Obituaries

Kyle Russell St. Gelais

Kyle Russell St. Gelais

Jan 28, 2021

Kyle Russell St. Gelais, 29 of Alburgh, VT passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 28, 2021 in a house fire. Kyle was the beloved son of Russell and Laurie St. Gelais and brother to Jamie St. Gelais who all reside in Georgia, VT. Kyle really enjoyed being a part of the union working as a journeyman electrician for Peck Electric. Kyle...

Marjorie Diana Beck

Marjorie Diana Beck

Jan 25, 2021

Essex Junction, VT - After a long and happy life, Marjorie Diana (Fitt) Beck, 95, passed away on January 24, 2021 with family by her side. Marge was born January 29, 1925 in CT and spent her youth and young adult life in Kearny, NJ. It was there that she met the love of her life, William H. Beck, who...

Brenda Ann Viau

Brenda Ann Viau

Jan 24, 2021

Milton - Brenda Ann Viau, 79 passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday January 24th, 2021 at her home in Milton. Brenda was born May 10th, 1941, to the late Charles A. and Bernadette D. Centabar, she was the second of their four children of Burlington, Vermont. Brenda married the love of her life James J. Viau on October, 24th,...

Roger Joseph Lauziere, Jr.

Roger Joseph Lauziere, Jr.

Jan 23, 2021

Roger Joseph Lauziere, Jr., 68, passed away on January 23, 2021, in Plattsburgh, NY.He was born on May 10, 1952 in St. Albans, VT, to Roger Lauziere Sr. and Arlene (Gordon) Lauziere.Roger graduated from Milton High School in 1970 and Vermont Technical College in 1972 with a degree in Architectural Engineering. He started his career as an auto body repairman...

Darlene Katherine Shepard

Darlene Katherine Shepard

Jan 20, 2021

Grand Isle - Darlene Katherine Shepard, 79, died peacefully on Wednesday evening, January 20, 2021 at her home.Darlene was born April 8, 1941 in Burlington, the daughter of Alfred and Katherine (Gokey) Blaisdell.On July 25, 1959 she married Gerald Shepard. Darlene loved to sew and was self-employed most of her life as a seamstress. She also worked for East Coast...

Ray Joseph Weston

Ray Joseph Weston

Jan 16, 2021

Essex - Ray J. Weston, 85, died Saturday January 16, 2021 at his home with his loving family by his side.Ray was born on July 25, 1935 in Huntington, the son of the late Windsor and Dorothy (Desso) Weston.He married Rita Cardinal on February 14, 1953 at St. Luke Church, Fairfax.Ray was self-employed, owning Ray Weston Excavating for most of...

Rudolph Francis Dallier

Rudolph Francis Dallier

Jan 16, 2021

Milton - Rudolph Frances Dallier ( Rudy ) 85 passed away peacefully on January 16, 2021. Rudy was born August 20th, 1935 in Brandon. He was the son of John and Marjorie (Barton) Dallier. Rudolph was pre deceased by his wife Josephine in 2006. Rudolph grew up in Bronx, New York. On April 27th, 1957 he married Josephine Kimball in...

Dori Fairbanks

Dori Fairbanks

Jan 15, 2021

It is with Heavy Hearts, the family of Dori J. (Arnold) Fairbanks announces her untimely passing on January 15, 2021 at her residence in Grande Isle. She was born in Burlington, Vermont and was a daughter of Robert and Janice (Caswell) Arnold. Dori graduated from Colchester High School in 1980 and attended Champlain College between 1986 and 1987 where she...

David Joseph Birchmore, Sr.

David Joseph Birchmore, Sr.

Jan 14, 2021

Wildwood, FL/Colchester, VT - David Joseph Birchmore Sr, 74 transitioned to heaven to be with his sons in the evening hours of January 14, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. David battled stage 4 cancer for 6 years with incredible grace and dignity. David was born on August 24, 1946 in Burl. VT, the son of Wilfred...

Betty "Buffi" Smith

Betty "Buffi" Smith

Jan 12, 2021

Betty "Buffi" Christie Smith died peacefully, yet unexpectedly on the morning of January 12, 2021 at the age of 80. Buffi was born on December 20, 1940 in Quincy MA to Donald and Betty Christie. She was raised in North Quincy and graduated from North Quincy HS in 1958. She went on to graduate from the Mass General Hospital School...

Everett Willis Shangraw

Everett Willis Shangraw

Jan 10, 2021

Essex Junction - Everett Willis Shangraw, 92, died peacefully Sunday evening, January 10, 2021 at his home in Essex Junction.Everett was born on December 8, 1928 in Burlington, the son of Clifford and Beatrice (Wells) Shangraw.Everett had proudly served during Vietnam in the US Navy and worked as a machinist at General Electric for many years.He was married to Patricia...

Lee H. Blair

Lee H. Blair

Jan 10, 2021

Georgia - Lee Herbon Blair, 48 of Georgia, VT, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021. Lee was born in St. Albans, VT on May 21, 1972, the son of Lynda Blair and the late Leo (Frank) Blair.Lee graduated from Essex Junction High School in 1991 where he learned the skill of welding. After graduation he enlisted in the Navy...

Ernest William Pelkey

Ernest William Pelkey

Jan 5, 2021

Grand Isle - Ernest William Pelkey, 98, died peacefully on January 5, 2021 at the North Western Medical Center in St. Albans.Ernest was born on June 23, 1922 in Alburg, the son of Arthur and Virginia (Duchaine) Pelkey.He had served in the US Army during WWII. He was a lifelong member of the American Legion. Ernest was married to Barbara...

Helen Evelyn Boutah

Helen Evelyn Boutah

Jan 3, 2021

Helen Rousseau Boutah, 91, passed away at her home in Essex Junction, VT. She was born August 21, 1929 in Bristol, VT, where she spent her early years and attended school there. She was married to Arthur Rousseau of Grand Isle on January 13, 1948. They had two daughters. Dawna was born August 6, 1951, and Susan on June 28,...

Eleanor D. "Ellie" Atherton

Eleanor D. "Ellie" Atherton

Jan 2, 2021

Eleanor "Ellie" Atherton was born on 11/24/1934 in Berlin, NH to Florence Goodreau Downs and Lester Downs. Ellie's was known as "Mom" to her five children and their spouses (and to their friends as well), and "Nana" to almost four dozen grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ellie's home was always a welcome haven for anyone who stopped by. Whenever you expressed...

Laura Jean Smith

Laura Jean Smith

Dec 31, 2020

Milton - Laura J. Smith, 75, died unexpectedly on Thursday December 31, 2020 at her home.Laura was born on March 16, 1945 the daughter of Howard and Frederica (Griffith) Terrier.She had worked for many hotels throughout the years.Laura is survived by her daughter Miabella Foley of Milton and her brothers Dale Terrier of Milton, Gary Terrier of Middlebury and Brian...

Sheila Marie Stevens

Sheila Marie Stevens

Dec 28, 2020

Milton - Sheila Marie (Gay) Stevens, age 76, passed away on December 28, 2020 from complications of pneumonia. She is survived by her husband, George Stevens, Milton, now residing at Queen City Rehab Center, Burlington VT. She is also survived by an Uncle, Raymond Archambault, East Bridgewater MA, dozens of cousins, many Godchildren, and innumerable friends. Sheila was born February...

Gordon Charles Gebauer Sr.

Gordon Charles Gebauer Sr.

Dec 28, 2020

Westford - Gordon Charles Gebauer Sr. ("Charlie") died peacefully on December 28, 2020, in Essex Junction, Vt. He was born on September 18, 1923, in Hazleton, Pa., to William and Elsie (Bender) Gebauer. He was the youngest of seven children and grew up during the Depression when money was scarce but love was plentiful.He joined the Navy in 1942 shortly...

Phyllis Jane Gardner

Phyllis Jane Gardner

Dec 25, 2020

Grand Isle - Phyllis Jane Gardner, 89, died peacefully Christmas afternoon, December 25, 2020 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, following a long illness.Phyllis was born on November 21, 1931 in Burlington the daughter of Norman and Jessie (Parizo) Blow. She had lived her whole life in Grand Isle.She was married to Percy Dubuque who died in...

Pamela D. "Pam" Allen

Pamela D. "Pam" Allen

Dec 25, 2020

Obituary of Pamela D. Allen "And though she be but little, she is fierce." - Shakespeare Pam Dobson Allen of South Hero said farewell to her physical body on Friday, December 25, 2020, surrounded by the fun and loving blended family she created with her husband of 36 years, Ray W. Allen. She was 75. Although Pam left her tiny...