Dec 31, 2019

Essex Junction, VT: Susan A. Boudreau age 72, of Essex Junction, passed away at her daughter’s home in St. Johnsbury on December 31, 2019, following a period of declining health.

Sue was born in Burlington VT, on January 26, 1947, daughter to the late Edward and Lena (Lavallee) Blair. She was raised and educated in Burlington graduating from Rice...

Dec 26, 2019

Robert L. Ailes, Sr., age 78, died peacefully following a brief illness on Thursday, December 26, 2019, surrounded by his family at the Jack Byrne Palliative Care Center in Lebanon, NH.

Bob was born in St. Johnsbury, VT on April 19, 1941, to Kenneth E. and Beatrice M. (Lamontagne) Ailes.  He was raised and educated locally, graduating...

Dec 25, 2019

Shirley Ann Aldrich, 67, of Breezy Hill Road in St. Johnsbury, VT, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Christmas Day 2019.

Shirley was born in Rock Bridge County, VA on June 11, 1952, to Dennis E. and Orenthia J. (Smith) Aldrich.  She attended local schools including St. Johnsbury Academy.  She worked as an Assembler at Burndy’s. ...

Dec 22, 2019

GySgt. Laurent J. Veilleux, USMC, Retired, 59, of Lyndonville, VT and formerly of Vernon, CT, beloved husband of 34 years to Cheryl (Apel) Veilleux, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2019 in Vermont.

Born in Manchester, CT, the son of the late Hervey and Lucille (Lamontagne) Veilleux, he grew up and lived in Vernon, CT before...

Dec 22, 2019

Patricia Ann Patenaude, age 65, of South Street, died in St. Johnsbury, VT, Sunday, December 22, 2019.

Patty was born in Walpole, MA on May 21, 1954, daughter to Harriet Noyes and the late William Carberry. She was raised and educated in Gilman, VT and White Mountain Regional High School in the Class of 1972.   Patty was...

Dec 18, 2019

Steven Leigh Larocque, 64, of East Barnet, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019 after a very courageous battle with cancer.  He was born April 4, 1955 to Leigh and Beverly (Goodwin) Larocque.

He grew up on the family farm in East Barnet.  He attended Barnet Elementary Schools and highschool at St. Johnsbury Academy and Danville High...

Dec 17, 2019

Margaret Elizabeth Irwin, 90, of St. Johnsbury, VT passed away on December 17, 2019, at St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Margaret was born in St. Johnsbury on January 19, 1929, to Wallace and Gertrude (Weston) Mackay.  On May 17, 1947, she married Roland Daniel Irwin, aka “Horsecollar”.  The couple shared 56 years together until Roland’s death...

Dec 17, 2019

Bernard Leo Long passed away peacefully in his home in Wheelock, Vermont on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. Born November 28, 1930 in Boston, Massachusetts.  Son of Bartholomew Andrew Long and Margaret Alice (Griffin). Bernie served his country and retired from the U. S. Navy as a Chief Petty Officer. He served aboard several Naval ships in his military career...

Dec 15, 2019

Carol H. Fournier, 92 of Danville , VT  passed away surrounded by her family at her residence on Sunday, December 15, 2019.

She was born in Newport, VT to the late Howard and Dorothy (Drew) Hackett.  Carol and Walter Leach were married 17 years and had four girls together.  In 1969 she married Frank Fournier.  They shared...

Dec 11, 2019

After a long battle with cancer, Paul Armington Ide Jr., 74, died in his Danville home on December 11.  Paul was born on July 2, 1945 in New York City to Paul Armington Ide and Frances Elizabeth (Large) Ide.

Paul graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University.  He and his former wife, Gail Kuhl, moved to Vermont in 1968....

Dec 7, 2019

Gary O. Smith, “Smitty”, of North Concord, VT passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Gary was born on March 2, 1955, in Montpelier, VT to Omlah and Bertha (Parks) Smith. He graduated from St. Johnsbury Trade School.  In his younger years, Smitty worked for the railroad.  He worked road...

Dec 5, 2019

Edson “Ned” Almond Birchard, 88, of Lyndonville, Vt., died on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, in St. Johnsbury, Vt. Edson was born October 10, 1931, in Shoreham, Vt., to the late Guy and Gertrude (Nicholson) Birchard at the homestead of his grandfather, whom he was named after. He was born a twin with sister, Betsy, each weighing 1.5lbs.

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Dec 3, 2019

Madelene L. Robinson, 90, of Lyndonville, VT passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital.

Madelene was born in Walden, VT on August 27, 1929, to Charles and Inez (Bidwell) Thompson. She worked at St. Johnsbury Glovers, as an LNA in several area nursing homes including The Darling Inn, Pine Knoll, Maple Lane...

Dec 2, 2019

Maurice A. Colby, 90, of East St. Johnsbury, passed away on December 2, 2019.  He was born February 20, 1929 to Ambrose and Corralin (Shores) Colby.

Maurice moved to East St. Johnsbury at the age of 5 and remained here for the remainder of his life.  He graduated from St. Johnsbury Trade School in 1948, over the...

Dec 1, 2019

IN LOVING MEMORY of Alice Ann (Lamontagne) Goyette who passed along peacefully in her home with her family by her side on December 1, 2019 in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont.  Her full and well-lived life included community support, a loving marriage of 54 years to Francis Henry Goyette, a lifelong dedication to her two daughters Marie Suzanne (Goyette) Wiese and...

Nov 30, 2019

Jack F. Williams, 62, of Maple Street in Lyndon Center, VT passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital.

Jack was born in New London, CT on March 7, 1957, to Fred and Maureen (Bryant) Williams, Jr.  He grew up in Wentworth, NH.  Jack worked at the Darling Inn for 8 years as...

Nov 27, 2019

Dona Fay Ellsworth, 85, formerly of North Carolina, Maryland, and Florida, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at The Meadows at East Mountain Assisted Living Facility in Rutland, VT.

Fay was born on the Outer Banks in Wash Woods, NC on August 16, 1934, to Raymond and Dona (White) Williams. She lived in the Norfolk and...

Nov 24, 2019

Lyndonville, VT: Gordon Stearns, age 64, of Daniels Drive, died at his home early Sunday, November 24, 2019, following a period of declining health.

Gordy was born in St. Johnsbury, VT, on January 25, 1955.  He grew up in St. Johnsbury and went to the Brandon Training School. He worked in St. Johnsbury and Lyndonville throughout his...

Nov 22, 2019

John W. Smith “Smiti”, 55, of McIndoe Falls, VT, unexpectedly passed away in the morning on Friday, November 22, 2019, at Lafayette Center in Franconia, NH.

Smiti was born in St. Johnsbury, VT on March 15, 1964, to Kingsley A. and Mary Alice (Bishop Briggs) Smith.  For the majority of his life, he lived in the village...

Nov 21, 2019

Ralph S. Dodge, Jr., 95, of South Wheelock passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, November 21, 2019 surrounded by his family.

Ralph was born in St. Johnsbury, VT on April 15, 1924, to Ralph, Sr. and Mary (McEachern) Dodge.  He proudly served in the Navy during WWII.   He started his working career at a young...