Obituaries

Melodie Ann Therrien

Melodie Ann Therrien

Mar 14, 2020

ST. ALBANS - Melodie A. Therrien, age 52, passed away on March 14, 2020, at her home in St. Albans surrounded by her family. She was born in St. Albans on January 26, 1968 to Raymond Paquette and the late Ruth (Coward) Paquette. Melodie married the love of her life, Lawrence Therrien Jr. in 1996. She and Lawrence worked together...

Warren "Pete" Farrar

Warren "Pete" Farrar

Mar 12, 2020

RICHFORD - Warren Pete Farrar, age 86, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at the Franklin County Rehab Center in St. Albans with his wife by his side.He was born in Montgomery Center on March 18, 1933, the son of the late Warren and Dorcas (Lafountain) Farrar.Warren graduated from Enosburg Falls High School and then he served in the...

Leona M. Adams

Leona M. Adams

Mar 10, 2020

FAIRFAX - On Tuesday, March 10th, Leona Mae Adams, loving wife of Sherman Adams, passed away at age 81. She was born May 21, 1938 in Sheldon, Vermont.Leona had a passion for gardening, bike rides with her family to the beach, long country rides with Sherman, and people watching . She would enjoy a day of puttering around, and loving...

Pauline N. (Weld) Kirkpatrick

Pauline N. (Weld) Kirkpatrick

Mar 8, 2020

SHELBURNE - Pauline N. (Weld) Kirkpatrick, age 75, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2020 at her home in Shelburne. She was born in Berkshire on April 27, 1944, to the late Maurice & Harriett (Ryea) Weld. Pauline was born on Potato Hill Road in Berkshire, VT. She played an important role in helping raise her seven siblings. Pauline was...

Rachel M. Robitaille

Rachel M. Robitaille

Mar 6, 2020

MONTGOMERY - Rachel Marie (David) Robitaille, age 80, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020 at her home in Montgomery surrounded by her family following years of heart health struggles. She was an extraordinarily strong and determined woman who always seemed to find a way to beat the odds and stay with her family. Rachel was born on September 28,...

Arthur N. Morits Sr.

Arthur N. Morits Sr.

Mar 6, 2020

ST. ALBANS - Arthur N. Morits Sr., age 70, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020 at his home in St. Albans.He was born on August 6, 1949 in Colchester to the late Joseph Sr. & Joan (Vincelette) Morits.Arthur served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. He loved carpentry and working on projects around the house. This came...

Randy J. Mason Sr.

Randy J. Mason Sr.

Mar 5, 2020

EDEN - Randy J. Mason Sr., age 47, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 5, 2020 in DeLand, FL. He was born in St. Albans on May 10, 1972, the son of Daniel & Monica (Dunakin) Mason. Randy grew up in Berkshire and married, Amy Donna, the love of his life, on July 17, 2004. He worked most of his...

William R. Rohrbach

William R. Rohrbach

Mar 1, 2020

NORTH HERO - William R. Rohrbach (or Bill ), 79, passed away suddenly on March 1, 2020 at his home in North Hero. He was born on June 12, 1940 in Harrisburg, PA to the late Gertrude Graham and Russell Rohrbach.Bill was a graduate of John Harris High School in Harrisburg, PA, and still maintained regular contact with his core...

Raymond M. Larose

Raymond M. Larose

Feb 26, 2020

ENOSBURG - Raymond M. Larose, age 92, formerly of Enosburg, passed away on Feb. 26, at Franklin County Rehab. Raymond was born in Swanton on August 30, 1927, eldest son of Pierre and Aurore (Bourgea) Larose. He attended local schools and graduated from Holy Angels Commercial Course in 1945. He worked briefly at Union Carbide in St. Albans, before buying...

Linda L. Valiquette

Linda L. Valiquette

Feb 24, 2020

NORTH HERO - Linda L. Valiquette, age 72, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020 at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester.She was born in New Haven, CT on May 15, 1947, the daughter of the late Dorothy Pardee. Feisty, spirited, intelligent, kind, generous, headstrong, hard-working, multi-faceted, an unforgettable whirlwind of energy, these are just a few of the...

Christa M. Chevalier

Christa M. Chevalier

Feb 19, 2020

BERKSHIRE - Berkshire - Christa M. Chevalier, age 82, left this earth unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Our Lady of the Meadows in Richford, VT.Christa was born in Limbach, Germany on March 25, 1937 to the late Heinz and Hilda (Kasubeck) Hbler. When Christa was 6 years old, her family was forced to flee in the middle of...

Rachel L. Davis

Rachel L. Davis

Feb 18, 2020

RICHFORD - Rachel L. Davis, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.She was born in Richford on May 22, 1934, the daughter of the late Giles and Leila (Fletcher) Fletcher.Rachel was a lifelong resident of Richford and graduated from Richford High School in 1954. She was incredibly active in her...

Mary L. Gamache

Mary L. Gamache

Feb 18, 2020

SHELDON - Mary L. Gamache, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.She was born in St. Albans on January 3, 1947 to the late Harvey & Catherine (Martin) Blow.Mary enjoyed life to the fullest. She was a hard worker and retired from Macys department store. Her favorite hobbies included...

Beatrice A. Cheney

Beatrice A. Cheney

Feb 14, 2020

SWANTON - It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our mother, Beatrice Adele (Bradley) Cheney. Bea was 91 years young and passed away peacefully on February 14, 2020.Beatrice was the 4th child of John and Mabel (Belanger) Bradley of Concord, NH, and was born in Franklin, NH on August 26, 1928. Beatrice married Carlton Earl Cheney, of...

Homer J. Plouff

Homer J. Plouff

Feb 14, 2020

ENOSBURG FALLS, VT / MOUNT STERLING, KY" Homer J. Plouff, 89, died Friday, February 14, 2020 at Sterling Meadows Assisted Living in Mount Sterling, KY after a short illness.He is survived by his three children, Danny and his wife Pam Provost of South Burlington, VT, Dianne Hescock and her husband Hal of Mount Sterling, KY, and Doreen Clark and her...

Theodore "Ted" Lafar

Theodore "Ted" Lafar

Feb 14, 2020

SWANTON - Theodore Ted J. Lafar, age 73, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2020, at the UVM Medical center surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Swanton on March 4, 1946 to the late Arthur & Melissa (Grassette) Lafar. Ted graduated from Swanton High and joined the United States Army. He later married, the love of his...

Rita G. Audette

Rita G. Audette

Feb 12, 2020

ENOSBURG FALLS - Rita G. Audette, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Brownway Residence.She was born in Montreal, QC on December 8, 1926, the daughter of the late Ernest and Ernestine (Mayotte) Pinsonneault. Rita grew up in Richford and married Napoleon Audette in 1951. She worked for several restaurants throughout her life but was most fond...

Bernard "Bob" Jacobs Sr.

Bernard "Bob" Jacobs Sr.

Feb 10, 2020

ST. ALBANS - Bernard Bob R. Jacobs Sr., age 76, went to be with the lord on Monday, February 10, 2020 at the northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans after battling many health problems.He was born on August 10, 1943 in Derry, NH to the late John Jacobs & Beatrice (Hill) Sawyer.Bob was a kind, caring, strong willed man. He...

Amy M. Kane

Amy M. Kane

Feb 9, 2020

RICHFORD - Amy Martha (Barbour) Kane, age 45, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at the Timberlyn Heights Rehab and Care Center in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. She was born in St. Albans on May 9, 1974 to Donald & Fannie Barbour and stepfather, James Laden. Amy was an exceptional student during her two years at Champlain College while...

Albert "Mina" Roy

Albert "Mina" Roy

Feb 5, 2020

ENOSBURG FALLS - Albert Mina Roy Jr., age 90, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at his home.He was born in Richford on February 9, 1929 the son of late Albert Sr. and Valada (Dragon) Roy. Mina grew up in Enosburg and at a very young age began working at local dairy farms. He...