Obituary: Winfred “Winnie” Howard
Winfred “Winnie” Howard, age 74 years, of Alburgh passed away peacefully Friday, November 28, 2015, at his Blair Road home after a long battle with lung cancer. His loving family was at his side. Winnie was born in Colchester on, September 6, 1941, the son of the late Rolland and Beryl (Alger) Howard. He attended…
Obituary: Donald J. Rocheleau
Don passed away on November 19, 2015 at the age of 78. He was born March 19, 1937. He was the youngest son of Orel J. and Corinne (Moreau) Rocheleau. Don raised his five children in Shelburne with his wife and best friend, Peg. Before moving to Boynton Beach, Don retired from General Electric. He…
Obituary: Gaheshi Gervais
Gaheshi Gervais, 73, died on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015 at UVM Medical Center. He was born in Burundi, Africa in 1940 and came to the U.S. in 2007 with his wife, Pricilla. Visitation will be this Saturday at Elmwood-Meunier Funeral Home, 97 Elmwood Ave., from 9a.m. to 10:15 a.m. His Funeral Mass will follow at…
Obituary: Donald A. Duhamel
Donald A. Duhamel, age 72, years, died early Wednesday morning, November 18, 2015, at the Meadow Brook Nursing Facility in Plattsburgh. Born in St. Albans on, December 29, 1942, he was the son of the late Roger and Florabell Irene (LaFarr) Duhamel. He attended local schools and was married to the former Sandra Pearo who…
Obituary: Mary Elizabeth “Nana” Buchanan
Mary Elizabeth “Nana” Buchanan, passed away November 17, 2015, peacefully at home with her loving family and caregivers at her side. Mary had a daycare for over 20 years, loved caring for children. She also enjoyed traveling, bowling, dancing, gardening, gambling, camping and spending time with family and friends. Mary is survived by her husband…
Obituary: Hortense E. Bluto
Hortense E. Bluto, age 91 years, died early Wednesday morning, November 18, 2015 in the Franklin County Rehab Center. Born in Alburgh on, July 30, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Asa and Relia (Shedrick) Langlois and attended Alburgh schools, the Class of 1941. She moved to Willimantic, Ct at the age of…
Obituary: William R. (Bill) Peck, Jr.
William R. (Bill) Peck Jr, 89, of Colchester died peacefully Saturday, November 14, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Nancy (Bove); loving father of Stephen (Michele), William III and Charles. Dear grandfather of Karen Peck, Deborah Halsey (Christopher), James Peck (Sydney), Georgia Williams, and Stephen Peck (Alison), Rachel Pastormerlo (Matthew) and Sarah Peck (Garrett Nuzum).…
Obituary: Carol J. Nelson
Carol J. Nelson, 72, took her last flight on Friday, November 13, 2015 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, VT with her family at her side. She was born on October 11, 1943 in Petaluma, CA, the daughter of the late U.S. Army Signal Corps Major William Koczon and the former Lois…
Obituary: Travis Alexander “Twink” Wells
Travis Alexander “Twink” Wells, age 38 years, a lifelong area resident died unexpectedly early Thursday morning, October 29, 2015, at his Grand Avenue residence. Born in St. Albans on, October 23, 1977, he was the son of Pamela Wells Rich. He attended Missisquoi Valley Union High School and was well known for his masterful ability…
Obituary: Jeffery Wayne Barrette
Jeffery Wayne Barrette, age 70 years, a lifelong resident of the Swanton community, died Monday afternoon, November 9, 2015, in The University of Vermont Medical Center. Born in St. Albans on, July 31, 2015, he was the son of the late, Clayton and Madonna Margaret (Langlois) Barrette. He was a graduate of the former Swanton…
Obituary: John G. Barry, Jr.
John G. Barry, Jr., 90, of the Converse Home died at his home on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. He was born in Burlington on November 9, 1925 the son of John G., Sr. and Elizabeth (Brusa) Barry. John was a graduate of Cathedral High School and St. Michael’s College. He also had attended the Burlington…
Obituary: Richard Frederick Rickert
Richard Frederick Rickert, beloved father, friend and teacher, died a peaceful death in Hyde Park, VT, on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at the age of 82. Born Richard Frederick Grønvold in Fargo, ND, on July 21, 1933, to Helen Uhlhorn and Frederick Orning Grønvold, Richard adopted the surname of his step-father, Ray Rickert, during childhood.…
Obituary: Emmanuel Daniel Dandurand
Emmanuel Daniel Dandurand, age 96 years, died early Monday morning, November 9, 2015 at his Dandurand Road residence with loving family at his side. Born in Franklin on, June 25, 1919, he was the son of the late Leopold and Leona (Roy) Dandurand. He attended schools in the Franklin area and on, June 10, 1941,…
Obituary: Russell L. Wilkins
Burlington—Russell L. Wilkins, 50, died on Friday Nov. 6, 2015 at U.V.M. Medical Center. He was born in Bristol, CT on Sept. 24, 1965, the son of David L. Sr. and Roberta (Bouchard) Wilkins. He had been a teacher for a time and was a human services councilor for several years. Along with his parents,…
Obituary: George Lawrence (Tim) Hopkins, Jr.
George Lawrence (Tim) Hopkins, Jr., whose Hopkins Auto Service here created a new market in three states for 1986-1996 model Volvos and a painting firm for interior and all aspects of commercial and residential properties here and in the Canton, Georgia, region died at his home on Main Street here in the early morning of…
Obituary: Carolyn Jean Wheeler
Carolyn Jean Wheeler age 68 years, a longtime Swanton resident died peacefully Wednesday afternoon, October 28, 2015, at her home away from home at Brownway Residence, in Enosburg Falls, VT, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Carolyn was born August 8, 1947, in St. Albans, Vermont, the daughter of Roy O. Wheeler, who…
Obituary: Claudette Racine
Claudette Racine, age 69, a lifelong resident of St. Albans and Franklin, passed away on October 23 after her second long battle with cancer, with her family by her side. She was born in Actonvale, Quebec Canada on, June 29, 1946, to the late Jean and Olivette (Gilbert) Beauregard and graduated in 1963 from Richford…
Obituary: Richard E. Ploof, Sr
Richard E. Ploof, Sr, 89, of 329 Lime Kiln Road in South Burlington died peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. He was born in Burlington on June 22, 1926, the son of Raymond Joseph Ploof and Dorothy (Gelinas) Ploof. He was a graduate…
Obituary: Robert J. Penders
Robert J. Penders, 93 of. South Burlington, died on Monday, November 2, 2015 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. He was born in Burlington on March 13, 1922, the son of John and Catherine (Murray) Penders. During World War II, Bob served in the US Army and served in the US Air…
Obituary: Claudette M. Gadouas
Claudette M. Gadouas, age 76 years, died Monday morning, November 2, 2015, at The University of Vermont Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family and devoted partner, Gary Reid. Born at home in Montreal, Quebec Canada on, January 6, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Rene and Mary Rose (Benoit) Bedard. In 1945…
Obituary: Jean Fuller Rixford
Jean Fuller Rixford died October 29, 2015 at The Arbors in Shelburne, Vt. where she was well cared for during her later years. Jean was born in Burlington, Vermont on February 24, 1926; the daughter of Edson and Dorothy (Wheeler) Fuller. She lived in DeLand, Florida and the Burlington area during her childhood years and…
Obituary: Wendy Lee Morgan
Wendy Lee Morgan, age 61 years, died suddenly early Sunday evening, November 1, 2015, at her Laroe St. residence. Born in St. Albans on, April 1, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Lester H. and Alice Mary (Lapan) Root. She was a 1971 graduate of Missisquoi Valley Union High School and on, November…
Obituary: Gladys Marion Lemnah
Gladys Marion Lemnah, age 93 years, died early Saturday morning, October 31, 2915, at the Homestead at Harborview in St. Albans Town. A native of Highgate, Gladys and her husband George lived for 18 years on Lakewood Drive in West Swanton and more recently resided on Bernard St., in Winooski. Earlier they lived for 26…
Obituary: Irene Eva Martin
Irene Eva Martin, age 89 years, a longtime Swanton resident died Friday morning, October 23, 2015, at the home of her daughter Gloria and Richard Fraties in Jeffersonville. Born in Waitsfield on March 2, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Julius Augustus and Olive Mary (Durocher) Lemoine. She attended schools in Jericho and…
Obituary: Lois B. Condon
Lois B. Condon passed away on October 12, 2015, at the Vermont Respite House at age 91. Born in Marshfield, Vermont, the daughter of Frank and Beryl (Gilman) Brown, Lois received her nurses training at the Mary Fletcher School of Nursing. She worked for the Burlington VNA and then at Pediatric Associates for more than…
Obituary: Lucille P. “Lou” Pelkey and Francis C. Pelkey
Lucille P. “Lou” Pelkey, 80, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2015, and husband, Francis C. Pelkey, 83, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015, both with family at their side. She was born in Fairfax, on February 19, 1935, a daughter of the late Francis W. and Edith (Hoague) Watts. He was born in St.…
Obituary: Lionel “Lee” Cote
St. Albans/Winooski Lionel “Lee” Cote passed away peacefully at his home in St. Albans on October 13, 2015, (a very special feast day of Our Lady of Fatima). Lee was born in Winooski on August 4, 1931, the son of the late Josaphat and Alice (Dupont) Cote. He proudly served his country in the Army…
Obituary: Ray Ira Bohannon
Ray Ira Bohannon, age 72 years, a lifelong resident of Alburgh died Wednesday evening, October 21, 2015, at his Greenwoods Road residence with many loving family members at his side. Born in Alburgh on, August 26, 1943, he was the son of the late Donald and Mae (Westover) Bohannon. He attended Alburgh Schools and on…
Obituary: Francisco Garcia Cavazos
Francisco Garcia Cavazos, 83, former town clerk of Swanton, Vermont, died October 21, 2015 in the Cuba (NY) Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born in Lyford, Texas, December 26, 1931, he was the son of the late Manuel F. and Estefana G. Cavazos. On June 16, 1955 he married Dorcas Leavitt who predeceased him…
Obituary: Steven “Bumpy” Sheets
After a protracted battle with cancer, Steven “Bumpy” Sheets, 64, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by loved ones on October 19th at 8:35 P.M. Born on March 29th, 1951, he leaves behind many cherished memories as a wonderful father, generous friend and all around great person. Born in St. Albans VT, he was…
Obituary: Pearley “Sonny” Gabree
Pearley “Sonny” Gabree, age 79 years, died unexpectedly Thursday, October 15, 2015, at his Middle Road residence. Born in Georgia, VT on December 4, 1935, he was the son of the late Raymond and Eva (Bernier) Gabree. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Era. A professional mason he…
Obituary: Bernice C. Campbell
Bernice C. Campbell, age 83 years, a lifelong area resident died early Saturday morning, October 17, 2015, at her Pearl St. residence with loving family at her side. Born in Swanton on July 18, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Amos Samuel and Ardelle (Hoague) Jerry. She attended Swanton schools and on March…
Obituary: Rita Marie Forman
Rita Marie Forman, 83, of South Burlington, VT passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2015 at her Pillsbury Manor home. Rita was born on December 5, 1931 in Burlington, VT, the daughter of Bernadette Bishop and Albert Millette. She was an active member of St. Anthony Parish where she married the late Harold Forman on…
Obituary: Harriet A. Cobb
Harriet A. Cobb, 95, of Burlington died at her home on Thursday, October 8, 2015 surrounded by her daughter and granddaughter. She was born in Burlington on August 9, 1920 the daughter of Harry & Florence Johnson. She was the widow of Carl D. Cobb who predeceased her in 1999. Harriet had worked for Sealtest…
Obituary: Leonard H. Stell
Leonard H. Stell, age 79 years, a longtime Swanton resident died Monday afternoon, October 12, 2015, at the Franklin County Rehab Center. Born in St. Albans on, October 27, 1935, he was the son of the late Edward and Adeline (Dennis) Stell. He attended schools in Shelburne and on September 15, 1956, was married to…
Obituary: Mary Downes
She was born in Colchester on January 22, 1929 the daughter of George and Melvina (Rayta) Prim. Mary was a devoted homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting and especially camping and her great-grandchildren. Mary is survived by her two daughters, Sandra Downes and Roberta Downes and by a son Theodore Downes; a granddaughter Sara Downes; two…
Obituary: Brian N. Lucia
Brian N. Lucia March 24, 1965 – October 11, 2015 Brian Neil Lucia, 50, of Goodrich Dr in Williston died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 11, 2015 at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington. Brian was born March 24, 1965 in Vermont, the son of the late Robert and Arlene Morris Lucia. Brian loved to laugh…
Obituary: Raymond Alan Dixon
Raymond Alan Dixon, age 68 years, died unexpectedly Tuesday, October 6, 2015, at his Carman Brook home. At Ray’s request there will be no calling hours or funeral service at this time. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of The Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand…
Obituary: Robert “Bobby” Graeme
Robert, AKA “Bobby” Graeme, died peacefully in his home on October 8, 2015 at the age of 73. He was a dad, a brother, and a friend to many. But he was also a highly intelligent, loyal, and honest man with a heart of gold. He had fond memories of his time in the Air…
Obituary: Bill (William) Mitchell
Master teacher to us all, beloved husband to Carrie, father to Liza, Renee, Forrest, and Savanna and grandfather to Cailey, Anna, Ryleigh, Taylor and Thatcher passed away at his home October 5th with his family by his side. In keeping with his wishes, Bill’s visiting hours will take place at his Maple Grove lean-to on…
Obituary: Priscilla Kennedy
Priscilla Norton Kennedy, a lifelong resident of North Bennington died September 17, 2015 in Bennington. She was born March 11, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Ralph B. and Priscilla (Bromley) Norton. Priscilla graduated from North Bennington High School in 1948 and received a B.A. degree from Bennington College in 1952. She married…
Obituary: Warren Brundige
Warren T. Brundige, 80, a resident of Division St. in Bennington died Friday October 2, 2015 at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation following a brief illness. He was born in Cambridge, New York August 16, 1935. He was the son of the late Louis and Mary I. (Neilson) Brundige. He received his education in…
Obituary: Georgette H. Rainville
Georgette H. Rainville, age 92 years, a lifelong area resident and more recently of the Homestead at Pillsbury St. Albans, died Sunday, October 4, 2015 with loving family at her side. Born in Sheldon on, December 18, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Arzelia (Brodeur) Parent. She attended Sheldon schools and…
Obituary: Robert A. Renaudette
Robert A. Renaudette, age 82 years, died Wednesday evening, September 30, 2015, at his Charles St. residence with loving family at his side. Born in Fairfield on, June 6, 1933, he was the son of the late Raymond and Loretta (Raymond) Renaudette. He attended St. Anne’s Academy and in 1956, was married to the former…
Obituary: William N. Lawrence
William N. Lawrence, 71, died Sunday morning, Sept. 27, 2015 at Porter Medical Center, Middlebury. Bill was born in Middletown, CT on March 13, 1944, the son of William E. and Edith (Francis) Lawrence. The family moved to Burlington when Bill was five years old. He attended Burlington schools, graduating from B.H.S. in 1965. He…
Obituary: Joseph “Smiley” Therrien
Joseph “Smiley” Therrien, age 73 years, an extremely hard working, happy individual and devoted father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and father-in-law died early Monday afternoon, September 28, 2015, in the University of Vermont Medical Center with loving family at his side. Born in Highgate, on, October 31, 1941, he was the son of the late…
Obituary: Katharine Koniuto
Katharine Anne (Franklin) Koniuto, 73, of Underhill died on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. She was born in Binghamton, NY on June 28, 1942, daughter of Henry S. and Grace (Heller) Franklin. Katharine was married in Binghamton to Roger Francis Koniuto on June 29, 1963, and enjoyed…
Obituary: Shirley S. Perry
Shirley S. Perry, 79, went to be with GOD on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 with her family by her side after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Shirley was born on September 29, 1935 to Corinne (Brunelle) & Tuffield LaBarge. Shirley spent most of her adult life nursing and caring for her 5 children…
Obituary: Anna Marie Gamache
Anna Marie Gamache, age 82 years, died early Saturday morning, September 19, 2015, at the University of Vermont Medical Center with loving family at her side. Born in Swanton on, February 3, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Adele (Giroux) Moreau. She graduated from the former St. Anne’s Academy and on,…
Obituary: Gary Bernard Dexter
Gary Bernard Dexter, age 67 years, a lifelong Highgate Springs resident died unexpectedly Sunday, September 20, 2015, at his home. Born in Highgate Springs on, February 13, 1948, he was the son of the late Bernard Dexter. Gary attended St. Anne’s Academy and Highgate High School and on, September 12, 1970, was married to the…
Obituary: Robert “Skeezix” McClellan, Sr.,
Robert “Skeezix” McClellan, Sr., 66 of Hinesburg died on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Burlington Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Burlington, VT on August 12, 1949 the son of the late Artie and Doris (Bolio) McClellan. Bob served with the US Marine Corps for 4 years. On January 12, 1971 he was…
Obituary: Rejane Suzanne Gareau Palardy
Venise-en-Quebec, PQ, formerly of Alburgh Vermont, died at age 87 on September 19, 2015 in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec surrounding by her loving family. Born in Saint Cesaire PQ on December 8, 1927 to Rose (Foisy) and Raoul Gareau. She married Joseph Palardy on April 29, 1950. They immigrated to the United States in 1952 and began…
Obituary: Thomas B. Wilson
Thomas B. Wilson, 81 of Essex died on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at the Vermont Respite House in Williston. He was born in Rutland, VT on January 28, 1934 the son of the late Bernard M. and Madeline (Daley) Wilson. He was predeceased by two sisters, Madeline Ann in 1941 and Mary Dempsey in 2014.…
Obituary: Rene Joseph Martinelli
Rene Joseph Martinelli, age 93 years, died late Tuesday evening, September 15, 2015, at the Northwestern Medical Center with his daughter, Deborah King grandsons, Jesse and Jeremiah King and granddaughter, Miranda Henry at his side. Born in Montreal, Quebec Canada on, October 10, 1921, he was the son of the late Nicola and Rosa (Nadon)…
Obituary: Flora Bell Bovat
Flora Bell Bovat, age 91 years, died late Tuesday evening, September 15, 2015, in the Northwestern Medical Center with loving family at her side. Born in Fairfield on, April 29, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Lula (Elwood) Abell. She attended the Chester A. Arthur School in Fairfield and on, June…
Obituary: Constance E. Lewis
Constance E. Lewis died peacefully in her home at The Residence at Shelburne Bay on September 10, 2015. Constance “Connie” was born in Natick, Massachusetts on September 20, 1928 to Hugh and Mary O’Rourke. Connie graduated from Natick High School and attended St. Joseph’s College in Maine. Connie married the love of her life Alexander…
Obituary: Charlotte Teer
Charlotte Teer, age 53, passed away after a long battle with emphysema and COPD on September 12, 2015 in St. Albans, VT. Charlotte is survived by her husband Alfred Teer of St. Albans, as well as her daughter Heidi Florio-Manning and spouse Michelle Florio-Manning of Tampa, FL as well as two step-children. Charlotte is also…
Obituary: Ruth T. Clairmont (Betty)
Ruth T. Clairmont (Betty) 88, passed away suddenly, September 7th, 2015, at her home of sixty-one years. She was born in Burlington, Vermont, the daughter of Dr. Maxwell H. and Gladys (Dunn) Thompson. Ruth was a graduate of Mount Saint Joseph’s Academy in Rutland, Vermont, and attended the University of Vermont. Ruth was married to…
Obituary: Mary Lottie Santor
Mary Lottie Santor, age 91 years, died suddenly Tuesday morning, September 8, 2015, at the home of her son Larry in Alburgh. Born in St. Albans on, July 10, 1924, she was the daughter of the late John E. Jr. and Flora (Pelkey) Duchaine. She attended Alburgh schools and on, February 8, 1943, was married…
Ground Crew: Meet Carol Betz, Heritage Aviation’s Director of Finance
→ Version française Unless you’re seated on the starboard side of a plane as it descends onto BTV’s runway, you probably won’t notice Heritage Aviation, just southeast of the airport terminal. It’s not small — its two hangars total about 46,000 square feet — but the buildings are blocky and nondescript. You’d never guess that…
Autumn in Vermont Looks Even Better on a Hike
→ Version française Vermont’s autumn colors are famous — and all the more spectacular when seen from above. At higher elevations, the sweeping views of orange, red and yellow spreading over the landscape are downright dramatic. Happily, finding a hunk of granite on which to perch and take in the fiery foliage display needn’t take…
In Season, Fall 2015
Flynn Center for the Performing Arts → Version française Every September, the red curtain parts at Burlington’s historic downtown theater, ushering in a new season of carefully curated world-class acts. This year’s playbill is as diverse as ever, encompassing Broadway tours, classical ballet, Inuit throat singing and improvised comedy. Also worth noting are three Flynn…
BTV, Fall 2015
→ Version française We’re delighted to have you. BTV: The Burlington International Airport Quarterly is a bilingual magazine — translated into French for our Québécois visitors — that highlights Vermont’s recreational, cultural and dining scenes according to the season. If you’ve come here to appreciate the autumn, you’ll find some tempting options within these pages. Or,…
Art at the Airport, Fall 2015
→ Version française Burlington City Arts curates art exhibits in three areas of the airport: the Skyway, the area above the escalator and the walls facing security for Gates 1-8. Whether you’ve arrived early for a flight or are waiting to pick up passengers, do take the time to look around! In September and October,…
Vermont Yields a Bumper Crop of Hard Ciders
→ Version française In recent years, Vermont’s finely crafted and locally produced alcoholic beverages have been increasingly easy to swallow. The state’s budding wine, craft beer and distilled-spirits industries have all taken off. But no local drink has roots that run deeper than hard cider. From the 1700s until well into the 20th century, nearly…
Why BTV?
→ Version française Why BTV? Many folks flying through BTV wonder about the airport’s three-letter location identifier. Vermont’s postal code is VT, so why isn’t it BVT? That’s especially baffling, as BVT isn’t already used by another airport. Here’s a little history. Airport codes arose in the 1930s. The early ones simply copied the two-letter…
