Obituaries

Russell C. Luce

Russell C. Luce

Dec 27, 2019

SWANTON - Russell C. Luce, age 84, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019 at his home in Swanton surrounded by his loving family.Russell was born in Milford, CT on May 6, 1935 to the late Eric R. and Lola M. (Worth) Luce.He attended Hillhouse High School in New Haven, CT and college. He enrolled in the Air Force in...

Shawn M. Parah

Shawn M. Parah

Dec 25, 2019

ALBURGH - Shawn Michael Parah passed away from an unexpected cardiac event on the evening of December 25, 2019 at his home in Alburgh, VT.He was born on August 4, 1971 in St. Albans VT, the son of David A. Parah and Ann (Medor) Hendrickson.He attended schools in Swanton and later graduated from Northmont High School in Dayton, OH class...

Wendell "Bing" Gilbert

Wendell "Bing" Gilbert

Dec 25, 2019

BAKERSFIELD - Wendell Bing Gilbert, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at Our Lady of the Meadows in Richford.He was born in East Fairfield on June 12, 1927, the son of the late Maurice and Mildred (Pelkey) Gilbert. Bing was the third of eight children, five boys and three girls. He attended school in East Fairfield and...

John G. Vanslette

John G. Vanslette

Dec 24, 2019

HIGHGATE - John G. Vanslette, age 60, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 in Highgate Springs. He was born in St. Albans on February 15, 1959 to the late Adolph & Hortence (Menard) Vanslette. He is survived by his wife, Judy (Read) Vanslette; daughters, Morgan McCuin and her husband Bret of Highgate Springs, and Michelle Miller and her husband,...

Stanley C. Guilmette

Stanley C. Guilmette

Dec 20, 2019

RICHFORD - Stanley Guilmette, age 83, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.He was born in Richford on April 4, 1936 to the late Morton & Doris (Curtis) Guilmette.Stanley graduated from Richford High School and then served in the U.S. Army. He received his honorable discharge in 1957 and returned home....

Jeannine D. Poirier

Jeannine D. Poirier

Dec 19, 2019

HIGHGATE - Jeannine D. Poirier, age 79, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at her home in Highgate.She was born August 17, 1940 in Madawaska, ME to the late Sinai & Eva (Tardif) Albert.Jeannine grew up in Maine and later lived in Connecticut before moving to Montgomery, Vermont in 1961. She earned her bachelors degree from Champlain College in...

David F. Roddy

David F. Roddy

Dec 17, 2019

HIGHGATE -David F. Roddy, age 69, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 as a result of an automobile accident.He was born in St. Albans, VT on June 6, 1950, the son of the late Terrance and Bernolene (Messier) Roddy.David grew up in Enosburg Falls and graduated from Enosburg Falls High School in 1969. While in school heworked maintenance...

Theresa R. Cassavoy

Theresa R. Cassavoy

Dec 15, 2019

ESSEX JUNCTION - Theresa R. Cassavoy, age 89, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester.She was born in Swanton on June 10, 1930 to the late Alcidas & Minnie (Bourgeois) Lasnier.Theresa grew up in Swanton and married Richard Dick Cassavoy on September 9, 1950. She worked as a secretary for many years...

Audrey W. Fitzpatrick

Audrey W. Fitzpatrick

Dec 13, 2019

SWANTON - It is with great sadness that the family of Audrey Wallace Fitzpatrick announces her passing on Friday, December 13, 2019, at the age of 88 years. She passed surrounded by her family wrapped in love like a blanket. Audrey was born on March 22, 1931, in Middletown Springs, VT; the daughter of the late Thomas Wallace and Gladys...

Nancy L. Hazen

Nancy L. Hazen

Dec 12, 2019

SHELBURNE - Nancy Lang Hazen, age 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at the Arbors in Shelburne.Nancy was born in Bellows Falls, VT on November 19. 1925 to Dr. Herbert & Sophie (Page) Hutchins. She was the youngest of 10 children.Nancy attended Lyndon Institute earning her High School Diploma. Nancy was a proud member of the Lyndon...

James "Jimmy" Marshall

James "Jimmy" Marshall

Dec 9, 2019

ENOSBURG FALLS -James C. Marshall Jimmy , age 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 9, 2019 following a brief stay at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans, VT.He was born in Bakersfield, VT, on February 28, 1934, the son of the late Percey Marshall and Hazel (Cavanaugh) Barton. He was the youngest child, and had two older sisters,...

Kaely C. Norris

Kaely C. Norris

Dec 5, 2019

COLCHESTER - Kaely Carmela Norris, beloved daughter of Michael & Gina (Sicard) Norris and little sister to siblings Keegan & Kaia, passed peacefully into the arms of God upon her birth on Thursday, December 5, 2019. Kaely is survived by her loving parents and siblings, all of Colchester; her maternal great grandmother, Mary Sicard; maternal grandparents Robert & Janice Sicard;...

Daniel M. Panko

Daniel M. Panko

Dec 5, 2019

ENOSBURG -Daniel M. Panko, age 21, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at his home in Enosburgh.He was born in St. Albans on August 4, 1998, the son of Steven Panko and Marguerite Panko.Daniel grew up in Enosburg Falls and graduated from Enosburg High School in 2016. He was a great mechanic and welder, he loved fixing things,...

Richard P. Bouchard

Richard P. Bouchard

Nov 28, 2019

ST. ALBANS - Richard P. Bouchard, age 63, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at his residence with his loving wife by his side. He was born in Hanover, NH on November 19, 1956 to the late John Paul & Phyllis (Warner) Bouchard. Rick was one of three children in the Bouchard family. He attended Enrico Fermi High...

Donald A. Putnam Sr.

Donald A. Putnam Sr.

Nov 27, 2019

HIGHGATE - Donald A. Putnam Sr., age 79, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.He was born in St. Albans on January 1, 1940 and was raised by his foster parents, Lyman & Ethel Dudley.Donald grew up in Franklin County and served in the United States Air Force. During his working career,...

Guy M. Lussier

Guy M. Lussier

Nov 27, 2019

SHELDON -Guy Matthew Lussier, 65, son of Come and Simone Lussier, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on November 27, 2019, after a courageous 2-year battle with cancer.Guy was born on March 22, 1954 in St. Albans, VT and was predeceased by his parents and brother Luke. He is survived by his wife Candace of 41 years and...

Richard W. Powers

Richard W. Powers

Nov 25, 2019

ENOSBURG FALLS - Richard W. Powers, age 83, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, November 25, 2019 at his home in Enosburg Falls. He was born in Brownington, VT on January 23, 1936, the son of the late Kenneth and Ester (Davanaugh) Powers.Dick grew up in Derby and attended Derby Academy before joining the U.S. Army. On August 23,...

Chad D. Lavigne

Chad D. Lavigne

Nov 24, 2019

HIGHGATE - Chad D. Lavigne, age 38, was taken from this world far too early, due to suicide from a long battle with depression and addiction on Sunday, November 24, 2019. He was born in St. Albans on June 24, 1981 to Donald & Kelly (Lavigne) St. Francis. Chad attended Missisquoi Valley Union High School and began his career working...

Ronald J. St. Francis Sr.

Ronald J. St. Francis Sr.

Nov 16, 2019

SWANTON - Ronald John St. Francis Sr., age 71, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born in Swanton on September 6, 1948 to the late Hubert Sr. & Hilda (Minckler) St. Francis. After attending Swanton school, he worked as a self-taught carpenter for most of his life....

Aline M. Bouchard

Aline M. Bouchard

Nov 9, 2019

FRANKLIN - Aline M. Bouchard age 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Franklin County Rehab Center with her loving family by her side. She was born in Highgate Center on October 1, 1926 to the late Omer & Yvonne (Plante) Laroche.Aline was one of nine children raised on the family farm. She religiously practiced her faith...