Obituaries
John Phillips Cushing
Dec 7, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, John Cushing, after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. John joined the angels in heaven, surrounded by loved ones on December 7, 2024, at his home. His passing leaves behind a sadness that will be felt by the many people...
Laura Harris
Dec 3, 2024
Laura A. Harris, 83, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, Vermont with loving family by her side. Laura was born on October 31, 1941 in South Hero, Vermont to Leon Wescott Sr. and Rosanna (Hoag) Wescott.
Laura graduated from Milton High School in June 1959 and married Rodney Harris Sr. on September 9,...
Sulaiman Jadallah
Dec 2, 2024
It is with great sadness that we share the news of Sulaiman (Sam) Jadallah's passing on December 2nd, surrounded by love and family after a long battle with cancer. Sam was born on October 13th, 1952, and grew up in El-Bireh, Palestine. In 1967, he and his family settled in Gary, Indiana.
Sam was a hard worker; he became a restaurant...
Donald H. Turner, Jr.
Nov 30, 2024
Donald H. Turner, Jr., a beloved pillar of the Milton community, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 30, 2024 at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, Vermont, after a short but courageous battle with glioblastoma. Born on July 19, 1964, in Burlington, Vermont, Don exemplified a life dedicated to service, family, and community engagement.
A respected figure in...
Alice Toth
Nov 29, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of the “Island Pie Lady”, Alice Laurette Marie Toth of South Hero. She passed peacefully, on 11/29/2024, with family by her side.
Alice was a proud Acadian woman, a true embodiment of the Acadian spirit. She was a proud steward of Acadian culture, food, and music. Her meat pies, Poutine Rapée,...
William Gardner
Nov 29, 2024
William Gardner, born on May 22, 1954, in South Burlington, Vermont, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024. He was a beloved figure whose life was characterized by a deep love for family, a generous spirit, and a heartfelt commitment to his passions.
William was widely recognized for his achievements during his high school years at South Burlington High School, where...
Dim Ieng
Nov 29, 2024
It is with great sorrow yet deep gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Dim Ieng, who departed from us on November 29th, 2024, at the age of 70. Born on August 2, 1954, in Cambodia, Dim was a devoted Buddhist whose spirituality guided his every action. He embraced life with compassion, always seeking ways to...
Jeffery David Buehner
Nov 26, 2024
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of David Jeffery “Jeff” Buehner on November 26, 2024, following a long illness.
Jeff was born on April 15, 1940 in Cleveland, Ohio to Joseph Buehner and Irene Kelly Buehner. He earned his Bachelors degree from John Carroll University in 1962. Following graduation, he embarked on a career as an elementary school...
Shawn Metivier
Nov 25, 2024
Shawn Metivier, a beloved son, brother, and a beacon of charm and charisma, passed away on November 25, 2024, at his home. Born on July 30, 1981, in the picturesque town of Burlington, Vermont, Shawn's journey through life was marked by a spirit that drew people towards him and an innate ability to leave a lasting impression.
In his life, Shawn...
Donald Peter Muller
Nov 25, 2024
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Donald Peter “Pete” Muller on November 25, 2024, at Maple Ridge Memory Care. Pete was a generous person who filled many roles: a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. His beautiful life began on January 9, 1940, in Malden, Massachusetts, son of Donald W. Muller and Anna K. Muller,...
Vicky Blondin
Nov 23, 2024
Vicky Blondin, 62, of Milton, passed away on November 23rd, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 20th, 1962, as the youngest child of Donald and Thelma [Hood] Alderman. A cherished wife and mother, Vicky adored her family above all else, finding joy and fulfillment in their company and the time they shared together.
Vicky found delight...
Stanley Reynolds
Nov 20, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Stanley James Reynolds Jr. His soul left this earth the evening of Wednesday, November 20, 2024, of natural causes, and not before enjoying one last piece of blackberry pie. His passing leaves a void that can never be filled, and he will be forever missed by...
Robert Chalmers
Nov 19, 2024
Robert B. Chalmers, 94, died peacefully on November 19, 2024. Bob was born on January 24, 1930, the son of Andrew and Oneida Chalmers. He attended Burlington High School where he was an avid football player and graduated with the class of 1949.
Bob joined the United States Navy in 1951. He was assigned to the Navy Crash Crew at the...
James C. Aikey
Nov 19, 2024
James “Joey, Joe, JoJo” C. Aikey, 70 of Milton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, on November 19th, 2024. He was born on May 15th, 1954, in Burlington, Vermont, to James and Esther [Lamphere] Aikey.
Joey touched many people near and far. He was very well liked and loved life. He was an avid hunter and fisherman,...
Douglas Jones
Nov 18, 2024
With heavy hearts and joyful memories, we announce the celebration of the life of our beloved Douglas Jones, who passed away on November 18th, 2024, at the age of 76. Douglas, known for his infectious laughter and endless array of jokes, brought light to every room he entered. Born on March 19, 1948, to Herb and Margarete [Bickford] Jones, his...
Patricia Laskowski
Nov 18, 2024
Patricia Laskowski, a remarkable individual known for her strong-willed nature and friendly disposition, passed away on November 18, 2024 at the age of 89 with her family by her side. Born on September 12, 1935, Pat lived a life characterized by her vibrant spirit and unwavering zest for life. She was an incredible and loving mother who loved to spend...
Kimberly Hooks
Nov 13, 2024
**In Loving Memory of Kimberly Marie Hooks**
Kimberly Marie Hooks, a beloved member of the Winooski community, passed away peacefully on November13, 2024, after a brave battle with cancer. Born on June 10, 1966, in Burlington, Vermont, Kimberly grew up surrounded by love in St. Albans Town. She shared her childhood with her sibling Tim and cherished memories with her close...
Leo Reardon
Nov 11, 2024
Leo F. Reardon, fondly known as “Frank”, passed away peacefully at his home, on November 11, 2024, in Milton Vermont. He was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on August 24, 1931. He is the son of the late Leo J. Reardon and Anna H. Reardon. Frank also had two brothers, Robert Reardon and Jack Reardon, who predeceased him.
Frank enlisted in the...
Jeffrey Dale Alderman
Nov 11, 2024
Jeffrey Dale Alderman, born on November 18, 1961, in Burlington, Vermont, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 11, 2024, in the same beloved city. Throughout his life, Jeffrey distinguished himself as a dedicated carpenter, skillfully excelling at his trade and earning the respect of those who worked alongside him.
Known for his fun-loving spirit and strong work ethic,...
John V. LaBarge
Nov 10, 2024
John LaBarge was born with humble beginnings on January 20th, 1952. A third-generation Vermonter, John was raised by his parents in Burlington, VT. At age nineteen, John had a vision of a future life on the Champlain Islands in Grand Isle, Vermont, where he purchased a small plot of land overlooking the lake. This would be his home for the...