All Obituaries

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...

Betty Simpson Blake of Lyndonville passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on July 22nd, 2021 at The Pines Health & Rehab Center, surrounded by beloved family. She was born on June 3rd, 1927 in East Lyndon, Vermont at Fairholme Farm.  Her late parents were Ina Muriel (Basnar) and Howard Kenneth Simpson.  Betty graduated from Lyndon Institute in 1945 and worked for the telephone company in St. Johnsbury.  In 1952, Betty and her late husband Maurice C. Blake, Jr. and their...

John Francis Mayo, longtime St. Johnsbury resident, passed away Monday morning, July 19th, at the age of 87. He was born on April 18, 1934, one of seven children born to Francis and Dometille (Bernier) Mayo. He is survived by his sister Marceline Nadeau of Lancaster, NH and brother Michael Mayo formerly of St. Johnsbury and now residing in Wells, Maine. He was predeceased by his sisters Elaine Driscoll and Anne Brill and his brothers Frederic Mayo and Bernier Mayo and his longtime...

Wayne Kenneth Lewis, Jr., age 68, of Waterford, VT, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at his home. Wayne was born in St. Johnsbury on November 18, 1952, to Wayne, Sr. and Yvette (Gagne) Lewis. He was raised and educated locally, graduating from St. Johnsbury Academy, Class of 1971.  Wayne worked for Ernie and Linda Guyer at Kitchen Land before operating his own service business Lewis Appliance for 20+ years.  Wayne enjoyed his home and keeping it nice, especially the...

Arnold Paul Munkittrick, age 86, of Breezy Hill Road, passed away at his home, Wednesday evening, July 14, 2021, following a lengthy decline in health. Arnie was born in St. Johnsbury, VT, August 16, 1934, son to the late Lawrence and Evelyn (Hunter) Munkittrick.  He was raised and educated in St. Johnsbury graduating from the Academy in the Class of 1952 and pressed on to Boston University where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications in 1956.  He was an...

  Lorraine Morey Ruppert, formerly of Wesley Chapel, FL, passed away on July 12, 2021at Welcome Home: Mature Adult Assisted Living, LLC in Lyndonville, VT after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Lorraine was born in Belvidere, VT on August 3, 1934.  She grew up in Hyde Park, VT where she attended high school and enjoyed playing basketball.  Education was very important to Lorraine.  Although she never graduated high school she did obtain her...

On Monday, July 12, 2021, Ruth Bailey Vinton, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away after an extended struggle with dementia at the age of 92. Born May 19, 1929, in Claremont, New Hampshire, she was the only daughter of Howard Perry Bailey and Helen Coolidge Bailey. Her elder brother, Fred C. Bailey, and twin brother, Richard H. Bailey, both predeceased her.  Ruth attended elementary schools in Claremont, NH, and graduated from Stevens High School in...

Robert Edward Root, age 88, of Duck Pond Road, died at the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, on Sunday, July 11, 2021. Bob was born on August 22, 1932,  in St. Johnsbury, VT, son to the late Leonard, Sr., and Olive (Rood) Root.   He was raised and educated in St. Johnsbury and attended St. Johnsbury Trade School. He joined the Air Force where he served in Europe and was stationed in Tripoli. He married the former Joyce Irene Nutter and they owned the Four Seasons...