Obituaries
Ronald L. Sylvester
Jan 24, 2017
MONTGOMERY - Ronald L. Sylvester, age 83, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017. He was born January 4, 1934 in Montgomery to the late George & Doris (Rushford) Sylvester.Ronald grew up in Montgomery and graduated from Enosburg Falls High School. He married Jeannette Ouellette in 1957. They lived in Connecticut for the first part of their life; Ronald worked as...
Timothy Michel
Jan 24, 2017
ST. ALBANS - Timothy J. Michel, age 52, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at the Albany Medical Center in Albany New York.He was born August 2, 1964 in St. Albans, VT the son of the late Paul & Margaret (Lyons) Michel.Tim was a life-long resident of St. Albans. He had worked at The Foundry, North Country Linen...
Carroll "Jed" Adams
Jan 24, 2017
FRANKLIN - Carroll R. Jed Adams, age 77, passed away at his home on Tuesday January 24, 2017 with his family by his side.He was born December 27, 1939 in New London, New Hampshire the son of the late Leslie & Clara (Dunham) Adams.Jed grew up in Sheldon and attended Sheldon Elementary School and was a 1957 graduate of Enosburg...
Lorraine E. Chevalier
Jan 23, 2017
Lorraine E. Chevalier, age 84 years, died suddenly Monday evening, January 23, 2017, at her Lakewood Drive residence with her son Eric at her side. Born in Alburgh on, November 10, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Levi and Mary (Belair) Martell. She attended Alburgh schools and graduated from Johnson State Teachers College. Lorraine was a teacher and...
Shelba Prive
Jan 22, 2017
ENOSBURG FALLS - Shelba J. Prive, age 69, passed away at her home with her loving husband at her side on Sunday, January 22, 2017 following a long illness.Shelba was born April 4, 1947 in Barton, VT the daughter of the late Alvin E. Miles Sr & Evelyn (Laroque) Miles.Shelbas working career was focused on bookkeeping for several companies including,...
Ralph Carroll Hubbard
Jan 21, 2017
Ralph Carroll Hubbard, 86 passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 21, 2017 with family by his side at his home in Swanton, Vermont. Ralph was born on April 28, 1930 in Swanton, Vermont to Edith and G. Raymond Hubbard of Swanton, Vermont. Ralph graduated from Swanton High school in 1947 and the Vermont School of Agriculture in Randolph Center, Vermont...
Brian James Welsh
Jan 19, 2017
Brian James Welsh, 76, of Grand Isle, VT, returned to his heavenly home on January 19, 2017. He joins his wife of 39 years, Alice Theresa Terry Welsh, who preceded him in 2003. Brian was born December 19, 1940, in Jamaica Queens, NY, to James and Martha Welsh. He attended Brooklyn Technical High School and received a Bachelors degree at...
Shirley M. Giffin
Jan 12, 2017
ENOSBURGH - Shirley M. Giffin, age 69, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.In keeping with Shirleys wishes there will be no public services.For those who wish, contributions in Shirleys memory may be made to the Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, VT 05478.Condolences, photos and favorite...
Marilyn S. Ashton
Jan 11, 2017
RICHFORD - Marilyn S. Ashton, age 82, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at The Villa Rehab Center in St. Albans.She was born May 19, 1934 in Highgate to the late Merrill & Mabel (Barr) Smith.Marilyn spent most of her life living in Richford. She worked at the Union Carbide Company in St. Albans for 27 years. Her hobbies included...
Harold P. Vest
Jan 9, 2017
EAST BERKSHIRE, VT / RED OAK, IA - Harold P. Vest, age 93, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017 at the St. Albans Health & Rehab Center.He was born December 2, 1923 in Kirkman, Iowa to the late Ralph and Lenore (McGee) Vest.Harold graduated from Red Oak High School in Iowa and then joined the U.S. Army in 1943. He...
James Robert Walker, Sr.
Jan 7, 2017
Born July 3, 1932 to Florence and George Walker Sr., James Robert Walker Sr. was reunited with his wife Gloria Martell Walker on January 7, 2017 surrounded by loved ones at the age of 84. He was married to Gloria Martell Walker on July 3, 1954 and had three children that survive him - Brenda Morrison, James Walker Jr., and...
Elizabeth Anne Lower
Jan 6, 2017
Elizabeth Anne Lower, age 76, passed away Friday, January 6, 2017 at her home in Sheldon home with her loving family by her side. Elizabeth was born in Brattleboro, Vermont on February 22, 1940. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Jessica (Bessett) Byrd. She graduated from Brattleboro High School and continued her education thru community college. She...
Herman C. Hansen, Jr
Jan 4, 2017
Herman Hansen, Jr. of Alburgh passed away at the St. Albans Health and Rehabilitation Center on January 4, 2017 with his family by his side. Herman was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on December 3, 1928, the son of Herman Hansen, Sr. and Marie Christansen. Herman received an honorable discharge after serving in the United States Army from 1946-1948. On August...
Henry Aaron Hutchins Papa
Jan 4, 2017
Henry Aaron Hutchins, Papa , Age 86, died peacefully in the comfort of his home Wednesday evening, January 4, 2017. Henry was born in North Hero, VT on June 21, 1930. He graduated from Alburgh High School in 1948. Shortly following his graduation, he served his country with the United States Army in the Korean War. After returning from the...
George A. Spear
Jan 2, 2017
George, another member of Tom Brokaws Greatest Generation, has slipped away. Feisty to the end, George found peace on January 2, 2017, after more than 100 years of living life to the fullest on his terms. Business man, patriot, husband, father, uncle, grand and great-grand parent and, of course, curmudgeon, George will join his beloved wife, Elinor; stepson, Jack Shivery;...
Patricia A. O'Shea
Jan 2, 2017
Patricia Ann O\u0027Shea of Franklin, VT, passed away January 2nd, 2017 after a courageous battle with ALS. She was surrounded by friends and family on a beautiful winter day. The sun was shining and the birds and squirrels were playing in the trees. Pat was born in Brooklyn, NY on May 1, 1949, the first-born daughter of Grace (OLeary) and...
Norbert H. Larose
Dec 27, 2016
SHELDON - Norbert H. Larose, age 88, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at the St. Albans Health & Rehab Facility.He was born April 26, 1928 in Enosburgh to the late Rosaire & Vera (Garrow) Larose.Norbert graduated from Enosburg Falls High School and served in the U.S. Navy. He married Ruth Danyow on February 20, 1950. Norbert held several positons...
Arlene G. Martel
Dec 27, 2016
RICHFORD - Arlene G. Martel, age 94, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Our Lady of the Meadows in Richford.She was born in Richford on October 1, 1922 the daughter of the late, Harvey & Elizabeth (Lahue) Bashaw.She was a 1941 graduate of Richford High School and subsequently married Albert Pit Martel on June 27, 1945 and made...
Eugene S. Pynduss
Dec 23, 2016
RICHFORD - Eugene S. Pynduss, age 86, passed away Friday morning, December 23, 2016 at his home following a brief illness.Gene was born October 3, 1930 in Norwalk, CT the son of the late, Stephen & Mary (Proskie) PyndussGene enlisted in the U.S. Navy serving for 20 years during the Korean & Vietnam Wars. Following his honorable discharge he went...
John L. Whitt
Dec 21, 2016
ENOSBURG FALLS - John L. Whitt, age 80, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at the St. Albans Health & Rehab Center with his family at his side.John was born on November 28, 1936 in Gallipolis, OH the son of the late W. Hollis & Leona (Roush) Whitt.John was a U.S Air Force Veteran for 14 years and then re-enlisted...