Obituaries

Andre Demers

Andre Demers

Oct 22, 2023

Andre J Demers passed away on Sunday October 22, 2023 surrounded by his family following a long hard- fought battle with leukemia.

 

Andy was born on March 28, 1947 in Berlin NH to David and Anne Marie (Gourtay) Demers. Soon after completing school, he moved to Burlington VT to begin a career at General Electric. A machinist by trade,...

Edith Marie Saxon

Edith Marie Saxon

Oct 21, 2023

Edith Marie Saxon, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2023, at McClure Miller Respite House. Edith was 94 years old.Born on February 19, 1929, in New York City to Wilhelm and Anna Bischoff, Edith grew up in the bustling streets of Brooklyn. She carried her Brooklyn accent throughout her life—an endearing reminder of...

Irene "Pat" Dennis

Irene "Pat" Dennis

Oct 21, 2023

Irene "Pat" Dennis peacefully passed away on October 21, 2023, in Colchester. She was surrounded by her loving family and the wonderful care of the McClure Miller Respite House. Pat was born on March 10, 1933, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.Pat dedicated over forty years of her life to the Lake Champlain Transportation Company where she worked tirelessly. It was during...

June C. Boudreau

June C. Boudreau

Oct 20, 2023

 

June C. Boudreau, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, friend, cousin, and devout Catholic passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Morrisville on October 20, 2023 surrounded by family. Born on January 31,1935, June was the daughter of Cecil and Marjorie Langlois Cook. 

  On June 11, 1955, she married the love of her life, Robert...

Eva Julia Friscia

Eva Julia Friscia

Oct 19, 2023

 

Eva Julia Friscia, 59 of Milton, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2023, in Burlington, Vermont. Born on December 31, 1963, in the Bronx, New York, to Ferencz “Frank” and Elizabeth [Vlad] Denes. Eva was a woman of steel who was always taking the world by storm.Eva, known to her loved ones...

Patricia Comeau

Patricia Comeau

Oct 15, 2023

 

The Good Lord called Patricia Rose (Gajewski) Comeau home on the peaceful autumn evening of October 15th, 2023.

Pat maintained her faith, fire, and love for sharing memories throughout her final days and had her devoted daughter by her side as she passed.

Born on December 27, 1946, Pat looked fondly back on her childhood in the lakeside town...

Rodney Grimes

Rodney Grimes

Oct 14, 2023

Rodney Wallace Grimes 73, died on October 14, at his temporary residence in Greensboro, North Carolina.He is survived by his loving wife, Koreen, his son Christopher, and daughters Aimee and Heather Grimes. He was blessed with five grandsons whom he adored: Austin Amos, Cooper Papin, Garrett Grimes, Samuel Grimes, and Maxwell Grimes.

Rod was born, raised, and lived the majority of...

Bruce McKenzie

Bruce McKenzie

Oct 14, 2023

 

Bruce McKenzie was born on October 16, 1952 in Burlington, Vermont. He was the youngest of 11, born six months after his father Harold McKenzie‘s death. His mother, Lennie Perry McKenzie raised him and his siblings on Isham Street in Burlington. His eldest siblings, Joe and Thelma were his godparents. At an early age Thelma arranged drum lessons for...

Caryl J. Wilson

Caryl J. Wilson

Oct 10, 2023

Caryl J. Wilson, 84 years old, from Grand Isle Vermont Isle, left us on October 10, 2023 after a briefillness to go on to her final adventure. Caryl was born in 1939 in Kankakee, Illinois to Mr. Paul and Mrs.Loretta Wilson. After graduating St. Patrick Central High School in 1956 she studied in the medical fieldand worked as a surgical...

James Morgan

James Morgan

Oct 4, 2023

 

James Morgan, a beloved son, father, brother, and friend, passed away on October 4, 2023, in Shelburne. Born in Burlington, Vermont, on June 1, 1982, James lived a life filled with love and kindness. He was known for his caring nature and an unwavering commitment to helping others.James had a diverse career that spanned various roles, but he took...

Darren Bartsch

Darren Bartsch

Oct 3, 2023

Darren Ralph Bartsch died peacefully at his residence in Milton, Vermont on October 3rd, 2023. Like most people Darren had two passions in his life, Family and Nascar. Family was truly important to Darren as he loved spending time with his nieces and nephews and catching up with his brothers and sisters.

 

Known as Uncle D to his...

Joseph A. Hamel

Joseph A. Hamel

Oct 3, 2023

 

Joseph A. Hamel, beloved father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and cherished friend to many, passed away on October 3, 2023. He was born on November 28, 1974, in Melrose, Massachusetts to his loving parents Reginald Hamel and Rose Hamel.

 

Joe was a devoted father who cherished every moment spent with his three children: Joey was his shadow,...

Gina McSweeney

Gina McSweeney

Sep 30, 2023

 

Milton -- Gina Marie McSweeney, peacefully passed away on September 30, 2023, at her home with her family by her side in Milton, VT. She was born on March 5, 1962, in Burlington, VT, to proud parents Keith and Ila [Cross] Barrows.Gina dedicated much of her life to her work as a janitorial professional. Following in her mother's footsteps,...

Andrea White

Andrea White

Sep 21, 2023

 

Ande (Andrea Mason) White of Fairfax, Vermont, who spread love, laughter, and caring to her wide circle of family, friends, and students died on September 21, 2023 at the University of Vermont Medical Center of sudden onset Leukemia.

 

She is survived by her beloved partner of 26 years Marty (Martin) Minor with whom she shared an incredible relationship...

Mark B. Drew

Mark B. Drew

Sep 19, 2023

 

Mark B. Drew, a renowned architect who dedicated his life to designing buildings and bridges in Vermont, has passed away at the age of 82. Mark had an unmatched passion for creating custom structures, always striving to bring uniqueness and innovation to his projects.Born on May 21, 1941, in Burlington, Vermont, Mark's talent and ambition led him to become...

Robert Straight Sr.

Robert Straight Sr.

Sep 19, 2023

 

South Hero -- Robert Alexander Straight Sr. of South Hero, a devoted husband and son and beloved father passed away on September 19, 2023, at the age of 72. Born in Providence, Rhode Island on January 8, 1951, the son of Robert E. Straight and Genevieve [Makowski] Straight. Robert was the epitome of resilience, resourcefulness, and love.Robert was married...

Cletus Matthew Flynn

Cletus Matthew Flynn

Sep 17, 2023

Cletus Mathew Flynn passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 17th, 2023. He was born on January 20th, 1963, in Palo Alto, CA. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and musician. Cletus was the worship leader at Cornerstone Church for over a decade. Also, was loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing the “Cleteman”. Clete loved...

Randy M. Murray

Randy M. Murray

Sep 15, 2023

 

Randy M. Murray, has passed away at the age of 66. His life, filled with love and  laughter touched the lives of many. Randy's passing on September 15, 2023, at the McClure Miller Respite House left a void in the hearts of all who knew him. The comfort lies in knowing that he passed away surrounded by his loving...

Gloria Coffin

Gloria Coffin

Sep 14, 2023

 

Gloria Mae Laramee Coffin, age 79 passed away on September 14th at McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, VT with her daughter Leeann by her side after a short battle with cancer.

Gloria was born in Burlington, VT on October 26th, 1943 and raised by her parents Elizabeth (St. Pierre) and Ralph Lamphere.

She graduated from Milton High School...

Margaret Parker Nichols

Margaret Parker Nichols

Sep 12, 2023

 

Westford, VT:  Margaret Parker Nichols (Peg, Peggy) passed away peacefully at home with family by her side in September 2023 after a long illness. Peg graduated from the University of Vermont in 1963, then married William Nichols and settled in Westford, VT where she lived for 59 years.  Peg was predeceased by parents David and Margaret Parker, husband Will,...