Obituaries
Carl A. Bates
May 18, 2017
BERKSHIRE - Carl A. Bates, age 84, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017, at his home with his loving wife Noella by his side. He was born in Dunham, Quebec on March 28, 1933 to the late George and Mary (Bushey) Bates.At the age of 18, Carl was working on a farm in Dunham when he met the love of...
Wayne Anthony Young
May 18, 2017
Wayne Anthony Young, age 80 years, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017, with loving family by his side. Wayne was born in Fairfield on, December 18, 1936, to the late Donald and Kathleen (Hale) Young. https://tse3.mm.bing.net/th?u=http%3a%2f%2fwww.publicdomainpictures.net%2fpictures%2f120000%2fnahled%2funited-states-flag-14344283733FG.jpg&ehk=MckwsVUaT5d%2bcIkuEVPvYw&r=0&pid=OfficeInsertHe graduated from Bellows Free Academy in 1955, where he met the love of his life and was married 61 years to Marion (Bessette) Young....
Dean Howarth
May 16, 2017
RICHFORD - Dean Howarth, age 70, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. Dean was born in Richford on December 8, 1946 to Elizabeth (Prue) Howarth and the late Robert Howarth.He graduated from Richford High School in 1965 and received an associate degree in Accounting/Business Administration from Champlain College in 1968. He...
Romeo L. Lamore
May 11, 2017
HYDE PARK / MONTGOMERY CENTER - Romeo L. Lamore, age 90, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017 at The Manor Nursing Home in Morrisville.Romeo was born in Montgomery Center on September 19, 1926 to the late Anthime & Florence (Pudvah) Lamore. He served in the U.S. Navy Reserve from 1943-44 and worked for the Vermont Highway Department for 43 years;...
Bethel Baranik
May 10, 2017
SHELDON SPRINGS - Bethel Colone (Stowe) Baranik, age 88 years young, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at The Villa in St. Albans after a brief illness. Bethel was born in Berkshire, Vermont on May 5th, 1929 to the late Percy and Marion (Perry) Stowe. She married George L. Baranik on August 12th, 1955, who preceded her in death...
Jack Scheffler
May 8, 2017
SWANTON, VT - Jack O. Scheffler, age 78, passed away Monday, May 8, 2017 surrounded by his loving family at his sons home in Montgomery. Jack was born in Slatington, Pennsylvania on January 25, 1939 to the late Harry & Adelene (Rex) Scheffler.Jack was a graduate of Pennsylvania State University. He worked as a draftsman for several years before started...
Theron Harold Tinker Durkee
May 7, 2017
Theron Harold Tinker Durkee, age 84 years, died early Sunday morning, May 7, 2017, at his First Street residence with loving family at his side. Born in Websterville, Vt on, July 4, 1932, he graduated from Spaulding High School and was later married to Mary Frances Williams who predeceased him. Theron faithfully served his country in the United States Navy...
Richard Dickie Longway
May 7, 2017
Richard Dickie Longway, the son of Darlene Ruhl and the late Ernest Longway, passed away unexpectedly on May 7, 2017, at his County Road home. He was a well-known respected lifelong area dairy farmer. He was born in Burlington on December 31, 1950. He attended Central Catholic parochial school and graduated from BFA-St. Albans. On, August 13, 1977, he married...
Henry George Choiniere
May 4, 2017
Henry George Choiniere, age 79 years, died peacefully early Thursday morning, May 4, 2017, in the Franklin County Rehab Center. Born in Highgate on, May 20, 1937, he was the son of the late Phillippe and Bernadette (Galipeau) Choiniere. He attended schools in Highgate and on, November 18, 1961, was married to the former Raymonde Bombardier who survives him. For...
Michael Kelley
May 3, 2017
BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE, NY - Michael Kelley, age 77, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at the North Country Hospital in Newport, VT.He was born in Blue Mountain Lake, NY on January 1, 1940 the son of the late, Frank & Madeline (Morrison) Kelley.Michael attended Ausable Forks Catholic School, Warrensburg Central School, Indian Lake High School and graduated from Salmon...
Patricia Belle Curtis
May 3, 2017
Patricia Belle Curtis, age 67 years, a longtime resident of the Bakersfield community, died Tuesday, May 3, 2017 at the McClure Miller VNA Respite House in Colchester with loving family at her side. Born in St. Albans on, January 5, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Asa Sr., and Eva (Therrien) Curtis. She graduated from Enosburg Falls High...
Charlotte White
May 2, 2017
BERKSHIRE - Charlotte (Johnson) Hammond White, age 92, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.She was born in Berkshire on January 28, 1925 to the late Willard & Eva (Lahue) Johnson.Charlotte attended school in Berkshire and then graduated from Enosburg Falls High School. For many years she helped on the family farm; she...
Michael David Laughlin
Apr 30, 2017
Michael David Laughlin, of St. Albans, VT; Born October 20, 1958 Son of Thomas Laughlin and Lois (Mercier) Wilson, passed away peacefully, in his home surrounded by loved ones Sunday April, 30 2017. Growing up in Swanton, VT, Michael attended St. Annes Academy and Missisquoi Valley Union, before being employed in many areas of work in several states across the...
Sandra DuBois Witham
Apr 30, 2017
Sandra DuBois Witham, age 60 years, passed away Sunday evening, April 30, 2017, in the Northwestern Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Harford, CT on, February 6, 1957, the daughter of Clifford and Elinor (Carroll) DuBois. She attended schools in Hartford and on, September 3, 2000, was married to Larry Witham who survives her. In...
Elizabeth "Betty" Billow
Apr 28, 2017
ENOSBURG FALLS - Elizabeth Betty A. Billow, age 74, passed away Friday morning, April 28, 2017 at Our Lady of the Meadows in Richford.Betty was born September 13, 1942 in Sheldon the daughter of the late, Charles & Madeline (Lackey) Burns.Betty was a resident of Enosburg Falls for the past 11 years and was a former longtime resident of St....
Arlene B. Herron
Apr 25, 2017
ENOSBURG FALLS - Arlene B. Herron, age 92, passed away Tuesday morning, April 25, 2017 at the St. Albans Health & Rehab Facility.She was born in Enosburgh the daughter of the late Carmey & Doris (Young) Derry.Arlene was a resident of Enosburgh since 1988 and was a former resident of East Bakersfield for over 40 years. She attended the Enosburg...
John D. Duso
Apr 24, 2017
ESSEX JCT. - John David Duso, passed away Monday, April 24, 2017 at the VNA Respite House in Colchester.John was born on September 30, 1937 in East Berkshire, VT the son of the late Walter & Marion (Leahy) Duso.John graduated from Richford High School in 1955. He worked for Coca Cola, Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co, and retired from IBM...
Augusta Brace
Apr 23, 2017
SWANTON - Augusta Ann Brace, age 61, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017 at the Rutland Regional Medical Center after a long illness. She was born in Troy, NY on December 5, 1955 to the late Leonard Minnafield and Jean Gentry.Augusta worked for several years in the kitchen at Missisquoi Valley Union High School. She also previously worked at Ames...
Earl Stanley
Apr 20, 2017
FRANKLIN - Earl Leonard Stanley, age 75, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017 at The Pines Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lyndonville.Earl was born in St. Albans on September 5, 1941 to the late Carroll & Evelyn (Weed) Stanley.He graduated from Enosburg Falls High School in 1959 and then from the University of Vermont in 1964. While at UVM he...
Kenneth Earl Reynolds
Apr 19, 2017
Kenneth Earl Reynolds, age 78 years, died Wednesday afternoon, April 19, 2017, at his Spring Street residence with his loving daughter and caregiver, Kellie at his side. Born in Sheldon on, June 11, 1938, he was the son of the late John Stephen and Ada (Dennis) Reynolds. He attended Sheldon schools and was later married to Susan Teri Reynolds who...