All Obituaries

Paul D. Emmons It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Paul D. Emmons, on Friday, July 16, 2021, at Birchwood Terrace Health Care in Burlington.  Paul was born in Huntington, VT on October 23, 1936 to Ernest and Mae (Nattress) Emmons.  He grew up in Hinesburg and graduated from Hinesburg High School.  Paul married the love of his life, Arlouine Santose in Hinesburg on September 19, 1959.  They were married for 45 years and made many happy memories...

Mary Whalley Brown Stowe, VT Mary Whalley Brown, 89, of Stowe, Vermont, passed away peacefully in her home on July 12, 2021. Mary was born in Burlington, Vermont, on August 18, 1931, daughter of Ruth Spear and Donald P. Whalley of Charlotte, Vermont. Mary was raised on a dairy farm and joined in the work of milking and haying at a young age. She graduated from Burlington High School, class of 1949, and Burlington Business College two years later. Mary was employed by Vermont Hardware...

Alexis J. Parent, Jr. Richmond, VT July 2, 1926 – June 26, 2021 Alexis “Bill” Parent was accepted by his Lord on Saturday June 26, 2021 at the age of 94 years. He was born in Brooklyn, NY while his parents were traveling back to Richmond, the son of Alexis J., Sr. and Goldia (Bessette) Parent. He graduated from Richmond High School, after spending time in the US Navy, he attended the University of Vermont. After holding various jobs, he owned and operated Richmond Garage,...

Robert (Roy) R. Davie Essex, VT The Laird of our Clan, Robert (Roy) R Davie, 97, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021, at Mansfield Place in Essex. His daughter was with him, holding his hand while they listened to a beautiful violin concerto.  Roy was born in Alloa, Scotland on February 1, 1924, to George and Barbara Davie. Roy (our father) was a brave soul, having enlisted in the RAF (Royal Air Force) as a teenager, and serving as a co-pilot in World War II. He never lost his love...

Gordon R. Wilcox Williston, VT   Gordon Richard Wilcox’s spirit was reunited with his loving wife Catherine Ann, on May 13, 2021, at the age of 92.  Gordon was born in Randolph, Vermont on January 7, 1929. He was a graduate of Williams Town High School and attended College in Rhode Island where he became a certified Refrigeration Technician.   Gordon married Catherine Richards on December 20, 1950, and they were devoted to each other for 67 years. He enlisted and...

Florence Mitchell Lonergan Zephyrhills, FL / Richmond, VT It is with great sadness that the family of Marie Claire Florence Mitchell Lonergan, age 87, announce her passing on Friday April 23, 2021, in Zephyrhills, Florida.  Florence was born on August 13, 1933, to the late Wilfred and Marie Claire (Pouliot) Salvas, on the family farm in Stowe, VT, now known as the Trapp Family Lodge.   Florence had fond memories of her family sugaring and running the farm in her early...

Rosalie Ruth Palermo Bolton, VT Rosalie R. Palermo, 87, passed peacefully on April 21, 2021 in the comfort of her home with her husband Vince by her side. Rosalie was born on July 26, 1933 in Randolph, VT to Milton F. and Ruth E. (Doyle) Gilley.  She spent her early years in Chelsea and Tunbridge, VT. The family moved to Richmond, VT in 1943. Rosalie graduated from Richmond High School in 1951. Following graduation she attended and graduated from the Mary Fletcher School of...

Peter Bruce Schuyler JEericho, VT Peter Bruce Schuyler, 80, of Jericho, Vermont, died unexpectedly of natural causes on April 12, 2021.  He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on August 22, 1940, to Howard Sterling Schuyler and Lucy Marion Bloomer Schuyler.  He grew up in the Schenectady, NY area.  He received a BS degree in Physics from Bates College and afterward served four years in the Marine Corps, including one tour in Viet Nam.  After leaving the Marine...

Denis John Poley of Richmond Vermont passed away on April 7, 2021 at McClure Respite House with his family by his side. After a short but valiant battle with an aggressive cancer, it was fitting he left us on National beer day as Denis loved a good IPA.  Born to Louis Casper Poley and Helen Joan Ranonis in 1945, Denis grew up in Teaneck NJ and spent his early summers on the Jersey shore where he met his wife Maria in High School. Moving from Jersey to Stowe in 1965 with Maria, they...

Marilyn Lavigne Leduc Williston, VT It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marilyn L. Leduc, 66, of Williston, VT, on April 2, 2021.  She was born in Burlington, VT, November, 3, 1954, the daughter of Lloyd and Gloria (Demars) Hill.  Marilyn graduated from Vermont Technical College. On February 11, 1980 Marilyn married the love of her life, Todd Leduc.  They made many happy memories in their 31 years together. Marilyn was employed by J.C. Penny’s from...