All Obituaries

Robert V. Leithead, 91, passed away at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury, VT  on Thursday, March 14, 2019, with loved ones by his side. Robert (Bob) was born in Newport, Vt. on July 3, 1927, to the late George Robert and Clara (Vance) Leithead.  On March 19, 1955, he married Myrle (Woodmansee) Whitcomb, the love of his life.  Bob served in the military and was stationed in Germany during WWII.  He worked at Fairbanks Scales in St. Johnsbury, Vt....

Carol Louise Lauman, 88, of St. Johnsbury, Vt. passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019. Carol was born in Grinnell, Iowa on January 29, 1931, daughter to William H. and Alice L. (Carl) Chriss.  She was raised and educated in Centerville, Iowa and received her associates degree at a community college in Clarinda, Iowa.  On November 29, 1953, she married Vern C. Lauman. They moved to St. Johnsbury in 1968 when Vern took a job there.  They shared 51 years together until...

John L. Liberty, 62, of Wheelock, died on March 13, 2019 at The Pine’s in Lyndonville, VT, surrounded by family. John was born on September 10, 1956 in St. Johnsbury, VT the son of C. James, Sr. and Beatrice (Williams) Liberty.  He graduated from Lyndon Institute with the Class of 1975, worked at Mardon Industries and later retired from Montgomery Wire.  John enjoyed hunting, fishing, car shows, photography, cruising around the kingdom, 4-wheeler rides, Chevy products,...

Barnet, VT: Joyce Rachel Narey, age 86, of RT 5 in Barnet, passed away at her home Tuesday night, March 12, 2019 following a decline in health. Joyce was born in Shirley, MA, on January 17, 1933, daughter to the late John Edward and Mary (Albert) Narey.  She was raised and educated in Shirley and lived most of her life in Guilford, CT.  She worked in many factory jobs but her main employment was at Winchester in New Haven.  She moved to Barnet to be near family about four and...

Marie Ann Manning, 64, of Lyndonville, Vermont died at the University of Vermont Medical Center on Sunday, March 10 after a long illness. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Marie was the daughter of the late Denis and Mary (O’Sullivan) Manning. Marie moved to Vermont in 1975 to attend Lyndon State College. After earning her bachelor’s degree in education at Lyndon, she earned a master’s in psychology at Goddard College, and a certificate of advanced study in educational...

Marc A. Poulin, 90, passed away at The Surrogate Son Hospice Home in Concord on Friday evening, March 8, 2019, with his loved ones at his side.  Marc was born in St. Theophile in the Province of Quebec, Canada, on June 12, 1928, one of nine born to the late Victor and Blanche (Grondin) Poulin.  In his early years Marc worked for his father in North Troy; the family moved to St. Johnsbury in 1948.  Shortly afterwards he married his sweetheart from Magog, Mariette Marilda...

Beverly Ann Derosiers, 83, of St. Johnsbury, Vt. and formerly of Derry, NH, passed away at her home on Friday, March 8, 2019. Born in Natick, MA on March 2, 1936, Beverly was the daughter of Vesper F. and Frances N. (Ahern) Blaisdell.  She was raised in Merrimack, NH, and lived in Derry, NH for over 50 years.  On January 28, 1956, Beverly married George Ernest Desrosiers. They moved to Derry, NH where Beverly lived for 52 years.  Beverly and George shared 55 years together...

St. Johnsbury, VT: Cecelia Ann Lucas, age 71, of Elm Street, died at the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital Thursday morning, March 7, 2019. Cecelia was born in Bangor, Maine, on May 1, 1947, daughter to the late Dorothy (Ferguson) and Walter Humphrey.  She was raised in a military household; living anywhere her father was stationed.  Her later teen years were along the Virginia coastal area.  She worked in the admissions office at Thomas Nelson Community College in...

Lyndonville, VT: Wayne N. Wright, age 89, passed away surrounded by his family at the St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Center on March 6, 2019, where he had been a resident since September. Wayne was born in Littleton, NH, on May 10, 1929, son to the late Rollo and Beulah Wright. He grew up on the family farm and continued working there as a young adult.  On May 21, 1954 he married the former Elizabeth Ann Cahoon and together shared over 64 years. He began logging to make a living for...

During nearly four years of fighting a disease which severely affected her breathing, Wyla maintained her good spirits and cheerful attitude, making a new friend with everyone she met.  Pulmonary fibrosis finally took away her last breath. Born in Wooster, Ohio, she grew up in Toledo, Ohio, attending the University of Toledo and finishing at Bowling Green State University where she earned a degree in textiles and fabrics. She and her husband of nearly 55 years were married on October...