Obituaries
Clifton A. Kirkpatrick
Apr 19, 2019
ENOSBURG FALLS - After a long and courageous battle with cancer (not from smoking), Clifton A. Kirkpatrick passed away on April 19, 2019 surrounded by family and close friends. With the great support from family, close friends, and medical staff he was able to put up a hard fight against cancer.Cliff was born on April 15, 1947 in Clarion, PA,...
Clayton E. Barnes Jr.
Apr 18, 2019
GEORGIA - Clayton E. Barnes Jr., age 85, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester.He was born in Montgomery on March 25, 1934 to the late Clayton E. Sr. & Lona (Kennett) Barnes.Clayton attended Enosburg Falls High School and after graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Army. After receiving his honorable discharge...
Dianne R. Bessette
Apr 13, 2019
RICHFORD - Dianne R. Bessette, age 68, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Northwestern Medical Center with her loving family by her side.She was born in Sweetsburg, Quebec, on August 5, 1950 the daughter of the late Marcel and Esther (McKelvey) Bessette.Dianne grew up on her parents dairy farm. She was a graduate of North Country High...
Elizabeth M. Gotshall
Apr 12, 2019
ALBURGH / SOUTH LONDONDERRY - Elizabeth M. "Betty"Gotshall, age 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2019 at her sons residence in Alburgh with her loving family by her side. She was born in Pawlet, Vermont on July 3, 1922 to the late Harold & Lydia (Fitzgerald)Barnes. Betty married Robert Gotshall on October 22, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA. While...
Shirley B. Taylor
Apr 12, 2019
BERKSHIRE - Shirley B. Taylor, age 84, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans surrounded by her family. She was born in East Angus, Quebec on December 27, 1934, the daughter of the late Emard and Ruth (Gill) LockeShirley grew up in East Angus and moved to Vermont in 1954 where she...
Florence B. Blair
Apr 11, 2019
ALBURGH - Florence B. Blair, age 96, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at her residence in Alburgh with her loving family by her side.She was born in Alburgh on February 24, 1923 to the late Joseph & Agnes (Blair)Bedard. Florence graduated from Alburgh High School and was the Class Valedictorian. She married Romeo Blair and raised their...
Mary Jane Sheldon
Apr 8, 2019
SWANTON - Mary Jane Sheldon, died peacefully at her home at Homestead in St. Albans on April 8, 2019. She was born April 9, 1936, the only child of Carlos Noyes and Mary Florence (Herdman) Sheldon, in St. Albans, VT. Her parents owned, and operated Sheldon Pharmacy founded in Swanton. Her father died when she was only seven in 1943....
Lisa A. Howard
Apr 5, 2019
ENOSBURGH - Lisa A. Howard, age 54, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 5, 2019 at her home in Enosburgh.She was born in St. Albans on December 17, 1964 to the late John & Dorothy (Young) Howard.Lisa is a life-long resident of this area. She loved spending time with her family, and she especially looked forward to cooking meals for...
Theda M. Larose
Apr 2, 2019
ENOSBURG FALLS - Theda M. Larose, age 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at her home in Enosburg Falls, surrounded by family. She was born on her family farm on Egypt Road in Bakersfield on March 10, 1927 the daughter of the late Rolice and Flossie (Wells) Britch. Theda worked hard all her life on the family...
Robert A. Gaudette
Mar 31, 2019
ALBURG - Robert A. Gaudette, age 75, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019 surrounded by his family at the McClure Respite House in Colchester. He was born in St. Albans on March 26, 1944 to the late Eulice and Katherine (Barnette) Gaudette.Bob Bones grew up in St. Albans Bay and graduated from BFA, St. Albans in 1962. He served...
Danny D. Geraw
Mar 25, 2019
BAKERSFIELD - Danny D. Geraw, age 55, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019 surrounded by his loving family, at his sons home in Highgate.He was born in Burlington on December 12, 1963 to the late Bruce & Celia (Martel) Geraw.Danny was an avid outdoorsmen, he loved fishing, hunting, hiking, having bonfires, playing horse shoes, and riding his ATV. He...
Sharon F. Beaudry
Mar 24, 2019
BAKERSFIELD - Sharon F. Beaudry, age 63, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington with her family by her side.She was born in St. Albans on April 25, 1955, the daughter of Ramon & Helen (McLaren) Marshia.Sharon grew up and attended school in St. Albans, she graduated from B.F.A. in...
Betty J. Cota
Mar 22, 2019
RICHFORD - Betty J. Cota, age 81, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019 after a long illness at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.She was born on February 27, 1938 to the late Ernest & Margaret Phillips.She is survived by 14 children, Albert Cota and his wife Donna, Yvonne Mercure and her husband Pierre, Kathy Russell and...
Garth Ryan
Mar 17, 2019
ALBURGH - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father, Garth S. Ryan. He passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.He had a razor sharp wit, generous heart, and was a well-traveled foodie who loved to boat on Lake Champlain. Garths entrepreneurial spirt led him to establish...
Mary L. Bigelow "Sis"
Mar 17, 2019
SWANTON - Mary L. Bigelow, Sis , age 73, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the UVM Med Center, Burlington. She was born in Swanton on July 20, 1945 to the late Frank Jr. and Eldora (Hakey) Williams. Mary graduated from Swanton High School, married the late Marshall L. Bigelow and raised four children. She was known...
Sarah Jane Donna
Mar 16, 2019
RICHFORD - Sarah J. Donna, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.She was born in St. Albans on May 10, 1963, the daughter of the late Bernard and Juanita (Mayo) Johnson. Sarah grew up in West Berkshire and attended Richford High School. In June of 1987 she married Burton Burt Donna...
Robert K. Cyr
Mar 15, 2019
SWANTON - Robert Kenneth Bob Cyr, age 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2019 with his loving family by his side at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.He was born on Rice Hill in Sheldon in 1931 to the late Mathew & Agnes (Gwinn) Cyr.After graduating from Franklin High School in 1949, Bob joined the U.S. Air...
Homer R. Paradis
Mar 14, 2019
ST. ALBANS BAY - Homer R. Paradis, age 93, passed away with his family by his side on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at his daughters home in St. Albans Bay.He was born on June 26, 1925 in Montreal, Quebec to the late Ludger & Ida (Jeanson) Paradis.Homer worked for the paper mill (now called West Rock) in Sheldon Springs for...
Aurilla A. L'Esperance
Mar 12, 2019
Aurilla A. L Esperance, age 97, passed away peacefully at the Northwestern Medical Center on March 12, 2019.She was born on August 1, 1921 the daughter of the late Arthur and Delia (Fortier) Gregoire.She married Bernard Simard on May 17, 1948 who predeceased her in 1972 following 24 years of marriage. She married Louis LEsperance on April 24, 1977. Aurilla...
Karl Fischer
Mar 12, 2019
Karl Fischer was born on February 22, 1949 in Gemzse, Hungary. In 1956, his family escaped during the Hungarian Revolution and made their way to Montreal. As a young man, Karl excelled at sports and at school. He attended McGill and graduated in 1972 with two Architecture degrees and many broken bones from all the rugby he played. As tenacious...