All Obituaries

Francis George Quatrini, 95, of Pleasant Street in St. Johnsbury, VT passed away on Veterans Day, November 11, 2019, at St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center. Francis was born on March 28, 1924, to Pietro and Delma (Desrochers) Quatrini.  He was raised and educated in St. Johnsbury and attended the St. Johnsbury Trade School.  He enlisted in the US Army and served in World War II in Japan.   Upon returning from the war, he worked briefly for Fairbanks Foundry and...

Allan James Birch, Sr., 60, of West Burke, VT passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at the home he shared with his daughter and her family. Allan was born in New Milford, CT on July 29, 1959, to Ralph and Dorothy (Scrum) Birch.  He was self-employed as a carpenter.  Allan was very proud of his Native American heritage, being a member of the Schagticoke Tribe of Kent, CT.  He enjoyed drinking coffee, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren.  In his younger...

Jean Crossley Haigh (formerly Rogers and Cotroneo), 84, of South Albany Road in Craftsbury, VT, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully while leading a hike with her good friends from the Northeast Kingdome Section of the Green Mountain Club.  She was doing what she loved most in her favorite part of the state, right up until the last moment.  Born on March 21, 1935, to Ernest and Etta (Morris) Haigh, Jean grew up in Rutland, VT, where she developed a love for Morgan horses at Mr....

Carlene Joy West, 59 of Lyndon Corner, VT passed away in the early hours of Monday, October 28, 2019, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury with her family by her side.  Carlene was born on January 26, 1960, to Dearold and Catherine (Bedor) Bressette in Montpelier, VT where she was also raised and educated. Carlene and her family traveled and lived in many towns in Vermont where she came to know and befriend many of the locals, Carlene was a customer service...

Jeanne Marie Lamothe, 92, of St. Johnsbury, VT died on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center. Jeanne was born August 5, 1927 to Napoleon and Anna (Whitman) Descoteaux.  She married Camille Lamothe on July 29, 1945.  Jeanne attended Mount St. Joseph Grade School and St. Johnsbury Academy. Jeanne raised a family of six and was proud of each and every one of them. She worked at Burndy Corporation for a brief time until the company moved...

June B. Whitehill, 89, of Rt. 5 in Waterford, VT passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019, at her home. June was born on September 25, 1930, in Newport Center, VT to Howard and Victoria (Ramsdell) Baird.  She was educated in local schools.  In 1957, June married John William Whitehill.  John and June worked the family farm together until John’s death in 1968.  June raised their three children and continued to work the farm with the support of their family and...

Ralph Grinnell Perkins, 84, of Allen Court in St. Johnsbury, VT passed away on Friday, October 18, 2019, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital. Ralph was born July 16, 1935 in Lunenburg, VT to Everett F. and Thelma S. (Hill) Perkins.  He attended local schools in Monroe, NH and East Concord, VT graduating from St. Johnsbury Trade School, Class of 1954. From 1954-1957, Ralph served in the Air Force; a time of which he spoke fondly and told stories.  On August 8, 1970, he...

Beryl Freida Dollar, 93, originally from the Northeast Kingdom passed away on October 15, 2019 at the Elmhurst Memorial Hospital in Bensenville, Illinois. Beryl was born on October 25, 1925 the daughter of Thomas John Gosley and Elsie (Langmaid) Hunt Gosley in Newark, VT.  She graduated from Lyndon “Normal” School in 1943 with a teaching certificate. She taught for several years in Vermont.  Beryl had a love for riding and caring for her horses.   She...

Donald B. Drown, Sr., 95, of South Wheelock, VT passed away on October 14, 2019, at his home. Donald was born in Sutton, VT on March 6, 1924, to Burleigh and Louise (Bessest) Drown.  He attended Lyndon Institute until enlisting in the US Army. Donald was a decorated WWII Veteran having served in both the European and Pacific Theaters. He married Ramona Inez and they shared over 30 years together until her death in 1991. Donald enjoyed hunting and loved watching Sunday football with...

John T. Curtis, 52, of East Concord died on October 14, 2019, suddenly and peacefully at home with his partner of 15 years, Wanda Hazen, at his side.  He was born in Boston, MA on October 17, 1966 to the late Helen (Redd) and Lawrence Curtis.  John is survived by his step-children: Jenna Marie, her three children Cody, Ava and Maximus; Tim Shorten, his three children Paige, Timothy and Eliza; Alynna Morgan, her husband Paul and their three children Miranda, Sarah and Cheyenne;...