Obituaries
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...
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...