Obituaries

Alan H. Rogers

Alan H. Rogers

Aug 1, 2019

Obituary of Alan H. Rogers Milton - Alan H. Rogers, 70, died surrounded by his loving family on late Thursday evening, August 1, at the UVM Medical Center after a long battle with cancer.



Alan was born in Burlington on January 11, 1949, the son of Burton and Barbara (Hall) Rogers. He was raised in Westford on the family farm, where...

Gerard Arthur "Jerry" Lapierre

Gerard Arthur "Jerry" Lapierre

Jul 31, 2019

Obituary of Gerard Arthur Lapierre Fairfax / Milton - Gerard "Jerry" Lapierre, 88, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday July 30, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

Jerry was born on April 18, 1931 in Georgia, the son of Leopold and Cordelia (Pelletier) Lapierre.

He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.

On September 22, 1956, he married Jeannette Benoit...

Wayne D. King

Wayne D. King

Jul 26, 2019

Obituary of Wayne D. King Jericho - Wayne D. King, 82, died unexpectedly early Friday morning, July 26, 2019 at Elderwood at Burlington while in Rehab.

Wayne was born on January 26, 1937 in Franklin, the son ofDonald and Clara (Firkey) King.

He married Donna Kay Clifford on September 29, 1961. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and cutting firewood and loved woodworking.

Wayne started...

Madeline Rachel Minor

Madeline Rachel Minor

Jul 21, 2019

Obituary of Madeline Rachel Minor Westford - Madeline Rachel Minor, 94, died peacefully on Sunday afternoon July 21, 2019 surrounded by her three children, Jim, Steve and Maria, at the Franklin County Rehab. Center in St. Albans.

Madeline was born Mary Madeline Rachel Lavallee on October 29, 1924 in Westford, the 13th child of Isidore and Ernestine (Duff) Lavallee.

She graduated from...

Mildred Mae "Millie" Billings

Mildred Mae "Millie" Billings

Jul 19, 2019

Obituary of Mildred Mae Billings Westford - Mildred Mae Billings, 86, died peacefully on Friday July 19, 2019 at the St. Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in St. Albans.

Millie was born on April 28, 1933 in Burlington, the daughter of Waldo and Mary Jane (Blair) Siple.

She was married to Richard William Billings whopredeceased her on June 25, 1991.

Millie is survived...

David M Lawrence

David M Lawrence

Jul 17, 2019

Obituary of David M Lawrence Eden - David M. Lawrence, 54, died unexpectedly on

Wednesday July 17, 2019 as a result of an automobile accident.

David was born on September 8, 1964, the son of Maurice and

Shirley (Hunt) Lawrence.

On June 17, 1995, he married Melissa Duffany in Bridport, VT.

He served in the U.S. Army for over 7 years and with the 131...

Clarence William "Bill" Conner

Clarence William "Bill" Conner

Jul 17, 2019

Obituary of Clarence William Conner Isle LaMotte - Clarence William (Bill) Conner, 91, died peacefully Wednesday evening July 17, 2019 at the home of his loving daughter Jeanette O'Conor. He was a family man of strength and integrity, and always prioritized his wife and daughters above all else. Bill was dearly loved and will be missed.

Bill was the beloved son...

Dorothy Ellen Giard

Dorothy Ellen Giard

Jul 15, 2019

Obituary of Dorothy Ellen Giard So. Burlington/Grand Isle - Dorothy Ellen Giard, 99, died peacefully Monday morning, July 15, 2019 at the Gazebo Senior Living in So. Burlington. Dorothy was born on October 25, 1919 in Montague, MA, the daughter of Henry and Elsie (Hull) Hicks.

She graduated from Turners Falls High School and married Victor Malvil Giard on February 9,...

Ramona Ellis Wimble

Ramona Ellis Wimble

Jul 15, 2019

Obituary of Ramona Ellis Wimble Georgia - Ramona B. Wimble, 91, died peacefully early Monday July 15, 2019 at the Franklin County Rehab. Center following a long illness.

Ramona was born on September 9, 1927 in Milton, the daughter of William and Gladys (LaPoint) Ellis.

On June 16, 1946, she married Maurice Wimble in a double wedding with her sister-in-law, at the...

Francis Nelson "Frank" St. Amour Jr.

Francis Nelson "Frank" St. Amour Jr.

Jul 13, 2019

Obituary of Francis Nelson St. Amour Jr. Williston - Francis Nelson St. Amour Jr, 67, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019 following a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family.

Frank was born on November 27, 1951, the son of Francis and Shirley (Vashaw) St. Amour. He grew up in Burlington and excelled in school. In 1969, he...

Joan Laura Rock

Joan Laura Rock

Jul 13, 2019

Obituary of Joan Laura Rock Milton - Joan Laura Rock, 78, died peacefully on July 13, 2019 at the Birchwood Terrace Health Care in Burlington, following a long illness.

Joan was born on January 17, 1941 in York, Maine the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Bracy) Finnigan.

She graduated from Burlington High School in 1958.

On July 30, 1959, she married Roger Rock...

Lillian Agnes Baxter

Lillian Agnes Baxter

Jul 13, 2019

Obituary of Lillian Agnes Baxter Milton - Lillian Agnes Baxter, 89, died peacefully on Saturday morning, July 13, 2019 at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, with her loving family by her side.

Lillian was born on August 11, 1929 in St. Albans, the daughter of Charles and Doris (Scott) Bullock.

She graduated from Milton High School in 1948.

Lillian was married...

Lucille "Lucy" McGrath

Lucille "Lucy" McGrath

Jul 10, 2019

Obituary of Lucille McGrath So. Burlington - Lucille McGrath, 82, formerly of Milton, died late Wednesday evening, July 10, 2019 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

Lucille was born on February 20, 1937, in Rock Island, Tennessee, the daughter of Mark and Olive (Douglas) Mitchell. Shortly after, Olive died while delivering her brother. Unable to care for his...

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Hill

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Hill

Jul 7, 2019

Obituary of Elizabeth Ann Hill Williston - Elizabeth Ann Hill, 71, passed away on Sunday July 7, 2019 at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington, with her loving family by her side.

Betty was born on September 12, 1947 in Burlington, the daughter of Leo and Ardell (Herbert) Latimer.

On January 11, 1969, she married Talbert Hill in Williston, where they have...

Larry R. Vincent

Larry R. Vincent

Jul 6, 2019

Obituary of Larry R. Vincent Indian Trail, N.C. / Montgomery, VT - Larry R. Vincent, 73, died unexpectedly on July 6, 2019 in North Carolina following a motorcycle accident.

Larry was born on August 22, 1945 in Burlington, the son of Joseph and Eleanor (Eli) Vincent.

He graduated from the Burlington High School Class of 1965 and married his childhood sweetheart, Cylene...

Stephen Barrett "Steve" Delaney

Stephen Barrett "Steve" Delaney

Jul 3, 2019

Obituary of Stephen Barrett Delaney Stephen (Steve) Barrett Delaney

He had a voice that carried authority, facts, color from the scene, insight and, above all, carefully crafted words that captured it all.

That voice belonged to Steve Delaney - longtime NBC News correspondent - and was silenced at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, in Charlotte, North Carolina, after a valiant...

Agatha Ploof "Aggie" Martin

Agatha Ploof "Aggie" Martin

Jun 30, 2019

Obituary of Agatha Ploof Martin Colchester - Agatha Ploof Martin, 80 passed away peacefully early Sunday Morning, June 30, 2019 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, with her loving family by her side.

Agatha was born on August 26, 1938 in Winooski, the daughter of Bernard and Florence (Bouffard) Flood.

She was married to Edward Lewis Ploof, who predeceased...

Anthony Louis "Tony" Pafundi

Anthony Louis "Tony" Pafundi

Jun 27, 2019

Obituary of Anthony Louis Pafundi

Milton - Anthony "Tony" Pafundi, 62, died early Thursday June 27, 2019 at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington following a long illness.

Tony was born on January 6, 1957 in Burlington, the son of Anthony "Buster" and Beulah (Sheriff) Pafundi.

Tony attended Milton Schools and enjoyed doing body work on cars and worked several years as...

Diana Lee Bushey

Diana Lee Bushey

Jun 25, 2019

Obituary of Diana Lee Bushey St. Albans - Diana Lee Bushey, 61, died peacefully on Tuesday June 25, 2019 at the St. Albans Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Diana was born on April 14, 1958 in Burlington, the daughter of Robert and Joyce (Reuchel) Dean.

She is survived by her biological father, Robert Dean, her children Brad Lafountain and his wife Renee of...

Janet Leh Raymond

Janet Leh Raymond

Jun 22, 2019

Obituary of Janet Leh Raymond Shelburne - Janet Leh Raymond, 92, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2019 at Wake Robin in Shelburne surrounded by her loving family.

Janet was born on November 11, 1926 in Allentown, PA, the daughter of the late Henry W. and Alma (Bittner) Leh. She graduated from Allentown High School. She spent many of her childhood...