Obituaries
Mary E. Larose
Oct 16, 2018
ENOSBURG FALLS - Mary E. Larose, age 68, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 29, 1950 in St. Albans to Rita (Giroux) Larose and the late Albert Larose.Mary attended elementary school in Berkshire, Enosburg, and Montgomery. At the age of 8...
Maurice A. Messier
Oct 16, 2018
SHELDON - Maurice A. Messier, age 82, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018 with his beloved dog Mia by his side at his home in Sheldon He was born February 4, 1936 in East Franklin to the late Jerry & Alicia (Chalifoux) Messier.Maurice was the definition of a farmer. He worked long hours on his land, raising calves and heifers...
Ricky A. Rushlow
Oct 14, 2018
SWANTON- Ricky A. Rushlow, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 14, 2018.He was born on July 2, 1959 the son of the late Kenneth Rushlow and Shirley (Ouimette) Rushlow.Ricky attended school in Swanton and was a graduate of MVU, Class of 1977. Ricky was employed by Vermont Precision Tools. He was an avid hunter..traveling to different states to...
Charles H. Ives Jr.
Oct 13, 2018
SWANTON - Charles H. Ives Jr., age 86, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at the North Country Hospital in Newport.He was born in Swanton on July 28, 1932 to the late Charles Sr. & Olive (Puffer) Ives.Charles grew up and attended school in Swanton. After school he joined the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War. He...
Gail A. Marshia
Oct 10, 2018
STORRS, CT - Gail A. Marshia, age 61, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at the Backus Hospital in Norwich, CT.She was born on May 25, 1957 in St. Albans, VT to Ramon & Helen (McLaren) Marshia.Gail graduated from B.F.A. St. Albans in 1975. She earned her bachelors degree from Lyndon State College in 1978 and then her masters...
Aimee Edwards Batten
Oct 5, 2018
CLAYTON/MARSHALLBERG, NC - Aimee Edwards Batten, age 45, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, October 5, 2018. Her infectious laugh, and loving nature will be greatly missed.She graduated from Missisquoi Valley Union High School in Swanton, VT in 1991. She also attended the University of Texas in San Antonio. She worked as an administrative assistant for several years,...
Bonnie L. Mathieu
Oct 3, 2018
ENOSBURG FALLS - Bonnie L. Mathieu, age 66, passed away on October 3, 2018 at her home in Enosburg Falls.She was born on January 18, 1952 in Montgomery to Robert M. Hogaboom and the late Evelyn (Geraw).Bonnie grew up in the Burlington Area and graduated from Essex High School in 1970. She married Bernie Mathieu after graduation and the two...
Richard E. Young
Oct 2, 2018
Sheldon - Richard E. Young.lived, worked, died - sad aint it. Richard E. Young, age 68, passed away at his Sheldon residence on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, surrounded by his loving family and friends.He was born May 18, 1950 in Swanton to Richard and Geraldine (Ives) Young.Dicky graduated from Swanton High School and attended College at Johnson State and St....
Lee S. Farrar
Oct 2, 2018
MONTGOMERY - Lee Farrar, age 54, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018 after a brief illness at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. He was born April 3, 1964 in Enosburg Falls to the late Cortes & Glendora (Greenia) Farrar.Lee grew up in Montgomery and attend schools in Montgomery and Richford. He always found a way to work jobs...
Marie-Ange Brodeur
Oct 1, 2018
ENOSBURG FALLS - Marie-Ange Brodeur, age 100, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018 at the St. Albans Health & Rehab Center.She was born on November 22, 1917 in Frelighsburg, Quebec, Canada to the late Joseph & Delia (Piette) Tetreault.Marie grew up in Quebec, and married Sarto R. Brodeur of Granby, Que. on April 22 1944. The two moved to...
Lucille A. Dinsmore
Sep 27, 2018
EAST RYEGATE - Lucille A. Dinsmore, age 82, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018 at the VNA Respite House in Colchester. She was born March 9, 1936 in Ellenburg, NY to the late Lorn & Minnie (Furness) Bertrand.Lucille enjoyed her time spent in the garden planting flowers. She was an incredible singer, with her soft beautiful voice singing classic country...
William H. Button
Sep 27, 2018
ST. ALBANS - William H. Button, age 84, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. He was born in St. Albans on September 21, 1934 to the late Alfred & Jessie (Dennis) Button.William was a lifelong farmer. He loved working with cows and always referred to them as his girls ....
Patricia A. Hilliker
Sep 22, 2018
SWANTON - Patricia A. Hilliker, age 87, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at the Franklin County Health & Rehab Center in St. Albans.She was born in St. Albans on July 13, 1931 to the late Frederick & Helen (Bushey) Pilon.Patricia was a lifelong resident of the area. On August 24, 1950 she married Robert Hilliker. She worked as...
Harold C. Foote Jr.
Sep 21, 2018
RICHFORD - Harold C. Foote Jr., age 63, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 21, 2018 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.He was born on September 19, 1955 in St. Albans to the late Harold Sr. & Virginia (Wood) Foote.Harold was raised and attended schools in Enosburg Falls, he graduated in 1974. After high school he joined the...
George R Vance, Sr.
Sep 21, 2018
Swanton - Mr. George R. Vance, Sr, age 92, passed away at his Grand Avenue home on Friday, September 21, 2018 with his loving family by his side.Born in Groton, Vermont on December 16, 1925, he was the son of the late George and Alice (Carr) Vance. He attended school at Bellows Free Academy in Saint Albans, joined the Army...
James B. Crown
Sep 19, 2018
HIGHGATE - James B. Crown, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at the St. Albans Health & Rehab Center.He was born in North Ryegate on October 11, 1933 to the late Harry & Olive (Metcalf) Crown.James graduated from Groton High School in 1952. After graduation, he worked at Senator Frenchs farm for a short time before starting...
Gyneth M. Fortin
Sep 17, 2018
SHELDON - Gyneth M. Fortin, age 79, passed away Monday, September 17, 2018 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. She was born July 5, 1939 in Fairfax to the late Howard & Agnes (Cotnoir) Garrett. She was the youngest of nine children. Gyneth quit school and started working at an early age to help support her widowed mother....
Geraldine "Toot" D'Agostino
Sep 12, 2018
ENOSBURG FALLS - Geraldine Toot DAgostino, age 94, passed away peacefully, and surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.She was born on December 12, 1923 in Enosburg Center to the late Carmi and Chloe (Archambault) Farrar.Toot grew up on a farm, the eldest of six children, and attended schools in...
Ricky L. Tatro
Sep 10, 2018
RICHFORD - Ricky L. Tatro, age 57, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2018 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.He was born in Richford on November 10, 1960 to the late Leonard & Betty (Fontaine) Tatro.Ricky was raised and attended schools in Richford. He married Carol (Reed) on December 16, 1989. Ricky worked as a farmer for...
Michael Celentano
Sep 7, 2018
ENOSBURG FALLS" Michael Celentano, 92, passed away on Friday evening, September 7, 2018 surrounded by his wife, Louise, and close relatives while visiting his sister, Dorothy, in New York City. Mike was born on December 15, 1925 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the son of the late Vito and Caroline (Mancini) Celentano. Mike was employed for many years as a professional painter....