Gillian Bessom

Gillian Bessom

Nov 17, 2016

Gillian Alexis Bessom, age 22, of Severance Hill Road, passed away unexpectedly November 17, 2016, at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA, with her devoted family beside her, following an acute illness, despite exhaustive efforts to keep her here with us.

Gillian was born at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA, on October 13, 1994,...

Helen Reed

Helen Reed

Nov 17, 2016

Helen Toussaint Reed, formerly of Spaulding Road in St. Johnsbury, VT, passed away at the Pine Health & Rehab in Lyndonville, on November 17, 2016. She had resided at the Canterbury Inn for two years until October.

Helen was born in North Westminster, VT, on June 8, 1926, daughter to the late Gideon Joseph and Keitha Jennie...

Richard Migalti Sr.

Richard Migalti Sr.

Nov 16, 2016

Richard L. Migalti Sr., 78, of Danville, Vermont, formerly of Middlebury, CT, died Wednesday November 16, 2016 at Dartmouth Hospital from health complications.  His family was by his side throughout his illness and during his passing.

Richard was born in Waterbury, CT, on April 4, 1938, son of Louis and Florence (Ciasullo) Migalti, Jr. After graduating from...

Beverly Paris

Beverly Paris

Nov 16, 2016

Beverly Jean Cleary Paris, age 85, of Lyndon Center, VT,  passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, November 16, 2016,  following a lengthy period of declining health.

She was born in Lyndon, VT, on December 9, 1930, the daughter of Edward L. and Emma E. (Dana) Cleary.  Bev was a lifelong resident...

Lorain Rainey

Lorain Rainey

Nov 16, 2016

Lorain Bona Rainey, age 62, of North Concord, VT, passed away at the Vibra Hospital in Springfield, MA, on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, following a long period of declining health.

She was born on December 16, 1953 the third child of Lawrence and Ester Bona of Concord, VT.  Lorain attended the Concord Schools graduating from Concord High...

Judy Garland

Judy Garland

Nov 11, 2016

Judy Randall Garland, 71, died peacefully with her family by her side on Nov. 11, 2016.  Judy grew up in North Danville and graduated from Danville High School in 1963. Judy was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2016. She worked at IBM, Shelburne Schools, UPS, and NEKCA until her retirement in 2010.

She leaves her daughter, Dagny Greenwood...

Stanley Noyes

Stanley Noyes

Nov 4, 2016

Stanley C. Noyes, age 78, of Calendar Brook Road, died in Lyndonville at the Pines Health & Reb Center, early Friday morning, November 4, 2016, following a long period of declining health.

Stanley was born on October 12, 1938, in Lyndonville, VT, son to the late Alma (Peak) and Reginald Noyes.  He was raised and educated in...

Stewart Smith

Stewart Smith

Oct 30, 2016

Stewart C. Smith

1932 – 2016

St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Stewart C. Smith, age 84, of Cross Ave, passed away at the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital on Sunday, October 30, 2016, surrounded by his loving family.

Stewart was born in East Calais, Vermont, on...

Travis Gray

Travis Gray

Oct 30, 2016

Travis Niles Gray

1969 – 2016

St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Travis N. Gray, age 47, of 199 Cross Ave, died at home on Sunday, October 30, 2016 from Addison’s Disease.

Travis was born in Newport, VT, on September 1, 1969, son to...

Michael Nichols

Michael Nichols

Oct 29, 2016

Michael E. Nichols, age 61, of Gaskill Hill Rd, passed away at the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital on Saturday, October 29, 2016, following a long period of declining health.

Mike was born on March 22, 1955, son to Howard Clinton Nichols and the late Virginia (Davis).  He grew up in East Concord graduating from Concord High School...

Rupert "Jack" Weston

Rupert "Jack" Weston

Oct 28, 2016

Rupert F. “Jack” Weston, age 82, of Jamieson Road, passed away at his home surrounded by his beloved family on Friday, October 28, 2016, following a long decline in health.

Jack was born at Brightlook Hospital in St. Johnsbury, VT, on November 30, 1933, son to the late Lyle Dudley and Ester Mae (Ball) Weston.  He grew...

Phyllis Blanchard

Phyllis Blanchard

Oct 26, 2016

Phyllis Warner Blanchard of Danville died early Wednesday morning, Oct. 26, 2016 at the age of 91.  She had resided at The Pines in Lyndonville since 2010.

She was born in Orleans, Vermont on May 26, 1925, daughter to the late Urban and Lillian (Emerson) Warner.  She and her husband Jack met in first grade and enjoyed...

Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor

Oct 26, 2016

Richard Taylor, 73, of St. Johnsbury passed away at home unexpectedly Wednesday morning, Oct. 26, 2016 after a period of declining health.

He was born in Washington D.C., Aug. 25, 1943, the son of John Cullember and Esther (Rogers).  He married Debra Driscoll of St. Johnsbury on Aug. 24, 1984.

Richard was a retired substance...

Zachary Hartwell

Zachary Hartwell

Oct 22, 2016

Zachary Hartwell, 21, of Lyndonville died Saturday, October 22, 2016 after a courageous six year battle with cancer. Zach was born July 13, 1995, the fourth child of William and Nancy (Rexford) Hartwell. He graduated from Lyndon Institute with the class of 2014 and briefly attended the Community College of Vermont. He was a gifted artist and vocalist with...

Richard Falconer

Richard Falconer

Oct 12, 2016

Richard Alan Falconer, age 63, of Troy, passed away at the North Country Hospital in Newport Wednesday evening, October 12, 2016 surround by his family.

Richard was born in Newport on May 3, 1953, son to the late Raymond and Emily (Wormsley) Falconer.  He began driving at the young age of 14 and continued to be a...

Lois Bimson

Lois Bimson

Oct 9, 2016

Lois A. Bimson, age 71, of East Village Road, passed away at the Pines Health & Rehabilitation Center in Lyndonville Sunday afternoon, October 9, 2016, following a long struggle with Alzheimer’s.

Lois was born in Quincy, MA, on March 15, 1945, daughter to the late Alfred and Alice Cobb.  Her family moved to St. Johnsbury in mid-1950’s...

Jill Jones

Jill Jones

Oct 7, 2016

Jill Sherndal Jones, 88 of St Johnsbury, Vermont died peacefully on October 7, 2016 in Concord, Vermont surrounded by the love of her family that was so dear to her.

Jill S. Jones was born February 8, 1928, in Montclair, N.J., the daughter of Alfred E. Sherndal and Beatrice (Jaques) Sherndal of Old Chatham, N.Y. She graduated...

Burton Zahler

Burton Zahler

Oct 5, 2016

Burton Ross Zahler of Saint Johnsbury, a long time psychotherapist in Vermont, died on Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at approximately 4:00pm.

Burt was born on December 12, 1931,  the younger of two sons of the late Irving and Clara Zahler in New York City.  Shortly after his birth, the family moved to the Lower East Side (Avenue...

Michael Florio

Michael Florio

Oct 2, 2016

Michael Florio

1945-2016

Groton, Vermont

Michael Florio, age 71, of Minard Hill Road in Groton, VT, passed away at the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury, on Sunday, October 2, 2016.

Michael was born in Cambridge, MA, on January 25, 1945, son...

Donna Payette

Donna Payette

Oct 2, 2016

Donna Marie Payette, age 59, of Wesley Drive, died peacefully on Sunday, October 2, 2016,  at NVRH in St. Johnsbury with her family near her following a long battle with cancer.

Donna was born in Concord, VT, on October 25, 1956, daughter to the late Joseph Frank and Ernestine Barbara (Howland) Comeau.  She grew up in East...