Obituaries
Philip R. Marshia
Mar 17, 2020
BAKERSFIELD - Philip Ralph Marshia, age 70, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington. He was born in St. Albans on February 10, 1950 to Philip Clayton and Jessie Margurite (Tracy) Marshia. Philip was a lifelong resident of Bakersfield and graduated from Enosburg Falls High School in 1968....
Robert J. Blaney
Mar 16, 2020
SHELDON - Robert J. Blaney, age 73, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. He was born in Sweetsburg, QC on May 29, 1946, the son of the late John and Goldie (Prentice) Blaney.Robert grew up in Sutton, QC and moved to Franklin in his teenage years where he graduated from Franklin...
Elfriede Jaensch
Mar 16, 2020
BERKSHIRE - Elfriede Jaensch of Berkshire Center, VT, age 85, died peacefully on March 16, 2020. Elfriede is survived by her husband of 64 years, Hans Jaensch, daughter Kathy Jaensch and son-in-law David Woolsey, of Maine, son-in-law Michael Axelrod of New York, daughter-in-law Kelly Jaensch of New York, grandchildren Tyla Axelrod, Kaitlyn Jaensch and Henry Jaensch, and relatives in Germany....
Grace E. Carswell
Mar 15, 2020
FRANKLIN - Grace Elizabeth Little Carswell, wife of Edgar D. Carswell passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.She was born in Waycross, GA on February 23, 1935, the daughter of the late Trawin Hume and Elizabeth (Atwood) Little.Grace met her husband while attending Waycross High School and they married in 1957....
Gloria A. Ferland
Mar 15, 2020
HIGHGATE - Gloria A. Ferland, age 82, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Highgate on August 8, 1937 to the late Eugene & Ella (Barkyoumb) LaBombard. Gloria is a lifelong resident of the Highgate community. She married the love of her life, Clement on August 20, 1955....
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...