Obituaries

David Michael Wires

David Michael Wires

Sep 26, 2019

Milton - David M. Wires, 59, died on Thursday September 26, 2019 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

David was born on November 17, 1959 in Columbus, Ohio, to Harold Ora Wires and Dorene Lavonne (Sears) Wires.

Dave grew up in Brasher Falls, NY, working on his stepfather's dairy farm. He graduated from St. Lawrence Central High School. After...

Phyllis Claire Dumas

Phyllis Claire Dumas

Sep 20, 2019

Obituary of Phyllis Claire Dumas Colchester - Phyllis C. Dumas, 86, died peacefully on Friday September 20, 2019 at Birchwood Terrace Healthcare in Burlington.

Phyllis was born in Burlington on April 7, 1933, the daughter of Clifford and Beatrice (Clairmont) LaBelle.

Phyllis will be remembered by her family for living her life just as the lyric of one of her favorite songs...

John Joseph Rovnak

John Joseph Rovnak

Sep 19, 2019

Obituary of John Joseph Rovnak Johnson - John Joseph Rovnak, 81, died peacefully on Thursday September 19, 2019.

John was born on September 10, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of John Paul and Rose (Boros) Rovnak.

John was married to Caroline Dekarski, who died on April 19, 2015.

John was self-employed for most of his life in the catering business. He...

Guy David "David" Sweeney

Guy David "David" Sweeney

Sep 18, 2019

Obituary of Guy David Sweeney Colchester - Guy "David" Sweeney, 86, died peacefully early Wednesday morning, September 18, 2019 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

David was born in Colchester on January 19, 1933, the son of Emery and Lena (Caderact) Sweeney.

He graduated from High School in Milton and shortly later enlisted in the Army Reserves.

On October 2,...

James Arthur Trudell Sr.

James Arthur Trudell Sr.

Sep 18, 2019

Obituary of James Arthur Trudell Sr. Milton - James Arthur Trudell Sr., 77, died unexpectedly on Wednesday September 18, 2019 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

Jim was born on April 8, 1942 in Berkshire, the son of Armand and Doris (Richards) Trudell.

He loved to hunt, golf, camp and spend time with his family.

Jim had been employed at...

Ann Marie Garafano

Ann Marie Garafano

Sep 17, 2019

Obituary of Ann Marie Garafano Fairfax - Ann Marie Garafano, 65, died unexpectedly on Tuesday September 17, 2019 at her home on Mountain View St. in Fairfax.

Ann Marie was born on December 2, 1953 in Rutland, the daughter of Louis and Jennie Trepanier.

She was married to Alfred Lamotte Jr. for 25 years.

and later married Lynda Lee Lapan.

Ann graduated from the...

Kent Alan Morris

Kent Alan Morris

Sep 14, 2019

Obituary of Kent Alan Morris So. Hero - Kent Alan Morris died September 14, 2019, at the UVM Medical Center, in Burlington, due to complications from advanced Parkinson's disease.

The only child of Jean (Spaulding) and Waldo Morris of Poultney, VT, Kent was born April 14, 1947, in Granville, NY. He grew up in Springfield, MA, and graduated from Tech, in...

Barbara H. "Barb" Brigham

Barbara H. "Barb" Brigham

Sep 12, 2019

Obituary of Barbara H. Brigham Milton - Barbara H. Brigham, 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday

September 12, 2019, at the Homestead at Pillsbury in St. Albans..

Barbara was born on February 12, 1928 in Milton, the daughter of Guy and Wanda (Bushey) Holden. Barb graduated from Milton High School and attended Burlington Business College.

She married Reid Brigham on September 21, 1947...

James H. Narsh Jr.

James H. Narsh Jr.

Sep 12, 2019

Obituary of James H. Narsh Jr. Fairfax - James H. Narsh Jr., 52, died peacefully at his home, Thursday morning, September 12, 2019, with his loving family by his side.

Jim was born on September 27, 1966 in Woodbury, NJ, the son of James and Frances (Duquette) Narsh Sr.

He was married to Tammy Poquette who survives him.

Jim enjoyed his work as...

Louis Allen "Allen" Blair

Louis Allen "Allen" Blair

Sep 12, 2019

Obituary of Louis Allen Blair Milton - Louis Allen Blair, 71, died peacefully on Thursday September 12, 2019 at his home in Milton, with his loving family by his side.

Allen was born on Sept. 30, 1947 in Burlington, the son of Louis and Beatrice (Bruyette) Blair.

On January 7, 1978, Allen married Pamela Bovat in Milton.

He served in the US Army...

Shirley C. Towne

Shirley C. Towne

Sep 10, 2019

Obituary of Shirley C. Towne Milton - Shirley C. Towne, 72, died peacefully on Tuesday September 10, 2019 at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester surrounded by her loving family.

Shirley was born in Bellows Falls on April 24, 1947, the daughter of Paul and Olive (Roberts) Davis.

She graduated from UVM and received her Master's Degree from Southern CT State...

Eloise Catherine "Ellie" Pasho

Eloise Catherine "Ellie" Pasho

Sep 9, 2019

Obituary of Eloise Catherine Pasho Milton - Eloise "Ellie" C. Pasho, 52, died unexpectedly on Monday September 9, 2019 at UVMMC in Burlington, surrounded by her loving family.

Ellie was born on January 30, 1967 in Burlington, the daughter of Robert and Eunice (Harper) Pasho.

She graduated from MMU in 1984 and has run Ellie's Day Care in Huntington for over 23...

Lawrence Allen "Joe" Gaudette

Lawrence Allen "Joe" Gaudette

Sep 8, 2019

Obituary of Lawrence Allen Gaudette Milton - Lawrence "Joe" Gaudette

Lawrence "Joe" Gaudette, 58, died peacefully on Sunday September 8, 2019 at the University of Vermont Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

Joe was born on September 16, 1960 in Burlington, the son of Norris and Lena (Dubie) Gaudette. Joe was a jack of all trades and loved to hunt and...

Robert Joseph Jean

Robert Joseph Jean

Sep 7, 2019

Obituary of Robert Joseph Jean Colchester - Robert J. Jean, 51, died unexpectedly Saturday September 7, 2019 following a heart attack while driving.

Robert was born on September 26, 1967 in Newport, the son of Leonide and Fernande (Viens) Jean.

He was self-employed for over 25 years, owning C.J.'s Home Improvements. He was a huge Fox News fan, and loved Ford trucks...

Louise Worth Hakey

Louise Worth Hakey

Sep 5, 2019

Obituary of Louise Worth Hakey Fairfax - Louise Worth Hakey, 66, died peacefully early Thursday morning, September 5, 2019 at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, with her loving family by her side. Louise was born in Stamford, CT, the daughter of Leslie and Irene (Kilmartin) Worth. Louise graduated from Newtown High School in 1970 and attended Trinity College...

James Michael "Jim" Gabaree

James Michael "Jim" Gabaree

Aug 26, 2019

Obituary of James Michael Gabaree .Milton - James Michael Gabaree, 52, died peacefully on Monday August 26, 2019 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

Jim was born in St. Albans on October 21, 1966, the son of James Jr. and Rose (St. Pierre) Gabaree.

He graduated from BFA Fairfax in 1985 and Champlain College with a degree in Business...

Wes Joel Isaac James Colon

Wes Joel Isaac James Colon

Aug 26, 2019

Obituary of Wes Joel Isaac James Colon Milton - Wes Joel Isaac James Colon, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Aug. 26, 2019 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. Just four months after his birth on April 3, 2019 to Jerry Colon and Oni Samuel-Colon, joining his big sister Ava Colon.



Despite his short time on Earth, he touched many...

R.F. Glenn Ravdin

R.F. Glenn Ravdin

Aug 26, 2019

Obituary of R.F. Glenn Ravdin So. Hero - R.F. Glenn Ravdin, 67, died peacefully Monday evening, August 26, 2019, of Cholangiocarcinoma. He was surrounded by his loving family at his home on Lake Champlain.

Glenn was born in Philadelphia, PA on August 19, 1952, the son of William and Mary (Herndon) Ravdin. After growing up in Cuba and Brazil, he graduated...

Scott Reed White

Scott Reed White

Aug 25, 2019

Obituary of Scott Reed White Essex Junction - Scott R. White, 55, died unexpectedly in Alburgh on Sunday, August 25, 2019.

Scott was born on December 14, 1963 in Burlington, the son of Paul and Marjorie (Hamelin) White.

He graduated from Essex Junction High School in 1982 and was self-employed as a finish carpenter. He attended culinary school while in high school.

Scott...

Phyllis Winona Philbrick

Phyllis Winona Philbrick

Aug 25, 2019

Obituary of Phyllis Winona Philbrick Milton - Phyllis W. Philbrick, 92, died peacefully on Sunday August 25, 2019 at the Gazebo Senior Living Center in So. Burlington.

Phyllis was born on April 12, 1927 in Westmanland, Maine, the daughter of Ernest and Mildred (Anderson) Lindberg.

She was married to James Philbrick on June 27, 1953 in Leeds, Maine. James died on December...