All Obituaries

Jeffrey T. Payne Charlotte, VT   Jeffrey T. Payne, 62, of Charlotte, VT, passed away peacefully at home on January 19, 2020, with his loved ones at his side.   He was born in Salamanca, NY on March 29, 1957, the son of Thomas M. and Mary Lou (Easton) Payne.  Jeffrey graduated from Brattleboro Union High School in 1975 and UVM in 1979.  He was employed by the Burlington Police Department from 1980 – 1986, was a member of the Vermont Air Guard then started a long...

David Potvin Colchester, VT   David Potvin, a passed away peacefully on January 18, 2020, in Colchester VT.   Dave cultivated an independent sprit early in life, moving to Colorado right after high school to work and learn construction skills in the booming building economy in the Denver area.  He came back to VT and settled in Colchester and started his own construction business PCI, where the center of activity was the ever changing University Mall in...

Gladys M. Cook Colchester, VT   Our dear beloved mom, Gladys (Duclos) (Garvey) Cook, 90, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester surrounded by her children.   She was born in Bristol, VT on May 12, 1929, the daughter of Esdram and Alfretta (Griggs) Duclos.    Gladys enjoyed gardening, cooking, knitting and sewing, puzzles and flowers of all kinds.  She was a member of the First Congregational Church in...

Mary F. Carlson Essex Junction, VT   Mary F. Carlson, 84, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born August 28, 1935 in Moriah Center, NY to John and Constance (Maguire) Fields. Mary was the wife of Warren Carlson who predeceased her in 2008.   Mary was an executive secretary at IBM.  She enjoyed world travel both near and far. Mary loved art and spending time with her 6 grandchildren.   Left behind to cherish...

Scott Anthony Campitelli, age 60, died on January 13, 2020 of lung cancer. He was born and raised in a close knit neighborhood in the New North End of Burlington. Scott was predeceased by his parents Haroldine (Honey) Lois Sutherland and Robert Anthony Campitelli, his brother Bob Campitelli, and his crazy, yet beloved dog, Brody. Scott is survived by the love of his life, Manny Neuzil, his brother, Jim Campitell, adored nephew and niece, Adam and Julia Campitelli, and  Samantha Ringer...

Claire R. Irish Williston, VT   Claire Regina (Patrie) Irish, 92, went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2020. She was the daughter of Raymond Patrie and Marie (Lord) Patrie Bessette.    Claire was selfless with her time and love for her family. She enjoyed dancing at parties and get-togethers. Claire loved decorating for the holidays, especially Christmas. She was known for her great sense of humor. Claire radiated kindness and went out of her way to help others and...

Gunter W. Reinmann Essex Junction, VT Gunter W. Reinmann, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at the UVM Medical Center. A native of Germany, Gunter lived in Essex Junction since 1982 where he operated his business, Surveying Instruments Service Company.  He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Kiki in 2011. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at the Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church, 600 So. Willard Street,...

Nancy C. Boardman So. Burlington, VT Nancy Chandler Boardman passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 3, 2020. Nancy was born November 13, 1932 in Worcester, MA, the daughter of Frank A. Chandler and Katherine Gorman Chandler. She grew up in Worcester and attended Worcester Prep and Mary A. Burnham Finishing School. She graduated from Wheelock College with a BA in Education in 1954. During her professional career, Nancy was a special education teacher. During her life,...

Peter F. Weir Shelburne - Peter F. Weir passed peacefully on December 30, 2019 after a more than decades long journey with Alzheimer's. He was surrounded by his children and the incredible caring staff at The Arbors in Shelburne, Vermont. Peter was born March 26, 1933 in Stuttgart, Germany and became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1947. He graduated cum laude from Vermont Academy in 1951 and while there spent the summer of 1949 working as a field hand helping to clear the trails at Mad...

Patricia Evelyn (Dee) Gerecke Williston – Patricia Evelyn (Dee) Gerecke, 85 went home to the lord peacefully at The Arbors in Shelburne, on December 28th, 2019, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Patricia was born March 17th, 1934 in Lima, Ohio, the second of four children to Maurice G. Dee and Doris J (Stewart) Dee.  She graduated from St. Mary of the Springs (Ohio Dominican University) in 1956 with a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics.  In...