Obituaries

Walter Barnum

Aug 26, 2023

 

FRANKLIN - Walter W. Barnum, age 89, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Franklin.

 

He was born in Franklin on March 11, 1934 to the late Walter & Ruth (Whiteman) Barnum.

 

Walter grew up and attended schools in Franklin and served in the U.S. Army. After his...

Michael L. Fuller

Aug 23, 2023

RICHFORD - Michael Larry Fuller passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at the age of 61, at his home in Richford with family and friends at his side. He was born on September 16, 1961, in St. Albans, VT, the son of the late Melba (Fuller) Ryea.

Mike was a lifelong resident of Richford and had a career that...

Joseph Bulriss

Aug 21, 2023

Joseph F. Bulriss, age 96, passed on Aug. 21, 2023, in St. Albans, Vt.

He was born June 20, 1927, to the late Alfred and Delia (Manor) Bulriss in Rouses Point, N.Y., where he spent the early years of his life. Upon graduation in 1944 from Rouses Point High School he enlisted in the Merchant Marines followed by his enlistment...

Carol Martin

Aug 20, 2023

SWANTON - Carol M. Martin, age 84, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.

 

She was born July 15, 1939 in Swanton to the late Russell & Doris (Langevin) Hemingway.

 

Growing up in Alburgh, Carol's passion for Lake Champlain and being near the water was...

Renee T. Prairie

Aug 19, 2023

SWANTON - Renee Theresa Prairie, of Swanton, Vermont, passed away on August 19th, 2023, peacefully in her sleep after a long battle with cancer.

Renee was born March 2nd, 1957 to Leon and Ghislaine (Peloquin) Prairie. She is survived by her brothers Claude and his wife Janet, Roland and wife MaryEllen, Mark and his wife Dale, Renee's sister Dianne, and...

Pamela Greene

Aug 17, 2023

Pamela "Pam" Jane Greene, 72, of Franklin, VT, passed on August 17, 2023.

Pam was born in Franklin, VT on Friday, July 13, 1951, to Stanley and Ruth (Lemnah) Greene. Pam graduated from Richford High School, Miami-Dade Junior College with a degree in nursing, and Trinity College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in the Humanities.

Pam's Dad was a...

Carole M. Sherrer

Aug 13, 2023

RICHFORD- Carole M. Sherrer, age 68, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at her home in Richford surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born in Drummondville, Quebec on August 24, 1954 to the late Laurent and Doris (Mondoux) Marcoux.

Carole grew up in Drummondville until moving to Troy, VT when she was in 6th grade. She attended...

Kerry Fleckenstein

Aug 8, 2023

MONTGOMERY - Kerry Fleckenstein passed away unexpectedly in his home on August 8th, 2023. He was 69 years old. He is survived by his wife Sandy Fleckenstein and his daughter Rhiannon Fleckenstein. He is deeply missed and fondly remembered.

Kerry had a vibrant and inspiring career in music, engineering, and education. Most recently, he worked as a beloved paraprofessional educator...

Donald Couture

Aug 8, 2023

BERKSHIRE- Donald M. Couture, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester.

He was born in St. Albans on September 16, 1948 to the late Martin and Audrey (Tourangeau) Couture.

Donald grew up on a farm in Berkshire, attended a two-room schoolhouse for primary school and graduated from Richford High School...

Marie Brouillette

Aug 8, 2023

SHELDON - Marie (Lamarche) Brouillette, age 87, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2023, with her family by her side.

 

She was born June 21,1936 in Fairfield, VT the daughter of the late Joseph and Irene (Cabana) Lamarche.

 

Marie grew up in Enosburg Falls, VT and graduated from Enosburg Falls High School in 1954. After high school she...

Rita "Dee Dee" Minckler

Aug 4, 2023

SHELDON– Rita “Dee Dee” Minckler, age 79 passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023 at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington.

She was born in Sheldon on March 28, 1944 to the late Nelson and Antoinette (Piette) Dragon.Dee Dee grew up in Enosburg Falls on her family’s farm, attended the one room schoolhouse in West Enosburg, and graduated from Enosburg...

Marjorie Shaw

Aug 1, 2023

HIGHGATE SPRINGS - Marjorie Campbell Shaw, 97, of Highgate Springs, Vermont, passed away from natural causes at the Franklin County Rehabilitation Center in St. Albans on August 1, 2023.

Born in Alburg Springs on 30 April 1926, Marjorie graduated from Swanton High School in 1944. In 1948 she graduated as a registered nurse from Mary Fletcher School of...

Kermit Blaisdell

Jul 29, 2023

COLCHESTER - Kermit Blaisdell’s last laugh was brought on by a video clip of a child whizzing down a slide and, upon missing the puddle at the bottom, diving back in. Nurses rushed into his room at the UVM Medical Center with alarm. But when Kermit laughed, they laughed, you laughed. He died a few days later on Saturday, July...

Bruce Ryan Sr

Jul 29, 2023

HIGHGATE- Bruce A. Ryan Sr., age 81, passed away on Saturday, July 29th, 2023, at his home with his family by his side.

Bruce A. Ryan Sr. was born in Webster, Massachusetts on June 15, 1942, and son of the late William H, & Marie A. Ryan. Bruce was a 1960 Graduate of Oxford high School and had an associate...

Kathy Hayes

Jul 28, 2023

ST. ALBANS - Kathy D. Hayes, age 71, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.

 

She was born in Van Nuys, California on May 1, 1952 to the late Kenneth Parsell and Delores (Becker) Peacock.

 

Kathy loved spending time at the ocean and going camping. Her favorite hobbies included coloring,...

Irene LaFlam

Jul 27, 2023

ENOSBURG FALLS - Irene B. LaFlam, age 91, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at the Franklin County Rehab Center in St. Albans.

 

She resided at Franklin County Rehab for the past eight years. Irene was born in Franklin on October 24, 1931 to the late Felix & Doris (Turner) Lamonda.

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Sheila Jewett-Dragoon

Jul 26, 2023

BERKSHIRE- Sheila O. Jewett-Dragoon, age 68, passed away at her home with family by her side on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.

Everyone who met Sheila knew she was a true firecracker, appropriately born on July 4th, 1955 in St. Albans to the late Ruth (Frazier) and Gerald Jewett Sr.

Sheila, along with her nine siblings, was raised in Montgomery on...

Joan N. Reed

Jul 25, 2023

SHELDON- Joan N. Reed, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at the St. Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in St. Albans.

She was born in St. Albans on October 29, 1940 to the late George Sr. and Elizabeth (Tracy) LaCoste.

Joan was a life-long resident of Sheldon, attended Sheldon schools, and graduated from BFA St. Albans in...

Kenny Kennison

Jul 21, 2023

SWANTON- Kenneth C. Kennison, age 62, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 21, 2023 at his home in Swanton.

He was born in St. Albans on August 10, 1960 to the late Clifford Leon and Phyllis Mae (Beaucage) Kennison.

Kenny grew up in St. Albans and attended St. Albans City School and BFA. He met the love of his life...

Alfred "Peter" Murphy

Jul 20, 2023

Alfred Frances "Peter" Murphy of West River, Maryland and Canaan, Vermont passed away on July 20, 2023 at the age of 89.

Peter was born in Barre, VT on October 28, 1933 as the middle child to Sue (Jordan) and Frank Ellis Murphy. He was raised in Vermont's rural and rugged Northeast Kingdom, in a home on Lake Wallace on...