Obituaries

Freida Perry

Freida Perry

Sep 11, 2025

It is with deepest sorrow and much love we announce the passing of Freida Perry, 88, of Milton, VT. She passed peacefully at NMC in St. Albans, VT on September 11, 2025. 

Born on April 2, 1937, in Bakersfield, Vermont, to the late Harry & Sylvia Tillotson. Freida was a lifelong Vermonter whose warmth and kindness touched many throughout her life....

Raymond Shortsleeve Jr

Raymond Shortsleeve Jr

Sep 6, 2025

Raymond A. Shortsleeve Jr a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on December 3, 1950, in Burlington, VT, Raymond was a cherished member of the community, remembered for his warmth, kindness, sense of humor and passion for life.

Raymond was deeply devoted to his family, which included his...

Kevin John Poirier

Kevin John Poirier

Aug 25, 2025

Kevin John Poirier, a devoted firefighter, cherished family man, and friend to everyone who knew him, passed away on August 25, 2025, at the age of 64, after a short but valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on December 15, 1960, in Burlington, Vermont, Kevin's life was a tapestry woven with service, laughter, and deep bonds of love.

Kevin's remarkable journey...

Margaret (Peg) Ann Crowley

Margaret (Peg) Ann Crowley

Aug 22, 2025

Margaret (Peg) Ann Crowley, a radiant spirit and beloved soul, left this world on August 22, 2025 following an automobile accident, in Adams, MA, at the age of 83. Born on December 28, 1941, in Shelburne, VT.

In her early career, Margaret and her late husband, Arnold Dashno, shared their lives and dreams as they owned and operated Guay's Market, a...

Hazel Quelch

Hazel Quelch

Aug 21, 2025

Hazel moved to her eternal home on August 21st, 2025, at the age of 85. She was born on June 21,1940 to Henry M. and Elizabeth (Fresn) Robinson of South Hero. After happy years of growing up on her dad’s farm, Hazel graduated from Northfield School for girls in East Northfield, MA in 1958 and from University of Vermont in...

James Wells Sr

James Wells Sr

Aug 15, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. James "Jim" Wells. Born on May 19, 1946, Jim concluded his life journey on Aug 15, 2025. An individual of many passions whose presence illuminated the lives of those around him, Jim will be sorely missed.

Jim is survived by his son, Jay Wells; his second son, Marc Wells;...

Jason Edward Crosby

Jason Edward Crosby

Aug 13, 2025

Jason "Moose" Edward Crosby passed away unexpectedly in his sleep at his home in Essex Junction, VT, in the early morning of Wednesday, August 13th, 2025.

Jason was born in Ohio on July 15th, 1976. Jason was a die-hard Ohio Buckeye and New England Patriots fan. A talented fisherman, he built many memories on Squam Lake in New Hampshire with his...

Eunice Pasho

Eunice Pasho

Aug 13, 2025

Eunice Sarah Pasho, 88, died on August 13th, 2025, at the McClure Miller Respite in Colchester, VT, surrounded by family and friends. Eunice was born on June 15th, 1937, in Williston, VT, to Jerry & Ellen Harper.

Her passion in life was her esteemed career as a registered nurse. Eunice assisted the head nurse in the Operating Room for many years...

Justin Trayah

Justin Trayah

Aug 7, 2025

Justin Ryan Trayah, a shining light in the lives of those who knew him, left this world on August 7th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 32 years old.

Justin was born to Bill and Thelma Trayah, and was blessed with a loving family that nurtured his passions. His sister, Nicole Trayah, and nephews, Isaac and Samuel Thompson, will...

Nancy King Bouffard

Nancy King Bouffard

Aug 6, 2025

Nancy Jean King Bouffard 85 (she’d say 58) years young of Milton, Vermont and New Smyrna Beach, Florida, passed away unexpectedly August 6, 2025, at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, VT.

Nancy was born December 6,1939 in the Sherwood Sanatorium in St. Albans, Vermont. The middle daughter of Lloyd Linwood (Red) King and Esther Story Strait King of...

Shirley DePaul

Shirley DePaul

Aug 6, 2025

Shirley Rose (Osborne) DePaul joined her lord and savior on August 6th, 2025, passing away peacefully at home.

Shirley was born in St. George, VT. The second daughter of Flora Elizabeth (Lashua) and Howard Osborne. She spent most of her younger years in Williston, VT, a place that was still special for her.

At 18 Shirley met the love of her life...

Uta-Renate Blumenthal

Uta-Renate Blumenthal

Aug 2, 2025

Uta-Renate Blumenthal, or Uta to those who knew her well, passed away in Essex Vermont on August 2 after a brief illness.

Born in Berlin, Germany in 1935 to Erwin Blumenthal and Elsbeth Schmissas, she was the oldest of four sisters and one step-brother. After growing up during World War II in Germany, she followed her three sisters to the US...

Robert "Bob" Trayah

Robert "Bob" Trayah

Aug 1, 2025

Robert “Bob” Orin Trayah, 74, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025, at the St. Albans Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. He was born on August 14, 1950, to Moses and Gladys Trayah and spent much of his life in Milton, Vermont.

On July 16, 1983, Bob married his soulmate, Margret “Maggie” (née Relyea), at St. Joseph’s Church in Burlington, Vermont. Together...

Lloyd R. Machia

Lloyd R. Machia

Jul 31, 2025

Lloyds Reynolds Machia

Our dearly beloved brother decided on July 31st to walk in greener pastures and join our Mother and Father in Heaven.

He’s found a new body free of handicaps and difficulties and has been reunited with his younger brothers Robert, Richard and Dennis Machia as well as Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles and cousins that had gone before him.

Born June 8th...

Eleanor Brodeur

Eleanor Brodeur

Jul 30, 2025

Eleanor K. Brodeur, 79, of Vermont, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025. Born on June 8, 1946, in Rockford, Illinois, she was the only child of Charles Spencer and Eleanor K. Kling. She was raised in Rockford, where she was an active member of Court Street United Methodist Church and graduated from West High School in 1964. Eleanor attended...

Roland Tougas

Roland Tougas

Jul 26, 2025

Roland Joseph Tougas, 78, of Milton, passed away peacefully at home on July 26, 2025. He was born on April 7, 1947, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Lucien and Juliette (Marson) Tougas.

As a teenager, Roland moved with his parents to Brownington Center in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, where the family ran the town’s country store. It was there that he met the...

Michael Crawford Vining

Michael Crawford Vining

Jul 25, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Michael C. Vining, 54, of Georgia, Vermont. Michael passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025 from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, surrounded by his family. He was born on November 1, 1970, in Boston, Massachusetts, and grew up in Derby, Vermont.Michael was the beloved husband of Dawn Vining, whom he married...

Rachel Judd

Rachel Judd

Jul 24, 2025

After a long battle our dear, sweet Rachel was brought home to be with the Lord on July 24 at UVM Medical Center, surrounded by loved ones. 

The oldest of the four sisters (collectively known as The Shea Girls later in life), Rachel was born in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin to Ruth (Carlson) Mayville and Jeffrey Mayne. After moving through Minnesota,...

Loretta Wescom

Loretta Wescom

Jul 15, 2025

Loretta Wescom, a beloved schoolteacher and active member of her community, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on March 15, 1945, in North Adams Massachusetts. She dedicated her life to nurturing and educating young minds at Eden Elementary School, where she touched countless lives with her passion for teaching and her warm, engaging...

William "Bill" Maksym

William "Bill" Maksym

Jul 11, 2025

William Edward Maksym

William (Bill) Maksym was born in Freeport, New York on July 12,1957. He was the youngest son of the late Benjamin and Dolores Maksym and stepson of the late Ruth Maksym.

Bill attended Freeport High School and went on to graduate with an Associates Degree in Architectural Technology from SUNY Farmingdale. He had a strong work ethic, and from...