Obituaries
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
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.
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
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
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...
Andrew B. Dulude
Feb 2, 2020
BAKERSFIELD - Andrew B. Dulude, age 80, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Elderwood nursing facility in Burlington.He was born in Fairfax on February 15, 1939, the son of the late Louis Dulude and Elma (Cross) King. Andy grew up in Franklin County, graduated from Fairfax, and joined the Army National Guard all while running a family dairy...
Ellen M. Fredette
Jan 30, 2020
SWANTON - Ellen M. Fredette, age 59, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at her home in Swanton. She was born in Middlebury on November 14, 1960 to the late Harold Sears and Aleida (Cole) Kenny.She loved the outdoors, especially camping, fishing and hiking. Her favorite hobbies included spending time with her grandchildren, playing card games and watching Little...
Rolla "Henry" Banyea Jr.
Jan 29, 2020
HIGHGATE FALLS - Rolla Henry Banyea Jr., age 84, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at his home in Highgate Falls.He was born in Highgate on September 24, 1935 to the late Rolla Henry & Ruby (Evans) Banyea. Henry was a lifelong resident of Highgate and was one of 5 children. He started working at...
Audrey A. Burnor
Jan 24, 2020
FAIRFIELD -Audrey Alice Burnor of Fairfield, passed away from Alzheimers on January 24th, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family.Audrey was born in Lynn, Massachusetts to Marcus Everett & Florence Mary Wetherell on October 18, 1938, growing up in Magrane Square in Lynn. She married the love of her life David Alvin Burnor, Sr. on February 27, 1960 in...
Elvy H. Kidder
Jan 23, 2020
SWANTON - Mrs. Elvy H. Kidder, 90, a lifelong resident of this community, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020 at the Northwest Medical Center in St. Albans.Born in St. Albans August 31, 1929 the daughter of the late Horace W. and Elbie (Hart) Hubbard, Elvy was raised on the original Hubbard farm on the Highgate Road in Swanton known as...
Harry J. Richards
Jan 23, 2020
SWANTON - Harry J. Richards, age 62, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at the Northeastern Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury.He was born in St. Albans on May 20, 1957 to the late Alfred & Barbara (Brow) Richards.Harry lived in Swanton for most of his life and graduated from Missisquoi Valley Union High School. He worked as a cook...
Alfred G. Real
Jan 22, 2020
ST. ALBANS - Alfred G. Real, age 83, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.He was born in Highgate Center on July 12, 1936 the son of the late Raymond and Rosina (Lapan) Real. Alfred attended school in Highgate Center then joined the U.S. Army National Guard and was...
James "Bubby" Irick
Jan 19, 2020
ALBURGH - James Bubby D. Irick, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving wife and eight kids on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at the age of 82.He was born in Burlington on December 28, 1937 to the late James & Esther (Jarvis) Irick.Bubby was a life-long resident of the area. He married Beverly (Boyce) on October 7, 1955 and...
James M. Conley
Jan 16, 2020
SWANTON - James M. Conley, age 71, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at his home in Swanton. He was born in St. Albans on January 7, 1949, the son of the late George and Dorine (Nichols) Conley. James is survived by his siblings, George Conley Jr. of Swanton, Thomas Conley and his wife Maureen of Highgate, Bonnie Dixon...
Edith M. Greene
Jan 14, 2020
RICHFORD - Edith M. Greene, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at the Maple Lane Nursing Home in Barton.She was born in Fairfield on July 13, 1932 to the late Harold & Edith (Longman) Vance.Edith was a life-long resident of the area. Throughout her life she enjoyed gardening, sewing, arts & crafts, and hosting family dinners during...
Laura M. Tremblay
Jan 14, 2020
ALBURGH - Laura M. Tremblay, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. She was born in Alburgh Springs on November 27, 1932 to the late Joseph and Martha (Boucher) Tremblay. Laura lived her entire life on the family farm in Alburgh Springs. She was always there to lend a helping...
Beverley J. Dudley
Jan 14, 2020
NEWTOWN, CT - Beverley Jesse LaFlamme Dudley of Newtown, Connecticut passed away peacefully, at the age of 93, on January 14, 2020 surrounded by her family.She was born in Enosburg Falls, Vermont to the late Edward & Jesse (Lumbra) LaFlamme.Beverley moved to Connecticut with her husband Raymond to continue their life of farming. She had 6 children. While being a...
Louis A. Potvin
Jan 11, 2020
ESSEX JUNCTION - Louis A. Potvin, age 93, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington. Lou was born in Montgomery Center, VT on October 16, 1926 to the late Joseph Napoleon & Lillian Jane (Touchette) Potvin. Lou was the youngest of nine children and was raised on the family...
Duane E. Friot
Jan 11, 2020
RICHFORD - Duane E. Friot, age 77, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.He was born in Highgate on October 2, 1942 to the late George Putnam & Margaret Friot.Duane worked on the Doe and King farms for many years. He also drove truck for McDermotts and Starr Transportation. He is survived...
Frederick D. Wright
Jan 9, 2020
RICHFORD - Frederick D. Wright, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at his home in Richford.He was born in Richford on December 16, 1937 to the late Richard & Helen (Ripley) Wright.Fred grew up in Vermont along the Canadian border. He graduated from Canaan High School, and then served in the U.S. Navy. Fred was devoted to the Richford...