Obituaries

Kent R. Rushlow

Kent R. Rushlow

Mar 11, 2021

RICHFORD– Kent R. Rushlow, age 61, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021 in Richford.

He was born in St. Albans on August 25, 1959 to Joyce (Lumbra) Rushlow and the late Lyle Rushlow.

Kent grew up and attended school in Richford. He was known in the community as a “Jack-of-all-Trades” due to his wide knowledge and skill set in...

John F. Montiel

John F. Montiel

Mar 7, 2021

SWANTON – John F. Montiel, age 81, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Our Lady of the Meadows in Richford.

 

He was born in Freeport, NY on April 22, 1939 to the late John & Pauline (O’Brien) Montiel.

 

John was born and raised in New York. Throughout his life he lived in New York, Maine, and...

Robert "Bob" Morris

Robert "Bob" Morris

Mar 6, 2021

RICHFORD– Robert “Bob” Morris, age 77, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at his home in Richford.

He was born in Fletcher on December 25, 1943 to the late William and Gertrude (Paulin) Morris.

Bob grew up in Fairfield and attended school in East Fairfield. He worked for several local farms for many years, and then Blue Seal where...

Aleta M. Bushey

Aleta M. Bushey

Mar 3, 2021

HIGHGATE – Aleta Mary (Cooper) Bushey, age 85 passed away Wednesday morning, March 3, 2021 at her home with her loving family by her side.

Aleta was born August 21, 1935 in Highgate, VT. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Melvina (Ploof) Cooper. She graduated from Highgate High School. She married Wayne Bushey on July 7, 1956,...

Marshall MacDonald True

Marshall MacDonald True

Feb 28, 2021

Marshall MacDonald True slipped gently from this life on the morning of February 28, 2021. He was born June 28, 1938 in Portland, Maine to Marshall Leland True and Marion (Young) True. Marshall grew up and attended elementary and high school in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, a childhood that he described as perfect. He graduated from Bates College in 1960 and...

Francis "Frank" L'Esperance

Francis "Frank" L'Esperance

Feb 23, 2021

SWANTON – It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our Father, Grandfather, Great grandfather, Uncle, Father-in-law, and Friend.

 

Francis was born on August 26, 1926 in St. Albans, Vermont to Delphis and Germaine (Boucher) L'Esperance.

 

His life was full of family and friends. Frank, as most people knew him, came from a large family where lots of...

Raymona "Sis" M. Campbell

Raymona "Sis" M. Campbell

Feb 23, 2021

SWANTON – Raymona “Sis” M. Campbell, age 83 passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on February 23, 2021 at Our Lady of Providence Residential Care Community in Winooski. She was born in Swanton on July 2, 1937 to the late Raymond A. & Evelyn (Dixon) Brow.  

Raymona married Ronald on February 8, 1958 and they...

Patricia Fargnoli

Patricia Fargnoli

Feb 18, 2021

 

WALPOLE, NH – Patricia Fargnoli, age 83, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at the Maplewood Nursing Home in Westmoreland, NH.

 

She was born in Hartford, CT on November 16, 1937 to the late Edouard H. & Doris H. (Libby) Boudreau and lived in Windsor, CT for most of the first 40 years of her life. She...

Harvey W. Mayo

Harvey W. Mayo

Feb 15, 2021

ST. ALBANS – Harvey W. Mayo, age 90, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

 

He was born in Bakersfield on January 12, 1931 to the late Harry W. & Viola (Wagner) Mayo.

 

Harvey attended grade schools in Montgomery Center and East Berkshire. After school he served in the...

Rosanna C. Paquette

Rosanna C. Paquette

Feb 15, 2021

HIGHGATE – Rosanna Catherine (Laroche) Paquette, age 85 passed away peacefully on February 15, 2021 at the Franklin County Rehab Center in St. Albans. She was born in Highgate on December 26, 1935 to the late Henri & Maria (Gagne) Laroche, according to her first-born nephew, Ray Lambert, her mother would call her “La Rose.” She attended Highgate schools and...

Rachel M. Snide

Rachel M. Snide

Feb 14, 2021

WEST ENOSBURGH – Rachel M. Snide, age 89, passed away at her home in West Enosburgh on February 14, 2021.

 

She was born in Sheldon on October 31, 1931 to the late Ralph & Blanch (White) Patterson.

 

Rachel married Raymond Snide in Hyde Park, NY on April 25, 1953. She loved the married life, and raising her children....

John W. Clayton

John W. Clayton

Feb 14, 2021

ISLE LA MOTTE - John Winfred Clayton, 68, of Isle La Motte, Vermont, passed away unexpectedly on February 14th, 2021 with his wife and daughters by his side.

John was born in Saint Albans, Vermont to Stephen and Eleanor Clayton on July 18, 1952.  He grew up and went to school in Walpole, MA.  He married Nancy Aldridge on February...

Marie Bell

Marie Bell

Feb 14, 2021

SWANTON– Marie Isabell Beyor Bell, age 94, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 surrounded by her loving family at her daughter’s home.

She was born in Highgate Springs on January 20, 1927 to the late Henry and Mary Melvina (Tracy) Beyor.

Marie grew up and attended the one room schoolhouse in Highgate Springs with her twelve siblings. In Marie’s...

Antoinette "Toni" Kennison

Antoinette "Toni" Kennison

Feb 14, 2021

ENOSBURG FALLS– Antoinette “Toni” Kennison, age 92, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at the Franklin County Rehabilitation Center.  

She was born in Sheldon on June 19, 1928 to the late Oscar and Hilda (Arel) Lazure.

Toni married Hazen Kennison on November 4, 1946 at the age of 18 and the two raised five children together until his...

Marilyn J. Johnson

Marilyn J. Johnson

Feb 12, 2021

FRANKLIN – Marilyn J. Johnson, age 80, passed away at her home in Franklin on February 12, 2021.

 

She was born in Richford on February 21, 1940 to the late Albert & Gladys (Pollander) Lumbra.

 

Marilyn had a zest for life – traveling, casino trips, card games with good friends, bowling leagues, you name it. If there was...

Beth E. Maginn

Beth E. Maginn

Feb 11, 2021

ST. ALBANS – Beth Elaine Maginn (née Brahana) passed away peacefully, Thursday, February 11 at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, VT after a brief bout with cancer at 86 years old.

 

Born in Newport VT on October 14, 1934, she grew up in Newport, Rutland and Bakersfield, eventually leaving for college in Champaign/Urbana, Illinois (one of two...

Beverly Judd

Beverly Judd

Feb 8, 2021

Beverly May Joan Judd, 79, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on February 8, 2021 from complications of Covid-19 at Tucson Medical Center.

Beverly was born on May 12th, 1941 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada as one of eight siblings of DeForest R. and Olive O. (Westover) Judd.  She lived and attended school in Sutton, Quebec.  She was married in 1956 and...

Roger W. Brown

Roger W. Brown

Feb 7, 2021

 

RICHFORD – Roger W. Brown, age 81, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Richford.

 

He was born in Richford on February 10, 1939 to the late Leon & Marjorie (Combs) Brown.

 

Roger grew up in Richford and as a young man served in the U.S. Army. After...

Marvin W. Tuttle

Marvin W. Tuttle

Feb 6, 2021

GEORGIA– Marvin W. Tuttle, age 83, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021.

He was born in Swanton, VT on May 6, 1937 to the late William and Theresa (Barrette) Tuttle.

Marvin grew up in Highgate and joined the Army where he proudly served and was stationed in Germany, and later in Desert Storm with his son Steven. While stationed...

Daniel M. Shedrick

Daniel M. Shedrick

Feb 6, 2021

ALBURGH – Daniel M. Shedrick, age 63 passed away peacefully on February 6, 2021 with his family by his side at his home in Alburgh.

He was born in St. Albans on March 9, 1957 to the late Milford & Addie (Doody) Shedrick.

Dan met the love of his life in 1975 and married her on September 14, 1985. Laurie...