All Obituaries

Simone L. [Nicole] Carreau, of St. Johnsbury, passed away February 9, 2020. Simone was born on August 14, 1930, in Glover, VT. She was the daughter of Lucien and Yvonne Nicole. She is survived by her brother Jules Nicole and his wife Helen of Feeding Hills, MA, children, Michelle Descoteaux and her husband Keith of Gilmanton, NH and son, Gary Carreau of West Charleston, VT, two grandchildren, Nicole Parker of Concord, NH and Dakota Parker of Suffolk, VA, three great-grandchildren, and...

Marvin Ross Smith, age 75, of Buchler Road, Lyndon, Vt., passed away at his home, early Friday morning February 7, 2020, following a period of failing health. Marvin was born on November 3, 1944, in Lyndon, Vt., son to the late Howard Henry and Leah Faith (Cox) Smith. He was a lifelong resident, graduating from Lyndon Institute in 1963, made his home and raised his family there with his beloved wife, Elaine Ann (Ingalls) whom he married on August 21, 1964. He graduated from college at...

Lyndonville, VT: Donald Fairbanks Collins, age 82 of East Street, passed unexpectedly at the St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Center Thursday evening, February 6, 2020. Don was born in Washington, DC on April 20, 1937. His parents, the late Dwight Marshall and Lucy (Fairbanks) Collins were native New Englanders who relocated to the DC area to raise their family. Don attended The Landon School, where his father taught for many years, and was graduated in 1955. After a brief experiment with...

Mary Evelyn Seymour, age 99&2/3. Passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Evelyn was born on May 14, 1920, in Bridgeport, CT, daughter to the late Joseph Lewis and Anna (Garypie) Racenet.  She was raised and educated in Woodbury, CT, graduating from Woodbury High School with the Class of 1938.  She matriculated to Waterbury Hospital School of Nursing earning her RN and then worked at Waterbury Hospital in Connecticut.  In...

Paul Whiting Poulos went to meet his Creator on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, in Sun City Center, Florida. Paul was born on February 15, 1932, to Winifred {Whiting) Cascio and Spero Noushiopoulos. He grew up in Montpelier and after graduating from Montpelier High School in 1950, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving stateside. On October 6, 1956 he married Joan Corning, who pre-deceased him on December 10, 2017. Paul, also known as "The Golden Greek" was a...

Philip Louis Villeneuve, 99, of St. Johnsbury, VT passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at the Pines Rehabilitation Center in Lyndonville, VT. Phil was born in Coventry, VT on August 12, 1920, to Phillippe and Cecile (Anger) Villeneuve.  He was raised in the local area. Phil served in the Navy in WWII as a minesweeper in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters.  On August 30, 1941, he married Mary Elizabeth Collins and shared 57 years with her until her death in 1998. Phil...

Hazelton Arthur Sargent, Jr., 81, of Caledonia Street in St. Johnsbury, VT, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital after a period of failing health. Hazie was born in Jay, VT on August 10, 1938, to Hazelton A. and Rena I. (Jewett) Sargent, Sr. He was raised in Jay and attended local schools, graduating from North Troy High School, Class of 1956.  Hazie served in the Army from 1961-1963 stationed at Fort Dix and Fort George Meade.  On...

Cynthia Ann John, 85, died on January 30, 2020 at St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab in St. Johnsbury, Vt with her family by her side.   Cynthia was born in Lyndon, Vermont on March 17, 1934 the daughter of Burleigh Drown and wife Louise (Corrow) Bessette.  She grew up in Lyndon, Vermont. She enjoyed fixing and repairing things and could fix anything. She enjoyed sewing and making Halloween costumes and doll clothes. She enjoyed keeping the hen house and house plants that she...

Robert Gordon Snedeker passed away on January 28, 2020, after many years of declining health.  Bob was born in Meriden, CT on March 8, 1944, son of the late Gordon W. Snedeker and Jessie Herrmann.  He was raised and educated in Durham, CT.  He lived in Connecticut most of his life; he also lived in Coventry, RI for several years before moving to Vermont in 1991.  Bob owned his own towing business in Wallingford, CT for many years.  He loved to fix and work on just...

On January 28, 2020, Rita passed away peacefully in her home in Lyndonville surrounded by love. Rita was born on January 3, 1931, in Westmore, VT, daughter to the late Pearley and Daisy (Bullis) Gibson. She grew up in Westmore and went to school as dorm student at Lyndon Institute graduating in the Class of 1949.  She married Paul R. Calkins on June 14, 1953 sharing nearly 57 years at the time of his passing.  Rita was a very dynamic person, always on the go.  She supported...