Obituaries
Joely Ann Richardson
Sep 3, 2026
Joely Ann Richardson, née Sausville, passed away at home unexpectedly after a short illness on September 3, 2026. She was 56.
Born in Kansas on December 2, 1969, Joely will be remembered with deep love by those who knew her and by the family who surrounded her throughout her life. Her passing leaves a sorrow that is keenly felt, but her...
Jean M. Mason
Aug 28, 2026
Jean (Fair) Mason of Morrisville, Vermont died August 28th, 2026, at the age of 69, after a long battle with Huntington's Disease.
Jean was born in Morrisville, working for many years at the Grand Union and the Hannaford's Supermarket Stores.
Her life was rooted in family, and her memory will remain cherished by all who held her close.
Jean was preceded in death...
Gisele Balleux Beaudoin
Aug 25, 2026
Gisele Beaudoin, 87, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2026 at Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans, VT following a brief illness.
Gisele Lise was born January 12, 1939 to Magella (Levasseur) and Salvatore Balleux in Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec the seventh of thirteen children. She moved to Sherbrooke in 1966, where she lived for the next 9 years. It’s there she met...
Scott Kevin Hill
Aug 22, 2026
Essex Center - Scott Kevin Hill, 66, of Essex Center, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on August 22, 2026. He was born on May 11, 1960, the son of John Andrew Hill I and Beverly Grace (Myott) Hill.
Never one to shy away from hard work, Scott began his working life while still in high school as...
Edward Cote
Aug 20, 2026
Edward Cote, 103, passed away on August 20, 2026. Born on June 17, 1923, to Aristide and Mary (Mossey) Cote, he was raised in Milton, Vermont, where he grew up on his family’s farm.
A hardworking man throughout his life, Ed gave his all to any job he took on. Eventually, he opened his own business, Cote’s Garage in Georgia, Vermont....
Arthur T. Mullen II
Aug 17, 2026
With deep sadness and profound love, we announce the passing of Arthur T. Mullen II, “Fatboy” who left this world on August 17, 2026, in Georgia, Vermont at the age of 57. Born November 25, 1968, in Middlebury, VT, Arthur’s presence in the lives of his loved ones was as unforgettable as it was larger than life.
Arthur earned his famous...
Coralyn Poirier
Aug 17, 2026
Coralyn "Coco" Poirier, born on January 17, 1940, in Shelburne, Vermont, passed away on August 17, 2026, in Burlington Vermont after a period of declining health, with her loving family by her side.
Those who knew Coco carry with them the memory of a woman whose warmth and kindness radiated throughout all the chapters of her remarkable life. From her earliest...
Marcel Brisson
Aug 6, 2026
Marcel Rheo Brisson
1939 – 2026
It is with great sadness we announce that Marcel R. Brisson, 87, of Milton, VT passed away peacefully at home on August 6th, 2026 surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease and kidney cancer.
Marcel was born on January 17, 1939 to the late Rheo and Amanda (LeClerc) Brisson. He...
Diane Tillson
Aug 3, 2026
It is with tremendous sorrow and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Diane Marie Tillson who passed away on August 3rd, 2026 at the age of 64. Diane was a beloved mother, sister, aunt, cousin, friend, and pillar of the community, serving for many years in her work as a hairdresser.
Diane was born in Albany, New York...
Eric Philip Franz
Aug 2, 2026
ERIC PHILIP FRANZ June 7, 1968 – July 31, 2026
Son. Brother. Stepson. Uncle. Friend. Neighbor. And so much more.
Eric Philip Franz—EPF—was a riddle, a little charm, and a mixture of spice and nice. He was funny. Sarcastic. Kind. Practical. Generous. Sometimes exasperating. Always quick to make you laugh. And deeply, deeply caring.
Eric was a giver. He had a remarkable instinct...
Lile Sutherland Bedard
Aug 1, 2026
Lile Sutherland Bedard, age 77, of Milton, Vermont, passed away on August 1, 2026—her birthday—surrounded by family in the comfort of her home.
Lile was born on August 1, 1949, in Mineola, New York, to Lucy and Fredrick Sutherland. As a teenager, she moved with her family to Wayne, New Jersey, where she later studied early childhood education at Paterson State...
Bernard Lafromboise
Jul 27, 2026
Bernard Charles LaFromboise Sr. (Bunny) of Fairfax Vermont passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026 at the age of 90 years old. He was born on January 18, 1936 in Williston, VTBunny was a beloved child of Rene and Hazel LaFromboise and grew up in Burlington, VT.
Bunny was a truck driver for 27 years then finished his career working at...
Ronald Hubert
Jul 26, 2026
Ronald Hubert born on August 28, 1952, affectionately known as Ron, Dad and Papa, passed away unexpectedly on July 26, 2026 with his beloved wife Clare by his side.
Ron was a devoted husband to his wife Clare for more than 55 years. Together they owned and operated the Middle Road Market in Milton for over 30 years. It was truly...
Florence Eileen Gover
Jul 25, 2026
Florence Eileen (Terry) Gover, born on July 7, 1934, in Grand Isle, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026, with her daughters by her side in St. Albans. Her life, spanning more than nine decades, was a testament to kindness, thoughtfulness, and enduring generosity. Flo or "Peewee" as she was affectionately known, grew up in Grand Isle, VT with her...
Barbara Motyka
Jul 22, 2026
Barbara Motyka 1937 - 2026
Barbara Motyka, 89, passed away peacefully on July 22 of ALS. Her son and daughter were at her side. Barbara was born in Berlin, Germany, on June 13, 1937. She and her three sisters emigrated to the United States in the late 50s, and she became an American citizen. She obtained undergraduate and master's degrees from...
Christine Canosa
Jul 19, 2026
Christine Anne Canosa
January 14, 1953 – July 19, 2026
Christine Anne “Chris” Canosa, 73, of South Burlington, Vermont, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026.
Born on January 14, 1953, Chris was the beloved daughter of Robert and Patricia Canosa. She dedicated her life to educating and advocating for students with special needs. A graduate of Huntington High School in 1970, Baldwin-Wallace...
Arthur Goodrich
Jul 15, 2026
Born September 21, 1937 to Gaylord and Marie (Bissonette) Goodrich, Arthur passed away peacefully July 15 with his family at his side.
Arthur is survived by his two children Wayne Goodrich (Dale) and Terri White, his two grandchildren Katie Belanger and Jeff Hansen,, and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife Eleanor (Blow), five brothers, two sisters and son...
Barbara Blanche Shorey
Jul 12, 2026
Barbara Blanche Shorey passed peacefully July 12 at Elderwood Nursing Center in Burlington VT. Barb was born in Albany NY June 27, 1952, to James W and Marie K Shorey. She grew up in Rutland graduating from Rutland High School in 1970 and graduating with RN degree from Castleton State College in 1973. Barb is survived by 4 children Benjamin,...
Douglas Smith
Jul 12, 2026
Douglas W. Smith, 77 years of age, passed away in the early morning hours of July 12, 2026. Doug was an active participant in the aviation community and a beloved grandfather to his three grandchildren, Sienna, Crew, and Winnie.
Doug began his career as a psychologist in New South Wales, Australia, but quickly realized he wanted to pursue his passion for...
Frank Woodward Jr
Jul 6, 2026
Frank (Frankie, JoJo, Niner, Pap Pap) - loving and beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed peacefully on July 6, 2026, at home with his children, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born on December 2, 1938, in Skowhegan, Maine, the eldest of eight siblings, to Frank Josephus Woodward and Mary Elizabeth (Newton) Woodward. His family, including...



