Obituaries
Stephanie Hruby
Jul 7, 2025
Stephanie Hruby, a beloved mother, wife, daughter, and sister, passed away on July 7, 2025, after bravely battling a hard fight against Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs), a rare form of cancer. Born on March 23, 1980, in Burlington, Vermont, Stephanie's warmth and spirit resonated with everyone fortunate enough to know her.
A graduate of Colchester High School, Stephanie went on to earn...
Philip Allan Ryder
Jul 5, 2025
Philip Allan Ryder, 76, of Hyde Park died at home on July 5th with his family by his side. Although his mind and spirit were strong, his body was too tired to bounce back this final time.
Phil was born to Al and Beulah Ryder on May 30th 1949. He grew up working with his family at the Ryder General Store...
Maurice Phenix
Jul 5, 2025
Maurice “Joe” Phenix, 83, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, in South Burlington, Vermont.
Joe was born on April 22, 1942, to Alcadas and Olive Mae (Bessette) Phenix. He was a proud graduate of Johnson State University and always treasured his time there, never parting with his beloved blue class ring. Joe also took great pride in his service to...
Harold Nelson Smith
Jul 1, 2025
Harold Nelson Smith, a dedicated husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away on July 1, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on August 19, 1953, Harold was a passionate artist and a devoted member of his community. He is remembered for his great sense of humor, his warm listening ear, and his constant encouragement to those around him. Harold...
Theresa Smith
Jun 28, 2025
Theresa Smith, a beloved mother and friend, was born on September 11, 1941, in Burlington, Vermont. With a warm heart and a gentle spirit, Theresa brought joy and laughter to the lives of many. Sadly, she departed this world on June 28, 2025, in the comforting care of Elderwood Nursing Home.
Theresa was the cherished daughter of Florence Kimball and Louis...
Carol Wells Howrigan
Jun 28, 2025
Carol Wells Howrigan, a beloved member of her community and cherished matriarch of her family, departed this world unexpectedly on June 28, 2025, in Burlington. Born on August 23, 1945, in St. Albans, Carol lived a life dedicated to service and love, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew her.
Throughout her life, Carol wore many hats with grace and...
F. Randall Cary
Jun 22, 2025
Franklin Randall “Randy” Cary, 85, of Milton, Vermont, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025, at the Brownway Residence in Enosburg Falls, Vermont.
Born on November 13, 1939, in St. Albans, Vermont, the son of the late Franklin Bellows Cary and Odessa Marion Carey. Proud graduate of the Milton High School Class of 1958, Randy went on to serve his country...
Ellen Tebbetts
Jun 20, 2025
Ellen Tebbetts, age 85, passed away on June 20, 2025, at her home in Georgia, Vermont, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Berwick, Maine, on August 25, 1939, to Norman and Beth (Pease) Willey.
She met the love of her life, Donald Richard Tebbetts, of Gonic, New Hampshire, in high school and she would fondly reminisce about their first...
Albert Juaire
Jun 19, 2025
Albert Juaire passed away June 19, 2025 at the age of 83 years. He was born in Pittsfield MA to parents of Phyllis Roberts and Joseph Juaire.
He graduated from Richford High School in 1960, entered the US Army then returned home. He married his high school sweetheart, Brenda, in September, 1963.
Al went to work for Craft Construction Company putting up...
Kimberly Means
Jun 19, 2025
Kimberly Ann Means, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025, surrounded by love and leaving the world brighter, funnier, and more compassionate than she found it.
Born on June 12, 1965, Kimberly was a longtime Vermonter, known for her strength, wit, compassion, and radiant smile an attribute that earned her "Most Beautiful Smile"...
Robert Edward Provost
Jun 18, 2025
Robert Edward Provost, born on June 15, 1949, in Colchester, Vermont, passed away on June 18, 2025, at the McClure Miller Respite Home in Colchester after an extended illness. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter that will be cherished by all who knew him.
Robert dedicated over 37 years of...
Sandra Grant
Jun 18, 2025
Sandra “Sandy” Grant, 76, of Burlington, Vermont, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on October 6, 1948, to Ruth and Eldon Barrows, Sandy grew up in Milton, Vermont. She often reminisced about her childhood on her Uncle Bob’s farm, where she developed a love for animals, hard work, and a bit of mischief with...
Joan Robinson
Jun 15, 2025
Joan C. Robinson 91, passed away on June 15, 2025.
She was born March 4, 1934, in Concord, MA, the daughter of David S. Robinson and Gladys Robinson.
Joan was proud to have served in the Women’s Army Corps from July 1952 through August 1958. She retired from Civil Service with the Department of the Army at Fort Ord, CA in 1979....
Thomas Brian Simoneau
Jun 15, 2025
Thomas Brian Simoneau born August 31st 1965 son of Marcel and Claire Simoneau passed away unexpectedly June 15th. Tom was the youngest of 6 siblings completing the Simoneau tribe. He spent most of his younger childhood years living in the South End of Burlington a few streets away from his dad’s store called Simmys ( hence, the nickname Simmy )....
Sheila Murphy "Sunnie"
Jun 10, 2025
Sheila “Sunnie” Murphy of Milton, Vermont, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family members. She spent much of her life in Lowell, Newport, and Milton. Sunnie delighted in the beauty of Vermont and her family and friends here.
Sunnie’s nickname reflected her vibrant personality, energy, and bright outlook. She was born on January 9, 1956, in...
Ann Louise Clark
Jun 10, 2025
Ann Louise Blackwell Clark passed away at her home in Milton, Vermont on June 10, 2025, following a long battle with cancer and dementia. Ann was born in Waterville, Maine on September 2, 1944 to Catherine Weeks Blackwell and Ruel J. Blackwell. She attended elementary school in Fairfield, Maine, graduating from Lawrence High School in 1962. She received her Batchelor...
Diane Lussier
Jun 10, 2025
Diane Lussier, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025, at the University of Vermont Medical Center after a period of declining health. Born on August 20, 1956, in Burlington, Vermont, Diane was a proud graduate of Essex High School and lived a life filled with love, strength, and camaraderie.
Diane was a woman who...
Edward "Ed" Metivier
Jun 5, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Edward "Ed" F. Metivier on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at his home with his wife Veronica by his side and the age of 77. Born in Burlington, VT on May 9, 1948, to Andrew and Madeline Metivier, one of fifteen children. Ed struggled with failing health over the...
Jonathan Wells
Jun 2, 2025
Peacefully and surrounded by his family, Jonathan F. Wells of South Hero passed away on June 2, 2025 at the age of 78. His memory lives on through his wife of 55 years, Alice Wells; children: Heather (Wells) and Steven Trombley, James and Shannon Wells, Wendy (Wells) and Dr. Kahren Aydinyan; and grandchildren: Lauren and Catherine Trombley; Minnette, Claire, and...
Pamela Spiller
May 30, 2025
It is with our deepest sorrow we announce that after a long hard battle, Pamela J Spiller is at peace.
Born Jan. 4th 1958 to Irving and Carol (Patnode) Bartlett of Jericho VT. She was a daughter first, sister second, a loving wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother. Her spirit was powerful when she needed and wanted it to be....
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