Requiem Mass will be held at 11am at Holy Family Church in Essex Jct, VT on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Saying that his hugs, smile, and sense of humor will be greatly missed doesnt really describe the loss of this husband, father, and friend. Burlington officiated by Father Lance Harlow with a Celebration of Life following in the lower hall of St. John Vianney Church, Rd., also on Hinesburg Rd. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, July 15th, 2021 at 1:00 pm in St. Marks Church, North Avenue. Lynne Lavilette, 60, beloved wife and mother, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. Burlington- -Larry Alers, 51, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Apr. Ronald Ronnie Robar, 60 of Colchester passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2023. He graduated from Cathedral High School, attended Burlington Business College, (now known as Champlain College) and served in the US Marine Corps from 1953-1956. Deborah Deb F. Ploof (Robertson) beloved wife and mother, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at the McClure-Miller Respite House in Colchester after a long hard-fought battle with cancer. Memorial Contributions can be sent to be used at the familys discretion in care of: Debra Perreault, 298 Belair Dr., Colchester, VT 05446. He leaves his son and partner, Adam Provost and Saige, their children, Tucker and Theo. Cecilia C Cross (CiCi) went home to the Lord on February 26 at the age of 90. She excelled as a dancer, gymnast, cheerleader, enjoyed all genres of music and absorbed every detail of dance performances, a true artist of many media. Most of all we mourn the time we would have spent with you, and your planned return to the redwoods. Charles was born on February 7, 1960, to Bruce Justice and Juna Justice (Baker) in Burlington, Vermont. He was born on May 19, 1994 in Olney, TX and was the son of Stacy L. and Tanya L. (Gay) Echols. Amelia was her world. Early on he earned a Series 7 License and worked for Combined Insurance. Essex Jct.- -Derrick W. Giffin, 51, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, January 9, 2022. Feeling she did not want to pursue piano professionally, she instead attended Colby College in Waterville, ME where she met her future husband, Arthur G. Eustis, from Waterville, ME. Please remember her at your Holiday meals and gatherings, which she loved. A small ceremony in Missy's honor will be held at her daughters home in Colchester, Sunday 5/2 at 2pm. The years spent in Chicago were some of her happiest, and the friends made there remained friends throughout her life. Steve served in the US Navy working as a Seabee and diesel mechanic and was honorably discharged. In lieu of flowers, Karen wished to have donations sent directly to: Help-Hope-Live. The Mass can also be viewed virtually through live-streaming on the St. Marks Church website: stmarksvt.com. Store in the University Mall and later at Walmart. She gave birth to Ebony V. Kirkland, Kareem A. Johnson, and Tiffany B. Johnson. Steve was a gifted cook, having worked at the Ice House restaurant in Burlington during its heyday. Jason leaves his Mom and a brother, Curtis Corse (Maria), sister, Krista Corse, step father, Donald Cota, maternal grandmother, Beverly Gerard, his nieces: Alyssa, Savannah and Sophie Corse and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Colchester- -David E. Wolcott, 93, passed away at McClure-Miller Respite House on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020. As a long-haul truck driver, he moved the precious cargo of family homes with care and precision. Ray was employed by the VT Highway Department and was also a truck driver for Carpenters Motor Transport among other companies. A celebration of life will be held on April 23, 2022 from 1:00-3:00 pm at the Winooski VFW Post 1767, 6 Maple Street, Winooski. Obituaries | vtcng.com Community Obituaries Frederick D. DeMag Jr. Apr 27, 2023 Frederick David "Fred" DeMag Jr. 72, of Greensboro Bend, died peacefully in the comfort of his home on Thursday, April 20, 2023. She went on to marry and raise a family of seven children. She will be remembered as a loving wife and devoted mother and grandmother. Supported by New England Federal Credit Union. She was like a second mother to Diane Brown, whom she leaves along with Randy Sheldon. Apr 25 2023 April 25, 2023. Too many cousins to name all and an abundance of friends that she made her family. She is survived by her children and spouses: Lewis Bushway, of Sarasota, FL, Alan Moochie Bushway and Jane, of Lee FL, Trudy Cardinal and Marc Wiener, of Colchester, Susan Bushway-Westcott and Larry, of Milton, Kathy Bushway-House and Lonnie, of Columbia, SC and Eric Bushway of Grafton, MA; Numerous grandchildren: Renee Bourget-Place and husband, David, Israel Bourget and wife, Sherra, Alexa Cardinal, Robert Bobby Bushway, LJ House, Jessica Westcott and husband, Greg and Dustin Bushway; great grandchildren: Camden, Nick and Keegan Place, Jocelyn Bourget and Kory Bushway. She and Arthur were also famous for their theme costume parties (Come as your favorite sport, Come as your favorite song). There are no Services planned at this time. He was a self employed painter and was an avid picker and enjoyed garage sales and wrestling. He attended the Culinary Program at UVM and was a chef for Sodexo at UVM and St. Michaels College. He never admitted being a smart man, but he was truly brilliant, especially when it came to semantics and cars. Burlington on Wednesday, Mar. Her funeral will be a private ceremony for family members, to be announced at a later date. Amanda was proud of her Irish heritage and mastery of step dancing. Very few of his friends and family could beat him in a game of chess! Never idle, Cora was an avid gardener, cross stitcher, walker, baker and ice cream maker. Additionally, she loved all animals and volunteered at the former Discovery Museum, a hands-on museum in Essex, where she helped care for the animals, both injured and orphaned. In spite of this he maintained a wonderful (some would say corny) sense of humor and a huge caring heart for those around him. Somehow, she also found time to earn a degree from Columbia in Japanese Literature! Her parents Candance and Francis Ladue of Burlington and her brother Richard Ladue also of Burlington. Even though their marriage ended, Randy always remained her seventh son. Downloading, republication, retransmission or reproduction of content on this website is strictly prohibited. Burlington- -Bruce A. Root, 67, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022 at UVM Medical Center. Westminster, VT 05158. The R.L. He enjoyed music and he a had a strong love for cars and car audio. Search Obituaries | VermontObits.org Due to current COVID conditions, visiting hours will be postponed and will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2022 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Corbin & Palmer Funeral Home in Essex Junction, Vt., with a gathering immediately following at her sister . Burlington, Peter and his wife Roberta of Pittsfield, MA, Paul of Burlington, Marty and his wife Mary Lou of Burlington. Visitation will be on Tuesday, June 1, from 5-8pm at Elmwood-Meunier Funeral Home, 97 Elmwood Ave., Burlington. She also volunteered with the United Way and delivered Meals on Wheels. Claire was born on January 25, 1945, the daughter of Rosalie M. (Girard) Shaw and William McManus. Arrangements by Elmwood-Meunier, Burlington. While in the Navy, he was part of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. He is predeceased by his parents Earl H and Lois B. After joining this world on May 7, 1955, our father, Roger, passed away on June 8, 2022 after an illness. Jericho- -Philip A. FitzPatrick, Jr., passed away at home on May 1, 2021. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday April 25, 2023 from Rosemarie Leland of Richmond, VT passed away at home after a yearlong battle with kidney cancer. Joy is also pre-deceased in life by her maternal Grandfather Reginald Sears. For a full obituary go to www.elmwoodmeunier.net. Vermont road work: Chittenden County road projects this summer In Middlebury and the Victory Baptist Church in Vergennes. When not working or serving the community, he enjoyed fishing, boating and spending time on the boat at Point Bay Marina. 3J, Burlington, VT 05401 or St. Nicholas Project, Kurn Hatin School, P. O. Joy was a beautiful, intelligent, confident young lady with an amazing soul, Who fell into addiction. She graduated from Burlington High School and was head of housekeeping at Bestwestern Hotel. Josephine . She was born November 13, 1971 in Burlington, VT. She was the daughter of Carol Mailhot and was the youngest of three siblings. Richard was honorably discharged from the US Navy in 1963 and did general maintenance work in civilian life. She was born in Barre on Oct. 11, 1941, the daughter of Percy G. and Ora H. (Jones) Colby. She leaves behind a world of people who knew her through her writing, her fellow self-advocates, collaborating researchers, and her birth and extended chosen families. During snowstorms he would be out snow blowing everyones sidewalk and parking space complaining and loving it at the same time. Colchester- -Chester Henry Brothers, Jr., 82, passed away peacefully at the McClure-Miller Respite House In Colchester. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday April 8, 2023 from 12 noon-3pm at American Legion Post #91, 3650 Roosevelt Highway, Colchester, VT 05446. Lonnie is survived by her husband, Brian Atkins, her children and spouses: Aja and Kirk Brunelle of Swanton; Brian and Amy Alexander of Lebanon, NH; her grandchildren: Rose-Lee, Ava, Zoey and Blake; one brother, Edward J. Cabral, Jr., one sister, Dawn Cabral and many nieces and nephews. She was born in Whitefield, NH on Nov. 10, 1943, the daughter of Donald and Bernadette (Goad) Rooney. In 1957, she married Leonard Willette and they were together until his passing in 1990. Several neices and nephews, and many friends he considered his family. Ryan was born Dec. 14, 1990 in Evanston, Illinois. As a young adult, Mildred moved to New York City and married her childrens father, John McLaurin II. Along with his parents, Matthew J. I and Patricia McHaffie, he was predeceased by his nephew, Scott Young, Jr. and Michael A. Tatro, Sr. A Graveside Service will be held in Mt Calvary Cemetery, No. Burlington. For a full obituary please go vtfuneralhomes.com Visitation will be held Monday, April 24, 2023, from James Jim "Sonny" Arthur Mack Jr., 89, of Essex Junction, VT, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Burlington Health and Rehab surrounded James Jim "Sonny" Arthur Mack Jr., 89, of Essex Junction, VT, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Burlington Health and Rehab surrounded by his loving family. Lonnie was born in Burlington on February 9, 1965 to Jacqueline R. Richard and Edward J. Cabral, Sr. Lonnie worked as a self-employed housekeeper for many years and enjoyed gardening, playing Skip-Bo, poker nights and spending time with family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September, 10, 2022 from, 2-4pm at the First Unitarian Universalist Church at the head of Church Street in Burlington. Burlington- -Ray J. Maring, Sr., 63, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. https://phassociation.org/or contact the Deeb family. Along with her parents, Sharron was predeceased by her son, Kiley Fortune. Spring Committal Services will be held in Ft. Ethan Allen Cemetery, Rt. She was a strong willed women who gave her all for her family and friends. She was born in Burlington on Nov. 14, 1981, the daughter of Stephen and Darlene (Martel) Wright. He is the author of the book Cycles of Reflection and enjoyed playing the viola, having played in the Amateur Musicians Orchestra (AMO) and the University of Vermont Orchestra as well as chamber groups. Along with her husband, Donald, Sr., she was pre-deceased by her son, Donald, Jr. in 2018, her brother, Dennis Garcia in 2003 and her grandson, Michael Farmer Jr. in 2006. Richard is survived by his daughter, Grace Raymond, his brother, James Gaboriault, Sr., his sisters: Paula Gaboriault, Kelly Gouveia, Tonda Cardaropdi and Dawn Gaboriault, his nephews and nieces: Randy Gaboriault, Justin Gaboriault, Jordan Gaboriault, James Gaboriault, Jr., Trevor Gaboriault, Tristan Gaboriault, Brandon Gestner, Janson Gouveia, Madden Gouveia, Nancy Gouveia, Rickell Gouveia, Vanessa and Shania Gaboriault, Maxwell Gaboriault and Triniti Gaboriault. He had been employed at Cellucord Paper in Richmond and, later, at Koffee Kup Bakery. She enjoyed her employment at Maternities, Inc. in Burlington as a seamstress for 23 years and later worked at Fanny Allen Hospital sterilizing instruments and equipment from where she retired in 1990. A gentle, but very strong woman, Joan overcame many of lifes challenges there were many. John always had stories to tell, and was a great storyteller. He was predeceased by his sisters: Constance Cummings and Pamela and Candace Cochones. surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, July 3, 2022, after a long battle with numerous health issues. Brenda was a very caring and loving person with a bubbly personality, and unforgettable smile and laugh that would lighten up any room. Also many nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts, and cousins. Frances enjoyed doing things for her family. Grace is now with her angels and family in paradise. No matter what there is always loved ones there to lend a hand, ear, shoulder and to give you the love and support you need. He was born on May 14, 1938 in Burlington, VT, the son of Donald E. and Blanche. He was born on Aug. 20, 1927 in Colchester, the son of Max and Florence (Cloe) Wolcott. Arrangements in care of Elmwood-Meunier Funeral Home, Burlington. He is now surrounded by the many animals that he loved: Bubba, Miss Kitty, Bear Poohs, Rods dog Tasha, and sweet Claudia who left this world with him. His Celebration of Life will be on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Lake Carmi in Enosburg Falls, VT. Among Henrys favorite artists were Paul McCartney, the Beatles, Joe Bonamoso, Etta James, Dan Hicks, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Carlos Santana, Susan Tedeschi, Wynton Marsalis, Billie Holiday, Seals and Crofts, Grace Potter, and Journey. Bahrija just had a gift for making everyone he touched feel like family. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her.