Gordon George Ely
Mar 13, 2023
East Burke, VT: Gordon George Ely, age 88, of White School Road, passed away peacefully after a short stay at the Pines Rehabilitation Center in Lyndonville, VT, on Monday morning, March 13, 2023. Gordon was born on February 14, 1935, in St. Johnsbury, VT, son to the late Luther and Marion (Wilkins) Ely. He graduated from Lyndon Institute in...
James Milan Nunn
Mar 9, 2023
James Milan Nunn, age 66, of Lyndonville, VT, died quietly at his home March 9, 2023, following a period of declining health.
Jim was born in St. Johnsbury, VT, on September 20, 1956, to the late Kenneth and Margaret (Hutchinson) Nunn. He was raised and educated in Peacham and graduated from Blue Mountain Union in the class of 1974. Following...
Lois M. Wheeler
Mar 4, 2023
Lois Moulton Wheeler, age 83, of Sunset Drive, passed away at the Jack Byrne Palliative Care Center in Lebanon, NH, Saturday morning, March 4, 2023, surrounded by her family.
Lois was born in East Burke, VT, on November 4, 1939, daughter to the late Verla (Rexford) and Ronald Moulton....
John Thomas Shafer Jr.
Mar 3, 2023
Derby Line, VT: John Thomas Shafer, Jr, age 76, of Michaud Manor, died at the North Country Hospital in Newport, VT, Friday, March 3, 2023.
Tommy was born in Pompton Plains, NJ, on December 23, 1946, son to the late John T, Sr. and Jeannette (Vanderhoof) Shafer. He was raised and educated in Fayson Lakes, NJ, graduating from Kinnelon High...
Jane Sylvia Fortin
Feb 26, 2023
Jane Fortin , 68 years old of St. Johnsbury, VT passed away peacefully with her daughter, grandson, and son-in-law at her side on Sunday, February 26, 2023 in St. Johnsbury.
Jane was born and raised in St. Johnsbury and attended school at Catholic Central, transitioned to the St. Johnsbury School system and graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in the spring...
Jerry Lynn Gochie
Feb 24, 2023
Jerry Lynn Gochie (Rocket),66, of Lyndonville, VT passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023, after a short but courageous battle with cancer at The Jack Burns Center, Lebanon, NH, with his Fiance’ Deborah at his side.
Born in Newport, VT on July 15, 1956, Jerry is one of eight children of Roland and Marilyn (Newell) Gochie. He was raised in...
Pamela Moore
Feb 23, 2023
Pamela “Pam” Moore, of Jacksonville, VT, peacefully passed away, surrounded by family, on February 23rd, 2023.
Born in Pittsfield, MA on December 29th, 1962, Pam was the youngest of four children born to Allan “Hank” and Janet (Poole) Scott. Her family moved to Halifax, VT in 1971 and she attended Halifax Elementary when it was a 3-room schoolhouse. The following...
Wilma Lucille (Blake) Fournier
Feb 23, 2023
On February 23, 2023 Wilma Lucille (Blake) Fournier, loving wife, beloved mother of two, grandmother of 5, and great grandmother of 8, passed away at the age of 95 surrounded by her adoring family.Wilma was born June 22, 1927 in West Burke, Vermont to William John Blake and Lila Mae (Coe) Blake. She attended elementary school in Burke and graduated from...
Owen 'Turtle' Mercon
Feb 21, 2023
Owen Paul Mercon, 67, of Danville, VT passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.
Known as Turtle by most, Owen was born in Worcester, MA on July 19, 1955, to Paul and Evelyn “Pat” (Laroche) Mercon.
Turtle was most well known as the voice behind the North Country Trader radio swap show as well as his time...
Dorine E. Colbeth
Feb 17, 2023
Dorine E. Colbeth, 90, of St. Johnsbury passed away on February 17, 2023. Born to the late Carl and Bernice (Albiser) Gilbert in St. Johnsbury on December 1, 1932. A graveside service will be held Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 11:30am at the Passumpsic Cemetery in Waterford, VT. Memories and condolences may be shared with family at saylesfh.com.
Norman Jay Morgan
Feb 16, 2023
Concord, VT: Norman Jay Morgan, age 65, of Main Street, died peacefully in his sleep early Thursday morning February 16, 2023.
Jay was born on November 23, 1957, son to the late Norman Cleverly and Joyce (Kroyer) Morgan in Teaneck, NJ. He grew up in New York State and graduated with a Regents Diploma from Moravia, NY High School, Class...
Alan J. Sanderson
Feb 16, 2023
East Burke, VT: Alan James Sanderson, age 53, of Victory Road, passed peacefully at his home surrounded by family Thursday evening, February 16, 2023.
Alan was born in St. Johnsbury, VT, on August 26, 1969. He was raised in E. Burke, attended the Burke Town School, and completed High School between Lyndon Institute and The Gilbert...
Nancy Lorraine Lovely
Feb 14, 2023
Lyndonville: Nancy L. Lovely, age 71, of the Darling Inn, died at the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, Tuesday evening, February 14, 2023, following a recent decline and complications of Covid-19.
Nancy was born in West Charleston, VT, on May 19, 1951, daughter to the late Bernard and Ruby (Aiken) Thayer. She grew up in West Charleston and Montpelier and was...
Elaine Rosalie Richardson Jewell
Feb 7, 2023
Elaine Rosalie Richardson Jewell was born July 27, 1949, in Sheffield, Vermont to Charles and Anita (Paquin) Richardson, Elaine took her last breaths in the morning hours of Feb. 7, 2023 while listening to hymns at home. She was 73 years old. Elaine married Edward Jewell in 1970 and shared over 50 years of marriage and memories. Elaine loved nursing,...
Gilbert O. Paradis
Feb 3, 2023
Gilbert O. Paradis passed away peacefully in Kissimmee, Florida on the morning of Friday, Feb. 3rd, 2023, at age 74 with his family by his side.
Gil was born June 18th, 1948, in Island Pond, Vermont to parents Brendan and Ruby Paradis. After graduating high school, Gil proudly served in the U. S. NAVY for two and half years, receiving an Honorable Discharge....
J. Ernest Racenet
Feb 1, 2023
J. Ernest Racenet
November 13, 1925 – February 1, 2023
Born in Queens, NY, the son of Joseph Racenet and Anne Garypie Racenet. He attended school in Woodbury, CT, graduating in 1943. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in September 1943. As a member of the VPB 104 Squadron he flew missions out of Clark Field over the...
Patricia Mae (Bedard) Cross
Jan 30, 2023
Patricia Mae Bedard Cross, age 89, of St. Johnsbury, VT passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023 at The Pines Rehab and Health Center due to failing health.
Patricia was born in St. Johnsbury, VT on October 28, 1934 to Archie and Hattie Mae (Davis) Bedard. She attended the St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church in Lyndonville, VT as a young child,...
Craig Wayne Hartshorn
Jan 29, 2023
Craig Wayne Hartshorn of Concord, VT left this earth behind while working on his property in the great outdoors that he so loved. Being outdoors was his greatest love. He was so very proud of the home that he built, and the land that he worked so hard on.
Craig was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping and...
Maurice 'Butch' W. Tower, Jr.
Jan 28, 2023
Maurice W. Tower, Jr. ‘Butch’ passed away January 28, 2023, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Hospital.
He was born December 5, 1956, in St. Johnsbury, Vt. to Maurice W. Tower Sr. ‘Joe’ and Janet Murry Tower.
Butch was a sergeant in the US Army working as a Unit Administrator for 22 years.
He is survived by 2 children: Stacey Henderson and Scott...
Charles Clifford Layton, Sr
Jan 28, 2023
St. Johnsbury, VT: Charlie C. Layton, Sr., age 74, of Harvey Street, died at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury, VT, Saturday night, January 28, 2023, from a heart attack.
Charlie was born in Waltham, MA, on April 2, 1948, son to the late Jesse Asbury Layton, Sr. and Elizabeth Ann (Malloy) Layton. He grew up in Waltham, Norwood,...