All Obituaries

Madelene L. Robinson, 90, of Lyndonville, VT passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital. Madelene was born in Walden, VT on August 27, 1929, to Charles and Inez (Bidwell) Thompson. She worked at St. Johnsbury Glovers, as an LNA in several area nursing homes including The Darling Inn, Pine Knoll, Maple Lane Nursing Home as well as Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital. Madelene liked fishing and snowmobiling and was married to Stephan J. Robinson for...

Maurice A. Colby, 90, of East St. Johnsbury, passed away on December 2, 2019.  He was born February 20, 1929 to Ambrose and Corralin (Shores) Colby. Maurice moved to East St. Johnsbury at the age of 5 and remained here for the remainder of his life.  He graduated from St. Johnsbury Trade School in 1948, over the years he has missed only 1 class reunion.  Maurice married the love of his life, Lorraine (Quimby) Colby in 1950.  He attended 75 Shores family reunions, missing...

IN LOVING MEMORY of Alice Ann (Lamontagne) Goyette who passed along peacefully in her home with her family by her side on December 1, 2019 in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont.  Her full and well-lived life included community support, a loving marriage of 54 years to Francis Henry Goyette, a lifelong dedication to her two daughters Marie Suzanne (Goyette) Wiese and Rita Dianne Goyette to include family, and numerous friends.  She will be remembered for her sense of purpose and support, her...

Jack F. Williams, 62, of Maple Street in Lyndon Center, VT passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital. Jack was born in New London, CT on March 7, 1957, to Fred and Maureen (Bryant) Williams, Jr.  He grew up in Wentworth, NH.  Jack worked at the Darling Inn for 8 years as a Chef, a skill he learned at his family’s restaurant. He was also self-employed as a carpenter.  Jack was a talented artist.  He worked in oils,...

Dona Fay Ellsworth, 85, formerly of North Carolina, Maryland, and Florida, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at The Meadows at East Mountain Assisted Living Facility in Rutland, VT. Fay was born on the Outer Banks in Wash Woods, NC on August 16, 1934, to Raymond and Dona (White) Williams. She lived in the Norfolk and Virginia Beach area and spent many wonderful years in Annapolis and Ocean City, MD before settling in Tampa Bay and Bradenton, FL area in 1977.  When...

Richard “Dick” Easter, age 65, of Memorial Drive, passed away unexpectedly at his home.  He was born in Huntington, NY, on March 14, 1954, son to the late Eugene Floyd and Ann Cecelia (Boylan) Easter.  He has lived in the area since 1976.  Dick was an outstanding musician who played and taught guitar.  He loved animals, was very caring and kind toward them and would save all of them if he could have.  He is survived by his sister Debra Easter (Danny...

Lyndonville, VT: Gordon Stearns, age 64, of Daniels Drive, died at his home early Sunday, November 24, 2019, following a period of declining health. Gordy was born in St. Johnsbury, VT, on January 25, 1955.  He grew up in St. Johnsbury and went to the Brandon Training School. He worked in St. Johnsbury and Lyndonville throughout his life including Town & Country, Lyndon State College, NVRH where he worked maintenance and housekeeping many years and at St. J Health & Rehab for...

John W. Smith “Smiti”, 55, of McIndoe Falls, VT, unexpectedly passed away in the morning on Friday, November 22, 2019, at Lafayette Center in Franconia, NH. Smiti was born in St. Johnsbury, VT on March 15, 1964, to Kingsley A. and Mary Alice (Bishop Briggs) Smith.  For the majority of his life, he lived in the village of McIndoe Falls. He attended Barnet Elementary School and Blue Mountain Union High School, graduating with the Class of 1982.  In 1984, Smiti graduated...

Ralph S. Dodge, Jr., 95, of South Wheelock passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, November 21, 2019 surrounded by his family.  Ralph was born in St. Johnsbury, VT on April 15, 1924, to Ralph, Sr. and Mary (McEachern) Dodge.  He proudly served in the Navy during WWII.   He started his working career at a young age working on farms, followed by a milk route and a stint hauling logs.  After his military service Ralph was trained as a butcher and worked at...

Ken Ezra “Reb” Cushman, 66, of St. Johnsbury died suddenly on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at his home with his loving companion, Sue by his side.  Ken was born on April 5, 1953 the youngest son to Charles and Anita (Mosher) Cushman.  He was a truck driver at Pike Industries for 40 years.  Family was first and foremost the center of his attention and he was the center of theirs.  Thanks to his loving companion, Sue, the last 8 ½ years have been the...