Obituaries
Carroll Edmund Towne
Oct 6, 2021
Carroll Edmund Towne, 94, of Milton passed away after a very well-lived life, on 6 Oct 2021 at his home surrounded by his children. He was a kind, honorable man, a great provider to his family, and was cheerful and friendly to neighbors, friends, and strangers. He was born to John and Glee (Carpenter) Towne on 2 Nov 1926, the...
Jan Stuart Brooks
Oct 4, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Jan Brooks SR, announce his passing. Jan, 65, passed away on October 4, 2021, after a sudden illness in his home in Milton, VT. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, Jan managed his illness with strength, grace and dignity. He wanted to spend as much time with his...
Constance Diane Cortez
Oct 3, 2021
Malone NY-Constance "Connie" Diane Cortez, of Colchester 50, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone. Connie was born on June 18, 1971 in Elmhurst, NY, the daughter of John Lopez and Diane Voronovich. Connie was a kind soul encompassed with love and compassion. She was driven by the need to heal, so naturally...
Robert Edward Earley
Oct 3, 2021
Enosburg Falls, VT--Robert Edward Earley, 92, passed away October 3, 2021 at his residence with his son by his side. Robert was born on May 17, 1929 in Hartford, CT, the Son of Frank Earley and Anna Earley. He was the husband of Ruth H. Earley until her passing. Robert was a Veteran of the Vietnam War, and had served...
Jean Tinney
Oct 2, 2021
Obituary of Jean LaBounty Tinney Burlington, VT--Jean Tinney, 90, of South Hero, passed away peacefully October 2, 2021, at University of Vermont Medical Center. She was born August 15, 1931, in Gardner, MA, the daughter of Gardie and Hazel (Ellis) LaBounty. Jean graduated from Milford High School in 1949, then began her studies at the University of Massachusetts to pursue...
Irvin Edward Prim
Sep 27, 2021
Milton, VT--Irvin E. "Buddy" Prim, 80, the husband of Starr Prim, passed away September 27, 2021 at his residence with his loving family by his side. Irvin was born on October 14, 1940 in Burlington, VT, the Son of Seymour Prim and Rejean (Brault) Prim. He married Starr Walker on December 13, 1969 at the former Immaculate Conception Catholic Church...
Todd Laren Buik
Sep 26, 2021
Burlington, VT--Todd Laren Buik, 67, of Milton, passed away September 26, 2021 at University of Vermont Medical Center after a short illness with cancer. Todd was born on April 13, 1954 in the Netherlands and was the son of Charles Buik and Ruthmary Jeffries. He married Roberta Frohock on March 8, 2003 in Milton, Vermont. Todd was a union pipefitter...
Robert Roy Lamphere, Sr.
Sep 18, 2021
Saint Albans, VT--Robert Roy Lamphere Sr., 89, of Milton, passed away September 18, 2021 at St. Albans Health and Rehab. Robert was born on February 1, 1932 in Milton, VT the son of Clayton Lamphere and Edith (Wood). He married Clarice Bascomb on January 13, 1950 at Milton. Robert was a Machine Operator at Champlain Cable for 35 years. Lots...
Erwin Devino
Sep 13, 2021
MILTON, Vt. - Erwin "Ernie" E. Devino, a longtime owner and operator of Devino Brothers Farm, in Milton, VT, died peacefully surrounded by his family, Monday, September 13, 2021, at the age of 76 years. A lifelong resident of Milton, VT; Ernie married his high school sweetheart, Loretta Ratte, on October 2, 1965; they were married for 55 years. He...
Christopher Wade Benware
Sep 1, 2021
Obituary of Christopher Wade Benware Georgia, VT--Christopher Wade Benware, 56, passed away September 1, 2021 at his home. Christopher was born on June 8, 1965 in Malone, NY, the Son of Gerald Benware and Phyllis (Langlois) Benware. Christopher was a Quality Inspector for Vertical Construction. He is survived by: His Mother Phyllis Benware of Malone, NY; his Siblings Leo Benware,...
Gerard F. Bergeron
Sep 1, 2021
Milton, VT--Gerard F. Bergeron, 89, passed away quietly September 1, 2021 at home. Gerry was born on June 16, 1932 in Farnham, QC, Canada and was the son of the Conrad Bergeron and Rose Eve Grenier. He married Joan Derby on June 27, 1964 at Holy Family Church in Essex Junction. Gerry was from a large Catholic family (9 brothers...
Sharon L Morin
Aug 28, 2021
Essex Junction, VT - Sharon L Morin, 66, passed away August 28, 2021 at her residence. Sharon was born on August 8, 1955 in Chicago, IL, the Daughter of James Bowlds and Sophie (Mozdzierz) Bowlds. In life, she was a unique personality and a woman of many roles. A self-described tomboy in childhood and ruffian in high school (yeah, we...
Laurie Bisson Inkel
Aug 28, 2021
Laurie (Bisson) Inkel, 97, of North Hero, VT passed away peacefully Saturday, August 28, 2021 at her camp with her family by her side. She was born to the late Napoleon and Julianne Grenier on August 1, 1924 in Lewiston, Maine. Laurie was married to the late Leo Bisson in 1944; and then the late Fred Inkel in 2004. She...
Debra J. Gonyeau
Aug 26, 2021
Milton VT--Debra J. Gonyeau, 65, passed away August 26, 2021 at McLure Miller Respite House. Debra was born on August 10, 1956 in Burlington, VT, the Daughter of Roy Gonyeau and Phyllis (Everest) Goyeau. Debra was a Secretary at IBM for many years. Deb was an animal lover, especially her cat Luci! during her spare time, she had quilted lots...
Joanne Lillian Deschamps
Aug 25, 2021
Fairfax, VT--Joanne Lillian Deschamps, 89, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2021 Joanne was born on January 7, 1932 in Springfield, MA, the Daughter of Kenneth and Dorothy Clark. She married Robert Deschamps Sr. on May 18, 1950 and they were happily married for more than 63 years before Robert's death on November 1, 2013. They lived in Fairfax where...
Frances Mary Fitzgerald
Aug 25, 2021
Swanton, VT--Frances Mary Fitzgerald, 72, passed away August 25, 2021 at her residence. Frances was born on February 22, 1949 in Morrisville, VT, the Daughter of John Fitzgerald and Beatrice Fiske. Frances was the owner of the ceramic shop in Morrisville, a housekeeper for the Convalescent Center in Burlington, and had also worked for Peerless Clothing Manufacturing in St. Albans....
Robert Lloyd Amos
Aug 18, 2021
Bobby was born in Sutton West Virginia and loved West Virginia. He also lived in Ohio. He came to Vermont in 1972 when he went to work for his Uncle Ron and lucky for us he stayed. He later worked for another Uncle Chuck. He worked for him until starting Bob's Auto Service in Essex Junction In 1983. We are...
Claire Potter
Aug 18, 2021
Claire T. Potter, 83, of Stowe, Vt. died peacefully on August 18th 2021 at Barre Gardens nursing home, after a brief illness. Claire Bernadette Tierney was born in Brooklyn, NY to Thomas Tierney and Helen Catherine MacDonald on March 8, 1938. The family lived in Brooklyn, then East Orange, NJ until they finally settled in Mamaroneck in Westchester County. She...
Jill Marie Yandow
Aug 15, 2021
Swanton, VT--Jill Marie (Cronkrite) Yandow, 63, passed away August 15, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Jill was born on June 26, 1958 in Burlington, VT, the Daughter of James Cronkrite and Rose (Hunt). She married Armand Yandow at the Sand Bar State Park in Milton, VT on September 13th, 2009. Jill owned her own successful cleaning...
Ann Monica King
Aug 15, 2021
North Hero, VT-- Ann Monica King, forever young, passed away on August 15, 2021 while surrounded by her loved ones. She was "born to be wild" in California on September 20, 1971 to parents Joseph and Sally Martin. Ann was a force to be reckoned with. She had a big heart, an even bigger smile, and a ready laugh. She...