Obituaries

Laura M. Tremblay

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

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

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

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

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...

Roger Y. Parent

Roger Y. Parent

Jan 6, 2020

ENOSBURG FALLS - Roger Y. Parent, age 82, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington. Roger was born on his familys farm in Enosburg on July 23, 1937, the son of the late Omer and Agnes (Leveille) Parent. On May 31st, 1958, he married Helen St. Cyr.In 1960, Roger was drafted into the...

Rebecca S. Covalinski

Rebecca S. Covalinski

Jan 3, 2020

ST. ALBANS - Rebecca S. Covalinski, age 50, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.She was born in New Jersey on October 17, 1969 to the late David Sr. and Patricia (Bogart) Covalinski.Rebecca experienced more than her fair share of hardship throughout her life, but she never let that impact her bubbly...

Lane D. Lawyer

Lane D. Lawyer

Jan 2, 2020

BAKERSFIELD - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lane Daniel Lawyer, at the age of 51. On Thursday, January 2, 2020 he passed away unexpectedly with his loving family by his side at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.He was born in St. Albans on October 20, 1968. He was the last child...

David P. Button Jr.

David P. Button Jr.

Dec 29, 2019

BERKSHIRE - David P. Button Jr., age 47, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at his home in Berkshire He was born in St. Albans on July 27, 1972 the son of David Button Sr. and the late Rita Ann Fay. David attended Enosburg Elementary, Fairfield Elementary, and graduated from BFA St. Albans. After graduation he worked as...

Skyler G. Tatro

Skyler G. Tatro

Dec 28, 2019

BERKSHIRE - Skyler Tatro, age 19, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 28, 2019 as a result of an automobile accident. He was born in St. Albans on May 8, 2000 the son of Richard & Sheila (Jewett) Dragoon. Skyler attended Enosburg and Richford High Schools before transitioning to the work field. He was a hard worker and was never...

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...