Obituaries

Edwin J. Billings

Edwin J. Billings

Oct 16, 2016

HIGHGATE - Edwin J. Billings, age 88, died on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at St. Albans Health & Rehabilitation Center.He was born June 28, 1928 in Willimansett, MA. The son of the late F. Thomas & Helen (Gervais) Billings.Edwin graduated from Bellows Free Academy. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956. Edwin was a member of the American Legion...

Michael S. Cassidy

Michael S. Cassidy

Oct 15, 2016

EAST FAIRFIELD - Michael S. Cassidy, age 50, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2016 surrounded by his loving family at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.Michael was born on November 13, 1965 in Burlington. He was the son of Barbara (Bergeron) Cassidy and the late Wendell Hoppy Cassidy.He was raised in Enosburg and graduated from Enosburg Falls...

Christian Anderson Regan

Christian Anderson Regan

Oct 14, 2016

Christian Anderson Regan, age 14 years, passed away late Friday afternoon, October 14, 2016, in a tragic accident at Highgate Springs. Born in St. Albans on, September 30, 2002, he was the son of Christopher and Darlene (Regan) Larose. He was in the 8th grade at the Missisquoi Valley Union Middle School and was a member of the Futures Farmers...

Jean M. Begnoche

Jean M. Begnoche

Oct 12, 2016

SWANTON - Jean (Mayhew) Begnoche, age 58 passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. She was born in St. Albans on March 6, 1958 the daughter of Anita (Larose) Mayhew and the late Gordon Mayhew. Jean was a lifelong resident of Franklin County and was a 1976 graduate of Richford High School....

George Bud Richard

George Bud Richard

Oct 8, 2016

George Bud Richard, age 88 years, died Saturday evening, October 8, 2016, in The Saint Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Facility. Born in Swanton on, February 24, 1928, he was the son of the late Chester and Florence (Cears) Richard. He attended Swanton schools and faithfully served his country in the United States Army Air Force during World War II. He...

Chad Joseph Cameron

Chad Joseph Cameron

Oct 6, 2016

Chad Joseph Cameron, age 46 years, a longtime resident of St. Albans and more recently of Swanton died early Thursday morning, October 6, 2016, at the McClure Miller VNA Respite House in Colchester following a long battle with Leukemia. Born in St. Albans on, January 18, 1970, he was the son of Patricia (Goodroe) Burritt and the late Joseph A....

Nellie F. (Bohannon) Lockerby

Nellie F. (Bohannon) Lockerby

Sep 30, 2016

Nellie F. (Bohannon) Lockerby, age 70 years, died early Friday morning, September 30, 2016, at her Alburgh Springs residence after a courageous battle with cancer with her loved ones at her side. Born in Alburgh on, December 8, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Donald C. and Mae (Westover) Bohannon. She graduated from Alburgh schools and was later...

Beatriceggart Josephine Taggart

Beatriceggart Josephine Taggart

Sep 29, 2016

Mrs. Beatrice Josephine Taggart, age 88 years, died late Thursday afternoon, September 29, 2016, at The Villa in St. Albans City with her loving husband at her side. Born in Franklin on October 30, 1927, she was the daughter of the late George and Locada (Bouno) Domingue. She attended schools in Sheldon and on November 18, 1972 was married to...

Crystal (Barry) Winkler

Crystal (Barry) Winkler

Sep 29, 2016

MESQUITE, NV - Crystal Marie Winkler, age 43, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at her home in Nevada.Crystal was born December 6, 1972 in St. Albans, VT to Tom Barry Sr. & Deborah (Gokey) Wilber.Crystal had a deep love for her husband and best friend, Kenneth Robert Winkler. She lived for her grandson, Liam. Crystal overcame so...

Rusty K. Brace

Rusty K. Brace

Sep 28, 2016

Rusty K. Brace, age 52 years, passed away September 28, 2016, with his loving family gathered around him. Rusty had suffered and fought a valiant battle with cancer for many years. Rusty was born December 21, 1963, in St. Albans, Vermont to his biological mom, Mary Etta Brace. Mary had fought throughout her short life with tuberculosis. She loved her...

Lorraine Begnoche Mulheron

Lorraine Begnoche Mulheron

Sep 25, 2016

Lorraine Begnoche Mulheron, age 86 years, died early Sunday evening, September 25, 2016, in the Northwestern Medical Center with loving family at her side. Born in Saint Albans on March 23, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Treffle and Columbe (Daigneault) Begnoche. She attended Swanton schools and on August 24, 1949, was married to Ezra Zing Mulheron who...

Veronica M. Parent

Veronica M. Parent

Sep 22, 2016

ENOSBURG FALLS - Veronica M. Parent, age 78, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016 at the University of Vermont Health Center with her loving family at her side.She was born in East Fairfield on April 11, 1938 the daughter of the late Ralph & Mary Gendron) Mitchell.She attended grade school in East Fairfield and Brigham Academy in Bakersfield. Veronica worked...

Thomas Gallagher Black

Thomas Gallagher Black

Sep 20, 2016

ALBURGH / RICHFORD - Thomas Gallagher Black, age 82, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at the St. Albans Health & Rehab Facility. He was born in Bronx, New York on April 3, 1934.Thomas attended PS 14 & PS 72 in the Bronx. His working career started in the restaurant business after graduating from Steeles Institution Training. He later worked...

Natalie Grace Irish

Natalie Grace Irish

Sep 19, 2016

ENOSBURG FALLS - Natalie Grace Irish, daughter of Jacob & Ashli (Domina) Irish passed away unexpectedly a week before her much anticipated birth on September 19, 2016 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. Besides her parents Natalie is survived by her brother, Kolby Irish of Enosburg Falls; maternal grandparents, Krystin Valenti and her fianc Scott Powers of Franklin;...

Gloria Mary Churchill

Gloria Mary Churchill

Sep 19, 2016

Gloria Mary Churchill, age 82 years, a lifelong resident of the Swanton community left to join her husband Junior, Monday evening, September 19, 2016, in the St. Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center with loving family at her side. Born in Swanton on November 1, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Lucius and Louise (Hakey) Richard. She attended Swanton...

Allan Paul Laroche

Allan Paul Laroche

Sep 18, 2016

Allan Paul Laroche, age 62 years, died early Sunday morning, September 18, 2016 at The University of Vermont Medical Center with loving family at his side. Born in St. Albans on March 26, 1954, he was the son of the late Leonard and Rachel (Gagne) Laroche. He attended schools in Bakersfield and on May 25, 1974, was married to the...

Carl J. LaFountain

Carl J. LaFountain

Sep 18, 2016

BAKERSFIELD - Carl James LaFountain, age 67, died on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at home peacefully surrounded by his daughters.Carl was born May 31, 1949 in St. Albans, the son of the late Edward & Gloria (Gordon) LaFountain.He served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Hector (AR-7). Following his duty, he worked as a self-employed contractor and farmer. Carls...

Joseph L. Gamache

Joseph L. Gamache

Sep 17, 2016

Joseph L. Gamache, age 85 years, died late Saturday evening, September 17, 2016, at the St. Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center with loving family at his side. Born in Swanton on November 8, 1930, he was the son of the late Elphege and Yvonne (Chevalier) Gamache. He attended St. Annes Academy and on June 15, 1957, was married to the...

Kenneth M. Martin Sr.

Kenneth M. Martin Sr.

Sep 15, 2016

RICHFORD - Kenneth M. Martin, Sr., age 76, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016 at his home with his loving family at his side.He was born in St. Albans on December 6, 1939 the son of the late Wallace Sr. & Angelina (Meunier) Martin.Ken attended Richford High School and earned his GED in 1978. He had served in the Vermont...

Lucille Berger Waine

Lucille Berger Waine

Sep 11, 2016

Lucille Berger Waine, age 94 years, a resident of this area for all of her lifetime died early Sunday morning, September 11, 2016, at the East Highgate home of her longtime friend and companion of 35 years, Gerard Paul Desorcie. Born in Saint Albans on, May 23, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Edward and Lillian Grace...