All Obituaries

Obituary:  Ernest Andrew Guyer St. Johnsbury Center, VT: Ernest Andrew Guyer, age 75, of Sanger Circle, went home to be in the Arms of his Lord Wednesday, January 15, 2020, with Linda by his side at the Grafton County Nursing Home in Woodsville, NH, where he had been for nearly three years. Ernie was born in Taunton, MA, on February 26, 1944, son to the late Ernest Dennis and Beverly (Bradley) Guyer.  He was raised and educated in St. Johnsbury graduating from the St. Johnsbury...

Lyndonville, VT: Althea Eva Goyet Patoine, age 90, died at the Springfield Hospital, Monday, January 13, 2020. Althea was born in St. Johnsbury, VT on July 8, 1929, to Clyde and Lillian (Cole) Carter.  She was raised and educated locally.  She worked locally and ended her working life as a Day Care Provider at Lyndon Day Care, although she considered herself a Homemaker.  On September 4, 1948, Althea married Romeo Ernest Goyet sharing nearly 50 years with him until his death...

Ernest David Victor Franko, Jr, 88, of South Wheelock died on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the Jack Byrne Hospice Center in Lebanon, NH, with his family by his side after a brief decline in health. Ernest was born February 7, 1931 in Oceanside, NY, the son of Ernest and Edythe (Ebrhing) Franko Sr.  In 1956, he married Elsie Anna Scheurich and they shared 63 years together.  He worked for New England Telephone and Telegraph starting as a lineman and later shifting to the switchman...

Beth H. Degreenia, 63, of St. Johnsbury, VT passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Beth was born in Concord, VT on April 16, 1956, to Edwin and Beryle (Rivers) Houghton.  Beth grew up in the area and stayed to be close to her family.  On June 16, 1973, Beth married her true love Lyle Degreenia. While they were married for 46 years, they had been together for 50 years. They shared two children, Tonya Caron and Todd Degreenia.  Beth worked at...

Everett Warren Clifford, born December 12, 1960, died on Thursday, January 9, 2020. Born and raised in St. Johnsbury, VT, Everett enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, playing tennis, and swimming at the Kiwanis pool.  He graduated from ST. Johnsbury Academy in 1979.  He then enlisted in the Marine Corp and traveled the world.  When he finished his career in the Marines he was involved in Culinary Arts, which brought him to his love of food.  Everett also served in law...

Gary W. Santaw, 69, of Waterford, VT passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020, at his home after a long courageous battle with cancer, with his loving wife by his side. Gary was born in Concord, VT on April 25, 1950, to Richard and Ella Mae (Labounty) Santaw, II.  He attended Concord schools graduating from Concord High School, Class of 1968. Gary worked at Gilman Paper Mill for 28 years.  He also spent a year working at Hitchner in Littleton, 10 years at Lydall, and worked...

Priscilla Jean Kleespies, 67, of Lyndonville, VT passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center with her family by her side. Priscilla was born on February 29, 1952, in St. Johnsbury, VT to John and Jean (Hale) McKinstry.  She was raised in the local area and attended local schools, graduating from St. Johnsbury Academy.  For much of her career, Priscilla worked as a seamstress and stitcher.  On June 24, 2000, she married Robert James...

Richard H. McGinnis, 85, of St. Johnsbury, Vt. passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury with his family by his side. The son of Ellery and Mamie (Guyer) McGinnis, he was born in Concord, Vt. Aug. 19, 1934.  He attended school in East St. Johnsbury and graduated from the St. Johnsbury Trade School in 1953. While at the trade school, he played all sports and received the Good Sportsmanship Award.  Richard...

Susan Audrey Mackin , 64, of Waterford, VT passed away peacefully on January 2, 2020 while in Florida. Susan was born on October 30, 1955 to the late Robert C. Mackin and Shirley (Kehoe) Mackin Langmaid. She graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1972 and UVM majoring in Psychology in 1976. As the first female graduate of their ROTC Program, Susan graduated 2nd Lieutenant as a Reserve Commission Officer for the US Army and remained part of the Active Army Reserve receiving an honorable...

Newark, VT: Michael Leo Giguere, age 72, of Island Pond Road, passed away peacefully in his sleep January 2, 2020, at his home. Michael was born on February 15, 1947, in St. Johnsbury, VT, son to the late Leo and Ernestine (Miller) Giguere.  He was raised and educated in St. Johnsbury graduating from the Academy in the Class of 1965.  He married Claudia Cross on January 16, 1971, and shared almost 50 years together.  They made their home initially in Meriden, CT, where he...