- 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 he played football, basketball and baseball. He was a star player in all sports he played. He was a high scorer and a trophy winner. In later years, he turned his passion for sports to his golf passion. He traveled often to many golf courses in the US and Canada, as far away as in Japan with dignitaries while on assignments for the Marshall Service. Alan served his country in the US Army as an MP from 1954-1956 in Germany, as a St. Albans City Police Officer from 1956-1959, resigning from the Police Dept to accept a position with the Department of Justice, as a US Deputy Marshall from 1959-1988. Alan received many awards for his expert pistol control. Alan was a member of Green Mountain Post # 1, American Legion, the Eagles Club in Milton and a 40+ year member of Champlain Country Club. Alan is survived by his wife of 24 years, Sally Whitney Barber; his daughters, Alaine Hofland (Fred), Paula Green, Allison O’Neil (Scott) and pseudo daughter, Shan Reynolds (Aaron) , step-sons, Warren Whitney (Terri), Michael Whitney (Kimberly) and brother-in-law, Paul Napolitano (Rose) as well as 1 grandson, 10 granddaughters, 5 great-grandsons and 3 great-granddaughters and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant son, Edward Alan; sister, Colleen Rogerson (Chris); brother, John Barber (Mary Hance) and nephew, Peter Barber. Alan’s family would like to thank his caregiver, Patti Judd, for the love, support and laughter she gave him and the great nurses of Franklin County Home Health Agency and Doctors, Teig Marco and Audrey Von Lepel. Alan’s family will receive friends on Friday evening, March 4th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Heald Funeral Home, 87 South Main St., St. Albans. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 5th at 11:00 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 45 Fairfield St. Interment with military honors will take place later this spring at Holy Cross Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, VT 05478 or in keeping with Alan’s passion for golf, to the Champlain Country Club, 581 St. Albans Rd, Swanton, VT 05488.

, age 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep to be with her beloved husband Roland Friday morning June 24, 2016, at the Birchwood Terrace Nursing Facility. She was born in Swanton, April 17, 1924 daughter of the late Henri and Rosealda (Thibert) Bombardier. She was a communicant of Holy Angels Church. She was always at home for all her family and many neighborhood children of all ages and will be remembered for her many acts of charity to others. Children were the center of her world. She was especially proud of her three boys, their spouses and her grandchildren. She also loved the outdoors, was known for her beautiful flowers surrounding her house and home, biking and walking. She married Roland L. Cyr, September 1, 1947, who predeceased her on May 31, 2014. She is survived by her sons Maurice and wife Norma Cyr, Réal and wife Alicia Cyr, a daughter-in-law Jacqueline Brosseau-Cyr, all of St. Albans, her grandchildren Jason and wife Heather Cyr, Caitlyn and husband Parks Pearce, and Julianne Cyr and her fiancé Hunter Routten, 3 great-grandchildren Esmé and Lincoln Cyr and Charlize Pearce. Aline also leaves her brothers and spouses Armand and Ginny Bombardier of Milford, CT, Leo and Joan Bombardier of Clinton, CT, sisters Alma Deslauriers of Jericho and Rose and Stanley Wilbur of Pineville, LA. Sister- in Law Marion Bombardier of St. Albans, and a very special sister-in-law Ruth Bombardier of Milton who helped with Aline’s care. She also leaves several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her eldest son Ronald Cyr, her sister Alice Perras, her brothers Albert, Alcide, Rene, and Emile Bombardier. A special thanks to the staff at Our Ladies Of The Meadows in Richford and Birchwood Terrace for the special care given to her. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at 10:00 AM in Holy Angels Church. Interment will follow in the Cyr family lot in Mount Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive condolences in the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home, 86 South Main Street, on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 from 4 to 6 PM. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association Vermont, 300 Cornerstone Drive, Suite 130, Williston, VT 05495.

, age 62 years, died early Sunday morning, September 18, 2016 at The University of Vermont Medical Center with loving family at his side. Born in St. Albans on March 26, 1954, he was the son of the late Leonard and Rachel (Gagne) Laroche. He attended schools in Bakersfield and on May 25, 1974, was married to the former Ruth Thompson who survives him. Allan was associated as a Section Foreman with the Central Vermont Railway for 33 years until illness forced him to retire, but continued to serve the Town of Swanton as Animal Control Officer and First Constable. He was very active in Adult Basic Education as well as the TOPS organization and had served as King in the State of Vermont. He was also very active in Adult Basic Education and in earlier years the Missisquoi Valley Jaycees. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was well known for his beautiful flower gardens and over the top Christmas decorations Devoted to his Roman Catholic faith, Allan was a faithful parishioner of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary-St. Louis Parish, and served as Eucharistic Minister. He was also an active member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Edmund of Canterbury Council #7669 and Fourth Degree Assembly #2207 and was presently serving as the council’s Deputy Grand Knight. In addition to his wife Ruth, Allan leaves his son, Eli Laroche and his girlfriend, Samantha Bockus of Montgomery; his daughter, Sara Laroche and partner, Lauren Deitsch of S. Burlington; his mother and father-in-law, William Sr. and Lorraine Thompson of Swanton; three grandchildren the love of his life, Akiah, Asha and Miya; his siblings, Dolore and Barbara Laroche of Highgate, Germain and Jane Laroche of Freedom, NY, Elie and Sheila Laroche of Richford, Rosemarie and Rene St. Pierre of Farnham, Quebec, Laurette and David Sweetser of St. Albans, Denise and Ronald Juaire of Highgate, Celine and David Thompson of St. Albans and Francine and Lionel Charbonneau of Swanton; a sister-in-law, Charlotte Laroche of CT; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Richard and Sandy Thompson of Swanton, James and Maryann Thompson of Fairfax, Elaine Thompson of Swanton, Gary and Arlene Thompson of Swanton, Sandy and Warren Giroux of Swanton, William Jr. and Claire Thompson of Swanton as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his parents Leonard and Rachel Laroche, Allan was predeceased by a brother, Gilles Laroche and a brother-in-law, Steven Thompson. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, September 23, 2016, at 11 a.m. from The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 65 Canada St., Swanton, Father Luke P. Austin will be the celebrant and homilist. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at the Laroche family lot in Saint Louis Roman Catholic Cemetery in Highgate Center. Friends may call at The Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Father Austin will conduct a vigil service at 8:45 p.m. and remain after for The Sacrament of Reconciliation. Gifts in Allan’s memory may be made to the Franklin County Animal Rescue, 30 Sunset Meadows, St. Albans 05478.

a lifelong resident of Franklin County passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at his home. Born on March 24, 1963, in St. Albans, he was the son of the late Albert J. and Berniece (Provost) Kirouac. Albert was 53 years old. He graduated from Bellows Free Academy and furthered his education at Vermont Technical College and received an Associate Degree in Business from Community College of Vermont in 1996. He was a long time employee as a boiler operator at Perrigo Vermont in Georgia. Albert was a devoted father and his children were the center of his life. He loved sports and coached several girl’s and boy’s middle school sports teams, including his daughter’s (softball/soccer/basketball) and son’s (baseball/soccer) and supported his son’s love of hockey. Albert was an avid Red Sox, Dallas Cowboys, NASCAR and local stock car racing fan. Survivors include his daughter, Katelynn (companion, Matthew McDonald) of Georgia; son Hunter of Sheldon; his two sisters, Anita Brown (spouse, Donald) of Plainfield, NH and Karen Gonyeau of Georgia. His nieces and nephews are Charlotte (Brown) (spouse, Jason) Beaton of Enfield, NH; Aaron Brown of Plainfield, NH; Christopher Gonyeau (spouse, Heather) of Georgia; and Heather Gonyeau (partner, Ed Putzier) of St. Albans, as well as several great-nieces and great-nephews. He is also survived by Allen Robtoy, whom he considered a supportive, dear friend and several very close friends. In addition to his parents, Albert was preceded in death by a brother, Brian; brother-in-law, Gary Gonyeau; and “Special Parents,” Margaret and Arnold Pelkey. Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Saturday, April 30, 2016, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Heald Funeral Home, 87 South Main Street, St. Albans. A funeral service will then be held in the Heald Chapel at 1:00 PM, with the Reverend Maurice J. Roy officiating. Interment will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Franklin County Animal Rescue, 30 Sunset Meadows, St. Albans, VT 05478 or the Beth Casavant Athletic Scholarship Fund, 178 Paquette Road, St. Albans, VT 05478.

, 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 Montgomery and graduated from Enosburg High School in 1944. She was a secretary for the family business and a couple of Doctors offices. Alice enjoyed cooking, gardening and traveling. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Rollin Shover of St. Albans; her daughter, Sally Dion of Swanton; her son, Daniel Shover and his wife, Grace, of NM; 3 grandchildren, Justin Coons and his fiancée, Mandi, of Colchester, Leah Shover of NM, Andrew Shover of CA; 2 sisters, Beverly Sylvester of Franklin, Marylin Abell and her husband, Mickey, of Enosburg; her sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Lorraine St. Onge of Montgomery, Joyce Tessier of Richford, Janice Brunelle of NC, Yvonne Shover of Williston, Colleen Shover of CT; Carlton Shover of FL and many nieces and nephews. Alice was predeceased by her parents, Arthur and Marjorie; her step-mother, Margaret; her son, Bruce Shover; her sisters, Arlene Lariviere, Pauline Baker, Albina Gibney, Lillian Hicks; her brother, Arthur St. Onge and her son-in-law, Larry Dion. The family wants to thank the staff at the St. Albans Healthcare and Rehab Center.

, age 78 years, a lifelong Swanton resident died Sunday afternoon, November 6, 2016, at the McClure Miller VNA Respite House in Colchester. Born in Swanton on, October 3, 1938, he was the son of the late Armand and Roseanna (Daneau) Bertrand. He faithfully served his country in the United States Marie Corps. A master carpenter, Andy owned and operated his own construction company for many years. Andy leaves two daughters, Tammy Bertrand and her fiancé, Anthony Ottaviano of Burlington and Debbie Bertrand of Bellows Falls; one granddaughter, Amber Jean Bertrand; four great grandchildren; his brother, Allen Bertrand of Swanton; two sisters, Polly Truax and husband Ellis “Red” Truax of Swanton and Rose Begnoche and friend Raymond Bushey of Highgate Springs; nieces and nephews, Donna, Elaine and Linda Talbot, Mark, Michael and Michelle Truax, Lisa Bechard and Eric and Renee Begnoche and great nephew, Erick Begnoche. In addition to his parents Andy was predeceased by a sister, Lise Talbot; two brothers-in-law, Gene Talbot and Normand Begnoche. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, November 11, 2016, at 12 Noon, from The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 65 Canada St., Swanton Village. Father Luke P. Austin will be the celebrant and homilist. A private Rite of Committal and Interment will follow for immediate family only in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Friends may call at The Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton on Friday morning from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Gifts in Andy’s memory may be made to the McClure Miller VNA Respite House, 3113 Roosevelt Highway, Vermont Route 7, Colchester 05446

, age 85, passed away Wednesday evening, June 15, 2016, at the Northwestern Medical Center. She was born October 7, 1930, in St. Albans, daughter of the late Joseph and Victoria (Poupore) Trombly. She married Robert Carlton Murphy April 28, 1951, in St. Albans. Bob predeceased her December 12, 1995. Anita was the bookkeeper for the family business, Murphy’s Auto Repair. She also managed the school lunch program for the St. Albans Town School, and served as the Delinquent Tax Collector for the Town of St. Albans, for many years. She was a communicant of Holy Angels Church, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #1, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Unit #758. Anita loved cooking, and the smell of a home cooked meal was always waiting for anyone that entered her home. The more people at the table, the happier she was. Anita enjoyed knitting, cross stitch, reading, and trips to the casino. She enjoyed playing cards, and having dinners with the Wednesday Night Card Group. Anita is survived by her children, Lisa Whitney of Franklin, Daya Redman and Gary Ovitt, Robin Trombley, and Patrick Murphy and his wife Faith, all of St. Albans, her eight grandchildren, Krista, Dustin, Derek, Hayle, Chelsea, Dana, Shauyne, Tyler, and 7 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her loving husband Robert, sons-in-law, Gerry Whitney, Timothy Trombley, four brothers, Gene, Mike, Leo, and Raymond Trombly, and three sisters, Rita St. Marie, Marie Crowley, and Mae Guilbault. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, June 20, 2016, at 10:00 AM in Holy Angels Church. Interment will follow in the Murphy family lot in St. Albans Bay Cemetery. The family will receive condolences at the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home, on Sunday, June 19, 2016, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Memorials may be made in her memory to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

, 95, of Essex Jct, died peacefully on April 2, 2016 at home. She was born in Barre, Vt, the daughter of Gervasio Garcia and Isabel Ontanon Garcia, both from the Province of Cantabria, Spain. She was a graduate of Montpelier High School in 1936, first working for Triple A in Montpelier VT and then moved to Washington DC to work for the Pentagon during the second World War. On June 22, 1945 , she married Donald W. Benjamin and they moved to Middlebury Vt , established Benjamin Brothers Dry Cleaners and raised their family. Anita worked for many years in the Insurance industry, beginning with Cooperative Fire Insurance of Middlebury and finally retiring from the Insurance Industry in the 1980's. Anita was a passionate collector of antiques, loved American History and was able to satisfy that love by becoming a guide at the Shelburne Museum for the next 18 years, those years being some of the happiest of her life. Anita possessed a keen interest in politics, was an avid reader, enjoyed skiing and golf and played Bridge well into nineties. This past year on her 95th birthday, she was fondly remembered by many at the Essex Junction Senior Center at which she volunteered for several years. She is survived by Trudy Martin of Portland, ME, Nancy Shea, Morgantown, WV, and Robin Noble and husband Spencer of Essex Jct, VT. Five Grandchildren, Kyle Bates, Stowe, VT, Curtis Bates, Portland ME, Noah Rheaume, Brattleboro, VT, Gail McClead and husband BJ, Morgantown, WV, and Anna Sheridan and husband, Keenan, Savannah, Ga and Her Three great grandchildren, Brody, Harper and Aurelia Sheridan of Savannah Ga. Numerous, nieces, nephews and friends. Anita is predeceased by her brother, Julia Garcia of Barre VT, and Olga Gomez, Montpelier, VT. The family would like to thank her longtime caretaker, Dawn Bain, of Colchester for all her care, support and kindness to Anita and the family. Contributions to her memory can be made to The Essex Rescue, One Educational Drive, Essex Jct, Vt 05452 Anita's ashes will be interred a later date this Spring.

, age 58, passed away unexpectedly at his home Saturday morning, September 17, 2016. He was born in St. Albans, VT, on February 27, 1958, youngest child of Thomas and Beatrice (Merrick) DeMarinis. Tony graduated from Bellows Free Academy in 1976. On May 6, 1989 he married Cindy (Rollo) DeMarinis. Tony was the owner/operator of DeMarinis Car Care, where he reconditioned automobiles for many years. Tony loved and owned many antique automobiles throughout his life, and attended many car shows where he was a member of the Vermont Automobile Enthusiasts (Classic and Antique Car Club). He also enjoyed watching automobile racing at Airborne Speedway, and Thunder Road. He was an avid NASCAR fan. Tony could be always found tinkering with anything with a motor. Tony is survived by his wife Cindy, his children, Thomas and Alyssa DeMarinis, his mother Beatrice DeMarinis, all of St. Albans, his sisters Constantina Carpenter and Patricia DeMarinis both of Essex Jct., and Tommasina DeMarinis-Bissonnette and her husband Arthur of St. Albans, a God-daughter Roxanne Bissonnette-Skeels and her husband Michael, of St. Albans. Tony is also survived by his mother and father in-law, Larry and Susan Rollo of Highgate, sister and brother in-law, Lisa and Peter Leffler of Park City, UT, Brother in-law, David Rollo and companion Allyson Wimble of Highgate, sister in-law, Amy Gerrity and companion Mark Montross of Highgate and South Hero, as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends. And special canine companion, his dog Onie. Tony was predeceased by his father Thomas, and his brother-in-law Philip Carpenter, Uncles Adam (Arico), Carmino, Alfred, Emilo (Joe), Arthur, Aunts Elizabeth & Eva. and grandparents Edwarduro & Denella DeMarinis. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 10:00 AM in St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church. Interment will follow in the DeMarinis family lot in Holy Cross Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Memorials may be made to The Silver Towers Camp, PO Box 166, Ripton, Vt. 05766.

, age 80 years, a longtime resident of the Cassidy Road, died Friday, October 28, 2016, at the St. Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center with loving family at her side. Born at home in Highgate Falls on, June 26, 1936, she was the daughter of the late James and Alma (Greenia) Beyor. She attended Highgate schools graduating from the former Highgate High School in 1954. On June 15, 1957, she was married to Bernard Trahan who survives her. Arlene was a lifelong parishioner of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary-Saint Louis Parish. and enjoyed flowers and birdwatching. In addition to her husband Bernard of 59 years, Arlene leaves two sons, Jeffery Trahan of Highgate Center and Todd Trahan and his wife Trish of Weiser, Idaho; Grandchildren, Kattie Trahan of St. Albans, Patty Halbach and husband Carl of St. Albans and Kara Vocil and husband Frank of Nampa, Idaho; great grandchildren, Alyssa Vocil, Daisia Vocil, Elijah Vocil and Harrison Halbach; two sisters-in-law, Mae Beyor of Highgate Falls and Betty Norris of St. Albans as well as several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents Arlene was predeceased by siblings, Maynard, Gordon, Philip, Osborn, and Phelos Beyor, and Loretta Paquette and Barbara Stewart. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, November 4, 2016, at 11 a.m. from St. Louis Roman Catholic Church, 186 Lamkin St. in Highgate Center. Father Luke P. Austin will be the celebrant and homilist. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at the Trahan family lot in St. Louis Cemetery. Friends may call at The Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave. in Swanton on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. Father Austin will conduct a vigil service at 6:45 pm. and remain after for The Sacrament of Reconciliation. Gifts in Arlene’s memory may be made to the charity of you choice.

, age 91 years, died early Saturday morning, November 12, 2016, in the Franklin County Rehab Center with loving family at his side. Born in Swanton, Vermont on, December 5, 1924, he was the son of the late Herman and Neulla (LaPan) Boudreau. He was married on, June 3, 1950, to the former Elizabeth Sears who predeceased him in 2001 after 51 years of marriage. He attended grade school in Fairfield and received his high school diploma from Bellows Free Academy-St. Albans on, June 13, 2004. Armand was very proud of his military service serving his country during World War II in the United States Army Engineers under the command of General George S. Patten. He was decorated with both the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Locally he was an honorary member of the, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Charles DaPrato Post 778 in Swanton, the American Legion, Green Mountain Post 1 of St. Albans, and the Purple Heart Society serving several years as their chaplain. He was also very devoted to his Roman Catholic Faith and was a Fourth Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Edmund of Canterbury Assembly 2205 in Swanton serving as Lecturer and Co/Lecturer. For 30 years he was entrusted with the care of Saint Louis Cemetery and was quick to tell everyone that during that time he had dug over 300 graves by hand. He also maintained the lawns around St. Louis Church and Rectory. Armand was employed as a Car Man with the Central Vermont Railroad for 41 years. He will be remembered as a master cribbage and poker 500 player and a life member of the Franklin Country Senior Citizens, Hi-Swans Senior Citizens and the Highgate Historical Society. Armand leaves two sons, James Armand Boudreau of Swanton and Aubrey Leon Boudreau and his wife Dawn of Highgate Center; a sister, Joyce Baxter and husband George of Edgewater, six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Besides his wife Betty, Armand was predeceased by a son, Timothy Howard “Bucky” Boudreau in 1982, a daughter, Donna Cavanaugh; a grandson, Timothy Howard Boudreau, Jr.; three brothers, Clarence, Maurice and Robert Boudreau as well as a dear friend, Pauline Lussier. The Liturgy for Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, November 18, 2016, at 11 a.m. from St. Louis Roman Catholic Church, 186 Lamkin St., in Highgate Center. Father Luke P. Austin will be the celebrant and homilist. The Rite of Committal and Interment with full military honors will follow at the Boudreau family lot in St. Louis Cemetery. Friends may call at The Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., in Swanton on Thursday, from 4 to 7 p.m. Father Austin will conduct a vigil service at 6:45 p.m. and remain after for The Sacrament of Reconciliation Gifts in Armand memory may be made to the Franklin County Animal Rescue, 30 Sunset Meadows, St. Albans 05478.

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 51 years old. She was a member of the Morrisville American Legion Auxiliary. Barbara is survived by her mother, Arlene Sutton and her husband, Gerald, of Morrisville; her 5 brothers and their wives, Edward and Janet Davis of Johnson, Frank and Debra Davis of Wolcott, Wallace and Barbara Davis of King George, VA, Peter and Jolanta Davis of Littleton, MA and Brian and Patty Sutton of Scituate, MA, as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. She is also survived by her home provider, Tina Tracy and her family from Richford. Barbara’s family will receive friends on Friday, March 4, 2016, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the Heald Funeral Home, 87 South Main St, St. Albans where a funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM with the Reverend Megan Stowe officiating. Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy, please consider the Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, VT 05478.

, age 86 years, a lifelong Isle La Motte resident died early Monday morning, April 25, 2016, in the Northwestern Medical Center with loving family at her side. Born in Isle La Motte on, August 18, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Melissa (Patnode) Dubuque. She graduated from the former Alburgh High School and on, December 23, 1950, was married to Albert Frank Bennett who predeceased her on, February 14, 2004. For several years Attrude was the head cook for General Electric in Burlington and St. Anne’s Shrine in Isle La Motte. In earlier years she drove her own school bus throughout the town. She enjoyed watching the birds, Christmas shopping and going for rides with her husband Albert. Attrude leaves her daughter, Karen Gleich and husband John of Isle La Motte; four sons, Alan of Punta Gorda, FL, Richard of Isle La Motte, Kirk and Robin of Alburgh and Roger and Cynthia of Isle La Motte; grandchildren, Shawn and Carletta, Jeffrey, Sarah and Toby, Rebecca and Tom, Laura and Nathan, Danielle, Matthew, Michael and Elizabeth; great grandchildren, Colin and Emily, Keegan, Addy, Frankie and Maggie, Zachary, Emma and Byrnn, Aubrey and Isabel and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband Albert, Attrude was predeceased by a granddaughter, Lillyanna Miller. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, April 29, 2016, at 11 a.m. from St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Mission, Main St., Isle La Motte. Father Thomas D. Nadeau will be the celebrant and homilist. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at the Dubuque / Bennett family lot in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Friends may call at The Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. Gifts in Attrude’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate, 110 Main St., Suite 3203, Burlington 05401.

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 Meritorious Service Award. He served in the Navy Reserve. Art is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Linda. He is also survived by his three sons and daughters-in-law, Art Jr. and Barbara of Burlington, Brian and Kristine of Colchester and Shawn and Alexandra of Essex Junction. "Papa" will especially be missed by his eight grandchildren, AJ, Libby, Zack, Zoe, Courtney, Mya, Thurman, and Storm. Art leaves a sister, Theresa Barcomb of Stewart, Florida. His sister in law, Darlene Hubacher and partner Dave Bissonette , his brother in laws, Edward Bushey and wife Rita and Robert Bushey and wife Judy. He leaves his beautiful nieces, Karen, Amy, Jessica and Miranda. He was predeceased by his niece, Laurie (Hubacher) Insel, his parents, Wilfred Dusablon and Beatrice Heath and several brothers and sisters. Art loved baseball and the New York Yankees. He coached in the New North End Little League, Babe Ruth and BIG games. He attended and cheered for his sons and grandchildren on the many sports they played. He enthusiastically watched the WWE and attended live events with his family. He loved watching Westerns and his grandchildren could always count on a "Tootsie Roll" in his front shirt pocket. Calling hours will be held at Ready Funeral Home, 261 Shelburne Road on Friday, March 18, from 4-7 PM. A celebration of life will be held at St. Mark’s Church, 1251 North Avenue, Burlington on Saturday, March 19 at 9:00 am followed by a burial at Resurrection Park, 200 Hinesburg Road, So. Burlington. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, PO Box 1818, Memphis, TN 38101.

passed away. He was a lively 89 year old, living alone since his “sweetie” passed away in October, 2010. He was asked many times if he wanted to live with one of his children, and his response was always the same “No, I am ok, and I like my company more than anyone else’s”. He was fiercely independent, driving his truck through town until the last week of his life. He spent his life, supporting and encouraging us through whatever endeavor we wanted to pursue. We only had to “try our hardest” and if we “started something we had to finish it”, this staying with us to this day.. Even after we graduated from high school he would go up and catch a game or an activity we were involved in as adults. There would be “Big Art” standing in the Complex stands, coffee in hand, watching us play hockey in a men/ women’s adult league. As both our parents would expect us to do we will go on with our lives. We will celebrate the man he was and not mourn how much he will be missed. He will be missed more than anyone can imagine, for who he was; For his wit, empathy, compassion, his humor, tenacity and most importantly his love. When it was his time to go, he went on his own terms. He went with his love and he knew he had ours. He had a great run, and we were lucky and blessed to have him in our lives as long as we did. For that we are ever grateful. Art was born on December 28, 1926, in Williamstown, VT the youngest of 14 children of William and Elizabeth (Reid) Christie. On November 29, 1952, Art married his childhood sweetheart Mildred “Millie” Rogers. They enjoyed 57 years of marriage, (as well as being best friends) until she passed away in October of 2010. Art was educated in the Barre, VT school system and enlisted in the service. He served his country during WWII , honorably discharged in 1946. Working for Perry Ford in Barre, VT and then Herberg’s Auto, Montpelier before moving his family to St. Albans to be a partner of a local Auto parts store, a position he held until the mid1970s. Next venture was to buy a neighborhood store on Barlow St. ,St. Albans: Christie’s Market ,for many years. He was also a licensed real estate broker during that time. He fueled his lifelong passion of community service by becoming involved with youth sports in St. Albans. He was a president of the St. Albans Little League and along with his close friend Dick Hungerford, was one to the founding members of the St. Albans Skating Association. He was also involved in the St. Albans Chamber of Commerce and several City of St. Albans activities. He was a man of many interests, including animals, the arts, life in the country and at the lake. He was an avid reader and devoted follower of both the Red Sox and Bruins. His 89 years produced many, many friends and acquaintances though his activities and through those of his family. He always had supportive words for those who needed it and his quick humor brought smiles to many faces. He is survived by his four children, Lisa Christie, Greg Christie, Tim Christie and wife Betsy and Dee Christie and husband Barry Stephenson. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, and one sister, Gladys Lafreniere of Florida. In accordance with Art’s wishes, there will be no services. Supporting his dedication to the youth of the area, donations can be made to the Art Christie Memorial Fund. This fund will provide support to those young athletes who need financial support to be able to participate. Donations can be sent to: Art Christie Memorial Fund, c/o Dee Christie, 964 Lake Road, Milton, VT 05468.

, a longtime area resident, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016, at the Northwestern Medical Center with her family at her side. Born in Falmouth, Maine on August 17, 1925, she was the daughter of the late John and Winifred Maude (Kettley) Waine. Betty was 90 years old. On May 11, 1957, she married William R. Lang, who survives her. They would have celebrated their 59th anniversary on Wednesday. Betty was educated in Maine and then had a 25 year career at the former Fonda Container Corporation as a machine operator. She was a longtime member of the St. Albans Bay Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir for over 50 years. She enjoyed crafts and was very creative and artistic with plantings from her own gardens, which she was very proud of. She held the high score for candlepin bowling at the Bowl-A-Way located at St. Albans Bay. She was a kind, gentle and loving person, but was known to be highly competitive and quite a jokester. Survivors include her husband, William, of St. Albans Bay; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Lucille Waine, Arnold and Marge Lang, Eleanor and Ron Shepard and Norma Bushey, as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her brothers, Paul Waine, Roy Waine and his wife, Jeannette; sister, Joreen Johnson and her husband, Walter; niece, Jacqueline Parent and brother-in-law, Leonel Bushey. Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Heald Funeral Home, 87 South Main Street, St. Albans. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 11th at 2:00 PM at the St. Albans Bay Methodist Church, Lake Road, St. Albans Bay. Pastor Hyung Kyu YI and former Pastor Elizabeth Griffin will officiate. Interment will follow at the St. Albans Bay Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the St. Albans Bay Methodist Church, P. O. Box 116, St. Albans Bay, Vermont 05481.

, age 83 years, passed away peacefully, Friday, May 20, 2016 at the Wuesthoff Brevard Hospice in Rockledge, FL She was born in Bristol, VT on, June 24, 1932, graduated from Bristol High School in 1950 and the University of Vermont in 1954. She will be remembered as a wonderful teacher, mother and wife. Elaine taught in the Enosburgh Falls Elementary School system. Elaine leaves her loving husband, Armand of Alburgh, VT and Cocoa, FL; granddaughter, Beth of Richmond, VA; a sister, Norene Kiser of Rockledge, FL as well as several nieces and nephews. Elaine was preceded in death by a son, David, sister Ernestine Cleland, mother Ruth McCormick and father Ernest Clark. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, August 5, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. from the Union Bible Church, Main St., Alburgh Village. Pastor John C. Kehoe will officiate. Interment will take place privately at the Premo family lot in Lakeside Cemetery in Burlington. There will be no public calling hours. Gift’s in Elaine’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

, died early Friday morning, July 15, 2016, at Our Lady of the Meadows in Richford with loving family at his side. Born in Peacham, VT, on July 24, 1934, he was the son of the late George Henry, Sr., and Zerella (Archilles) Shute. He graduated from Peacham Academy and on December 10, 1955, he was married to the former Audrey Crosby who predeceased him on December 19, 2009, following 54 years of marriage. A carpenter by trade George worked several other jobs in the area including taking meticulous care and maintaining four Swanton cemeteries on a daily basis. His hobbies included woodworking, caneing of chairs, fishing, camping, watching birds and especially spending time with his devoted wife Audie. George leaves five children, Dana Foster of Swanton, Bonnie Bloniarz and husband Fred of Highgate Springs, Beth Libbey and husband Shane of Highgate, Amy Giroux and husband Robert of Swanton, and Peter Foster and his wife Angela of Highgate Springs; two daughters-in-law, Debbie Foster of Swanton and Linda Foster of S. Hadley MA; grandchildren, Carrie and Chris Hungerford, Sarah, Emily, Katie and Molly Foster; Abigail Foster, Ryan and Sommer Libbey, Joseph Cava, Jason and Amanda Giroux, Ian and Owen Giroux, Corinne and Kassidy Foster, Matt and Amy Boudreau, Sarah, Ashley and Benjamin O’Niell; great grandchildren, Mason and Ethan Hungerford, Talin and Keedin Giroux, Dominic Boudreau, Bennett O’Neill and Jacob Stimson. Also surviving is a brother, Richard Foster of Bennington. Besides his parents and his wife Audrey, George was predeceased by a son, Kevin Foster and a brother, Robert Foster. The Foster family would like to extend their sincerest thanks to the management and staff of Our Lady of the Meadows and the St. Joseph’s Memory Care Unit, especially Claire Doe, for all the love and support given to George. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, July 22, 2016, at 2 p.m. from The Swanton Christian Church, Academy St., Swanton Village. Pastor Daniel Brueckner will officiate. Interment will follow at the Foster family lot in Riverside Cemetery. There will be no public calling hours. Gifts in George’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Vermont, 300 Cornerstone Drive, Suite 128, Williston, VT 05495. Arrangements are under the direction of The Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton, 05488. 802-868-3331

, age 85 years, died late Saturday evening, September 17, 2016, at the St. Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center with loving family at his side. Born in Swanton on November 8, 1930, he was the son of the late Elphege and Yvonne (Chevalier) Gamache. He attended St. Anne’s Academy and on June 15, 1957, was married to the former Anna Marie Moreau who predeceased him on September 19, 2015. Joe worked many years as a civilian contractor for the United States Air Force at both the St. Albans and Plattsburgh Air Force Bases. He was devoted to his Roman Catholic faith and was a faithful parishioner of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary-St. Louis Parish. He spent countless hours volunteering for the parish and was a longtime usher, funeral altar server and pall bearer. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Edmund of Canterbury Council #7769 and Fourth Degree Assembly #2207 in Swanton and a longtime volunteer for the American Red Cross. He was well known throughout the community for his expertise in automotive and small engine repair. Joe leaves his three daughters, Susan Gamache of Swanton, Elaine Messier and husband Gary of Essex Junction and Lisa Conger of Swanton; his grandson, Nicholas Conger of Swanton; granddaughter, Holly Conger of Myrtle Beach, SC; four step grandchildren; six step great grandchildren; a sister, Marie Gamache of Hartford, CT; a brother, Robert Gamache and wife Patrice of Melbourne, FL; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Doris and Wilfred St. Pierre of Fairfield as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and his wife Anna, Joe was predeceased by numerous brothers and sisters and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, September 24, 2016, at 11 a.m. from The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 65 Canada St., Swanton. Father Luke P. Austin will be the celebrant and homilist. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at the Gamache family lot in St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call at The Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. Father Austin will conduct a vigil service at 6:45 p.m. and remain after for The Sacrament of Reconciliation. Gifts in Joe’s memory may be made to the Vermont Kidney Association, P.O. Box 244, Burlington 05402-0244 or to the American Migraine Foundation, 19 Mantua Rd., Mount Royal, NJ 08061.

a lifelong resident of this area, died early Friday, May 27, 2016, at the Northwestern Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He waited to pass on his mother’s birthday and we take comfort in God’s plan that his mother came to carry him, her angel, safely away on her birthday. Maurice was born in St. Albans on March 10, 1940; he was the only child of the late Charles and Albertine (Quesnel) Dansereau. He was 76 years old. On October 11, 1958, in Holy Angels Church, he married the true love of his life, best friend, and mother to his children, Veronica Beyor, who survives him. Maurice attended Holy Angels School and after proudly serving in the Vermont National Guard, he later became a well-known meat cutter in the St. Albans area. He worked for several area meat markets, eventually owning and operating his own market, “Moe’s Quick Stop and Custom Cutting” on Route 7, Swanton Road. Moe’s skill with a knife and ability cutting meat was well sought out and admired by many. After selling the business, he worked for and retired from IBM. Besides proudly serving in the Vermont National Guard, he was a longtime Deputy for the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and took great pride in his gun collection. Mostly he enjoyed being home with his wife and family, where he entertained them with his great sense of humor, which many of his family will carry on. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Veronica, of St. Albans; their children, Denise Leduc and her daughter, Danielle and her husband, David, and their daughter, Emma of Swanton, Kevin Maurice Dansereau and his wife, Lisa, and their son Brad Kevin Dansereau and his wife, Jennifer, of Franklin, Linda Wells and her husband, Scott and their daughter, Ashley, of St. Albans, Karen “Peanut” Burfoot and her husband, Jamie, and their son, Josh “Pooper” Burfoot , of St. Albans, Todd Dansereau and his wife, Jessica, of Mooers, New York and family in-laws, Sheila and Robert King, Morleen and Bruce Moss, Marsha “Punk” Ellison, Alma Sturges, their families and a special friend and neighbor, Eve Moss. The family would like to thank the NMC Comfort/Palliative Care unit staff for their service and loving care they so willingly and effortlessly provided Moe. To Dr. Laura Lafreniere and her team of angels, we will be forever grateful. Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Thursday, June 2, 2016, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Heald Funeral Home, 87 South Main Street. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 3rd at 2:00 P.M. at Holy Angels Church, 245 Lake Street, St. Albans, with the Reverend Maurice J. Roy as celebrant. Interment with military honors will follow in the family lot in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Palliative Care Program, Northwestern Medical Center, c/o Social Services, 133 Fairfield Street, St. Albans, VT 05478.

, Lieutenant Colonel Regular Army of the United States, (Ret.), died on Friday, September 2, 2016. Col. Cioffi was born in Saint Albans, Vermont on March 4, 1929 to the late George A. and Rose (Maffeo) Cioffi. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Therese A. Cioffi (DiNovo) of St. Albans, and their five children; Rosemarie Cioffi Stahl, her husband Raymond, and their children Erin S. Cohen and her husband Alex and Christopher; Dr. William G. Cioffi, his wife Dr. Theresa Graves, and their children Jessica (MD), Rachel, Sara C. D’Agostino and her husband John, Nicholas, and Isabel; Dr. George (Jack) A. Cioffi, his wife Linda, and their children William and Elizabeth; Lisa B. Cioffi, her fiancé Al Choiniere and her children Alexander, Matthew, and Noah Chagnon; and Robert F. Cioffi, his wife Meghan, and their children Molly, Caroline, and Peter. Col. Cioffi also had two great-grandchildren Andrew Cohen and Benjamin D’Agostino. His brother Robert Cioffi, wife Nancy and his family as well as his three sisters’ families including Burt Paquin also survive him. Cioffi was predeceased by his parents, his sisters Gertrude Villella, Celia Paquin, and Marion Walsh, and his brother Franklin. Col. Cioffi was educated at St. Mary’s Catholic School in St. Albans and St. Michael’s College in Winooski, VT. During his senior year at St. Michael’s College he was ordered to active duty with the Vermont National Guard later earning his undergraduate degree through the University of Maryland. In 1952 Col. Cioffi was a recognized as a distinguished military graduate of the Infantry Officer’s Candidate College in Indiantown Gap, PA. He attended Chemical, Biological, and Radioactive Warfare School, the Army Finance and Administrative School, the Infantry Officer’s Advance Course, Nuclear Weapons Deployment School and the Command General Staff College. Col. Cioffi was a paratrooper and nuclear weapons officer. His military service included tours in Europe, Korea, Vietnam, and other areas of Indo-China, as well as the United States. While serving in Korea he commanded a heavy weapons and a heavy mortar company. On returning to the U.S. he served as Commandant of the First United States Army Non Commissioned Officer Academy. He served at every staff level from battalion to joint. During his service in Vietnam he was assigned to the J-1 MACV staff and on a temporary duty assignment as a member of the SEATO planning group. Upon completion of his studies at the Command and General Staff College, Col. Cioffi was assigned to the Combat Development Command, TRADOC-CDC. His military service ended with his retirement from the regular Army in August 1972. Col. Cioffi’s military decorations included the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, the Army Commendation Medal with three Clusters – the Enlisted Gold Conduct Medal, the Gallantry Cross (RVN) and the Staff Service Honor Medal, and several company area medals. Additionally he received the Vermont Distinguished Veteran Medal. After his retirement from the military Cioffi returned to Saint Albans where he was first an associate with the SS Watson Insurance and Real Estate Company then later the co-owner of the real estate department. In 1979 he became the Planning and Zoning Administrator and Assistant City Manager for the City of Saint Albans, and then in 1984 he became City Manager. It was in this capacity that Cioffi began a long-range project of renovating the Saint Albans City infrastructure. This included the rebuilding of the wastewater facility at the NW Correctional Center and the City’s main wastewater plant; programs for repaving the City’s roads and sidewalks; development of parking lots; relocation of the Police and Fire departments; the establishment of a centralized dispatch system; the purchases and developments of the Wirthmore Industrial Park and Coote Field Business Park; and the reconstruction of the Maquam Shore and Fairfax water facilities. During his life Cioffi was always involved in youth activities. While serving in Hawaii he managed and coached an AAU swim team, but it was his love of baseball that pushed his involvement in Little League and Babe Ruth throughout much of his life. He coached and managed teams and leagues in Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Virginia, and Vermont. In Virginia he was also involved with the Boy Scouts of America serving as a scoutmaster, counselor, and committee member. Col. Cioffi was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox, Washington Redskins, and Boston Celtics. He enjoyed college basketball and in his later years was a regular at UVM Men’s basketball games always sitting side court and traveling to away games when possible. He and his sons attended a number of NCAA tournaments and of course the 2004 and 2007 World Series to see the Red Sox win. During his lifetime he was involved in many organizations; the AAU Swim Association, the Fort Belvoir Virginia Dad’s Club, St. Mary’s Catholic Church Parish Council, the Hardack Board of Directors, the NW Regional Planning Commission, the Franklin - Grand Isle Regional Association, the Kiwanis Club, Rotary, the Franklin County Realtor Association, the City of Saint Albans Planning Commission, the BFA Scholarship Committee, Saint Albans Little League, the Franklin County Industrial Development Corporation, the Vermont League of Cities and Towns, the NW Regional Solid Waste District, the Study Group for the Future Economy of Vermont, the Saint Albans Historical Society and Museum, the Owl Club, the Champlain Country Club, the Elks, the NW Medical Center Building of the Incorporators, the Retired Officers Association, the American Legion Post 1,the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Vietnam Veterans Association, and many others. Col. Cioffi was the recipient of many acknowledgements for his civic involvement. A section of the Franklin County District Court was dedicated in his name by Governor Madeline Kunin, the City of Saint Albans named the Maquam Shore Water Treatment Facility after him, the Saint Albans Chamber of Commerce cited him several times for his involvement in youth activities, and he was awarded the Oscar Baker Award by the NW Regional Planning Board. In 1994 Col. Cioffi was named “Mr. Baseball” by the Saint Albans Little League and in 2009 the Saint Albans Little League Complex was named the “William G. Cioffi Field” in his honor. Col. Cioffi was also the recipient of the Rotary Man of the Year, the Franklin County Industrial Development Corporation honored him as their Man of the Year, and he was presented the Vermont League of Cities and Towns’ Outstanding Service Awards. Additionally Senator Patrick Leahy and Governor James Douglas acknowledged Col. Cioffi as an Outstanding Vermonter. Calling hours will be held Friday September 9, 2016 from 5-8 pm at the Heald Funeral Home, 87 South Main Street, St. Albans. A Mass celebrating his life will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 45 Fairfield Street, St. Albans on Saturday September 10, 2016 at 12pm. Bill did request that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to one of the following charities; the William G. and Therese A. Cioffi Scholarship Fund (established in 1999) that benefits Franklin County UVM students (c/o UVM Foundation, Grasse Mount Bldg, Burlington, Vermont, 05401), the Saint Albans Historical Society and Museum, P.O. Box 722, St. Albans, Vermont 05478 or Martha’s Kitchen, P.O. Box 1561, St. Albans, Vermont 05478.

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 Richmond Elementary school and Richmond High School, VT. She also attended Trinity College, receiving a BA in History. She later attended St. Michael’s College where she received a M.Ed. in History Sister entered the Sisters of Mercy on August 15, 1947 and professed her vows April 20, 1950. She taught in Cathedral Grammar School in Burlington, St. Monica’s Barre, St. Michael’s, Montpelier and St. Mary’s in Middlebury. Sister also served as Principal of St. Monica’s School in Barre and taught history at Rice Memorial High School. By her careful instruction and example at the elementary and high school level, as teacher and administrator, Sr. Elizabeth O’Neil provided education and opportunity to so many and prepared the men and women of several generations to become productive and responsible members of the church and society. Through teaching and advising, Sr. Elizabeth, as teacher and principal, preached the gospel message to colleagues, parents and students, not only in word but also by example. When Sr. Elizabeth retired from teaching, she ministered to the Sisters of Mercy in the senior wing and kept in prayer, her family, friends, Sisters of Mercy and all those to whom she ministered. She is survived by twin sister, Ann Mobbs, sister-in-law, Mary O’Neil and many nieces and nephews and also by her sisters in religion, the Sisters of Mercy. She was predeceased by her parents, Laura (Bressor) and Thomas O’Neil, her sisters, Virginia, Esther, Mary and brothers, James, Thomas, Frances and Lester. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on February 10, 2016 at11:15 am in Mt. St. Mary Chapel. Visiting hours will be 6:00 pm-8:00 pm with a prayer service at 7:00 pm on February 9, 2016 at Mt. St. Mary’s. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sisters of Mercy in support of their ministerial works, in care of the Local Coordinator, Administrative Office, 100 Mansfield Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401. Arrangements are in the care of the Ready Funeral Home South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington.

, age 75 years, died unexpectedly early Sunday morning, November 20, 2016, at her Paul’s Court home in Highgate. Born in Enosburgh Falls, VT on, December 1, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Irene (Porter) Burleson. She graduated from Enosburgh Falls High School in the Class of 1961 and on, May 5, 1962, was married to Dolore Leonard Laroche who survives her. For several years Barbara worked as a caregiver at Holiday House, Redstone Villa, and the Kings Daughters Home. She loved to sew, crochet, knit and in her spare time enjoyed helping her husband Dolore in the garden and with the fall canning. In addition to her husband Dolore of 54 years, Barbara leaves four sons, Robert L. Laroche and companion Colleen; Steven A. and Jane Laroche, Matthew and Debbie Laroche and Raymond J. Laroche and fiancée Holly; her daughter, Dolores and Chris Mattox; 9 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; two sisters, Beverley Burleson of Highgate and Sandra Camely and husband Bernard of St. Albans and many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. Barbara was predeceased by a grandson, David Laroche in 1986. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 11 a.m. from St. Louis Roman Catholic Church, 186 Lamkin St, Highgate Center. Father Luke P. Austin will be the celebrant and homilist. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at the Burleson family lot in the West Enosburgh Cemetery. There will be no public calling hours. Gifts in Barbara’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 10 Speen Street, Framingham, Mass 01701.

a former resident of this area passed away early Sunday, December 11th, 2016, at the Springfield Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center with loving family at his side. Born in St. Albans on December 9th, 1947, he was the son of the late Basil A. and Lillian (Thibault) LaFleur. Basil was 69 years old. Basil was educated in Highgate and was a graduate of Highgate High School. He then served his country during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Navy. Upon his honorable discharge, he was employed by the former Central Vermont Railroad as a bridge builder and in track maintenance. Basil could be a stubborn man, but was well liked and loved his grandchildren dearly. In his younger years he enjoyed deer hunting. Survivors include his daughters, April LaFleur and Jennifer Dailey and her husband, Matt, as well as his grandchildren, Elijah, Lilliana, Connor and Ryan and a special friend, Nathaniel Dean all of Springfield. Basil is also survived by his sisters, Carol Parah and her husband, Arnold, of Swanton and Sandra Bellrose and her husband, Allen, of Richford and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Basil was predeceased by his brother, Stephen LaFleur on October 12th, 2012. Interment with military honors will be held next spring at the family lot in Montgomery Village Cemetery.

, 89, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2016 a UVM Medical Center. He was born in Saigon, Vietman on May 10, 1927 to Nhon Huu Nguyen and Cua Thi Huynh. He came to the U.S. with his wife, Tam Thi Dang, who predeceased him on December 28,2015. He leaves his children: Thien and Dao Nguyen, Hoang Kaltofen and Vinh, Hoa, Thong, My and Hung Nguyen along with grandchildren and extended family. Visitation will be on Saturday, June 4, from 12 noon – 2 p.m. at Elmwood-Meunier Funeral Chapel, 97 Elmwood Ave., followed by cremation.

a lifelong resident passed away Thursday, September 29th, 2016, at the Northwestern Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born in St. Albans on March 27th, 1919, the daughter of the late Joseph Walker and Elizabeth (Wicks) Walker. Bea was 97 years old. On May 3rd, 1942, in St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, she married Thomas DeMarinis, who predeceased her on August 29th, 1973. Bea was a 1938 graduate of Bellows Free Academy and following her marriage to Tom, they owned and operated Tom’s Cleaners for 22 years. Her work career continued at IBM and then was associated with the Woolworth Store for 14 years. She was a lifelong communicant of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church and for over 50 years managed bingo for the church. At the age of 80, Bea finally had to tell Father Laroche that her health was failing and she was unable to continue managing the bingo. Survivors include her children, Constantina DeMarinis Carpenter of Essex Junction, Patricia DeMarinis of Essex Junction and Tommasina DeMarinis Bissonette and her husband, Arthur “Archie” of St. Albans Town; her daughter-in-law, Cindy DeMarinis and her grandchildren, Michael Carpenter, Colby Carpenter, Heather Carpenter, Roxanne Bissonnette-Skeels and her husband, Michael, Thomas DeMarinis and Alyssa DeMarinis as well as her great-grandchildren, Brianna Carpenter, Kyle Carpenter, Nicholas Carpenter, Chaez Skeels and Chiara Skeels. Bea is also survived by sister-in-law, Beverly DeMarinis Bartlett, Todd DeMarinis, Linda DeMarinis Rochon and her husband, Larry, Joan DeMarinis LeDuc and her husband, Michael, John DeMarinis and his wife, Sandy, and Steve Bove and his wife, Joyce, James Mumley and his wife, Colleen, Sharon Boyce and Bob Mumley and his wife, Beverly. Bea was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Elizabeth (Wicks) Walker, her adopted mother, Carrie Merrick; her husband, Thomas, her son, Antonio “Tony” DeMarinis on September 17th, 2016, her son-in-law, Philip Carpenter in 1973; her siblings, Mary Mumley, Joseph Walker, John Walker, Frances Walker, and nephews, William Mumley and Richard Mumley. Bea and her family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to all the dedicated staff at both Holiday House and Franklin County Rehab; along with her special physicians, Dr. M. Vijups and Dr. M Barnard. At Bea’s request there will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, October 6th, 2016, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 45 Fairfield Street with the Reverend Maurice J. Roy as celebrant. Interment will follow in the family lot in Holy Cross Cemetery. As an alternative to flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Chapter, 55 Day Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495, Silver Towers Camp for Exceptional People, c/o St. Albans Lodge 1566, B.P.O.E., P.O. Box 87, St. Albans, Vermont 05478 or the Arthritis Foundation, 6 Chenell Drive – Suite 260, Concord, New Hampshire 03301.

, 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, Albert and Anita Wells and many dearly loved nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Aunt Bea was loved and cherished by many people near and far. She was born in Highgate Falls, Vermont where she met her husband of 68 years, Charles Cook. She moved to Connecticut where she lived and worked for Delta Rubber until returning to Vermont after retirement in 1993. She resided in St. Albans Bay until recently. She enjoyed working in her flower gardens and loved watching birds especially her Cardinals. Beatrice was predeceased by her beloved husband Charles in 2013; her parents Frank and Mary Beyor; sisters, Marion, Pearl, Bernadette, Rita, Gladys, Hildred and brothers, Carlton and Kenneth as well as several brothers- in- law and sisters-in-law. Many thanks go out to all who have visited and helped Aunt Bea during her struggles in the last year and before. A Liturgy of Christian Burial from Holy Angels Roman Catholic Church will be announced at a later date.

, age 88 years, died late Thursday afternoon, September 29, 2016, at The Villa in St. Albans City with her loving husband at her side. Born in Franklin on October 30, 1927, she was the daughter of the late George and Locada (Bouno) Domingue. She attended schools in Sheldon and on November 18, 1972 was married to Dale Taggart who survives her. She worked as a housekeeper in various homes and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Saint Albans Post 758. In addition to her husband Dale, Mrs. Taggart leaves a son, Norman Meunier and his wife Heidi of Fairfax; two daughters, Linda Cole and husband Dan and Debra Gardner all of California; two sisters, Agnes Castle and husband Leon of Winooski and Marian Mosley of Florida; three grandchildren, Oscar Gardner, Jennifer LaRock, and Jonathan Siple; four great grandchildren; Mikaela, Madelyn, Josephine and Baker as well as several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, October 8, 2016, at 2 p.m. from The Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Avenue Swanton. Father Luke Austin will officiate. The Rite of Committal and Interment will take place Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 11 a.m. in Saint Stephen’s Roman Catholic Cemetery, Winooski. The Very Reverend Stephen Hornat, SSE, Superior General of the Society of Saint Edmund and pastor of Saint Stephen’s Parish will of offer The Prayers of Committal. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 1 p.m. until the hour of the service. Gifts in Mrs. Taggarts memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, New England Division, 55 Day Lane, Williston 05495.