Nest — Winter 2015 – 2016
Geodesic Dome Tour; Vermont’s Artisan Tables; Tiny House int he Big City; DIY Firewood Stacks
Obituary: Sean “Binkie” Tyler Stem
Sean “Binkie” Tyler Stem, age 26, Burlington, VT, passed away on March 29, 2016 after fighting a long, terrible, battle of addiction. He was born in Burlington, VT on April 17, 1989, the son of Kim Palasits and Jeffrey Stem. Sean was a powerful presence. He always had a warm and welcoming hug for everyone…
Obituary: Wilma Wells Cowie
Wilma Wells Cowie. The elegant adventurer. Born August 13, 1918, to Ernest R. and Hazel (Jenne) Wells, died March 27, 2016. Wilma’s final years were spent in her hometown of Saint Albans, less than one block from where she grew up on Upper Welden Street. Her connection to Saint Albans spanned almost ten decades from…
Obituary: Thomas James Mulheron
Thomas James Mulheron, age 66 years, passed away unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, March 27, 2016, at his Highgate home. Tommy was born, February 8, 1950, to Arthur E. and Hazel M. (Minckler) Mulheron. Tommy was well known and loved kids and playing Santa Clause for the past twenty years at the Elks Club, Daycares and for…
Obituary: Beatrice Beyor Cook
Beatrice Beyor Cook, age 87 years, born on, July 20, 1928, died late Tuesday evening, March 29, 2016, at the Franklin County Rehab Facility in St. Albans Town. She is survived by a brother-in-law, Lucien Menard; nieces, Betty and her husband Ted Hislop, Rick and Shirley Beyor, Sandy and Tim Bushey, Daniel and Judy Desorcie,…
Obituary: Patricia (Benoit) Gratton
Our mother, Patricia (Benoit) Gratton passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 28, 2016. As was her wish, she was surrounded by her loving family. Mother was born on February 20, 1936, and just recently celebrated her 80th birthday. She was the daughter of the late William and Rachel (Trottier) Benoit. She attended…
Obituary: William L. Barrett, Sr.
William L. Barrett, Sr., 70, of Williston died Saturday, March 26, 2016 at UVMC in Burlington. He was born in Gorham, NH on October 13, 1945 the son of Arthur J. and Mildred W. (Morse) Barrett. He attended schools in Gorham and at the age of 15 moved with his family to Portland, ME. He…
Obituary: George Roland Boucher
George Roland Boucher, age 79, passed away at the Respite House in Williston, VT on March 27th, 2016 after suffering a stroke. George loved his country and was an avid outdoorsman, he loved gardening, hunting, fishing and was affectionately known as the raspberry man. George was predeceased by his wife Catherine in 2012, his four…
Obituary: Philip H. Berger
Philip H. Berger, age 58 years, a native of St. Albans and more recently of Rutland, died, on Saturday afternoon, March 19, 2016, following complication involving a dirt bike accident in 2014, at the Rutland Regional Medical Center with loving family at his side. Born in St. Albans on, January 26, 1958, he was the…
Obituary: Susan Jean Bruley Dodd
Susan Jean Bruley Dodd, 65 years young, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, early on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016, at the University of Vermont Medical Center, after a valiant struggle with bile duct cancer and its complications. Susan was born in Colchester on December 10, 1950, the daughter of…
Obituary: Jon Edward Boise
Jon Edward Boise, 62, of Huntington died on March 21, 2016 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was born on September 24, 1953 in Morocco the son of Homer and Margaret (Warner) Boise. He worked at the Postal Service for 35 years and served his country in the U.S. Army. Jon was a longtime…
Obituary: Ernestine Clark Cleland
Ernestine Clark Cleland, age 86 years, died early Monday morning, March 21, 2016, in the Northwestern Medical Center with loving family at her side. Born in Bristol on, December 25, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Leslie and Ruth (Vincent) Clark. She attended Bristol schools and later graduated from the Burlington Business…
Obituary: Norman Richard Bouchard
Norman Richard Bouchard, age 77 years, died Friday morning, March 18, 2016, at his First Street residence. Born in Swanton on, February 21, 1939, he was the son of the late Edward and Alice (Paquette) Bouchard. He attended St. Anne’s Academy and was later married to the former Gloria Arruda who survives him. Norman was…
Obituary: Joan L’Esperance Devost
Joan L’Esperance Devost, age 61 years, died unexpectedly, Friday morning, March 18, 2016, at her Luke St. home. She was born in St. Albans on, September 9, 1954, and attended St. Albans schools. On February 3, 1977, she was married to Norman Joseph Devost who survives her. In addition to her responsibilities as a homemaker…
Obituary: Nancy Kearney Wise
Nancy Kearney Wise, 78 of Essex Junction died peacefully on March 15, 2016. She was born on December 29, 1937 in Fairfield, VT the daughter of Edward and Esther Kearney. She graduated from Cathedral High School in 1955 and became a Sister of Mercy where she took the name Sr. Mary de Sales. She continued…
Obituary: Ralph “ Bud “ Frederick Young, Jr.
Ralph “ Bud “ Frederick Young Jr, 82, of South Burlington, VT died on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 after a long illness. He was 82. Ralph was born in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Ralph Frederick Young Sr. and his mother the late Catherine Rodgers both of Pennsylvania. He is predeceased by His…
Obituary: Doris Mildred (Lace) Underwood
Doris Mildred (Lace) Underwood, 95, died peacefully on March 14, 2016, surrounded by her family under the excellent care of Franklin County Home Health and Hospice. Doris was born March 21, 1920, in Granby, Quebec to Lillian and Elward Lace. She married Chester A. Underwood on March 17, 1946. They were married for 54 years.…
Obituary: Robert Hadley Corrigan
Robert Hadley Robert Hadley Corrigan died peacefully with his family by his side on March 12, 2016. Bob was the son of Robert S. Corrigan and Wilhelmina H. Corrigan (nee McKillop) of St. Albans, Vt. and was born on September 2, 1927. He was 88 years old. Bob was predeceased by his parents, his sister,…
Obituary: R. Steve McKenzie
R. Steve McKenzie, 67, of Burlington died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, March 13, 2016. He was born in Burlington, Vermont on April 27, 1948 the son of Harold Joseph & Lennie Lora (Perry) McKenzie. He was educated in Burlington Schools and attended Champlain College. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during…
Obituary: Walter Aaron Mashtare
Walter Aaron Mashtare of Alburgh passed away on the morning of, March 10, 2016, at The Villa Rehab Center in St Albans City. Walter was born on, April 16, 1933, in North Hero, VT. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Clifford Mashtare and Mary Jane (Hutchins) Mashtare and his wife, Frances on September 22, 2004.…
Obituary: Arthur J. Dusablon Sr.
Arthur J. Dusablon Sr. of The Villages, FL, formerly of Burlington, VT passed away peacefully on February 25, 2016 after a long illness. Art was born October 25, 1945 in Burlington, Vermont. He retired to The Villages, FL after 33 years working at Vermont Gas Systems where he earned several awards, including an American Association…
Obituary: Lloyd Lake Collins
Lloyd Lake Collins passed away on Feb 26th in Stuart Florida He was born on May 5th 1933 to the late William and Ella (Helen) Collins of Alburgh Springs. Lloyd is survived by his wife of 55 years Lorraine (Vosburg) Collins formerly of Clarenceville, Quebec and their three children, Julie, Myron and his wife Louanne,…
Obituary: Robert Charles Peterson
Robert Charles Peterson, age 70 years, a lifelong area resident died early Wednesday morning, March 9, 2016, in the Northwestern Medical Center with loving family at his side. Born at home in Alburgh on, January 27, 1946, he was the son of the late Kermit and Eunice (Martin) Peterson. He graduated from Alburgh High School…
Obituary: Jennifer Helen Fyles
Jennifer Helen Fyles, 56, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening March 8th, 2016. She was born in Manhasset, NY on December 5th, 1959, the daughter of Roderick Allen Fyles and Mary Hungerford Fyles. Jenny was born with her mom’s beauty and her dad’s energy. She poured herself…
Obituary: Cora Sulia Martin
Cora Sulia Martin, age 75 years, a lifelong North Hero resident died late Wednesday evening, March 2, 2016, at the home of her daughter Robin in Eden, Vermont with loving family at her side. Cora was able to celebrate her true loves birthday with him in Heaven. Born in North Hero on, May 23, 1940,…
Obituary: Matthew W. Brigham
Matthew W. Brigham died, Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at the NWMC in St. Albans, after a long battle with cancer. Born in Barre VT, November 5, 1959, the son of Sanford and Jane (Domey) Brigham, Matt was a lifetime resident of St. Albans. He was a 1977 graduate of BFA, St. Albans and received an…
Obituary: Judith K. Couture
It is with grief-stricken hearts that we tell you we have had to say goodbye to Judy. She was the beloved mother, mem, sister and friend to many. Judy was always Mem or Mem Cooch. She will be greatly missed, but we take comfort that she is with the love of her life, husband Pete—both…
Obituary: Virginia Mae “Ginny” Hall
Ginny was freed from the ravages of PSP on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. She was born January 15, 1936, in Newport, VT to Robert and Claire (Coburn) Hill and married January 16, 1958, to Thomas A. Hall. Ginny graduated from BFA-St. Albans in 1954 and Mary Fletcher Nursing School They have three children, Barbara, Thomas…
Vermont Artisans Are Creating Some Flat-Out Fantastic Tables
For hundreds of years, Vermont furniture and cabinetry makers have carved out niches for themselves in the Green Mountain State, taking advantage of the area’s abundant and diverse species of trees including pine, cherry, maple, birch and oak. While some of Vermont’s biggest furniture manufacturers have closed their doors in recent decades, individual artisans have…
Will Micro Homes Multiply in Burlington?
When Ruby Perry and her husband, Andy Simon, were building their 400-square-foot house in Burlington’s South End last year, it became the talk of the Five Sisters neighborhood. That’s not surprising: It’s one of the smallest houses in Burlington, and it took shape as the national fascination with the tiny-house movement was inspiring documentaries, TV…
An Aspiring Woodchuck Offers Beginner’s Advice on Storing Firewood
Let’s get this out of the way from the start: I’m no woodpile master. My ancestors weren’t lumberjacks back in the old country, nor have my kinfolk been stacking firewood in the Green Mountains since Ethan Allen first learned to wield an ax. Also, if you’re reading this story expecting instructions on how to turn…
Nest — Winter 2015 – 2016
Cold temps make winter the perfect time to nest. That’s why we’re thinking about cozy abodes in this issue of Seven Days’ quarterly supplement about home, design and real estate. We start with a tour of Weathersfield’s geodesic dome — aka “the spaceship golfball house.” In “Dome, Sweet Home,” writer Amy Lilly guides us through a…
The Ups, Downs and All-Arounds of Spherical Living
When Mike and Michaela Whitty pull into their driveway in Weathersfield, they often find strangers photographing their house. No wonder: The Whittys live in a geodesic dome house — one of those spherical structures made of interlocking triangular panels that popped up around the country in the 1970s. In the couple’s quirky example, the sphere…
