Obituary: Alan Joseph Barber
Alan, a longtime resident, passed away at his home on Saturday evening, February 27, 2016, with his loving family at his side. He was born in St. Albans, on July 31st, 1933, the son of the late Edward and Dora (Babbie) Barber. He was 82 years old. Alan graduated from St. Mary’s High School, where…
Obituary: Rick Michael Sawyer
Rick Michael Sawyer died February 25, 2016 after a courageous fight with cancer. He was 39 years old. Rick was born on November 6, 1976 in Belfast, Maine. He lived in Swanton, Vermont from age 7 on. Rick graduated from Mercyhurst College in 1998. He became an officer for Customs and Border Protection in 2002…
Obituary: Dorothy Dix Austin
Dorothy Dix Austin, age 71, died February 27, 2016. Dot graduated from Edmunds (Burlington) High School in 1962 and the University of Vermont in 1966 and 1969. She taught elementary school for 39 years, 37 of those years in Burlington at Lawrence Barnes School. Dot is survived by her husband Ken, son Michael, daughter-in-law Jessica,…
Obituary: Barbara J. Davis
Barbara J. Davis a resident of this community for the past 14 years, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at the UVM Medical Center with her family and friends at her side. Born on April 22, 1964, in Waterbury, she was the daughter of Arlene (Sayah) Sutton and the late, Roy E. Davis. Barbara was…
Obituary: Michael McLeod
Michael McLeod, 57, of Richmond VT died suddenly of a heart attack on February 24th 2016. He is survived by his wife Kathy, son Justin; his parents Ronald and Marilyn McLeod; Sisters Laurie and Bonnie McLeod and a niece Sloane Fletcher. He was employed at Dave’s Williston Rd Sunoco in South Burlington as a mechanic.…
Obituary: Mary Rita Blanchette
Mary Rita Blanchette, 86, of South Burlington passed away peacefully with the support of her loving family at the Vermont Respite House on February 23, 2016. Mary was born on July 1, 1929 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She was the daughter of Joseph and Nora Tessier. She grew up on a farm in Ormstown, Quebec,…
Obituary: Willard D. Johnson
Willard D. Johnson, 82, passed away on February 19, 2016. He was born on January 8, 1934, in Montgomery, VT to Elijah and Katie (Eldred) Johnson. Willard served his country in the United States Army and was a self-employed carpenter for most of his life. His hobbies included: hunting, fishing, drawing pictures and lottery tickets.…
Obituary: Leon Jordan
Leon Jordan, 91, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Sunday, February 21, 2016 after a long courageous battle with cancer and COPD. Leon was born to Edward and Cora (Sorrell) Jordan in Ludlow, Massachusetts on June 26th, 1924. Leon married the love of his life Bette Martell of Burlington,…
Obituary: Janet M. Forsyth
Janet M. Forsyth, age 83, passed away Feb. 16, 2016 at home with her loving family by her side. Janet was born in Swanton on November 15th 1932. She was the daughter of the late Aldege Rocheleau and the late Emelia (Moreau) Rocheleau. She attended St. Anne’s Academy and she graduated in 1951. Janet then…
Obituary: Bernice G. Cota
Bernice G. Cota a longtime resident of St. Albans and Georgia passed away late Thursday, February 18, 2016, at the Starr Farm Nursing Center. Born in Georgia, on January 29, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Emile and Lydia (Sweeney) Guerin. Bernice was 99 years old. On May 3, 1941, she married K.…
Obituary: William E. Fournier (a.k.a. Slick Will)
William E. Fournier (a.k.a. Slick Will) passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 13, 2016. William was born January 10, 1993, to Susan and Earl Fournier of Swanton, VT. William leaves behind a brother David Fournier and his wife Brandie and their two children Aiden and Andrew; a sister Amanda Calhoun, her husband Jason and their son…
Obituary: John Boyd Mood
Jack died peacefully on February 13, 2016, surrounded by his loving family to which he was devoted. He was born on April 5, 1925, the second of six children of Alice and John Mood in Smyrna, Delaware. During WWII he enlisted in the Army Air Corps and trained as a navigator-radar observer on a B29…
Obituary: E. Marguerite Mary (Carney) Marchessault
E. Marguerite Mary (Carney) Marchessault, 104, died peacefully Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at the Franklin County Rehabilitation Center. Marguerite (Meg) was born on November 13, 1911, in Durand, MI, the daughter of the late Dr. Edward and Elizabeth Carney. She married St. Albans native Warren Marchessault in 1939, who predeceased her in 1971. Meg’s late…
Obituary: Denis T. Rainville
Denis T. Rainville, age 64 years, a lifelong Highgate Center resident died early Tuesday morning, February 9, 2016, after a recent diagnosis of cancer, in the Northwestern Medical Center with loving family at his side. Born at home in Highgate Center on, October 22, 1951, he was the son of the late Raymond and Emilienne…
Obituary: Mimi (Meiboom) Gutchell
Mimi (Meiboom) Gutchell , 68 of Burlington passed peacefully in the comfort of her home with her daughters by her side and her home filled with her loving family on Saturday February 6th. Mimi was born on 3/20/47 to Sheldon & Ruth (Gysander) Meiboom in Teaneck, NJ. She graduated from Roy C Ketcham High School…
Obituary: John Paul “Jackie” Lavery
John Paul “Jackie” Lavery, 88, of Burlington died on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at the Vermont Respite House in Williston. He was born in Burlington on January 24, 1928 the son of Charles and Josephine (Fleury) Lavery. He was a graduate of Burlington High School, class of 1947, where he ran track. Jackie had worked…
Obituary: Raymond J. Babbie
Raymond J. Babbie, 89, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016, at The Villa in St. Albans. Born in Swanton on August 7, 1926, he was a son of the late Louis and Emma (St. John) Babbie. Ray attended schools in Swanton and Fairfield, then graduated from St. Mary’s High School. Shortly thereafter, he joined the…
Obituary: Sister Elizabeth O’Neil, RSM, (Sr. M. Cabrini)
Sister Elizabeth O’Neil, RSM, (Sr. M. Cabrini) 87, of the Sisters of Mercy Northeast Community, died at Mt. St. Mary’s Convent in Burlington on, February 6, 2016 in the 68 year of her religious life. Sr. Elizabeth was born in Colchester, VT, April 14, 1928, the daughter of Laura (Bressor) and Thomas O’Neil. She attended…
Obituary: Rosemarie “Rose” Provetto
Rosemarie “Rose” Provetto, aged 90, died at her home in Ferrisburgh, VT on Saturday, February 6, 2016. Born June 10, 1925 in Bronx, NY to Salvatore and Josephine (Militello) Tardibono, she attended Public School 40 and graduated from Herman Ridder High School in 1943. After graduation she worked as a Licensed Practial Nurse for a…
Obituary: Donald A. DesLauriers, Sr.
Donald A. DesLauriers, Sr. a lifelong long resident of this area passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016, at the Franklin County Rehab with his loving family at his side. Born in St. Albans, on January 19, 1923, he was the son of the late Arthur “Pete” and Beatrice (Spinard) DesLauriers. Donald was 93 years old.…
Obituary: Linda (Kieselmann) Montgomery
Georgia/MIlton – Linda (Kieselmann) Montgomery, RN a longtime area resident passed away Monday February 1, 2016, at the Birchwood Terrace Healthcare Facility following a brief illness. Born in Mineola, New York on December 3, 1940, she was the daughter of the late John N. and Marguerite (Locke) Kieselmann, Jr. Linda was 75 years old. Linda…
Obituary: Charles Joseph Charbonneau
Charles Joseph Charbonneau, age 62, died suddenly Monday afternoon, February 1, 2016, in the Northwestern Medical Center. Born in Plattsburgh, NY on, March 13, 1953, he was the son of Jeannette Mary (Belair) and the late Charles Emile Charbonneau. He graduated from Missisquoi Valley Union High School and on, February 15, 1975, was married to…
Obituary: Ronald Edward Meunier
Ronald Edward Meunier, Sr., 85, died on Tuesday, February 02, 2016 in Queensbury, NY at the home of his daughter & son-in-law. He was born in Burlington on March 19, 1930 the son of Louis and Alice (Danis) Meunier. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and on November 26,…
Obituary: Lorain G. Barber
Lorain G. Barber, 90, of South Burlington died on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at the Burlington Health and Rehab Center. She was born in Shelburne on February 24, 1925 the daughter of Howard H. and Carrie (Rowland) Peterson. She was raised in Shelburne and was a graduate of Burlington High School. On August 30, 1947…
Obituary: Alice Jean (St. Onge) Shover
St. Albans – Alice Jean (St. Onge) Shover, age 89, died peacefully Thursday evening with her husband and daughter by her, January 28, 2016, at the St. Albans Healthcare and Rehab Center. She was born in Montgomery Center, November 6, 1926, the daughter of the late Arthur and Marjorie St. Onge. Alice attended school in…
Obituary: Lawrence M. Garrett
Burlington—Lawrence M. Garrett, 65, passed away at Birchwood Terrace on Friday January 22, 2016. He was born in Brooklyn NY in Nov.6, 1950 to Abraham, Sr. and Mary Jane (Yeargins) Garrett. Lawrence worked in human resources in the mental health field. He will be truly missed as he brightened many people’s lives and touched them…
Obituary: Lawrence M. Garrett
Lawrence M. Garrett, 65, passed away at Birchwood Terrace on Friday January 22,2016. He was born in Brooklyn NY in Nov.6,1950 to Abraham, Sr. and Mary Jane (Yeargins) Garrett. Lawrence worked in human resources in the mental health field. He will be truly missed as he brightened many people’s lives and touched them with his…
Obituary: Jeanne (Webster) Joslin
Jeanne (Webster) Joslin, 87, a lifelong resident of this area, died on Sunday, January 24, 2016, at home, with her two sons, Tom and Arnold, at her side. Born in St Albans on September 20, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Henley and Dorothy (Conger) Webster. On January 14, 1950, in Colchester, she…
Obituary: Mary Kathryn Jarvis
St. Albans – Mary Kathryn Jarvis a lifelong area resident passed away unexpectley Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at the UVM Medical Center with her family at her side. Born in St. Albans on July 9, 1953, she was a daughter of the late George and Evelyn (Davies) Durkee. Mary was 62 years old. On April…
Obituary: Michelle Lee Lampman
Michelle Lee Lampman, age 37 years, died suddenly Friday evening, January 22, 2016, in the Northwestern Medical Center. Born in St. Albans on, December 26, 1978, she was the daughter of Lance and Lorie (Morgan) Lampman. She was a 1996 graduate of Missisquoi Valley Union High School and a lifelong member of the Abenaki Nation…
Obituary: David Michael Machia
David Michael Machia, age 56 years, passed peacefully Saturday afternoon, January 23, 2016, at his Morey Road residence with loving family at his side. Born in St. Albans on, August 3, 1959, he was the son of William and Charlene (Danyow) Machia. He graduated from BFA-St. Albans and was married to Susan (Millett) who survives…
Obituary: Stephen Paul Stanitis
Stephen Paul Stanitis lost his courageous battle with cancer 1/22/16 with his beloved family near. Steve was born 3/13/46 in Northampton, MA to Joseph and Evangeline (Mayo) Stanitis and went to schools in Amherst, graduating UMass in 1968. After graduation, he served in the Army. Steve then went on to receive his MBA from Western…
Obituary: Shelley Jean LaFar
Shelley Jean LaFar, age 50 years, died Monday morning, January 18, 2016, at the Northwestern Medical Center. Born in New Haven, CT on, May, 20, 1965, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Patricia (Johnson) LaFar. She graduated from Branford High School in 1984 and later received her B.S. Degree from Johnson State College. She…
Obituary: Hortence Mary Vanslette
Mrs. Hortence Mary Vanslette, age 91 years, died Tuesday, January 19, 2016 in The Homestead at Harborview in St. Albans Town Born in Sheldon, Vermont on September 17, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Ida (Jutra) Menard. Hortence graduated from BFA-St. Albans in 1942, and furthered her education graduating from Johnson…
Obituary: Cecile Pare Ferland
Cecile Pare Ferland passed away peacefully at the Franklin County Rehab Center on January 17, 2016. Cecile, 98, was the eldest of the ten children of Alcide and Blanche Pare, whose family grew up on Lake Street in St. Albans, living in the building that housed Pare’s Meat Market. With her husband of 63 years,…
Obituary: Lillian Louise Luman Robtoy
Lillian Louise Luman Robtoy a longtime area resident passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016, at her home with her loving family at her side. She was born on June 9, 1922, in Milton, the daughter of the late Frederick and Mary L. (Cameron) Luman. Lillian was 93 years old. Lillian was very active in the…
Obituary: Patricia Macey Plumb
Patricia Macey Plumb, age 78, died at Birchwood Terrace on Friday, January 15, 2016. Patty was born October 2, 1937, in Springfield, VT, daughter of the late Robert and Margaret Macey. She graduated from Chester High School in 1955 and was an alumnus of the University of Vermont. She married David W. Plumb, July 18,…
Obituary: Janet Dorothy Carpenter
Janet Dorothy Carpenter,75, passed away on Wednesday morning, January 13, 2016 at St. Albans Healthcare and Rehab Center with her family by her side. Janet was born on August 31, 1940 in Fairfax, the daughter of Howard F. and Rita (LaRochelle) Irish. Janet was a hard worker and had been employed at several area restaurants…
Obituary: Marlene Frances (Ames) Hancox
Marlene Frances (Ames) Hancox passed on Tuesday January 12, 2016, with her family at her side. Born December 18, 1946, in Sweetsburg, Quebec, she was the daughter of the late Lennox and Kathleen May (Smith) Ames. Marcy grew up across from Butler Elementary School, in Bedford, Quebec where classmates would frequent the Ames’ back patio…
Obituary: Eugene “Gene” Norwood Baker
Eugene “Gene” Norwood Baker, age 78, died peacefully in Crossville, TN September 14, 2015. Born July 14, 1936, in Morristown, Vermont, Gene lived in Barre, Vermont, until he retired from Spaulding High School. Upon retiring, Gene spent his summers in Crossville, TN and his winters in Port Richey, Florida. Gene loved teaching, wheeling, dealing and…
Obituary: Rev. Paul G. McQuillen, S.S.E.
Rev. Paul G. McQuillen, S.S.E., 65, died on January 11, 2016. Father McQuillen, son of George J. McQuillen, Sr. and Mary G. (Harrington) McQuillen, was born on May 25, 1950 in Winthrop, MA. He was a professed member of the Society of St. Edmund for 42 years and an Edmundite priest for 38 years. In…
Obituary: Kathleen Ann Tougas
Kathleen Ann Tougas, age 50 years, died early Wednesday morning, January 13, 2016 in The University of Vermont Medical Center with her loving husband Marcel by her side. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on, February 2, 1965, she was the daughter of the late Carol Ann (Weber) and John Leo Higbie. She attended Unatego Junior and…
Obituary: Jane Corliss LaRock
Jane Corliss LaRock died in her sleep January 5th, 2016. She was 92 years young. Jane was born in St. Albans, Vermont to Bruce and Allene Corliss, longtime residents of Vermont. In her childhood, Jane lived in St. Albans and later Bennington. Jane was a graduate of Bellows Free academy, followed by merchandising school in…
Obituary: Robert H. Van Kleeck
Robert H. Van Kleeck died peacefully early Wednesday, January 6, 2016 on a clear, starry, moonlit night, surrounded by his family at his home in Shelburne. He was born on August 13, 1946 in Monticello, New York, the son of Harvey R. and Frances M. (DeCristofalo) Van Kleeck. He graduated from George Washington High School…
Obituary: Frances “Frankie” Marie Birdsall
Frances “Frankie” Marie Birdsall, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 1, 2016 after a long illness. Frankie was born in Philadelphia on Christmas Day in 1925, the youngest of four siblings. She married her husband William (Bill) in 1946. Together they lived in many places, settling in Hinesburg, their home for 50 years. Frankie was…
Obituary: E. Shawn Hutchins
E. Shawn Hutchins, age 55 years, died unexpectedly Sunday, January 3, 2016, at his Alburgh home. He made his career at the Hutchins family farm and later worked several years at Lane Press. His passion however was always farming inspired by his grandparents, Aaron and Cora Hutchins. Born in St. Albans on, December 20, 1960,…
Obituary: James Allen “Uncle Jimmy” Derry
James Allen, Uncle Jimmy” Derry, age 58, died Saturday, December 12, 2015, in the U-Mass Medical Center after a brief illness A former resident of Alburgh he recently resided in Tiverton, RI where he was attending school and almost completed his final certificate for drug and alcohol counseling. Born in Oakland, CA in July of…
Obituary: Charles J. Conte
Charles J. Conte has sung his last aria. He passed away on December 30, 2015. Born and raised in St. Albans he was the son of the late Joseph and Marion (Duffy) Conte. After returning from military service in the United States Marine Corp, he met the love of his life, Elizabeth Van Allen, whom…
Obituary: Rodney Raymond Machia
Rodney Raymond Machia, age 79 years, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at his Lamkin St. residence. Born in Highgate on, December 31, 1936, he was the son of the late Raymond and Lucille (Durkee) Machia. He attended Highgate schools and on, July 18, 1964, was married to the former Carole-Ann Cooper who predeceased him…
Obituary: Dian Hamlin Trayah
Dian Hamlin Trayah, age 74 years, a lifelong Burlington resident died Monday morning, December 21, 2015, in The Saint Albans Health Care and Rehabilitation Center with loving family at her side. Born in Burlington on, February 15, 1941, she was the daughter of Frank Louis Hamlin and Delphine Clara (Myers) Hamlin. She attended Burlington schools…
Obituary: Anita Marie Barrette
Anita Marie Barrette 12/09/1922-12-17-2015 Anita was born in St. Albans, Vermont on December 9, 1922, the daughter of Kenneth and Vida (Columb) Prouty. Anita graduated from Swanton High School and married Weldon Barrette on September 16, 1946. Anita was involved in many organizations throughout her years. Her special ones being “The Altar Society” and volunteering…
Obituary: Kimberlee M. Nulty
Kimberlee M. Nulty, 35, of Burlington passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, December 13, 2015. She was born in Burlington on April 30, 1980 the daughter of William and Angelina (Olio) Nulty. She was a graduate of Champlain Valley Union High School class of 1998 and attended Champlain College. She was employed as…
BTV, Winter (Hiver) 2015 – 2016
→ Version française Welcome to Burlington — and Vermont 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 to enjoy our winter wonderland, you’ll find some…
In Season, Winter 2015-2016
→ Version française First Night Burlington Some New Year’s Eve countdowns are short and sweet, lasting only as long as it takes for the ball to drop on the stroke of midnight. In Burlington, however, revelers observe far more than the year’s final seconds. The city’s First Night celebration — a substance-free tradition now in…
Art at the Airport, Winter 2015-2016
→ 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 December, the Gates…
Ground Crew: Meet Ben Higgins, Vermont Flight Academy’s Chief Flight Instructor
→ Version française Ben Higgins once got caught in a mountain wave. That’s when wind moves over a mountain and causes an updraft on one side, as the gust blows toward the peak, and a downdraft on the other side. For a pilot in a small aircraft, that can create a serious and potentially uncontrollable…
Food and Fun Reach New Heights at Vermont’s Ski Resorts
→ Version française Come deep winter, snow whitewashes Vermont from its peaks to its valleys. While the view is good from any elevation, the mountains call out this time of year, promising skiers and riders ripping run after run down their powdery slopes. Take your pick of mountain resorts — there’s a handful within an…
Ski the East Filmmakers Celebrate Vermont Winters
→ Version française Visitors to Vermont will likely see a few black-and-white bumper stickers sporting a simple command: “Ski the East.” For years, the message has served as a badge of honor for those who endure the challenging snow, sleet, rain and ice that befall East Coast skiers. There’s a world of difference between the…
