Obituaries
Gary G. Hanna
Feb 5, 2021
HIGHGATE - Gary G. Hanna, age 66, passed away at his lifelong home in Highgate on Friday, February 5, 2021, surrounded by his family.
He was born in St. Albans on August 3, 1954, to the late F. Merriman Hanna and Barbara (Firkey) Hanna.
Gary graduated from Missisquoi Valley Union High School in 1972. There he was a member of...
Shari L. Stevenson
Feb 4, 2021
SWANTON – Shari L. Stevenson, age 60 passed away peacefully on February 4, 2021 with her family by her side in the comfort of her own home. She was born in St. Albans on September 21, 1960 to the late William & Annie (Weathers) Crawford.
Shari was a fun loving and hard-working Mother. She and Caitlin spent...
Vaughn R. Bourgeois
Feb 1, 2021
ALBURGH – Vaughn R. Bourgeois, age 71 passed away peacefully on February 1, 2021 with his children by his side at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. He was born in Alburgh on April 19, 1949 to the late Frederick & Margaret (MacCallum) Bourgeois.
Vaughn joined the Unites States Army and proudly served his country during the Vietnam...
Marion R. Paul
Feb 1, 2021
RICHFORD– Marion R. Paul, entered the Lord’s kingdom on Monday, February 1, 2021 with her family by her side at her home in Richford.
She was born in Orwell, VT on June 16 to the late Clarence and Alta (Johnson) Morse.
Marion grew up and attended school in Orwell and in her later years moved to Connecticut where she met...
Carlton R. Tanner
Jan 31, 2021
ENOSBURG FALLS– Carlton Robert Tanner, age 82, passed away on January 31, 2021 after a short battle with cancer.
He was born in Bakersfield in his family home on August 30, 1938 he was the son of the late Herbert and Frances (Frenchette) Tanner.
Carlton was an avid hunter, outdoorsman and master at his trade of Logging. If he wasn’t...
David A. Thompson
Jan 31, 2021
SWANTON – David A. Thompson, age 70, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 after fighting Parkinson’s Disease for several years. He was surrounded by his loving family at his home in Swanton.
He was born March 7, 1950 in Sheldon to William Thompson Sr. and the late Lorraine (Deso) Thompson.
David was a life-long resident of Swanton and a...
Clifford C. Bouchard
Jan 30, 2021
SWANTON – Clifford C. Bouchard, age 93, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2021 at Brownway Residence in Enosburg.
He was born in Swanton on June 23, 1927 to the late Edward & Alice (Paquette) Bouchard.
Cliff was a Machinist at Energizer/Dow and Chevalier’s Well Drilling. He was an Army Veteran and a Life Member of the Legion, VFW, and...
Colby A. Cota
Jan 28, 2021
HIGHGATE – Colby Armand Cota, master of vehicle buying, selling, swapping, trading, and a terror behind the wheel passed away unexpectedly on January 28, 2021. He excelled at cutting people off, flipping the bird, modifying everything with wheels, burning rubber, blowing smoke, and not driving 55.
He was born on May 23, 2001 in Saint Albans to Lisa A. (Pickering)...
Bonnie H. Goodhue
Jan 26, 2021
ENOSBURG FALLS– Bonnie H. Goodhue, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 after an extended period of declining health.
She was born in Palmer, TN on August 12, 1935 to the late Gilbert and Barbara (Scott) Overturf. She spent her first 25 years in the Chattanooga area, where she worked at various jobs.
In 1961, she moved to...
Clark W. Salmon II
Jan 22, 2021
FRANKLIN– Clark W. Salmon II, age 75, passed away on January 22, 2021 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.
He was born in Bennington on August 11, 1945 to Dorothy (Abare) Vollor and the late Clark Salmon Sr.
Clark was a life-long truck driver and retired from Dowling’s Trucking in Burlington. In his spare time,...
Travis S. Bedard
Jan 21, 2021
HIGHGATE – Travis Bedard, age 37, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 21, 2021.
He was born in St. Albans on April 17, 1983 to Ronald & Wendy (Bushey) Bedard.
Travis graduated from MVU in 2001 and attended Community College of Vermont and Unity College in Maine. He was a standout athlete throughout his life and helped lead Unity College...
Sara "Sally" Roberts
Jan 21, 2021
SOUTH HERO – Sara Eleanor Roberts (Sally) passed away in her sleep at home in South Hero Thursday afternoon, January 21, after a period of declining health. She was born August 24, 1944, in Philadelphia, the daughter of Harold Roberts and Eleanor (Le Bon) Roberts.
She had profound mental deficits and was unable to speak, with capacities in most...
John A. Carson
Jan 20, 2021
SWANTON – John A. Carson, age 70, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2021 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.
He was born in Plattsburg, NY on October 22, 1950 to the late Arthur & Edith (Gregware) Carson.
John has spent his life as a Vermont Native, living in the Isle La Motte and Swanton areas....
Leon P. Benoit
Jan 19, 2021
SHELDON - Leon Paul Benoit died January 19, 2021, with his loving wife Linda by his side. He was born on June 12, 1962, the fourth child of Marie Jeanne and Marcel Benoit. He spent his childhood at his father’s side on the Crowe Hill farm that came to define his life, and passes on that legacy to his son...
Eric E. Christopher
Jan 18, 2021
SWANTON – Eric E. Christopher, age 54, passed away unexpectedly on January 18, 2021 at his home in Swanton.
He was born on April 5, 1966 in Bennington to Edward W. Christopher and the late Nancy (Bohannon) Christopher.
Eric was a 1984 graduate of Missisquoi Valley Union High School in Swanton and a 1986 graduate of the Technical...
Linda L. McVicker
Jan 16, 2021
SWANTON – Linda L. McVicker, age 73, departed this earth on January 16, 2021, with her husband of 53 years, Rich, and her daughter of the heart, Alyssa, at her side. She is now at peace in the arms of her heavenly Father.
She is survived by her mother, Betty Quint of Hodgdon, Maine; her husband, Richard McVicker; her daughter,...
Jean J. Durkee
Jan 15, 2021
SHELDON – Jean Durkee, 92, passed away peacefully in the arms of her family on Friday, January 15th, 2021 after a lingering illness. Jean was born June 4th, 1928 at home in Highgate. She was the daughter of the late William Machia Jr. and Ruth (Bovat) Machia.
When she was four years old, her parents bought a farm...
Pauline L. Sheets
Jan 15, 2021
ST. ALBANS – Pauline L. Sheets, age 94, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2021 at the Holiday House Residential Home.
She was born in Notre-Dame-de-Stanbridge, Quebec on August 26, 1926 to the late Adrien & Armande (Dion) Galipeau.
Pauline married Richard Sheets in 1952. Several years after their marriage they moved to San Diego, California and eventually settled in...
Lois A. Hasker
Jan 15, 2021
SWANTON/DELAND, FL– Lois A. Hasker, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 15, 2021 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington with her daughters by her side.
She was born in Yankton, SD on April 14, 1929 to the late Thomas Patrick and Anna (Huber) Slowey. She grew up Yankton, graduated from Yankton High School and married...
Roberta E. Bruley
Jan 14, 2021
ST. ALBANS - Roberta Ellen Blair Bruley - At noon on Thursday, January 14th, God called Roberta Ellen Blair Bruley. After weeks of fighting pancreatic cancer, Bobbie joined her creator in heaven.
Daughter of Doris and Roderick Blair, Roberta was born on September 2, 1941. Bobbie was one of seven loving siblings, Fran, Ronda, Randolyn, Roderick, Raylene, and Ronita. Bobbie dedicated...