All Obituaries

Marian Kriel Schraml   Marian Margaret Kriel Schraml, 91, of Essex Junction, Vermont, died on March 22, 2020 at the McClure- Miller Respite House, in Colchester, Vermont.  Her daughter, Karen Schraml, was at her side.  Marian was born on July 19, 1928, in Rome, New York, to Sophia VanWaes Kriel and Frank Kriel.  She graduated from Rome Free Academy High School, and worked for New York Telephone until after the birth of her second child.  Marian married Bernard...

Elias T. Thomas   On Friday, March 20th, Elias (Lou) Thomas, beloved and devoted husband of Constance (Connie) and father to three adoring daughters, Andrea, Paula, and Barbara, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 90.   Lou was born on November 14, 1929 in Brooklyn, New York, to Constantine and Agape Thomacos. Liking to take things apart from an early age and liking science, he attended Brooklyn Technical High school. Showing an aptitude for engineering, he attended...

David W. Phelps Daytona Beach, FL / Williston, VT   It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved family member David Phelps. David passed away unexpectedly on March 15, 2020 at his home in Daytona Beach due to natural causes. A full obituary will appear at a later date outlining calling hours and graveside service once we are through the pandemic facing us all. Corbin & Palmer Funeral Home, 9 Pleasant Street, Essex Junction, VT will be handling the...

On Saturday March 14, Doris (Plankey) Pequignot, 94, passed away at her home with her husband by her side.   Doris was born April 24, 1925 in Burlington, Vt, the daughter of Philip and Cecile Plankey.   Soon after graduating from Burlington High School in 1943 while working at the Burlington Free Press she met a young basketball coach, Jules F. Pequignot on a blind date.  She married Jules on June 29, 1946 and until March 14, 2020 they had never been...

Deborah Anne Moshier Essex Jct., VT   Deborah Anne Moshier, 68, of Essex Junction, went to soar with the angels on March 8, 2020.  She passed away at home surrounded by the love of her family after a long battle with cancer.     Debbie was born on August 29, 1951 in Burlington, Vermont, the daughter of Ralph and Madeline Bushey.  Debbie graduated from Milton High School in 1969 and then attended Vermont College of Cosmetology.   Debbie loved her family...

Paula Ann Coffman Shelburne, VT Paula Ann Coffman, 71, of Shelburne, VT, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at UVM Medical Center in Burlington, Vermont.    Paula was born in Cincinnati in 1948. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 1971 with a bachelor’s degree in education.  She married her husband, Keith Coffman, in 1972.  She obtained her master’s in education from Saint Michaels College in Colchester, Vermont in 1985.   Paula...

Mary Frances (Donoghue) Collins South Burlington - Mary Frances (Donoghue) Collins, 74, passed away surrounded by family on March 7, 2020 at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester after a four-month battle with cancer. Mary Frances was born Aug. 29, 1945 in Springfield, Mass., the daughter of John D. and Rosemary (Lynch) Donoghue, and the family moved to Vermont the following year. While at Rice Memorial High School, Mary Frances met the love of her life, John M. Collins of South...

Kenneth C. Bryant Shelburne, VT   Kenneth C. Bryant, 85, passed away on March 5, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born in Brandon, Vermont, November 26, 1934, the son of Albert and Margaret Bryant.  Ken enlisted in the US Air Force on April 26, 1955.  He married Donna Bourassa on November 26, 1955; his 21st birthday. Ken and Donna had celebrated 54 wedding anniversaries at the time of her death.   After leaving the Air Force Ken and Donna moved back to Vermont...

Donald Skinner Bicknell, MD Ferrisburgh, VT   Donald Skinner Bicknell, MD passed away peacefully on March 2nd while surrounded by his loving family.   Don was born on August 16th, 1935 at home in Jeffersonville, Vermont. He was the son of George and Rachel Skinner Bicknell. Don graduated from Richford High School in 1953 where his father was a teaching principal who taught him math, physics and chemistry. While attending and graduating from UVM undergraduate school in 1957, he...

Roberta R. Lewis Shelburne, VT   Roberta Wallace Richardson Lewis, 92, of Shelburne, VT, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020, after a long illness.   She was born in Shelburne, VT on July 28, 1927, the daughter of George and Roberta (Wallace) Richardson.  Roberta attended Shelburne schools, graduating from Shelburne High School in 1945.  She married Roger B. Lewis on December 24, 1946.  Roberta and Roger were married for 73 years and made many happy...