All Obituaries

Katie Rebecca Masten passed away suddenly on July 29, 2020, just seven days shy of her 27th birthday. From the day of her birth, August 05, 1993, Katie loved to shock people, surprising us all when “she” was not “he”. Her mother had been told she was a boy right up to that day. Katie had an infectious giggle and a wild sense of fashion, her mother often referred to her as “colorful Katie”. Over the years Katies’ sense of style changed, and she...

Harold “Chick” Morton, 92, of Concord, VT passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital. Chick was a lifelong resident of Concord, VT.  He was born there on December 3, 1927, to Harry and Ida (Grant) Morton, graduated from Concord High School, and continued to be a huge supporter of the school and the community.  He worked at St. J Trucking for over 42 years. After his retirement and continuing after St. J Trucking ceased, Harold threw...

Richard Gilfillan, 68 of Kirby, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020.  He was born February 16, 1952 to the late Luman and Gladys (Young) Gilfillan in East Concord, Vt.  Richard grew up in many places, including Connecticut and California, coming to Vermont in 2015.  He worked in the warehouse at Dobles Chevrolet for many years as a laborer. Richard is survived by his son, Richard A. Gilfillan, II of Maine; daughters: Michelle Gilfillan (Harold Marcy) of Kirby, Ruby Carter...

Raymond Robert Gervais, 59, of St. Johnsbury, VT passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020, at his residence. Ray was a late Christmas present, born on December 27, 1960, in St. Albans, VT to Robert Gervais and Lucille Badger. He graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy, Class of 1979. In his younger years, Ray was interested in NASA space missions and could tell you everything about each one. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, and sports, especially Boston Red Sox baseball. Ray competed in Special...

Darwin B. Heath, 85, died of complications of bone cancer at his home on Thursday, July 23, 2020 with his family by his side. He was born on September 11, 1934 at home in North Danville to the late Burns and Hazel (Tellier) Heath of North Danville and was the youngest of four children. He is survived by his “Honey” Muriel (Bennett) Heath of St. Johnsbury Center, having celebrated 65 years of marriage on May 28, 2020. Gardening, hunting camp, winter, Devil’s Hill and family...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marguerite Anita Prefontaine Colby on July 23, 2020, at the age of 98 years.  She will be greatly missed by her three daughters: Gloria Molinaroli of St. Johnsbury, Terri and Kim Eldridge of Siloam Springs, AR and Sheri and Jim Schenck of Passumpsic; 10 grandchildren: Dean, Karen, Lynn and Mark Molinaroli ; Joshua Eldridge and Kathryn Baskins; James Riley, Amber and Laurel Schenck and Summer Giannini; 18 great-grandchildren, and...

Shirley Mae Temple 90, of East Burke, Vt passed away peacefully at the St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Center, Friday morning July 17, 2020. Shirley was born in Sheffield Vt. She attended the White School and graduated from Lyndon Institute. She married Ralph Temple in 1949 and they enjoyed 70 years together. She was very talented and had a good sense of humor. She could do anything that she tried her hand at, knitting, sewing and baking. She was famous for her apple pies and deviled eggs....

Patrick Michael Liberty, age 66, of Davis Lane, died at his home peacefully surrounded by family following a long period of declining health Monday July 13, 2020. Patrick was born in St. Johnsbury, VT, on November 16, 1953, son to the late Leo and Phyllis (Lowell) Liberty. He was raised and educated in St. Johnsbury and received his diploma from Lyndon Institute.  Patrick joined the U. S. Army from 1971-1973 serving a tour in Vietnam; he was a proud Veteran honored to serve his...

Joan Marie Downing, 88, of Sherborn, MA and Lyndonville, VT passed away peacefully on July 11, 2020 surrounded by her family at her home in Lyndonville, VT. Joan was born in 1932 and grew up in North Weymouth, Massachusetts. As a child she rode her bike to deliver newspapers during World War II. Joan was the head majorette in her high school marching band, and her love of baton twirling followed her throughout her life, all the way to teaching her great grandchildren the figure...

Janice Evelyn Garand, 75, of St. Johnsbury, VT passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital after a period of declining health. Janice was born in Bath, ME, on February 6, 1945, daughter to the late Douglas and Clara (Mills) Reil.  She attended St. Johnsbury Academy, graduating with the Class of 1963. She worked as a daycare provider at her home. Janice enjoyed planting flowers and gardening, spending time with her cats and dogs, going to yard...