Obituaries
Donna Leigh Sweeney
Nov 26, 2021
Obituary of Donna Leigh Sweeney Colchester, VT--Donna Leigh Sweeney, 62, passed away November 26, 2021 at home in Colchester where she lived most of her life. Donna was born on August 28, 1959 in Burlington, VT, a Daughter of Donald Sweeney and Pauline (Premo). Donna was a graduate of Trinity College. She was an accountant at various local insurance agencies....
Robert J. Gordon
Nov 25, 2021
Milton -Robert J Gordon, 84, passed away November 25, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born on August 10, 1937 in Burlington, Vermont and was a son of the late Walter Gordon and the late Nila (Sherman) Gordon. He married Madge Lockerby on October 31, 1959 in Burlington. Robert was a driver for UPS for over...
Mary Louise Noble
Nov 24, 2021
Mary Louise (Pulsifer) Noble, much-loved wife, mother, sister and giver of baked goods, passed away at Birchwood Terrace in Burlington, Vermont on November 24th. She was able to see and say goodbye to her family that afternoon and soon after was able to let go peacefully. Mary left behind her loving husband, Wendell P. Noble, brother Scott Pulsifer, sister-in-law, Anne...
Dovie Louise Adams
Nov 19, 2021
Colchester, VT--Dovie Louise Adams, 89, of Grand Isle, passed away November 19, 2021 at McLure Miller Respite House with her loving family by her side. Dovie was born on December 29, 1931 in Calera, Oklahoma, the daughter of Paul Dillon Jones and Rosa Lee (Guess) Jones. She was the wife of the late Donald Adams, Sr. Dovie was an RN,...
William John Rodd
Nov 19, 2021
St Albans-William "Bill" John Rodd, 76, passed away November 19, 2021 at McClure Miller Respite House. Bill was born on September 15, 1945 in Springfield, MA, the Son of Wilfred Rodd and Katherine (Rajowski) Rodd. He married the love of his life, Ingrid Greenia on July 10, 1971. It was with her that they had their family. He enjoyed and...
Richard Arthur Strong
Nov 18, 2021
Burlington, VT--Richard Arthur Strong Sr., 69, of Milton, passed away November 18, 2021 at University of Vermont Medical Center. Richard was born on March 16, 1952 in New Haven, VT, the Son of Russell Strong and Doris (Kimball). He married Lorna DeAlday on March 4, 1981 in Burlington, VT Richard was in the Airforce for all of his life. He...
Ardel Louise Whitaker
Nov 17, 2021
Hyde Park-Ardel Whitaker, 83, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at her Hyde Park home enveloped in the love of her family. She was born Ardel Louise Kniffin on December 20,1937 in New Haven, Connecticut, the only daughter and middle child of seven children from Earl Vinton and Bernice Eva (Read) Kniffin of Guilford. She grew up a "ragamuffin",...
Sally Ann Young
Nov 17, 2021
Sally Lombard Young, went home to her Lord and savior on Wednesday November 17th, 2021, at the age of 81 in Milton. Sally was born in Burlington, the oldest child of Emile and Katherine (Bushey) Desranleau. She grew up in Milton, attended Milton High School and graduated from the Elie Beauty Academy in Burlington. Sally owned and operated Sally Ann's...
Sandra Jean Gilbert
Nov 16, 2021
It is with heavy heart that we share the passing of Sandra J. (Brisson) Gilbert of Milton, Vermont on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Sandy was born in Burlington on May 19, 1939, the only child of Irving and Addie Brisson. She attended Nazareth School and was a 1958 graduate of Burlington High School, where she excelled in business courses, receiving...
Maurice Robert Mannings
Nov 14, 2021
Essex Junction, VT--Maurice "Moe" Robert Mannings, 87, passed away November 14, 2021 at his residence with his family by his side. Maurice was born on July 22, 1934 at Fanny Allen in Colchester, VT, the son of Robert Mannings and Ethel (Hunt) Mannings. His only sibling, Marvin Wallace Mannings who survives him. He married Beverley Elaine Prior on October 30,...
Julie Lynn Barbour
Nov 8, 2021
Swanton- Julie Lynn Barbour, 60, passed away November 8, 2021 at University of Vermont Medical Center. Julie was born on August 18, 1961 in Burlington, VT, the daughter of John Hill and Beverly (Myott) Hill. She married Jeffrey Barbour on June 21, 1986 in Essex. Julie spent most of her life in the banking industry. Becoming a manager at the...
Ronald Raymond Palmer
Nov 2, 2021
Burlington, VT--Ronald Raymond Palmer, 77, of Milton, passed away November 2, 2021 at University of Vermont Medical Center. Ronald was born on September 20, 1944 in Queens, NY, the son of John Michael Palmer and Anne (Seelig) Palmer. He married Diane Caputo on October 16, 1966 at Saint Martha's Church in Uniondale, New York. Ron and Diane moved to Clinton...
Richard Albert Normand
Oct 28, 2021
It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Richard A. Normand on October 28, 2021 at the McClure Miller Respite House. Dick was born August 23, 1945 to Wilfred and Leona Normand in Berlin, NH. He graduated from Berlin High School & Notre Dame School in 1963. After graduation, Dick enlisted in the Navy...
Shawn Roy Lamphere
Oct 26, 2021
Grand Isle, VT -- Shawn Roy Lamphere, 55, of Grand Isle passed away on October 26, 2021, at Mass General in Boston surrounded by his family.
Shawn was born on November 11, 1965, in Burlington, VT, to Roy and Marcia (Martin) Lamphere.
He graduated from Colchester High School in 1983. In his younger years he began working on his Grandparents...
Calvin Brook Hill
Oct 22, 2021
Milton, VT-Calvin Brook Hill, 47, of Milton, passed away October 22, 2021. Calvin was born on March 31, 1974 in Burlington, VT, the son of Peggy (Wells)Hill and Jerry Hill. Calvin was a Carpenter for his usual work, however most knew he was a jack of all trades. Working on vehicles with his Uncle Ronnie, (his mentor, father figure) was...
Merle Edith Johnston
Oct 16, 2021
Enosburg Falls, VT--Merle Edith Johnston, 81, passed away October 16, 2021 at Brownway Residence. Merle was born on April 3, 1942 in Lancaster, NH, the Daughter of Gordon Brigham and Earlene (Webster). Merle was a housekeeper and a home maker all of her life. She is survived by: Her children, William (Lisa) Johnston of Underhill, Michael (Yorini) Johnston of South...
Carroll Edmund Towne
Oct 6, 2021
Carroll Edmund Towne, 94, of Milton passed away after a very well-lived life, on 6 Oct 2021 at his home surrounded by his children. He was a kind, honorable man, a great provider to his family, and was cheerful and friendly to neighbors, friends, and strangers. He was born to John and Glee (Carpenter) Towne on 2 Nov 1926, the...
Jan Stuart Brooks
Oct 4, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Jan Brooks SR, announce his passing. Jan, 65, passed away on October 4, 2021, after a sudden illness in his home in Milton, VT. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, Jan managed his illness with strength, grace and dignity. He wanted to spend as much time with his...
Constance Diane Cortez
Oct 3, 2021
Malone NY-Constance "Connie" Diane Cortez, of Colchester 50, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone. Connie was born on June 18, 1971 in Elmhurst, NY, the daughter of John Lopez and Diane Voronovich. Connie was a kind soul encompassed with love and compassion. She was driven by the need to heal, so naturally...
Robert Edward Earley
Oct 3, 2021
Enosburg Falls, VT--Robert Edward Earley, 92, passed away October 3, 2021 at his residence with his son by his side. Robert was born on May 17, 1929 in Hartford, CT, the Son of Frank Earley and Anna Earley. He was the husband of Ruth H. Earley until her passing. Robert was a Veteran of the Vietnam War, and had served...



