Lisa Mary Kinney, at age 60, passed away on October 1, 2025, after an aggressive and painful battle with pancreatic cancer. She passed away at the Respite House in Colchester with her family by her side.
She was born in St. Albans, Vt., on December 5, 1964, and was raised in North Hero, Vt. She attended North Hero Elementary School and Colchester High School.
Lisa was known for her quick wit, humor and animated voices, making everyone laugh. Her passions were riding her bicycle, hiking, tennis, kayaking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and her two dogs, Tinker and Jazz. Lisa loved her music and playing cards with a group of friends and family and cared for them deeply, as they did for her. She was noted for “just doing my thing.”
She lived in Grand Isle for most of her adult life, serving three years as an EMT with Grand Isle Rescue, and worked for the Grand Isle Ferry for many years, eventually obtaining her captain’s license.
Lisa’s final job was at Gordini’s in Essex Junction, Vt. Special thanks to Sue and Jason for their kind support during her final days.
Lisa was predeceased by her parents, Paul and Helen Kinney, and her nephew, Nicholas Kinney, all of North Hero.
She leaves behind her brothers, Bill Kinney(Sandy), Jim Kinney (Debra) and Steve Kinney; sisters, Paula Ballentine (David) and Susan Bergeron (Peter); her Aunt Bev and Roddy Brown; and several nephews, nieces and cousins. We will all miss her dearly.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Lisa’s honor to Grand Isle Rescue, PO Box 79, Grand Isle, VT 05458 or McClure Miller Respite House, 3113 Roosevelt Hwy., Colchester, VT 05446.
A private service will be held at a later date for family and close friends. Condolences, photos and favorite memories may be shared through gossfs.com.
This article appears in Oct 8-14 2025.
Please 🙏 be the Grand Isle/ Plattsburgh Ferry ⛴️ guardian 😇 angel ‼️💪😇
RIP Lisa. It was always so nice to see your warm smile at the ferry dock for so many years ❤️