Obituaries
Gilles Bellefeuille
May 7, 2020
1935-2020Gilles BellefeuilleOn May 7, 2020, Gilles Bellefeuille, beloved husband of Nancy Holmes, passed away peacefully at his home in Swanton, Vermont at the age of 85. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children Christine (Denis Bouchard), Martin (Nina Gushina) and Anne (Michael Belliveau), from a previous marriage. He also leaves his brothers and sisters Jean-Guy (Jeannette...
Harry M. Tibbits
May 6, 2020
ENOSBURG FALLS - Harry M. Tibbits, age 64, lost his battle with lung cancer on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Harry was a gentle soul with a ready smile and helping hands.He was born in St. Albans on January 6, 1956, the son of Theresa (Domina) Tibbits and the late Ivan Arthur Tibbits II. Harry was a lifelong resident of Enosburg...
Claire Phillips Handy
May 5, 2020
ST. ALBANS - Claire Phillips Handy passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Holiday House, St. Albans with her loving family by her side.Claire was born April 5, 1928 in Montreal, Canada. She was the daughter and only child of the late Jennie (Bushey) and Walter Phillips.Claire was raised in St. Albans surrounded by the extended Bushey family, educated at...
Wayne V. Joyal
May 4, 2020
ENOSBURG FALLS - Wayne V. Joyal, age 82, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020 at the Franklin County Rehab Center in St. Albans. He was born in Bakersfield on February 22, 1938, the son of the late Moses John and Avis Louise (Smith) Joyal.He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Shirley (Dewyea) Joyal of Enosburg; daughters, Tracy...
Wendy E. Lambert
Apr 30, 2020
HIGHGATE - Wendy Elenor (Casavant) Lambert January 14, 1963 - April 30, 2020Wendy Elenor (Casavant) Lamberts sudden death as the result of a hit-and-run accident in front of her house would be tragic under any circumstances, so beloved was she by her family and her community. That it occurred in the midst of a pandemic, when we cannot gather in...
Paul E. Gagne
Apr 28, 2020
HIGHGATE – Paul E. Gagne, age 70, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at his home surrounded by his wife and children, after a 20-month battle with multiple myeloma.
He was born in St. Albans on June 5, 1949 to the late Rosaire & Rachel (Bilodeau) Gagne.
Paul attended Highgate High School. He and Linda were married...
Michael "Tony" Peters
Apr 25, 2020
MONTGOMERY- Michael Tony A. Peters lost his battle with Alzheimers on Saturday, April 25, 2020 while being a patient at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington. He was born in War torn England to Henry and Sylvia (Cotton) Peters on November 11, 1932.As a child Michael Anthony Peters saw German war planes drop bombs on his hometown of Exeter, England....
Rose M. Barratt
Apr 23, 2020
SWANTON - Rose M. Barratt, age 101, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at the Franklin County Rehab Center in St. Albans. She was born in Swanton on March 27, 1919 to the late Philip & Rose (Campbell) Lapan. Rose was a hard-working stay at home mom. She made sure her kids and husband were well cared for...
Betty A. Desrochers
Apr 22, 2020
SWANTON - Betty A. Desrochers, age 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Saint Albans on April 20, 1938 to the late Eugene & Lillian (Guyette) Root. Betty attended St. Marys Catholic school. She grew up in St. Albans spending most of her adult life there...
Gene J. Duprey
Apr 22, 2020
ST. ALBANS - Gene J. Duprey, age 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 after a courageous year and a half battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Highgate Springs on August 4, 1939 to the late Kenneth & Ruth (Warner) Duprey.Gene married Hilda, the love of his life in 1957. He was...
Julia "Julie" P. Horrigan
Apr 21, 2020
ISLE LA MOTTE - Julia Julie Pratt Horrigan, formerly of Princeton, NJ, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at her home in Isle La Motte, VT. She was born on May 9, 1931 in Hackensack, NJ to Benjamin G. and Harriot Scollay (Bryarly) Pratt, Jr. Raised in Hackensack, Julie graduated from Hackensack High School, attended Beaver College, and...
Leonard "Lenny" W. Elliott
Apr 20, 2020
HIGHGATE – Leonard “Lenny” W. Elliott, age 63, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 20, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Saint Albans on December 9, 1956.
Lenny married the one and only love of his life, Jean (Lockerby) 42 years ago. They were a perfect example of soul mates who never left...
Bradley Paradee
Apr 20, 2020
FAIRFIELD - Bradley Paradee, age 76, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington with his wife by his side and his family close by after a hard-fought battle with COVID-19. He was born in Fairfield on July 21, 1943 to the late Hubert & Annabelle (Quimby) Paradee.Brad married Shirley (Emch) on...
Roland "Chicoque" Luneau
Apr 19, 2020
MONTGOMERY - Roland Edward Chicoque Luneau passed away peacefully at the hour of Divine Mercy on Sunday, April 19, 2020, with his wife of over 50 years, Virginia Ginny (LaRocque) Luneau, by his side.Chicoque was born in St. Albans, Vermont, on June 3, 1944, to the late Wilbroad and Albertine (Godbout) Luneau.He attended school in St. Albans and grew up...
Justin C. Dumont
Apr 19, 2020
ALBURGH - Justin C. Dumont, age 40, passed away unexpectedly on April 20, 2020 at his home in Alburgh. He was born in Burlington on September 7, 1979 to Clarence & Elizabeth (Sanderson) Dumont. Justin was a proud father of two young boys who were the light of his life. He enjoyed spending weekends with them and watching them grow...
Patricia G. Benjamin
Apr 19, 2020
SWANTON -Patricia G. Benjamin, age 78, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at her home with a loving family by her side.She was born in Bellow Falls, on February 2, 1942, to the late Ruth (Bingham) Hazeltine and Donald Titus, and was adopted by the late Joshua and Louise (Deavitt) Flanders as an infant. She was the only child...
Josiane Consejo
Apr 17, 2020
RICHFORD - Josiane Marie Louise (Belli) Consejo, age 91, passed away peacefully into Heaven on Friday, April 17, 2020, at Northwestern Medical Center with her son, Michel, at her side. Her daughter, Patricia, would have been there if it wasnt for travel restrictions from COVID-19.She was born in Paris, France on January 13, 1929, the daughter of Livio Francesco Belli...
Thomas H. Reynolds
Apr 17, 2020
SWANTON - Thomas H. Reynolds (age 73) a lifelong resident of Swanton died April 17, 2020 at Birchwood Terrace Rehab and Healthcare in Burlington.Tom was born September 26, 1946 in St. Albans to the late Howard W. and Barbara (Holbrook) Reynolds.He graduated from Swanton High school in 1964 and from Champlain College in Burlington in 1967 with an associate degree...
Ginger M. Strickland
Apr 16, 2020
ST. ALBANS - Ginger M. Strickland, age 48, passed away at the St. Albans Health and Rehab Center. She was born in Littleton, NH on June 7, 1971 to Pauline (Begin) Strickland & the late Thomas O. Strickland Sr. Ginger had a disability that she lived with but overcame obstacles and was proud to have lived a normal, traditional life....
Harold "Charlie" St. Francis Sr.
Apr 12, 2020
HIGHGATE SPRINGS, VT - Harold Charlie St. Francis Sr., age 53 passed away peacefully at home on the evening of Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020.He was born September 11, 1966 in St. Albans, VT to Patricia (Partlow) St. Francis and the late Homer W. St. Francis Sr. He was very proud of his Abenaki heritage and it showed in the...