All Obituaries

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....

Alan Jackson Hamilton Essex Junction   Alan Jackson (Jack) Hamilton passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Friday, November 9, 2018 at Mansfield Place in Essex Junction.   Jack was born at the Hamilton family farm in East Charleston, VT on October 28, 1930 to Lyle Holmes Hamilton and Esther Louisa Buck.   Jack graduated from Derby Academy in 1948. He had his first job in 1945 at the age of 15. He was the youngest milk tester for H. P. Hood. ...

Patrick Alan Beck Colchester     Patrick Alan Beck, 58, of Colchester passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 3, 2018.   Patrick was an Eagle Scout Order of the Arrow. He graduated from Norwich University and served his country as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force.  He was divemaster and diveleader with Waterfront Diving Center.   He is survived by his parents Elwood L. and Joy L. Beck of Youngsville, PA,  sister Virginia (Ginny) Beck,...

  Dwight C. Burleson Burlington - Dwight C. Burleson 77 passed away at his home on Monday, November 5, with him was his best friend and partner Judy Perras. Dwight was born in Burlington November 9, 1940. He was a salesman in the greater Burlington area and served in the US Marine Corps from 1958/1964 when he was honorably discharged. Dwight is predeceased by his father Philip Burleson, his mother Doris King Burleson, his sister Beverly Burleson Thompson and his only son...

  Peter Chamberlain Jericho - Peter Chamberlain, 78 of Jericho died suddenly on October 25,2018. He was born in Bridport ,VT the son of Ronald and Clara(Benoit) Chamberlain. Peter worked for GE for 29 years,MMU 9 years,Dominos 6 years and the Essex Junction School District since 2007. He enjoyed Deer Camp(beer camp)and all things John Deere as well as spending time with his wife Jean working around the house and garden. Pete is survived by his wife Jean(Slater) Chamberlain,his...

Luther Frederick Hackett Shelburne     Luther Frederick Hackett, age 85 of Shelburne, VT and formerly of South Burlington, died of Alzheimer’s disease on October 8, 2018 at the Wake Robin Continuing Care Retirement Community. Fred was a sixth generation Vermonter and spent most of his life building a business and providing assistance to ventures he felt would make a positive difference to the future of his beloved State of Vermont. He was an active public leader as well...

Marlene H. Coffey Essex Junction, VT   Marlene H. Coffey, 86, died peacefully October 9, 2018 at the VNA Respite House in Colchester with her four daughters by her side.   Marlene was born in Hinesburg, VT December 16, 1931 to Leon and Mavis (Coates) Robinson.  She attended Cathedral High School graduating in 1949.  On January 9, 1954 she married John H. Coffey and together they raised four daughters and one son.   Marlene was active in her parish and enjoyed...

Bonnie (Viola Towne) Maietta, 88 of Burlington, VT passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on October 11, 2018.  Born on August 17, 1930 in Burlington to Edward & Katherine (Surprise) Towne.  She graduated from Burlington High School Class of 49.  In 1955 she married Joseph D. Maietta. She worked as a telephone operator (1949-1953), an office manager of W.T. Grant Co. (1953-1959) and at JC Penny’s in the audit department. Her favorite job...

Harriet P. Grant   Harriet Pearl Grant passed away on October 13, 2018. Born in Burlington, VT on October 26, 1923, she was the daughter of the late H. Dean Pearl and Mary H. Pearl.   Harriet graduated from Burlington High School in 1941.  During WWII she served as an aerial gunnery instructor in the U.S. Navy WAVES.  Later she earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at UVM. In 1948, Harriet married Dorwin F. “Bud” Grant, Jr. of...

William C. "Bucky"' Buchanan, III Ocala, FL - William C. "Bucky"' Buchanan, III passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018.  He was born in Providence, RI 1948 to William C. Buchanan, Sr. and Ruby (Jones) Buchanan. He graduated from Hartford High School in 1965 and began working at New England Telephone as a lineman. He continued working for them and their successors until he retired as a manager in 1994 from Verizon. Bucky is survived by his wife Dianne, his...