All Obituaries

Edward Randall of Sheffield, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021.  Ed was born January 6, 1948 in Barton, son to the late Elbert Randall and Maxine Worster.  Services will be at the convenience of the family.  Sayles Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Richard Windsor “Dick” Knight, age 72, of Crepeault Hill Road, passed at his home surrounded by his beloved family, early Friday morning, July 30, 2021, following a 2 ½ -year struggle with cancer. Dick was born in Brattleboro, VT, on February 5, 1949, son to the late Newton Merritt Knight and Mary Hubbard (Knight) Parker.  He grew up in Lyndon attending Lyndon Graded School and graduating from Lyndon Institute in the Class of 1967.  He joined the U.S. Marine...

Born to loving parents Archie and Debbie Prevost on January 29, 1959, Gerard A. Prevost the second eldest of six children lived a life of love and acceptance. Jerry married Crystal Chandler in 1990 and together they raised two beautiful daughters, Aimee and Danielle. Jerry grew up in St. Johnsbury and attended Catholic Central in his elementary years. He graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1977 and attended Johnson and Wales attaining a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. Jerry...

Lloyd Rainey, 74, of Victory, VT passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation.  Lloyd was born in Concord, VT on November 8, 1946, to Herbert and Catherine (Quimby) Rainey. He is survived by a brother, Gregory Rainey.  Any services will be at the convenience of the family.

Kay VanSant, born Kathleen Elizabeth Tate, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on Thursday July 29 at Northern VT Regional Hospital with her family at her side. Kay was the second of 7 daughters of Almont and Jennie Tate, born in Greensboro, VT on January 31, 1931. She had to wait her turn, as the doctor was busy with another birth at the farm down the road. She and her sisters worked hard on the farm because it was expected. It was not the easiest life, but “Mama and Daddy”...

Vernon E. Moyse of Lyndonville, VT passed away on July 28, 2021, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital.  Vernon was born in Concord, VT on June 25, 1943, to Russell and Nina (Pierce) Moyse.  He was raised and educated in Concord, graduating from Concord High School Class of 1961.  After time in the Army from 1962 to 1965, Vernon worked at Fairbanks Morse for a year and then went to VT Tap and Die in Lyndonville for the next 36 years only retiring because of illness. ...

Patricia Jean Holbrook Bonnett passed away July 28, 2021 at NVRH in St. Johnsbury, VT. Patricia or Pattie as many knew her was born on February 17, 1950 and resided with her parents Clair A. Holbrook and Elizabeth B. Thompson in Sheffield, VT until she met her husband, Bruce N. Bonnett, in 1969. Pattie and Bruce dated for three months before they married in 1969 and later that year they were blessed with their son Wyatt. In 1972 they were again blessed, this time with daughter...

Lawrence (Larry) Donna, loving uncle, sibling, and friend, passed away on July 27, 2021, with family by his side.  Larry, a proud life-long Vermonter, was born on December 31, 1956 in St. Johnsbury, VT to Roger and Jane (Wilkins) Donna.  He attended Catholic Central School for all eight grades.  He graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy as a proud member of the fun-loving class of 1974.  He always enjoyed reconnecting with his classmates at reunions. Larry appreciated the...

IN LOVING MEMORY of Edna Elizabeth (Labree) Goyette who passed along peacefully with family by her side on July 25 2021 at the age of 98.  A resident of Saint Johnsbury, Vermont; her full and well-lived life included community support, a lifelong dedication to her son Francis Henry Goyette (predeceased), her two granddaughters Marie Suzanne (Goyette) Wiese and Rita Dianne Goyette, family, and numerous friends. She will be remembered for her sense of purpose and support, her faith in...

Esther C. Young, 88, Lyndon passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021 with her loving family by her side in St. Johnsbury. She was born in Albany, VT on October 13, 1932, one of four children of the late Walter and Hazel (Heath) Coffey. She was raised and educated in Orleans, Vermont, and graduated Orleans High School Class of 1950. Esther went on to get her degree as a dental hygienist from the University of Vermont.  In 1957, Esther married Fay Young, Jr. and they shared 53 years...