Obituaries
Ernest William Pelkey
Jan 5, 2021
Grand Isle - Ernest William Pelkey, 98, died peacefully on January 5, 2021 at the North Western Medical Center in St. Albans.Ernest was born on June 23, 1922 in Alburg, the son of Arthur and Virginia (Duchaine) Pelkey.He had served in the US Army during WWII. He was a lifelong member of the American Legion. Ernest was married to Barbara...
Helen Evelyn Boutah
Jan 3, 2021
Helen Rousseau Boutah, 91, passed away at her home in Essex Junction, VT. She was born August 21, 1929 in Bristol, VT, where she spent her early years and attended school there. She was married to Arthur Rousseau of Grand Isle on January 13, 1948. They had two daughters. Dawna was born August 6, 1951, and Susan on June 28,...
Eleanor D. "Ellie" Atherton
Jan 2, 2021
Eleanor "Ellie" Atherton was born on 11/24/1934 in Berlin, NH to Florence Goodreau Downs and Lester Downs. Ellie's was known as "Mom" to her five children and their spouses (and to their friends as well), and "Nana" to almost four dozen grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ellie's home was always a welcome haven for anyone who stopped by. Whenever you expressed...
Laura Jean Smith
Dec 31, 2020
Milton - Laura J. Smith, 75, died unexpectedly on Thursday December 31, 2020 at her home.Laura was born on March 16, 1945 the daughter of Howard and Frederica (Griffith) Terrier.She had worked for many hotels throughout the years.Laura is survived by her daughter Miabella Foley of Milton and her brothers Dale Terrier of Milton, Gary Terrier of Middlebury and Brian...
Sheila Marie Stevens
Dec 28, 2020
Milton - Sheila Marie (Gay) Stevens, age 76, passed away on December 28, 2020 from complications of pneumonia. She is survived by her husband, George Stevens, Milton, now residing at Queen City Rehab Center, Burlington VT. She is also survived by an Uncle, Raymond Archambault, East Bridgewater MA, dozens of cousins, many Godchildren, and innumerable friends. Sheila was born February...
Gordon Charles Gebauer Sr.
Dec 28, 2020
Westford - Gordon Charles Gebauer Sr. ("Charlie") died peacefully on December 28, 2020, in Essex Junction, Vt. He was born on September 18, 1923, in Hazleton, Pa., to William and Elsie (Bender) Gebauer. He was the youngest of seven children and grew up during the Depression when money was scarce but love was plentiful.He joined the Navy in 1942 shortly...
Phyllis Jane Gardner
Dec 25, 2020
Grand Isle - Phyllis Jane Gardner, 89, died peacefully Christmas afternoon, December 25, 2020 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, following a long illness.Phyllis was born on November 21, 1931 in Burlington the daughter of Norman and Jessie (Parizo) Blow. She had lived her whole life in Grand Isle.She was married to Percy Dubuque who died in...
Pamela D. "Pam" Allen
Dec 25, 2020
Obituary of Pamela D. Allen "And though she be but little, she is fierce." - Shakespeare Pam Dobson Allen of South Hero said farewell to her physical body on Friday, December 25, 2020, surrounded by the fun and loving blended family she created with her husband of 36 years, Ray W. Allen. She was 75. Although Pam left her tiny...
Jeffrey Lee "Jeff" Minor
Dec 25, 2020
Obituary of Jeffrey Lee Minor Fairfax - Jeffrey Lee Minor, 61, died peacefully early Christmas morning, December 25, 2020 at his home with loving family by his side following a battle with glioblastoma.Jeff was born on November 4, 1959 in Burlington the son of Lee and Louise (Potvin) Minor.A lifelong resident of Fairfax, Jeff graduated from BFA Fairfax in 1977....
Robert Lee Baker Sr.
Dec 24, 2020
Obituary of Robert Lee Baker Sr. Burlington - Robert Lee Baker Sr., 72 died on Thursday December 24, 2020 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.Robert was born in January 11, 1948 in Burlington, the son of Arnold and Gertrude (Roque) Baker.Bob was known for his ability to make his friends and family laugh in all situations as...
Phyllis Geraldine Bancroft
Dec 24, 2020
Obituary of Phyllis Geraldine Bancroft So. Burlington - Phyllis Geraldine Bancroft, 91, died peacefully on Friday December 24, 2020 at the Gazebo Villa in South Burlington.Phyllis was born on May 2, 1929 in Lewiston, Maine the daughter of Henry and Dorothy Whitney.She was married to Hartland E. Bancroft who predecease her on January 21, 1991.Phyllis has worked for National Life...
Indira Hebib Chapman
Dec 22, 2020
Obituary of Indira Hebib Chapman Milton - Indira Hebib Chapman, 55, died peacefully on Tuesday December 22, 2020 at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester following a battle with cancer.Indira was born in Bosnia on May 13, 1965, the daughter of Kim Fejzovic Chapman.She was married to John Chapman Jr. for 23 years. John died on November 5, 2017.She...
Melissa Anne Robar
Dec 21, 2020
Obituary of Melissa Anne Robar Burlington/Milton - Melissa Anne (Buker) Robar, 50, died unexpectedly on Monday December 21, 2020 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.Melissa was born on September 2, 1970 in Morrisville, the daughter of William and Pauline (Fleurrey) Buker.She was raised in Essex and attended Essex Junction High School. She had worked as a waitress...
Benjamin Joseph Rocheleau
Dec 18, 2020
Obituary of Benjamin Joseph Rocheleau Essex Junction - Benjamin Joseph Rocheleau, 43, died unexpectedly due to natural causes on Friday December 18, 2020 at his home.Ben was born in Burlington, February 4, 1977, the son of Kenneth and Jean (Paquette) Rocheleau.He was a lifelong Essex resident. He received his Eagle Scout Award in 1995. At a young age, he donated...
Diane Gladys Meunier
Dec 15, 2020
Obituary of Diane Gladys Meunier Grand Isle - Diane G. Meunier, 70, died early Tuesday December 15, 2020 at the St. Albans Health and Rehab. Center.Diane was born on April 23, 1950 in Burlington, the daughter of Warren and Gladys Baker.She was married to Clinton Meunier Sr., who survives her.Also surviving are their children Clinton Meunier Jr. and his wife...
Charles Bernard "Charlie" Grennon
Dec 14, 2020
Obituary of Charles Bernard Grennon Highgate / Middlebury - Charles B. Grennon, 87, died unexpectedly on Monday December 14, 2020 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.Charles was born on March 14, 1933 in Springfield, VT the son John and Elizabeth (Day) Grennon. He served in the US Army.He had worked for Brush Motors for over 20 years then...
Jermee Dale Lee Slaughter
Dec 14, 2020
Jermee Dale Lee Slaughter, 34, died unexpectedly at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington on December 14, 2020.Jermee was born on May 16, 1986 in Burlington the son of Dale conger and Mary Slaughter.He was very involved in community service and an advocate and cofounder of the Single Father's Organization.He is survived by his mother Mary Slaughter, by...
Sally Jane Morway
Dec 14, 2020
Grand Isle/Milton - Sally Jane Morway, 82, died early Monday morning December 14, 2020 at the St. Albans Health and Rehab. Center.Sally was born on September 14, 1938 in Burlington, the daughter of Homer Edson and Blanche Aretta (Minkler) Morway.She graduated from Milton High School in 1956.Sally was very active with the International Farm Exchange and spent 6 months in...
Ruth Patno Fienemann
Dec 13, 2020
Internment and Memorial Reception to celebrate the life of Ruthie (Patno) Fienemann (9/24/1935-12/13/2020) Saturday September 25,2021. 10:00 am Interment at South Hero Cemetery. Please join the family at the Milton Eagles Club between 12:00-6:00 pm and share stories and memories that will make her light eternal.
St. Albans - Ruth Patno Fienemann, 85, died peacefully on...
Fr. Thomas Duncan Nadeau
Dec 13, 2020
Obituary of Fr. Thomas Duncan Nadeau Grand Isle - Father Thomas Duncan Nadeau, 80, died unexpectedly on Sunday, December 13, 2020 in Plano, Texas.Father Tom was born on April 21, 1940 in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of Elmer and Mary Ann (Kennedy) Nadeau. Tom married Pauline Marie Ward on November 26,1964. They eventually settled in Milton, Vermont where they raised...