Obituaries
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...
Robert J. Pudvah Jr.
Jan 12, 2021
RICHFORD – Robert J. Pudvah Jr., age 79, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2021 at Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. He was born in Colchester on March 30, 1941 to the late Robert Sr. & Florence (Greenwood) Pudvah.
Robert lived in the Franklin County area for the past several years. He raised six children as a single...
Paul A. Boudreau
Jan 8, 2021
SWANTON / ST. ALBANS – Paul A. Boudreau, age 68, passed away on January 8th 2021 after enduring a long illness.
Paul was born on July 22, 1952 in Rutland, Vermont. Within a few months after his birth he was adopted by Gaetan and Anna Boudreau of Swanton.
Gaetan and Anna provided Paul with a very loving...
Charles A. Reed
Jan 6, 2021
ALBURGH – Charles A. Reed, age 37, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 after declining health.
He was born in Fitchburg, MA on September 19, 1983 to Linda McCormick and the late John Graves. Charles was also raised by his dad, Charles Reed.
Charles was dealt many tough hands throughout his life. He took each...
Richard "Pepin" R. Desmarais
Jan 6, 2021
BERKSHIRE– Richard “Pepin” Desmarais, age 79, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at his home in Richford.
He was born in Sutton, QC on January 22, 1941 to the late Urbain “Ben” and Beatrice (Jacobs) Desmarais.
Pepin grew up in Richford and graduated from Richford High School in 1959. On August 2, 1969 he married Jacquline “Jackie” Shover...
Douglas D. DeVries
Jan 3, 2021
MONTGOMERY CENTER– Douglas D. DeVries, age 80, passed away at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC, with his family at his side on January 3rd, 2021.
He was born May 2nd, 1940 in Holyoke, MA to the late Martha (Senecal) and Désiré DeVries.
Doug moved to Montgomery Ctr., VT in 1966 when he acquired the land that became his...
Cecile N. Laroche
Jan 2, 2021
HIGHGATE – Cecile N. Laroche, age 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at her home in Highgate. She was born in Georgia on July 5, 1935 to the late Paul & Marie Louise (Paquette) Martin.
Cecile married Marcel Laroche on August 22, 1953. A few short months later, they purchased the family farm on the Tarte Road...
Betty A. Clark
Dec 31, 2020
ST. ALBANS – Betty A. Clark, age 86, passed away at her home in St. Albans on December 31, 2020.
She was born in Sheldon on June 6, 1934 to the late Wilfred & Marie (Bergeron) LaMonda.
Betty graduated from Enosburg Falls High School in 1952 and attended Johnson State College. She married Bernard Clark on April 16,...
Henry N. Laroche
Dec 26, 2020
HIGHGATE – Henry N. Laroche, age 93, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Our Lady of the Meadows in Richford.
He was born in Highgate on December 25, 1927 to the late Narcisse & Leona (Gaboriault) Laroche.
Henry was a life-long resident of the area and a farmer for most of his life. He married Cecile...
Tadd A. Redman
Dec 26, 2020
ST. ALBANS – Tadd A. Redman, age 72, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.
He was born in Watseka, IL on September 7, 1948 to Betty (Horner) Redman and the late Allan Redman, but he spent his life as a proud Vermonter.
Tadd graduated from BFA St. Albans...
Real F. Beauregard
Dec 24, 2020
SWANTON – Real F. Beauregard, age 79, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2020 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. He was born in Acton Vale, Quebec on January 8, 1941 to the late Romaine & Aline (Deslandes) Beauregard.
Real lived in most of the East coast states; Florida, Virginia, and Georgia to name a few. He...
Henry G. Rowse
Dec 24, 2020
DELAND, FL / MONTGOMERY, VT – Henry G. Rowse, age 99, passed away on December 24, 2020 after a brief illness at the Halifax Hospice Care Center in Orange City, FL.
Henry was born on September 15th, 1921 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island to the late Henry and Alice (nee Goodwin) Rowse.
Shortly after Henry’s birth, the Rowse family...
Judy C. Corwell
Dec 23, 2020
HIGHGATE – Judith C. Corwell, age 78, passed away peacefully on December 23rd, 2020 surrounded by her loving family, at her home in Highgate.
Judy was born in Franklin on October 24th, 1942 to the late Walter and Mamie (Clapper) Lahue.
Judy graduated from BFA St. Albans in 1960, and shortly after, married Edward Corwell on September 15th,...
Yvonne L. Brown
Dec 21, 2020
Yvonne Louise Brown (Young), passed away peacefully on Dec 21,2020 from natural causes while at her residence in St. Albans, VT. She was 101 years old. She was predeceased by her husband George Edward Brown Jr. (died in 1992) and her daughter Marie-Louise Brown (died in 2007).
She was described as someone full of life, eccentric, fashionable and a "one...
Linda A. Fletcher
Dec 21, 2020
SWANTON – Linda A. Fletcher, age 76, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at St. Albans Health & Rehab.
She was born in St. Albans on September 23, 1944 to the late Albert & Thelma (Russell) Sears.
Linda grew up and attended schools in the area and married Winford “Freddy” Fletcher on June 15, 1974. They made...
Morris "Sonny" E. Belisle Jr.
Dec 20, 2020
SWANTON – Morris “Sonny” E. Belisle Jr., age 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.
He was born in St. Albans on March 2, 1941 to the late Morris E. Sr. and Delia M. (Landry) Belisle.
Morris was a longtime Swanton resident. He married his lifelong partner and love...
Ronald J. Panko
Dec 20, 2020
ENOSBURG FALLS – Ronald J. Panko, age 85, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at the Brownway Residence in Enosburg Falls.
He was born in Binghamton, NY on May 16, 1935 to the late John and Pauline (Lazarck) Panko.
Ronald graduated from Newark High School and after graduation joined the Navy where he spent the majority of...
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