Obituaries

Angela Lynn "Angie" Harris

Angela Lynn "Angie" Harris

Aug 17, 2018

Obituary of Angela Lynn Harris Grand Isle - Angela Lynn Harris, 45, died peacefully on August 17, 2018 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Angie was born on November 2, 1972 in Burlington, the daughter of Bruce and Pamela (Wood) Prim.

She had graduated from CCV with a degree in computer and information systems. Angie taught computer courses at Missisquoi...

Paul Effel

Paul Effel

Aug 16, 2018

Obituary of Paul Effel Grand Isle - Paul Effel, 68, died unexpectedly on August 16, 2018.

Paul was born in Providence, Rhode Island on March 3, 1950, the son of Harry "Pete" Effel and Jean (Mentin) Effel.



Paul graduated from the University of Vermont in 1973, majoring in Wildlife Management. Paul had a 30-year career in building supplies sales at Agway, Rivco,...

Marilyn M. Hamel

Marilyn M. Hamel

Aug 14, 2018

Obituary of Marilyn M. Hamel Marilyn M. Hamel, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandma,' Daughter, Sister, Aunt and teacher to so many, passed away peacefully at her home in North Hero, VT on August 14th at the age of 69.Born in Cambridge, MA to Janet and Harold Mercer, Marilyn attended Wakefield (MA) High School where she met her best friend and the...

Ike Irish

Ike Irish

Aug 12, 2018

Obituary of Ike Irish Fairfax - Larry "Ike" Irish, age 72, died peacefully on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at the St. Albans Health and Rehab Center, surrounded by his loving family. Ike was born on December 31, 1945 in Colchester, the son of Howard and Rita (LaRochelle) Irish.

Ike grew up on the family farm in Fairfax. When he was just...

Shirley H. Watson

Shirley H. Watson

Aug 9, 2018

Obituary of Shirley H. Watson Hobe Sound, FL/Colchester, VT

Shirley H. Watson, 83, of Hobe Sound, FL and formerly of Colchester, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2018 at the Salerno Health and Rehabilitation Center in Stuart, FL after multiple health issues over the past year.

Shirley was born April 4, 1935 in Winooski, the daughter of the late Eutrope and Marie...

Colt Aiden Richards

Colt Aiden Richards

Aug 9, 2018

Obituary of Colt Aiden Richards Fletcher

Colt Aiden Richards was sadly let into the Beautiful Fields of Wild Flowers and Sun on Thursday August 9th 2018, the day of his birth.

Colt is survived by his parents, Lewis and Amanda Hall Richards; his brother Aiden and his sister Mandy all of Fletcher; his grandparents, David and Jane Richards of Colchester and Frank...

Marvin Thayer

Marvin Thayer

Aug 8, 2018

Obituary of Marvin Thayer Fairfax, Marvin F. Thayer, 84 of Fairfax, passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at the Northwest Medical Center in St. Albans.

Marvin was born October 24, 1933 in Cambridge the son of the late Gerald and Theta ( Dezotelle ) Thayer. On June 17, 1961 he married Catherine...

John Peter "Newts" Newton

John Peter "Newts" Newton

Jul 31, 2018

Obituary of John Peter Newton Burlington / St. Albans - John "Newts" Peter Newton, 57, died peacefully early Tuesday morning, July 31, 2018 at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester.

John was born on November 3, 1960 in Burlington, the son of Kenneth Jr. and Martha (Benoit) Newton.

He graduated from Burlington High School and served in the US Army. John...

Thomas Jude Letourneau

Thomas Jude Letourneau

Jul 25, 2018

Obituary of Thomas Jude Letourneau Thomas J. Letourneau, 61 of Colchester passed away on July 25, 2018.

Tom was born October 29, 1956 in Burlington. He was the son of the late Donald (Bob) and Constance (Connie) Letourneau. Tom was a graduate of Rice Memorial High School and Champlain College.

He is survived by his wife Pamela (Sanders).

He leaves his siblings David...

David Earl Williams

David Earl Williams

Jul 20, 2018

Obituary of David Earl Williams Georgia - David Earl Williams, 72, died unexpectedly at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, on July 20, 2018.

David was born in Westford on June 20, 1946, the son of Francis and Doris ( Preston ) Williams.

He was a graduate of the BFA Fairfax Class of 1967 and served in the U.S. Army...

Conrad R. Sanderson

Conrad R. Sanderson

Jul 20, 2018

Obituary of Conrad R. Sanderson Milton - Conrad R. "Bunny" Sanderson, 88, died peacefully on Friday July 20, 2018 at the Starr Farm Nursing Center in Burlington.

Conrad was born on March 11, 1930 at the Fanny Allen Hospital in Colchester, the son of Michael and Ardelle ( Fortin ) Sanderson.

He proudly served in the US Air Force during the Korean...

James A. Green

James A. Green

Jul 19, 2018

Obituary of James A. Green Essex Junction, James A. Green, 49, of North Street passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at his homein Essex Junction.

Jim was born November 12, 1968 in Ilion, NY the son of James Green and Marlene (Ramsey) Duesler. He was an Executive Chef who enjoyed his position at the University of Vermont. In the past...

Arlie Robert Fuller

Arlie Robert Fuller

Jul 13, 2018

Obituary of Arlie Robert Fuller Georgia - Arlie Robert Fuller, 75, died peacefully on Friday July 13, 2018 at the University of Vermont Medical Center, with his loving family by his side.

Arlie was born on December 12, 1942, in Burlington, the son of Arlie and Anita (Bezio) Fuller.

He had worked as a heavy equipment operator for Pizzagalli Construction, Wright and...

Gertrude Clavel Kristiansen

Gertrude Clavel Kristiansen

Jul 7, 2018

Obituary of Gertrude Clavel Kristiansen So. Burlington / Milton - On July 7, 2018, after an extraordinary life, Gertrude Kristiansen, passed peacefully at her home in South Burlington with the same courage and independent spirit with which she lived.

Marie Corinne Gertrude Clavel Kristiansen was born August 28, 1924 to Jrme and Marie-Anne (Desjardins) Clavel. Most of her childhood was spent...

Mary Carla Couture

Mary Carla Couture

Jul 4, 2018

Obituary of Mary Carla Couture Milton - Mary Carla Couture, 57, died unexpectedly, July 4th, 2018, due to complications from the extreme heat during the week of the 4th of July.

Mary was born on November 22, 1960 in Burlington at the Degoesbriand Hospital, the daughter of Raymond and Fanny (Griffin) Couture.

Mary had a strong faith and loved to share her...

William E. "Bill" Desjardins

William E. "Bill" Desjardins

Jul 1, 2018

Obituary of William E. Desjardins William "Bill" Desjardins, 79, passed away peacefully at his home on Gardner Road on Sunday, July 1, 2018.

Bill was born July 20, 1938 in South Burlington, VT. Following his graduation from High School he immediately joined the US Army Reserves where he spent two years prior to enlisting in the Air Force where he proudly...

Beverly Jean "Bev" Savoy

Beverly Jean "Bev" Savoy

Jun 25, 2018

Obituary of Beverly Jean Savoy Milton - Beverly J. Savoy, 90, passed away June 25, 2018, at the Green Mountain Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family.

Beverly was born on February 7, 1928, in Burlington, VT the daughter of the late Tracy and Rena Ryan.

January 1, 1947, Beverly married her late husband Paul T. Savoy, son of the...

Dana "Tuna" Myers

Dana "Tuna" Myers

Jun 23, 2018

Milton - Dana J. "Tuna" Myers, 62, died early Saturday June 23, 2018 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington with his loving family by his side.

Dana was born in Montpelier August 26, 1955, the son of Bernard and Carolyn (Stone) Myers.

Dana married Rosemary Anne Marriott on January 12, 1981 in Milton.

He had worked for...

Gary Lee Jennings

Gary Lee Jennings

Jun 20, 2018

Obituary of Gary Lee Jennings Milton - Gary Lee Jennings, 67, died peacefully Wednesday June 20, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Gary was born on April 27, 1951 in Burlington, the son of the late Sidney and Emma (Hallock) Jennings.

He had worked for the Town of Colchester Highway Department for 42 years where he enjoyed spending time...

Lynda Lee "Lynn" Douglass

Lynda Lee "Lynn" Douglass

Jun 20, 2018

Obituary of Lynda Lee Douglass Colchester - Lynda Lee Douglass, 76, died Wednesday June 20, 2018 at the Green Mountain Nursing Home in Colchester.

Lynn was born on April 3, 1942 in Burlington, the daughter of William and Ethuwyn ( Bean ) Strobridge.

She had worked as a nurse for many years before being employed by IBM.

In her younger years, Lynn loved...