime partner, Bruce...

Larry L. Tatro

Larry L. Tatro

Feb 16, 2022

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Lionel Tatro, age 74, of Franklin, Vermont. He lost his battle with Dementia and Alzheimer’s on February 16, 2022.

Larry was the life of the party and a friend to all; he was loved by babies, animals, and all who could sense his genuine good heart. He had...

Elizabeth "Hubba" A. Noel

Elizabeth "Hubba" A. Noel

Feb 15, 2022

SWANTON – Elizabeth “Hubba” A. Noel, age 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 surrounded by her loving family at her home in Swanton.

She was born in St. Albans on January 27, 1945 to the late Elwin & Elizabeth (Unwin) Young.

Elizabeth was a lifelong resident of Swanton. She married her soul mate and life partner, Roland...

Edward E. Corwell

Edward E. Corwell

Feb 15, 2022

HIGHGATE– Edward E. Corwell, age 81, passed away on Tuesday February 15, 2022 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.

He was born in Sheldon on November 15, 1940 to the late Ernest and Beatrice (Bishop) Corwell.

Ed grew up in Sheldon and graduated from BFA- St. Albans. He married the love of his life Judith Lahue on September...

Clifford B. Chagnon

Clifford B. Chagnon

Feb 13, 2022

RICHFORD – It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Clifford B. Chagnon, age 92, on Sunday, February 13, 2022. He passed at Our Lady of the Meadows with his loving family by his side.

He was born in St. Albans on January 23, 1930, the son of the late Oscar & Rose (Flanagan) Wells. Clifford married...

Gilles R. Gagne

Gilles R. Gagne

Feb 13, 2022

FRANKLIN – Gilles R. Gagne, age 75, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2022 at the Franklin Carriage House.

He was born in St. Albans on December 26, 1946 to the late Elphege & Dora (Lussier) Gagne.

Gilles attended Sacred Heart in Newport, Ste. Anne’s Academy in Swanton, and continued his education at the Warner Home in St. Albans. He...

Robert "Bob" A. Sears

Robert "Bob" A. Sears

Feb 11, 2022

SWANTON – Robert “Bob” A. Sears, age 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 11, 2022 at Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. 

He was born in St. Albans on November 30, 1942 to the late Albert & Thelma (Russell) Sears. 

Bob worked several different jobs in his life. He worked in Swanton for Donald Skeels at a grain facility,...

Angela M. Elliott

Angela M. Elliott

Feb 11, 2022

HIGHGATE– Angela M. Elliott, age 55, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, February 11, 2022 at her home in Highgate.

She was born in St. Albans on August 14, 1966 to the late James O’Sullivan and Patricia Curry.

Angela grew up in St. Albans and graduated from BFA- St. Albans in 1984. Shortly after graduation she married...

Corey "Spanky" R. Machia

Corey "Spanky" R. Machia

Feb 11, 2022

HIGHGATE– Corey R. “Spanky” Machia, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 11, 2022 at his home in Highgate.

He was born in St. Albans on February 27, 1968 to the late Ephriam “Fagie” and Rosalie (Pelkey) Machia.

Corey grew up in Highgate and attended Highgate Elementary School and graduated from Missisquoi Valley Union High School along side his...

Bonnie Lynn Meiggs Marrier

Bonnie Lynn Meiggs Marrier

Feb 11, 2022

RICHFORD – Bonnie L. Marrier, age 48, passed away on Friday February 11, 2022 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.

 

She was born October 11, 1973 in Morrisville, to Mary Meiggs and Michael Marrier. Bonnie attended Richford High School, graduating in 1995.

Bonnie was loved by many people. Bonnie was affectionately known as “Bon Bon” or "Bonita"...

James F. Creller

James F. Creller

Feb 9, 2022

ALBURGH – James F. Creller, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at his home in Alburgh.

 

He was born January 11, 1953 in St. Albans to the late Robert Sr. & Beverly (Prime) Creller.

 

Jim spent all of his life in Alburgh where he was well known for his green thumb. He had a love...

Stephen B. Tracy

Stephen B. Tracy

Feb 7, 2022

EAST RICHFORD– Stephen B. Tracy Sr., age 72, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022, at his home surrounded by family.

He was born in St. Albans on August 18, 1949, to the late Burton and Joanne (Rogers) Tracy.

Steve married Angela (Currier) Tracy on September 12, 1992, and the two raised their family in East Richford. Steve and Angela...

Mother Joanna Alexander

Mother Joanna Alexander

Feb 6, 2022

RICHFORD – Mother Joanna (Catherine Elisabeth Marie), age 87, died on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at the St. Albans Health and Rehab Center.

                                                                                

Born Elizabeth May Alexander in Schenectady, New York, Mother Joanna was the daughter of John Robert and Helen Alexander. She was, since 1993, for the past 29 years, a nun of the Eastern Orthodox Christian Church...

Michael Edward Breen

Michael Edward Breen

Feb 3, 2022

Michael Edward Breen, born April 19, 1940 passed away at home on 2/3/2022, after a long battle with Dementia.  He was the son of Michael J Breen and Maureen Costello.  He is survived by Pauline his wife of 61 years, and 3 sons, Michael of Seal Beach, CA, Steven of Long Beach, CA, Marc and Toni Breen and Two grandchildren...