Melvin Hale

Melvin Hale

Feb 4, 2016

Melvin Reed Hale, 86 of Danville, VT passed away from heart disease Thursday, February 4 at Dartmouth Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born May 31, 1929 in Williamstown, VT to Clyde Hale and Blanche Gilbert Hale. Melvin was a simple man and he took each day at a time. His favorite saying was "well we'll see what...

Janice Morrill

Janice Morrill

Feb 3, 2016

Janice Morrill of North Danville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016. She had resided at the Bellamy Fields Assisted Living facility in Dover, New Hampshire for the past three and a half years. Up until five days ago, she was a vibrant and active member of the Bellamy community. She was born in Walden, Vermont on Dec. 5,...

Hazel Taylor

Hazel Taylor

Jan 30, 2016

Hazel Louise Taylor, age 83, of Main Street in Lyndonville, VT, passed away at her daughter's home in Lyndonville, VT, early Saturday morning, January 30, 2016, with her family by her side following her battle with cancer. She had been a resident of East St. Johnsbury, VT, for over 40 years until moving in 2013. She was born in Medford,...

James Buzby, Jr

James Buzby, Jr

Jan 26, 2016

James Edward Buzby, Jr., age 77, of Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury passed away at the St. Johnsbury Health & Rehabilitation Center on January 26, 2016, following a period of declining health. He had lived in the area for over thirty years. Jim was born in Brattleboro on February 8, 1938, son to the late James E., Sr. and Myrtle Rosalie...

Joan Bertolini

Joan Bertolini

Jan 23, 2016

Joan Bertolini of St. Johnsbury passed away Saturday evening, Jan. 23, 2016 at the age of 84, surrounded by members of her family. Joan was born in Barre, Vermont on May 20, 1931, the daughter of Wendolyn and Freda (Hill) Beck. Her husband Enso "Bert" passed away two years ago on Jan. 1, 2014. Joan was predeceased by her sister...

Mary Berard

Mary Berard

Jan 20, 2016

Mary R. (Shatney) Berard, age 73, of Old County Road passed away at the St. Johnsbury Health & Rehabilitation Center January 20, 2016. Mary was born in Peacham, VT, on July 4, 1942, daughter to the late Elton and Edna (Hutchison) Shatney. As a teenager Mary was the dump attendant for years and worked as a house cleaner most of...

Tammy Maurice

Tammy Maurice

Jan 20, 2016

Tammy Maurice of St. Johnsbury died unexpectedly after a brief illness Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016 at the age of 55. Tammy was born in St. Johnsbury on October 25, 1960 to her mother Gloria Berube and father Wayne Bumps. She attended Peacham Academy. Tammy enjoyed camping and picnics with her family. She also loved going fishing. Her grandchildren were "her...

Arvid Odett

Arvid Odett

Jan 17, 2016

Arvid William Odett, age 95, of Shadow Lake Road, Waterford passed away at the Lafayette Center in Franconia, NH, Sunday evening, January 17, 2016, following a long battle with Parkinson's. Arvid was born in Detroit, Michigan, Christmas Day, 1920, son to the late Ernest L. and Edith (Long) Odett. He grew up and was educated in Berkley, MI, graduating high...

Richard Houghton

Richard Houghton

Jan 12, 2016

Richard E. Houghton, age70, of St. Johnsbury, passed away at the St. Johnsbury Health & Rehabilitation Center Tuesday evening, January 12, 2016, following a period of declining health. Richard was born in Barre, VT, on September 18, 1945, son to Muriel (Jerome) Houghton and the late Cedric Roland Houghton. He was raised and educated in St. Johnsbury graduating from the...

Michael Entriken

Michael Entriken

Jan 9, 2016

Michael Walter Entriken, 59, of Walden, VT passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at his home. Michael was born on October 11, 1956, in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Walter and Dolores (Laub) Entriken and moved to Vermont in 1970 where he attended Cabot High School and worked with his family's business-Rama Enamels. Michael founded his own business-Green...

James Spencer

James Spencer

Jan 8, 2016

James Cushman Spencer, age 64, died, Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family following a lengthy illness. He was born to Conrad Milton Spencer and Mary Emma (Cushman) Spencer on April 6, 1951, in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. He was raised in Lyndonville with his big sister, Mary Kay, and attended the Lyndon Schools, graduating from Lyndon...

Wilfred St. George

Wilfred St. George

Jan 1, 2016

Willy St. George, age 78, of St. Johnsbury, died Friday morning, Jan. 1, 2016 at the St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Center where he had been a resident since July 2015. He was born on July 4, 1937 in Lowell, Vermont, the third child of Wilfred J. St. George, Sr. and Georgianna (Gadoury) St. George. He was educated in Lowell...

Don Taylor

Don Taylor

Dec 31, 2015

Don Taylor, of Lackie Hill Rd. in St. Johnsbury, passed away on Thursday evening, December 31, 2015 at the age of 84. He was born in Waterford, Vermont on September 10, 1931, the son of Harold and Myrtle (Ainsworth) Taylor. He married Marlene Ash 63 years ago on November 29, 1952. Don worked 37 years for Ed Gray Farms on...

Dennis Jenkins

Dennis Jenkins

Dec 30, 2015

Dennis K. "Weasel" Jenkins, age 61, of Rabbit Plain and lifelong resident of St. Johnsbury passed away at his home with his family beside him on Wednesday, December 30, 2015, following a battle with cancer. Dennis was born in St, Johnsbury, VT, on August 6, 1954, to Barbara A. (Brewer) and the late Donald Dwight Jenkins. He was raised and...

Richard Peterson

Richard Peterson

Dec 27, 2015

Richard Leon Peterson 'Pete' of Waterford, Vermont passed away unexpectedly at home Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015 at the age of 70. He was born on March 5, 1945 in Boswell, Pennsylvania, the son of Charles and Louise (Holeva) Peterson. Richard grew up in Pennsylvania and at the age of eighteen he joined the Navy and served from 1963-1969. While in...

Normand Caron

Normand Caron

Dec 25, 2015

Normand Amedee Caron, 83, of the Old Center Road in St. Johnsbury, passed away on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2015, after a brief illness. He was born in North Danville, Vermont, on April 10, 1932, the son of the late Amedee and Blandine (Gagnon) Caron. He attended Arlington Street and St. Gabriel's school. Normand worked with his father and brother...

Albert Bedor

Albert Bedor

Dec 25, 2015

Albert Bedor of Wheelock passed away peacefully at home on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2015, at the age of 84. He was born in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, on Oct. 12, 1931, the son of the late Joseph and Evelina (Crepeault) Bedor. On May 4, 1950, Albert married Alberta Drown. In their 50 years of marriage, they had nine children together....

Donald III

Donald III

Dec 19, 2015

Donald Ora "Rocky" Larocque, III, age 69, of Bear Hollow in Lyndonville, VT, died from an apparent heart attack at his home, Saturday evening, December 19, 2015. Donald was born in St. Johnsbury, VT, on September 4, 1946 son to the late Donald O. Jr. and Mona (Stetson) Larocque. He was raised and educated in Burlington graduating from Burlington High...

Jeffrey Belknap

Jeffrey Belknap

Dec 19, 2015

Jeff Belknap of Concord passed away Saturday evening, Dec. 19, 2015 at the age of 56. He died peacefully at home. Born in St. Johnsbury on May 20, 1959, Jeff loved all sports and coached The Pirates Babe Ruth baseball team. Jeff and Debra operated J.D.'s Restaurant on Portland St., formerly known as the Surf and Sirloin Restaurant and Wooden...

Harold Reed

Harold Reed

Dec 18, 2015

Harold A. Reed of Lunenburg passed away Friday morning, Dec. 18, 2015 at the age of 95. He had resided at the St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Center for the past three years. Previously Harold spent a happy ten years residing at The Canterbury Inn in St. Johnsbury. Born in Sutton, Vermont Aug. 6, 1920, he was the son of...