All Obituaries

Charles G. Cahill Burlington, VT Charles G. Cahill, 91, AKA Charlie, AKA Bill, passed away peacefully at the UVM Medical Center on Wednesday September 15, 2021. He was born December 12, 1929 in Easton, Maine. Charlie served in the USAF from 1952-1958. Charlie was involved in community service and local politics in his early years, and he loved to debate issues with his conservative family members. He was a dedicated Red Sox and Patriots fan, and he was able to enjoy visiting Fenway Park...

Jeanne Guyett Wisner.  This amazing, extraordinary woman lived 91 years, and could have lived longer if esophageal cancer had not taken her.  A lifetime smoker, she quit 20 years ago because it was affecting her singing voice.  She was truly a free spirit, a woman before her time.  This is her story, as told by her children who remember her. She was born in Rensselaer, NY on March 29, 1930, to T. Cassius and Beatrice Pettit Guyett.  They moved to Ferrisburgh, VT...

Meri S. Dellich-Charney Hinesburg, VT Meri S. Dellich-Charney, 58, of Hinesburg, VT, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 11:55 p.m. Born in Syracuse (Kirkville) on February 13, 1963, she was the daughter of Joseph & Shirley Dellich. She was a 1981 graduate of ESM, 1983 graduate of SUNY Canton & 1985 graduate of SUNY Oswego majoring in Accounting. She was employed as the CFO of New England Air Systems, LLC in Williston, VT. She is predeceased by her parents, brother...

Louise Lane Kafka Burlington, VT Louise Lane Kafka, 65, of Burlington, VT, died September 3, 2021, at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, VT. Her loving husband, Charles Kafka, was at her side.  Louise was born on April 3, 1956 in Lancaster, PA. Her parents, George and Charlotte Lane, moved to Northfield, VT, when Louise was four years old. She graduated from Northfield High School, studied elementary education and music at Norwich University, and received a nursing degree...

George E. Passage, Jr. Williston – George E. Passage, Jr., 75, passed away surrounded by his loving family at The Arbors in Shelburne on August 28, 2021, after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia.   George was born on April 9, 1946 in Burlington, Vermont to his parents, George and Mary (Willis) Passage.  He grew up on Charlotte Street with his two sisters.  George had friendships from that neighborhood that lasted a lifetime.  George attended...

Christina Smullen So. Burlington, VT It is with great sadness that the family of Christina DesLauriers Smullen announce her passing on December 17, 2020 at her home in South Burlington. She was surrounded by loved ones, following a courageous four-year battle with cancer. Christina was born on February 6,1957 in Burlington, Vermont, the first child of Ralph R. DesLauriers and Ruth B. DesLauriers. Christina, or "Chris," stood out amongst all who knew her for her huge heart and...

Lawrence O’Reilly North Hero, VT    Lawrence O’Reilly, 90, of North Hero (VT) and formerly Champaign (IL), passed away at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester (VT) on August 13 after a brief battle with cancer. Larry (aka “Spud”) was born and raised in Watertown, NY, the son of John H. and Irene B. O’Reilly. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy after high school and did his basic naval training in Great Lakes (IL) and then served at a U.S. naval...

Marie (McLaughlin) Salter Cambridge, VT   Marie (McLaughlin) Russin Salter, 88, formerly of Jericho and Cambridge, VT, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2021 after a lingering illness. Marie was born May 8, 1933 in Fayston, VT to Dalton and Una (Farnsworth) McLaughlin.  She graduated from Cambridge High School in 1951.  On March 3,1955 Marie married Giles (Peewee) Russin. He predeceased her in 1972. Marie married Francis (Red) Salter on July 16,...

Ronald “Pete” Purdum Charlotte, VT It is with equal measures of grace and sadness that the Purdum family announces the passing of their beloved " Pete" Purdum. Ronald Wade Purdum "Pete", 87, died peacefully surrounded by his family on August 5, 2021, after being diagnosed with aggressive lung cancer. He was born May 7, 1934 in Queens, NY. Eventually he made his home in Charlotte, VT where he lived for over 53 years. Pete served overseas in the army for...

Patricia Ann Mead Hinesburg - Patricia Ann Mead — affectionately known as "Broomie" — was born in New York City on June 7, 1937, and no matter where she went, she always brought her New York City attitude with her. She had a signature sense of style and loved to spend all year shopping for the perfect Christmas gifts. She was an avid reader who loved traveling, casinos, and her ticket buddies at Bucky's. She had many special friends, near and far. She passed away...