Lucille B. Oakes

Lucille B. Oakes

Aug 2, 2024

Lucille Oakes, of St.Johnsbury (recently Morrisons Health and Rehab Whitefield, NH) passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at the age of 96. Her family was her pride and joy, and she cherished the time spent with them, recently celebrating her 96th birthday with 22 family members including all her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. 

Lucille was born July 17, 1928,...

Sabra Graden

Sabra Graden

Aug 1, 2024

Sabra Lynette Graden, 90, of St. Johnsbury, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2024, at her home surrounded by family and beloved care team.

Sabra was born on May 12, 1934, to Lloyd and Elsie (Hager) Carpenter at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA. She graduated from Plymouth High School in 1952 before studying to be a medical secretary at the...

Sandra Locklin

Sandra Locklin

Jul 30, 2024

Sandra Ann Locklin, 78, of St. Johnsbury, Vt. passed away peacefully on July 30, 2024, at the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital after a period of declining health.

Sandra was born on Oct. 26, 1945, the third child and first daughter of Charles and Anita (Mosher) Cushman. She was born on the Cushman Farm on Bible Hill. Her dad was a little...

Susan D. Haynie

Susan D. Haynie

Jul 29, 2024

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light” – Matthew 11:28-30

A sincere note from Kevin Haynie (Sue's...

Edward Joseph Colon

Edward Joseph Colon

Jul 28, 2024

West Burke, VT: Edward Joseph Colon, age 83, died at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital following a heart attack Saturday evening on July 28, 2024.

Edward was born on February 12, 1941, in Bronx, NY, son to the late Paul and Sarah (Picone) Colon. He was raised and educated in the Bronx. He trained in plumbing and heating and spent all of...

Courtney Daffinrud

Courtney Daffinrud

Jul 26, 2024

Courtney Marie (Baker) Daffinrud died peacefully, surrounded by family, at the Lahey Hospital in Massachusetts on July 26, 2024. Courtney was a graduate of St. Johnsbury Academy, the University of Vermont, and St. Michael’s College. She was loved fiercely by her parents, six siblings, husband, three children, extended family, friends, and so many other people whose lives she touched. 

Courtney was...

Reginald C. Deth

Reginald C. Deth

Jul 23, 2024

Reginald Clayton Deth, 84, of East Burke, passed away at North Country Hospital after a long illness with his wife and children by his side.

Reginald was born on December 24, 1939 in St. Johnsbury to Rupert and Rilla (Cross) Deth. The youngest of eight children, Reg lost both of his parents in his late teens. He worked on the family...

Harold 'Smiley' Burt

Harold 'Smiley' Burt

Jul 22, 2024

Harold “Smiley” Burt passed away on July 22, 2024, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital after a brief illness. 

Smiley was born in Springfield, MA on June 8, 1934, to Harold and Marie (Sherwin) Burt. He married Betty Walker on July 24, 1964, and passed away just two days short of their 60th anniversary. He grew up working on his father’s farm...

Thelma Tower

Thelma Tower

Jul 21, 2024

Thelma Esther Tower

 April 16, 1930 - July 21, 2024.

 Thelma Esther Tower, Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother was called to be with our Lord in Heaven on July 21, 2024, at the age of 94. 

 She was born in Northumberland, NH to Roveal and Dorothy Brockney. She lived a long and beautiful life. Thelma first married Howard Sargent and they were...

Bernard Mulliken

Bernard Mulliken

Jul 18, 2024

UPDATE: The service location will be changed to Sayles Funeral Home, 525 Summer Street, St. Johnsbury, VT. Date is still Thursday, August 8, 2024, 11AM.   Burial will take place when cemetery can reopen after flood damage is repaired.  

Bernard Merle Mulliken passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024, with his daughter and son-in-law by his side in Lakeland, Florida, where...

William Kevin Minshull

William Kevin Minshull

Jul 18, 2024

McIndoe Falls, VT: William K. Minshull, age 62, of Monroe Road, died at his residence from a medical event, Thursday, July 18, 2024.

William was born on February 25, 1962, son to the late Michael and Phyllis (Oliver) Minshull. He grew up in the Waterford Passumpsic area and has enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and four-wheeling. He worked at Aldrich Formica and...

Scott Stuart

Scott Stuart

Jul 17, 2024

Scott John Stuart, 67, of Monroe, NH, passed away at Littleton Regional Healthcare on July 17, 2024. 

Scott was born in Hardwick, VT on October 19, 1956, to John M. and Lorraine (Gammell) Stuart of Cabot. A year later they moved to Monroe, NH. Scott attended Monroe Elementary School and graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1975. He married Sue Ann...

Carlene Ann Briggs

Carlene Ann Briggs

Jul 15, 2024

Lyndonville, VT: Carlene Ann Briggs, age 84, of Passumpsic Street, passed peacefully with her family by her side following a courageous battle with cancer Monday evening, July 15, 2024, at her home in Lyndonville.

Carlene was born on February 2, 1940, in Lyndon, VT, daughter to the late Percy Fred and Reta A. (Berry) Lynaugh. She was a lifelong resident and...

John Rice

John Rice

Jul 11, 2024

John Harold Rice, 74, of Concord, VT passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 11, 2024.

John was born in Lyndon, VT on May 23, 1950, to Harold and Olivette (Grenier) Rice. He grew up on Pudding Hill in Lyndonville and graduated from Lyndon Institute, Class of 1968. He worked for several companies including Flexible Tubing, Weymouth Auto Parts, N.E. Tools, and...

Daniel Poulin

Daniel Poulin

Jul 8, 2024

Daniel P. Poulin

January 3, 1965 - July 8,2024

Daniel P. Poulin, 59, of Kirby, Vermont passed away unexpectedly on July 8, 2024, at his home with his faithful companion, Babydog, by his side. Daniel was known to be a shy, gentle, and kind soul.

Daniel was born on January 3, 1965, in St. Johnsbury, VT, to Marc and Mariette (Bolduc) Poulin.

While Daniel...

Ben Lyons

Ben Lyons

Jul 7, 2024

St. Johnsbury, VT: Ben Patrick Lyons, 21 of Cottage Street, lost his life on Sunday July 7th, 2024, from injuries he incurred while protecting his family from an attack that happened in their home that morning. Ben selflessly intervened without hesitation, a true hero.

Ben was born on June 9, 2003, in Burlington, VT to Jennifer Mae Bradley and Kevin James...

Charles 'Chuck' W. Longchamps

Charles 'Chuck' W. Longchamps

Jul 2, 2024

Charles Longchamps

1953-2024

Charles (Chuck) W. Longchamps, age 70, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on July 2, 2024.

Chuck was born in Barre Vermont – but lived most of his life in Burke Hollow in the family home. Anyone who knew Chuck, knew that the door was always open. And, if you walked in and heard, “What do...

Clara M. Gray

Clara M. Gray

Jun 27, 2024

*******UPDATED 7/30/24 743AM *********

Due to the current conditions of the surrounding areas Clara's services are being postponed one day.  A funeral service will NOW be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 10:30am at Guibord-Pearsons Funeral Home, 15 Main Street, Lyndonville, VT, with The Rev. Bruce Comiskey officiating. Friends may call on the family beginning at 10:00am at the same...

John Guy Briggs

John Guy Briggs

Jun 27, 2024

Lunenburg, VT: John Guy Briggs, aka Big John, died peacefully at Weeks Memorial Hospital in Lancaster, NH, Thursday Evening, June 27, 2024, at the age of 83 following a months’ long decline.

John was born in Bristol, CT, on September 16, 1940, son to the late Frederick Clark and Mildred Irene (Davis) Briggs. He was raised on a small farm in...

Jacqueline Noyes

Jacqueline Noyes

Jun 26, 2024

Jacqueline Noyes

1943-2024

Jacqueline Noyes, 81, of Sutton, VT passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, after a long illness. Daughter to Samuel and Elsie (Toth) Pearlman, she was born in Neptune, NJ and raised in Freehold, NJ. She was a homemaker and an artist.

Jacqueline was predeceased by her husband, Stanley Clair Noyes, and a son, Paul Eldridge. She leaves behind three...