Obituaries

Michael D. Howrigan

Michael D. Howrigan

Mar 24, 2016

ENOSBURG FALLS - Michael David Howrigan I, age 74, of Enosburg Falls, Vermont, died at his home on March 24th, 2016, surrounded by his family. This is fitting because he has been our center - the heart of our family.Michael was a lifelong farmer, steward of the land and maple sugar maker. He graduated from St. Marys High School in...

Stanley Blodgett

Stanley Blodgett

Mar 21, 2016

Stanley L. Blodgett passed away peacefully at his son Stans house in Eagle River, Alaska on Monday, March 21, 2016. Anyone that knew Dad would know how much he truly loved Alaska so he was where he wanted to be, surrounded by loved ones. He is survived by his son Stan (Shelley) Blodgett and their children; Danielle (Michael) Mathisen and...

Michael Gervais

Michael Gervais

Mar 20, 2016

SOUTH BURLINGTON / ENOSBURG FALLS - Michael P. Gervais, age 62, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 20, 2016.He was born in St. Albans on November 18, 1953 to Normand & Avis (Garrett) Gervais of Enosburg Falls.Michael attended Enosburg Falls High School class of 1971. After graduation he joined the United States Air Force and later attended Johnson State College...

Ethel Stryker

Ethel Stryker

Mar 17, 2016

RICHFORD - Ethel M. Stryker, age 80, passed away at her sons home on Thursday morning March 17, 2016.She was born February 16, 1936 in Bayonne, New Jersey the daughter of the late Roy E. & Anna Elizabeth (Wohltman) Reed.Ethel graduated from Bayonne High School. She was a military wife for 23 years having lived all over the world. In...

Sally May Olds

Sally May Olds

Mar 17, 2016

Sally May Olds, age 63 years, a native of Highgate Springs and more recently of St. Albans City died unexpectedly, Friday, March 17, 2016, her Federal Street home. Born in St. Albans, on, July 1, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Alda (Bockus) Olds and was a 1971 graduate of Missisquoi Valley Union High School. Sallys...

Georganna Anderson

Georganna Anderson

Mar 12, 2016

RICHFORD - Georganna L. Anderson, age 79, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, March 12, 2016.She was born in Montgomery Center on July 29, 1936, the daughter of the late Grant & Attrude (Domina) Kidder. She graduated from Foley High School, Foley, Alabama in 1954.Georgi was a long time resident of Richford, and attended the First Baptist Church...

Daniel Comeau

Daniel Comeau

Mar 10, 2016

ST. ALBANS - Daniel Comeau, age 55, passed away peacefully, Thursday March 10, 2016, receiving hospice care with family members in Jay, VermontHe was born December 7, 1960 in Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick, the son of the late Aurele Daniel Joseph Comeau & Muriel Marie (Savoie) Comeau.Daniel was a contractor by trade, loved music and playing guitar and loved the...

Veronica Monette

Veronica Monette

Mar 7, 2016

BAKERSFIELD - Veronica Monette, age 83, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016 at her home in Bakersfield.She was born in Bakersfield on August 23, 1932 to the late Clare & Florence (Archambault) Kelley.Veronica was born and raised in Bakersfield. She was a member of St. Georges Catholic Church and married Louis Monette. She worked for several years as a...

Yvonne Lovelette

Yvonne Lovelette

Mar 4, 2016

ST. ALBANS - H. Yvonne Lovelette, age 82, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016 at the Franklin County Rehabilitation Center in St. Albans.She was born December 25, 1933 in Houlton, Maine the daughter of the late Louis & Anna (DeMerchant) Cyr.Yvonne was raised and attended school in Houlton, Maine. She married Norman Lovelette June 3, 1952 and moved to Richford,...

Irene Larose

Irene Larose

Mar 1, 2016

ST. ALBANS - Irene (Giroux) Larose, age 92, widow of Arthur P. Larose, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at the Franklin County Rehab Facility in St. Albans after a long battle with Parkinson s disease.She was born March 16, 1923 in Fairfield the daughter of the late Euclide & Delia (Rancourt) GirouxIrene graduated from St. Marys High School...

France Salois

France Salois

Feb 22, 2016

ST.ALBANS - France D. Salois, age 58, passed away Monday morning, February 22, 2016 at the home of her caregiver in St. Albans.She was born in Bury, Quebec Canada on September 15, 1957 the daughter of the late, Lionel & Yvette (Rodrigue) Salois.In keeping with the familys wishes graveside services will be private and held this spring in the All...

Janet Marie Forsyth

Janet Marie Forsyth

Feb 16, 2016

Janet M. Forsyth, age 83, passed away Feb. 16, 2016 at home with her loving family by her side. Janet was born in Swanton on November 15th 1932. She was the daughter of the late Aldege Rocheleau and the late Emelia (Moreau) Rocheleau. She attended St. Annes Academy and she graduated in 1951. Janet then went on to graduate from...

Gertrude Swoyer

Gertrude Swoyer

Feb 15, 2016

ST. ALBANS - Gertrude "Trudy" Swoyer, age 89, passed away Monday evening Feb.15, 2016 at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington.She was born in Zurich, Switzerland on April 1, 1926, the daughter of Werner and Pauline (Unrath) Holzgang.With her family,Trudy immigrated to Canada in 1938, coming across the Atlantic on the "Bremen", a German cruise ship making its last voyage...

Florence Towle

Florence Towle

Feb 12, 2016

ENOSBURG FALLS - Florence L. (Stetson) Towle, age 96, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2016 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.She was born in Richford on May 11, 1919 to the late William J. & Nellie M. (Broe) McCarty.Florence worked at several local businesses throughout her life, mainly as a cook or a waitress. She worked as...

Edna Leipold

Edna Leipold

Feb 9, 2016

ENOSBURG FALLS, VT - Mrs. Edna Henstridge Leipold, devoted and loving wife and mother, recently of Enosburg Falls, VT, died on February 9, 2016 surrounded by members of her family.She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64 years, Dr. Robert W. Leipold.She is survived by her three sons, four granddaughters, and five greatgrandchildren: Son, William, and wife,...

Donna Gramse

Donna Gramse

Jan 28, 2016

RICHFORD / ENOSBURG FALLS - Donna R. Gramse, age 63, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 28, 2016 at the Brownway Residence in Enosburg Falls following a long battle with cancer.She was born in St. Albans on November 8, 1952 the daughter of Barbara (Blake) DeVarney and the late Raymond DeVarney.Donna has been a resident of Richford for the past 16...

Mark Marston

Mark Marston

Jan 27, 2016

RICHFORD - Mark J. Marston, age 59, passed away unexpectedly while working in Enosburgh on Wednesday, January 27, 2016.Mark was born April 22, 1956 in St. Albans the son of Natalie (Rushford) Marston and the late Arthur W. Marston.Mark was a 1975 graduate of Enosburg Falls High School. Following high school Mark enlisted in the U.S. Navy serving two tours...

Suzanne Grenier

Suzanne Grenier

Jan 22, 2016

MONTGOMERY / ESSEX JCT. - Suzanne Sue M. Grenier, age 65, wife of Paul Grenier Jr., passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Friday, January 22, 2016 at the Vermont Respite House in Williston.She was born October 27, 1950 in Burlington the daughter of Corrine (Griffiths) Longe and the late Raymond Longe.Sue worked in the family business...

Erina Munch

Erina Munch

Jan 22, 2016

RICHFORD - Erina Lynn Munch, age 43, passed away on Friday evening, January 22, 2016 at her home with her loving family and friends at her side following a long hard battle with cancer.She was born in St. Albans on June 1, 1972 the daughter of Raymond & Kathleen (Dinsmore) Martin.Erina was a graduate of Richford High School class of...

Kenneth Secor

Kenneth Secor

Jan 20, 2016

ENOSBURGH, VT - Kenneth P. Secor, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at his home in Enosburgh.Ken spent most of his life in New Jersey, but loved spending time in Vermont. He married Jaye on October 10, 1964. In 1976 he founded Palmer Heating, which is now operated by his son Scott. Ken was multi-talented and his...