Obituaries

Georgette L. Gagne

Georgette L. Gagne

Nov 7, 2019

HIGHGATE - Georgette L. Gagne, age 89, departed this earth on November 7, 2019, embraced by her family, and is now at peace in the arms of her heavenly Father.Georgette was born on April 6, 1930 in Swanton, the daughter of Pierre and Aurore (Bourgea) Larose. She lived in Swanton and graduated from Holy Angels School in St. Albans, VT....

Carol Abbie Richardson

Carol Abbie Richardson

Nov 6, 2019

ALBURGH - Carol A. Richardson, age 62, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 with her loving dog by her side. She was born in Montpelier on May 19, 1957 to Phyllis (Greene) Kerr and the late Wayne L. Richardson. Carol was the oldest of eight children. She moved around a lot during her lifetime but found a true...

Duane H. Ovitt

Duane H. Ovitt

Nov 5, 2019

BAKERSFIELD - Duane H. Ovitt, age 66, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington. He was born on May 19, 1953 at his familys homestead on Ovitt Road in Bakersfield to Wendell and Evelyn (LaGrange) Ovitt.Duane lived a simple farmers life. He was proud of his family,...

Carroll G. Bryce

Carroll G. Bryce

Nov 4, 2019

ALBURGH - Carroll Hamburg G. Bryce, age 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 4, 2019 at The Villa Rehab in St. Albans with his loving family by his side. He was born in Cambridge on March 17, 1928 to the late Olin and Dorothy (Leavens) Bryce.Carroll attended Cambridge Elementary school and later graduated from Jeffersonville High School. Most of...

Kevin G. Royea Sr.

Kevin G. Royea Sr.

Nov 3, 2019

ENOSBURG FALLS - Kevin G. Royea Sr., age 55, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at his home in Enosburg Falls after a courageous battle with cancer.He was born in St. Albans on August 19, 1964, the son of the late Basil and Winifred (Currier) Royea.Kevin grew up in Stevens Mills and attended school in Richford....

Ronald E. Christian

Ronald E. Christian

Nov 1, 2019

ENOSBURG FALLS - Ronald E. Christian, age 67, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2019 at his home in Enosburg Falls. He was born in Daytona Beach, FL on August 22, 1952, the son of the late Edward and Winifred (Hilton) Christian.Ronald grew up in Florida and graduated from Baker County High School where he was an avid softball player....

John "Jack" J. Rugg

John "Jack" J. Rugg

Nov 1, 2019

BURLINGTON, NC/ ST. ALBANS, VT" John Jack Joseph Rugg passed away peacefully on November 1, 2019 at The Hospice Home in Burlington, NC surrounded by his family. He was born on April 6, 1935 in St. Albans, Vermont to George Reginald Rugg and Bernadine (Sullivan) Rugg. He grew up on the family farm where he developed a lifelong love for...

James D. Bianca Jr.

James D. Bianca Jr.

Oct 27, 2019

ST. ALBANS - James Daniel Bianca Jr, 84, passed on peacefully Sunday, October 27, 2019. Born on January 8, 1935, in New York, NY, the eldest of three of the late James and Agnes (Craig) Bianca. Jim grew up in Patchogue, NY and attended the University of Vermont, where he earned a BS degree. While at UVM he met and...

Betty Lou Clawson

Betty Lou Clawson

Oct 27, 2019

Betty Lou (Watson) Clawson died peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at the age of 85. She was born February 26, 1934 in Durango (Falls County), Texas, the daughter of the late Oscar Reuben Crossland and Ira Pearl (Clements) Crossland. Attending Clinton School in Westphalia, Texas until 1948, Betty Lou moved to Temple, Texas with her family when her parents...

Chris "Buzz" O'Shea

Chris "Buzz" O'Shea

Oct 26, 2019

FRANKLIN - Christopher Wolfe O\u0027Shea moved on early Saturday morning, October 26th after complications with Dementia. His spirit lives on through his family and friends. "Buzzy" as he was commonly known was born June 7th, 1949 in Pittsfield Massachusetts. He was the second son of Sheila Casey and Bernard O\u0027Shea. Throughout a transient childhood, Buzz lived in many different communities...

Rosemary J. Stanley

Rosemary J. Stanley

Oct 23, 2019

HIGHGATE CENTER - Rosemary J. Stanley, age 86, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at her home in Highgate Center.She was born in St. Albans on August 22, 1933 to the late Henry & Mabel (Columb) Jette.Mom graduated from Franklin High School and then attended Bishop DeGoesbriand School of Nursing. She married H. Bruce...

Ramon Marshia

Ramon Marshia

Oct 18, 2019

EAST FAIRFIELD - M. Ramon Marshia, age 90, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2019 at his home in East Fairfield.He was born in East Fairfield on November 20, 1928 to the late Clayton & Veronica (Beals) Marshia.Ramon graduated from Brigham Academy in Bakersfield in 1946. He married his high school sweetheart, Helen (McLaren), on August 23, 1947. Throughout his...

Harold Babcock

Harold Babcock

Oct 17, 2019

MONTGOMERY - Harold Ross Manly Babcock, age 81, died on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at his home, the former Rossier family farm, in Montgomery.He was born in Johnson, VT on August 29, 1938 to the late W.J. Verner & Geraldine (Rossier) Babcock.Harold was ordained in 1966 as an Episcopal Priest. He served in several churches throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and...

Vincent P. Lillquist

Vincent P. Lillquist

Oct 14, 2019

SWANTON - Vincent P. Lillquist, age 65, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019 at his residence in Swanton. He was born in Hibbing, MN on November 21, 1953 to the late John & Audrey (Holm) Lubina.Vincent was loved immensely by his family. He was the strongest and most giving man. No matter what issue anyone had, Vincent was there...

Doris J. Hubbard

Doris J. Hubbard

Oct 13, 2019

SWANTON - Doris J. Hubbard, age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Elderwood at Burlington.She was born on October 19, 1930 in Swanton to the late William & Catherine (Farnsworth) Lucier. Doris was born and raised in Swanton, a nurturing mother of two. She married Frank Hubbard in 1953 and their love story spanned over 65...

Charlotte M. Deuso

Charlotte M. Deuso

Oct 6, 2019

MONTGOMERY - Charlotte M. Deuso, age 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at St. Albans Health and Rehab in St. Albans surrounded by her loving family. She was born in South Richford on January 14, 1929 to the late Mitchell & Ora (Fletcher) Bolt. Charlotte married David, the love of her life in 1946 and they began...

Eugene A. Bates Jr.

Eugene A. Bates Jr.

Oct 3, 2019

WESTFORD - Eugene A. Bates Jr., age 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington. He was born in Westford on June 14, 1931 to the late Eugene & Eva (Silk) Bates Sr. Eugene married the love of his life, Marion Sartwell in 1951. They made many memories while traveling together. He...

Hubert Daberer

Hubert Daberer

Oct 3, 2019

MONTGOMERY - Hubert Daberer, age 97, longtime resident of Montgomery Center, Vermont, passed away peacefully on October 3rd, 2019.Hubert was born in Bosnia to Gottfried and Theresia (nee Schweighart) Daberer on April 6th, 1922. He spent his first 18 years in Yugoslavia where he grew with a strong affinity and passion for skiing. After serving in the military for six...

Paul M. Loiselle

Paul M. Loiselle

Oct 2, 2019

ENOSBURG FALLS - Paul M. Loiselle, age 67, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at his home in Enosburg Falls. He was born in St. Albans on January 12, 1952, the son of the late Maurice and Lucille (Breault) Loiselle.Paul grew up in Berkshire and Enosburg and graduated from Enosburg Falls High School in 1970. He married Pauline...

Evelyn G. Dubuque

Evelyn G. Dubuque

Sep 29, 2019

NORTH HERO - Evelyn G. Dubuque, age 93, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington surrounded by her loving family.She was born in North Hero on October 22, 1925, the daughter of the late Ira and Edith (Mott) Curtis.Evelyn grew up in North Hero and graduated from Alburgh High School. After graduation, she...