Carl Jaborek
Feb 27, 2024
Carl Mitchell Jaborek, 53, of Concord, VT passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. He was born in St. Johnsbury, VT on August 18, 1970 son to Marilyn (Hodgdon) and Stephen Jaborek, Sr. Carl is survived by his son Felix Jaborek of Randolph, VT; his father Stephen Jaborek (Susan) of Essex, VT; and siblings: Suzette Horner of Johnson, VT, Conrad...
Bruce Cushman
Feb 25, 2024
Bruce Cushman, age 54, suddenly passed away Sunday morning, February 25th, 2024, in Barre, VT from a heart attack. Bruce was born on May 9th, 1969, in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, to his parents Mr. & Mrs. Charles Cushman. Bruce had three older brothers Chuck, Scott, & Dean, and one younger sister, Kim.
Bruce grew up in Saint Johnsbury, but he attended...
Jerry Johnson
Feb 19, 2024
Jerry Johnson, 49, of Saint Johnsbury, VT passed away unexpectedly on February 19, 2024. Jerry was born August 15, 1974 in Norfolk, VA. He grew up primarily in Kenly, North Carolina until he moved to VT in 1992. He was a self-taught guitarist (acoustic and electric) and could play any song after a quick listen. He also enjoyed snowboarding. He...
Lucille Ruth Ventres
Feb 19, 2024
Lucille Ventres, aged 95, passed away on February 19, 2024 at the Frances Atkinson House in Newbury, Vermont. Lucille was born in Berlin, Connecticut January 30, 1929 to the late Herman Ernest and Ruth Oliver (Webster) Splettstoeszer. Lucille married Arthur Dale Ventres July 1, 1946, they shared 36 years together until his passing in July 1982.
Her compassionate nature extended...
Edward A. Day
Feb 17, 2024
Burial Notification and Celebration of Life
Edward Day
1935-2024
The family of Edward Day invites you to attend his burial services and celebration of life. The committal will be held at William Dexter Cemetery, in Sheffield Vermont on Friday, June 14th at 12pm. Immediately following will be a celebration of life at Happy Days Farm. Feel free to bring a side dish to...
J. Michael Sparks
Feb 15, 2024
John Michael Sparks, beloved and respected dentist, devoted husband of 51 years, and loving father and grandfather, died February 15, 2024, in Bethesda, Maryland. He was 80.
Dr. Sparks (affectionately called “G-Pops” by many in his later years) was born in Washington, DC, January 14, 1944. His parents, John and Marguerite, and his brother, Christopher, predeceased him. He grew up in...
Matthew J. Kenny
Feb 15, 2024
Matthew Joseph Kenny, 75 of East Burke, VT died at home with his wife by his side on February 15, 2024. Matt was born on March 15, 1948, in Rutland, VT; the son of Matthew Kenny, Sr. and Bernice Wallet Kenny. He graduated from West Rutland High School in 1966 and went on to serve four years in the U.S....
Charles "Chummy" Williamson
Feb 15, 2024
Lyndonville, VT: Charles "Chummy" Alton Williamson passed away Feb 15, 2024 at 96 years old. He was born 10/27/1927 to Guy and Nina (Amidon)Williamson in St. Johnsbury, VT. He was the oldest of seven children. He served in the Air Force between 1945 -1948. While being stationed in Tampa, FL, he met his wife, June (Fogle). They were married in...
Samuel C. Richards
Feb 11, 2024
Samuel Richards of North Concord, VT passed away on February 11, 2024 at the VA Hospital in White River Junction, Vermont after a brief illness. He was born on November 24,1941 to Samuel and Edith Richards and raised in Telluride, Colorado.
Samuel joined the Air Force in 1959 and retired in 1982. He was married to Ruth Mae Garfield for 58...
William Gessner
Feb 5, 2024
Sheffield, VT: William Arthur Gessner, age 76, died at the Pines Rehabilitation and Health Center in Lyndonville, VT, early Monday, February 5, 2024, following a long decline.
Bill was born in Yonkers, NY, on February 20, 1947, the older twin son of Elizabeth (Betty) (Preisel) and Norman Paul Gessner. Betty died when the boys were 11 years old. Norman married Martha...
Joan Wilkie Hartwell
Feb 5, 2024
Joan Wilkie Hartwell, age 89, of Lily Pond Rd, Lyndonville, VT passed away peacefully on February 5th, 2024. Joan was born in Springfield, MA on March 18th, 1934, daughter of Hortense Wilkie Smith.
She grew up in St Johnsbury, attended St. Johnsbury Academy and was the salutatorian of her class in 1952. Soon after graduating she started work at Ralston Purina...
Lillian Marie Clouatre
Feb 3, 2024
St. Johnsbury, VT: Lillian Marie Clouatre (LaPerle), age 90, passed away on Saturday morning, February 3, 2024, in the comfort of her home in St. Johnsbury, VT.
Lillian was born in St. Johnsbury on October 3, 1933, daughter to the late William and Aimee (Vaillancourt) LaPerle. She grew up in St. Johnsbury and graduated from Mount Saint Joseph Academy in 1953...
Lewis R. Smith
Feb 1, 2024
Lewis Rodney Smith, 72, of East Burke, VT passed away peacefully on February 1, 2024. Lewis was born on October 19, 1951, and raised in Orleans County. He graduated from Lake Region Union High School in 1969.
Lewis was raised as a Farmer, loving his horses, horse shows and outside work. He always was racing somewhere, which started a career of...
Reginald Leonard
Jan 31, 2024
Reginald L. Leonard, 91, passed away on January 31, 2024, at the Union House Nursing Home in Glover, Vermont.
Reg was born on November 14, 1932, to Ernest and Edith (Vancour) Leonard in the Leonard house, where he grew up. He proudly served in the Army from 1953-1955. Reg married the love of his life, Frances Amadon on November 30, 1957....
Jonathan Margolis
Jan 29, 2024
Jon Margolis, the veteran national political reporter for the Chicago Tribune, died January 29, 2024 at the age of 83 at University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, Vermont.
Born in Trenton, New Jersey in 1940 to William and Mars Margolis, he attended Rutgers Preparatory School in New Brunswick and went on to study history at Oberlin College, graduating in 1962....
Patricia G. Nelson
Jan 28, 2024
Lyndonville & Formerly Sheffield, VT: Patricia G. Mae Nelson, age 83, died at the Woodridge Health & Rehab in Berlin, VT, Sunday morning, January 28, 2024, where she has resided since November of 2023.
Patti was born in Lyndonville, VT, on July 6, 1940, daughter...
Suzanne Wood
Jan 27, 2024
Kirby, VT: Suzanne “Sue” Wood, age 82, of Wood Lane, passed peacefully at her daughter Joanne’s home in St. Johnsbury, VT with her family around her on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
Sue was born in Kirby, VT, on November 11, 1941, daughter to the late Densmore and Iva (Phillips) Gorham and grew up in Kirby. She graduated from Lyndon Institute, Class of 1961 and married Robert “Bob” Wood on May 19,...
Florence B. Meigs
Jan 25, 2024
Florence B. Meigs, 95, of Town Forest Road in Passumpsic, VT passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at her caregiver’s home in Lyndonville, VT.
Florence was born in Plainfield, VT on April 10, 1928, to Raymond and Violet (Batchelder) Buxton. She grew up in Lower Cabot, Upper Cabot, and Passumpsic, attending 5 different schools until the 5th grade! At the...
Romeo R. Martel
Jan 24, 2024
Waterford, VT: Romeo R. Martel, age 90, of Daniels Farm Road, passed peacefully at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, Wednesday evening, January 24, 2024, following a rapid decline in his health.
Romeo was born in Waterford, VT, on October 13, 1933, son to Romeo and Yvonne (Gagne) Martel, they predecease...
Roy L. Willey
Jan 22, 2024
Roy L. Willey, 68, of St. Johnsbury, VT passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024, at his residence. Roy was born on July 25, 1955, to Clayton and Beverly Willey in Hardwick, VT and lived his entire life in the Northeast Kingdom.
Roy was known for his love of fishing, playing cards, taking walks, spending time with his friends and family,...