Obituaries
Marie L. Bushey
Feb 11, 2021
Marie L. Bushey, 80 of Georgia, VT passed away surrounded by loved ones at UVMMC on February 11, 2021.Marie was predeceased by her husband Maynard Paul Bushey, her parents Maurice and Irene (Savoy) Trayah, her siblings Earl Trayah, Pauline Bushey, and a brother-in-law Elwin Sweeney and also by her daughter Susan Shatney and granddaughter Kristy Duprat. She is survived by:...
Eula Huestis Pedro
Feb 10, 2021
Eula Pedro, lifelong caregiver, died February 10th 2021 at her daughter's home in Underhill, VT. She was 90 years old. Eula was born in Bridport, VT. She was the thirteenth of fourteen children born to the farming family of Charles and Eula Carpenter Huestis. She is predeceased by her parents, her twelve older siblings, and her husband of forty years,...
Lynn M. Granger
Feb 9, 2021
Lynn M. Granger passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, February 9th of Covid related complications. Lynn was born the first child of J.Armand and Anita Granger on April 8, 1946.She graduated from Mount Saint Mary's Academy, Trinity College and received a Master's Degree in Education from the University of Vermont.Lynn began her teaching career in 1977 and taught...
Doris Lucille Metivier
Feb 9, 2021
Doris Metivier, 90, passed away on February 9, 2021 in St. Albans, Vermont.She was born on January 31, 1931 in Belvidere, Vermont to Francis and Wilba Joyal. She graduated Cambridge High School. In May of 1951 she married Leonard MetivierShe is survived by her 3 sons, Robert and his wife Marchia of Milton, Gary and his partner Patty Yarnell of...
Louise Jean Mowry
Feb 5, 2021
Louise Mowry passed away on February 5 at the age of 90 at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, VT. A resident of Hope, Rhode Island for most of her life, she was the beloved wife of the late Sheldon Mowry. The daughter of the late Wilfred and Alice (Piszcz) Noel, she is survived by her four children: Alice...
Emma D. Fay
Feb 1, 2021
EMMA D.FAY - SOUTH BURLINGTON, VTEmma Fay passed away peacefully on February 1, 2021 just two weeks after celebrating her 105th birthday. Emma was born in Ferrisburgh VT on January 18, 1916 to Francis and Emma (Constantine) Collette. At a young age, the family moved to St Albans VT where Emma spent her youth and early adult life. During this...
Meredith June Gillilan
Jan 30, 2021
Meredith June Gillilan, 92, passed away on January 30, 2021, in Richford, VT. Meredith was born on June 18, 1928 in Fairfax, VT, to Seymour Machia and Lottie (Cherrier) Machia. She graduated from BFA Fairfax in 1946. Meredith married Cleon Archie Gillilan on December 23, 1950 in Milton. They had 2 children, Pamela Perkins and Bruce Gillilan. Meredith was best...
Beverly Ann Helton
Jan 29, 2021
Beverly Ann Helton, 81, of Saint Albans, Vermont, passed away on January 29th 2021, with her family by her side.Beverly was born in Colchester, Vermont on December 04,1939. She was the daughter of Irving Caburn Costello and Harriet Catherine Costello-King. Beverly was one of eight children born to Irving and Harriet who made their home in the town Westford, Vermont....
Kyle Russell St. Gelais
Jan 28, 2021
Kyle Russell St. Gelais, 29 of Alburgh, VT passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 28, 2021 in a house fire. Kyle was the beloved son of Russell and Laurie St. Gelais and brother to Jamie St. Gelais who all reside in Georgia, VT. Kyle really enjoyed being a part of the union working as a journeyman electrician for Peck Electric. Kyle...
Marjorie Diana Beck
Jan 25, 2021
Essex Junction, VT - After a long and happy life, Marjorie Diana (Fitt) Beck, 95, passed away on January 24, 2021 with family by her side. Marge was born January 29, 1925 in CT and spent her youth and young adult life in Kearny, NJ. It was there that she met the love of her life, William H. Beck, who...
Brenda Ann Viau
Jan 24, 2021
Milton - Brenda Ann Viau, 79 passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday January 24th, 2021 at her home in Milton. Brenda was born May 10th, 1941, to the late Charles A. and Bernadette D. Centabar, she was the second of their four children of Burlington, Vermont. Brenda married the love of her life James J. Viau on October, 24th,...
Roger Joseph Lauziere, Jr.
Jan 23, 2021
Roger Joseph Lauziere, Jr., 68, passed away on January 23, 2021, in Plattsburgh, NY.He was born on May 10, 1952 in St. Albans, VT, to Roger Lauziere Sr. and Arlene (Gordon) Lauziere.Roger graduated from Milton High School in 1970 and Vermont Technical College in 1972 with a degree in Architectural Engineering. He started his career as an auto body repairman...
Darlene Katherine Shepard
Jan 20, 2021
Grand Isle - Darlene Katherine Shepard, 79, died peacefully on Wednesday evening, January 20, 2021 at her home.Darlene was born April 8, 1941 in Burlington, the daughter of Alfred and Katherine (Gokey) Blaisdell.On July 25, 1959 she married Gerald Shepard. Darlene loved to sew and was self-employed most of her life as a seamstress. She also worked for East Coast...
Ray Joseph Weston
Jan 16, 2021
Essex - Ray J. Weston, 85, died Saturday January 16, 2021 at his home with his loving family by his side.Ray was born on July 25, 1935 in Huntington, the son of the late Windsor and Dorothy (Desso) Weston.He married Rita Cardinal on February 14, 1953 at St. Luke Church, Fairfax.Ray was self-employed, owning Ray Weston Excavating for most of...
Rudolph Francis Dallier
Jan 16, 2021
Milton - Rudolph Frances Dallier ( Rudy ) 85 passed away peacefully on January 16, 2021. Rudy was born August 20th, 1935 in Brandon. He was the son of John and Marjorie (Barton) Dallier. Rudolph was pre deceased by his wife Josephine in 2006. Rudolph grew up in Bronx, New York. On April 27th, 1957 he married Josephine Kimball in...
Dori Fairbanks
Jan 15, 2021
It is with Heavy Hearts, the family of Dori J. (Arnold) Fairbanks announces her untimely passing on January 15, 2021 at her residence in Grande Isle. She was born in Burlington, Vermont and was a daughter of Robert and Janice (Caswell) Arnold. Dori graduated from Colchester High School in 1980 and attended Champlain College between 1986 and 1987 where she...
David Joseph Birchmore, Sr.
Jan 14, 2021
Wildwood, FL/Colchester, VT - David Joseph Birchmore Sr, 74 transitioned to heaven to be with his sons in the evening hours of January 14, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. David battled stage 4 cancer for 6 years with incredible grace and dignity. David was born on August 24, 1946 in Burl. VT, the son of Wilfred...
Betty "Buffi" Smith
Jan 12, 2021
Betty "Buffi" Christie Smith died peacefully, yet unexpectedly on the morning of January 12, 2021 at the age of 80. Buffi was born on December 20, 1940 in Quincy MA to Donald and Betty Christie. She was raised in North Quincy and graduated from North Quincy HS in 1958. She went on to graduate from the Mass General Hospital School...
Everett Willis Shangraw
Jan 10, 2021
Essex Junction - Everett Willis Shangraw, 92, died peacefully Sunday evening, January 10, 2021 at his home in Essex Junction.Everett was born on December 8, 1928 in Burlington, the son of Clifford and Beatrice (Wells) Shangraw.Everett had proudly served during Vietnam in the US Navy and worked as a machinist at General Electric for many years.He was married to Patricia...
Lee H. Blair
Jan 10, 2021
Georgia - Lee Herbon Blair, 48 of Georgia, VT, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021. Lee was born in St. Albans, VT on May 21, 1972, the son of Lynda Blair and the late Leo (Frank) Blair.Lee graduated from Essex Junction High School in 1991 where he learned the skill of welding. After graduation he enlisted in the Navy...