All Obituaries

Janice Bagley Messier Burlington, VT   Janice Bagley Messier, born July 18, 1940 in Granville VT, passed away on December 8, 2018 at the Birchwood Nursing Home following a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Jan was predeceased by her only son, Timothy Owen Messier, her father Owen C. Bagley, and her mother Ruby Wilber Bagley, as well as her step-mother Priscilla Bagley in addition to her three brothers, Keith, Reginald & Albert Bagley and her sisters Olive Downs & Gloria...

  Joyce Pitts Desseau Williston, VT   Joyce Desseau, 82, of Williston passed away at the UVM Medical Center on Saturday, January 12, following a period of declining health.  Joyce was born on April 28, 1936 in Burlington, VT to Edith Ruth (Kemp) and Lawrence Wynn Pitts.  She originally lived in Colchester, but then moved with her family to Burlington to attend school.  She graduated from Burlington High School in 1954 where she was a member of the Rainbow Girls...

Douglas L. Mulac Colchester - Douglas L. Mulac, of Colchester, Vermont passed away on Jan 2, 2019 at the age of 87 after a brief illness. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Judith Mulac, son Dieter Mulac; (wife Jeanne) and daughter Erika Reynolds; (husband Tom Reynolds) and seven grandchildren: Devin, Justin, and Jordan Mulac; Claire, Katherine, Colin and Christopher Reynolds. He is also survived by his sister Susan Letourneau of Ormond Beach, Florida and Brother Vincent Mulac...

Jennifer Jany, born on February 29, 1952 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, passed away at age 66 on January 10, 2019 in Colchester, Vermont.  Jennifer Jean Joan Jany lived her life to its fullest; she truly appreciated her time on earth and the beauty that surrounded her. She was an avid nature enthusiast. Jennifer owned two natural food stores, worked at the Vermont Welcome Center, and was a member of the Green Mountain Club of Vermont. She went on daily hikes, was a skier, and enjoyed...

Shirley Ann Lambert Oatman Williston - Shirley Ann Lambert Oatman, 81, longtime resident of Williston, Vermont, died at Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York on Tuesday, January 1st, 2019. Her youngest son Thomas Oatman was by her side when she passed, peacefully, and on her own terms.  Born at home on June 29th, 1937 to Thomas and Marilla Lambert of Monmouth Junction, New Jersey, she was one of five children including Barbara, Marion, Joan and Tom. Her father was in construction...

Roland James Mitchell - - Roland James Mitchell, 71, passed away on January 4th 2019 while surrounded by his family following a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was born on December 13, 1947 in Burlington, VT; the son of Raymond and Anita (LaMotte) Mitchell. He served in Vietnam from 1969 - 1970 as part of the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division in the U.S Army. He was awarded the Bronze Star, among other honors. He married Susan Venne on...

Thomas Cook South Burlington     Thomas Cook, 62, of South Burlington, a beloved family member and friend, died unexpectedly August 23, 2018, while living out his dream of island life retirement in Costa Rica.   Tom was many things: a Navy veteran, a master electrician and business owner, a boater, a fisherman, a jokester, a music lover, but above all, he was a loving son, brother, cousin, uncle, and friend.  He had a zest for life. He worked hard and played harder....

  Gladys Severance Gladys Severance, 90, passed away on December 28, at the Respite House, after a 3-year battle with MDS and leukemia. She died gracefully and surrounded by family. Gladys was born in Wellsville, NY, March 10, 1928 to Arthur and Bessie Clark. She leaves behind her husband of 66 years, Malcolm Severance, her daughter, Lyn and husband Bill Harvey of Burlington, her son, Mark and wife Terri of Shelburne, and her daughter, Dawn and husband George Schildge of Colchester....

Jane E. Harrocks   Williston, VT   Jane E. Harrocks passed away peacefully on December 23, 2018.  She was born on July 8, 1930 in East Orange, NJ to James and Harriet (West) Evans.  She was a graduate of Ohio Westlyan University. In 1951 Jane married James A. Harrocks and together they raised two sons.  Jane was a master quilter and founded the International Women’s Group.  She was an active member of the Essex Alliance Church.   Jane is...

Elsa Carpenter died unexpectedly at her home in Charlotte, VT on December 17, 2018 at the age of 88.  She was born on November 13, 1930 to Fred and Minna Buschner of Teaneck NJ.  After graduating from high school in Teaneck, she attended Bates College in Lewiston ME, earning her BA in sociology.  It was at Bates that she met Robert Carpenter, who was to be her husband for 65 years.  Their early years of marriage featured frequent moves, as Bob's military service and...