Burlington. Along with her parents, Brenda was pre-deceased by her brother, Brian Ploof. He never admitted being a smart man, but he was truly brilliant, especially when it came to semantics and cars. & Michelle Kurek, many nieces and nephews; her foster daughters: Rita Wells and Tara Bessette and very special friends: Rick, Mary, Lois and Megan. Submit An Obituary We accept obituaries only from the funeral home in charge. He leaves his sons: Donald Paul Morrill of Burlington, Shane Michael Morrill of Richmond and Wayne Morrill; grandchildren: Abby, Noah, Megan, Nate and Brenda Lee; his father, Donald Paul Francis, Sr. of Berlin; his brothers and sisters: Donna Kilburn of Johnson, Michael Anthony Francis of Burlington, Gloria Jean Mathieu of Colchester, Joann Lee Marshall of Bristol, Jay Patrick Francis of Burlington, Randy Scott Francis of Colchester and Lori Ann Francis of Burlington and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Our funeral home is 20,000 square feet in size and includes a spacious, light-filled chapel called the Celebration Chapel. He always had a project to work on and he loved staying busy. Due to the current crisis, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at a later date. He then went on to work for the family business as a dispatcher/cab driver, for what was previously known as Benways Taxi and Charter Limousine. Kevin was very sociable and well liked with a personality as bright as his red hair. Steve started working with his Dad, Alfred at A.W. This is the fee for the services the funeral home will provide during a funeral or memorial service. He was predeceased by: His wife Elaine, all brothers and sisters and his special aunt Ruby Gonyeau. When she saw all the wheel chairs and walkers she told them that she could not live there as it was a place for old people and that certainly was not she. Later interment will be held next to her husband in Colchester Village Cemetery. Verna loved being with family, solving crossword puzzles, reading, crocheting and flowers. It is still in existence today. He was predeceased by his parents, Frederick and Beatrice Valiquette, 7 sisters, and 1 brother. For a full obituary go to www.Elmwood Meunier.net. Henry was proud of his Jewish heritage. Burlington- -Roderick R. Thompson, 71, passed away, after a lingering illness, on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at UVM Medical Center. She also loved to cook, Barb-be-que and spend time with her family. If paradise is searching for a new Cub Scout Leader or just all around awesome father, Rene O. Grimard is now there. He was also a member of the LGBTQ community. DJ enjoyed fly fishing, bike riding, working on cars and horseback riding. Burlington. He was the son of Melvin and Signa (Anderson) Place. He loved racing, wrestling, country music and dancing. David will be laid to rest with military honors at 1 p.m. on July 1, 2021 at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 487 Furnace Rd, Randolph Center, VT 05061. When he had quiet time, he loved to read. Some of her favorite hobbies over the years were, country line dancing, crafting, going to garage sales and playing cards with family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Cross Parish in Colchester on Wednesday, April 27th, at 11:00 am. Burlington and, lastly, Montpelier. 35 of Milton Vermont passed away unexpectedly on July 9th 2022 at her home from a long battle with addiction. He loved the outdoors, fishing and hunting in his younger years, until he experienced the thrill of a snowmobile ride! Jibrail also had other siblings through his late father, James E. Williams, Jr., including Cameron James Williams, Jada Nicole Brunet, Mer'ika Nephitari Thomas, and Jew'el Elijah Williams. Richard is survived by his wife, Dianne of Colchester. In 1994, Diane married Kevin Hayes and they were married for 25 years before he passed away in 2019. He leaves his beloved siblings; brothers Thomas R. Billings and his fianc Tara Jarvis, Matthew M. Billings and his wife Brittany, and his sisters Jeannie Lynn Morrill and Shelby Billings. In lieu of flowers, Karen wished to have donations sent directly to: Help-Hope-Live. In addition to being a big brother to his little sister, Jessa, he was her hero and protector. Rene was more than just a father to his children, he also shared his time and gifts with the other children in the community. 2022 at 11am in St. Pius X Church in Essex Center. They then took her to a senior living facility in Williston that served one meal a day but offered no other assistance. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. at the New Mount Calvary Cemetary, Plattsburg Avenue, Burlington Vermont. She fell again on December 31st that resulted in a broken hip. He was a Life Scout in the Boy Scouts of America and had been elected into Order of the Arrow in his teen years. Richford- -Brian McGrath, 49, passed away unexpectedly due to complications from heart surgery while recovering at UVM Medical Center. Leslie had hiked his first mountain at age three. Colchester- -Nancy A. Lavalley, 72, passed away unexpectedly at UVM Medical Center on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020. For Fantauzzi Funeral Home obituary information and funeral service inquires please call (716) 679-7300. Ronnie grew up in Burlington but instead attended winooski High School where he played football. She is survived by her daughters: Roberta Leigh (Miller) and husband, Lawrence Neil Garrett and their children: Jesse Garrett and Travis Garrett; Kathleen Ann (Miller) and husband, Jon Stephen Nilson and their children and spouses: Jessica (Aliaga) and husband, Darrrel Zeltner, Michelle (Aliaga) and husband, Grason Hadfield, Jon and wife, Jasminium (Greenwood) Nilson , Melissa (Aliaga) and husband, William Lewis and Nicholas Nilson; her oldest brother, David Ivan Wright and wife, Audrey; her youngest brother, Harold Wright and wife, Ann; her sister-in-law, Barbara Jean Wright; 9 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family members. She also leaves her brother-in-law, Jon Eustis (Paula), nieces, nephews and their families. Scuba Certification; Private Scuba Lessons; Scuba Refresher for Certified Divers; Try Scuba Diving; Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) Advanced Training. He liked hanging out on the couch and watching latenight movies with his loved ones. For condolences, you may email to In addition, we strive to help families create one-of-a-kind memorials that capture and convey the essence of a loved one. He also had a love and passion for sports, real estate and traveling the coast lines. W.E. Rod leaves behind several close friends and extended family members, including a cousin whom he had a special bond with, Neil Abare. She was an Early Education Teacher and later was employed by IBM/Global Foundries in Essex. Paul would bring joy to everyone who knew him by playing guitar, he loved playing many different instruments and had a very nice voice when it came to singing, lead guitar was his favorite, he was in many different bands both around Burlington VT and Alexandria VA, when playing outside, traffic would stop and people would get out of their vehicles just to party and dance, causing police to control traffic, but they did not mind and wanted the band to continue. Wayne was a hard worker and had many part-time jobs over the years and enjoyed all of the friends he met along the way. She is also survived by her closest friends who she considers family: Marcie Dale, Joan Robertson, and Holly Bushey. When the cherry bomb finally exploded, Clarence came flying out of the outhouse losing his balance and falling and rolling along the ground while trying to hold his pants up. I will miss you!, Visitation is on Thursday from 5-8pm at Elmwood-Meunier Funeral Home, 97 Elmwood Ave. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, at 12:30pm in St. John Vianney Church, Hinesburg Rd., So. Gail loved music from the late 50s and 60s such as: Connie Francis, Bobby Vinson, Bobby Darin among others from that era. Left to cherish Dicks memory are his three children: Cheryl Titus and her partner Allen Haskins, Chuck Courcy and his wife, Lakshmi and Cathy Belair and her husband Don; four grandchildren: Cristine and her husband, Steve Francis, Deanna Belair, Bennett Belair and Alekya Courcy and her husband Cody Nash; five great-grandchildren: Scarlette, Brianna, Grace, Kylie and Kamrynn; his sister, Phyllis DeVarney and many treasured nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 3rd 2023 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Patrick J. Conte Funeral Home (274 Market St, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407). He spent much time researching and collecting antique military buttons. She loved being called Gram by everyone. Burlington- -Will Gray, 15, passed on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021 with loved ones by his side. She was politically committted to progressive causes and stayed up to date on the news until her death. Here at Elmwood Funeral Home & Memorial Park, our team can work closely with you to handle an abundance of end-of-life needs and concerns. She spent her youth growing up on a dairy farm near Richford Vermont and had many wonderful stories to tell of those times. She served as an auditor, a lister and chairman of the planning committee in the town of Pownal. Along with his son, Gage Savage, and Gages mom, Kelli McGovern of Colchester, he is survived by his sisters: Sandy White and daughter, Taneisha White of Winooski and Dona and husband, Robert Marcotte, Jr. and their children: Brooke and Braxton Marcotte of Colchester as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and so many cherished friends. Marian has many grandchildren and great grandchildren that were all a huge part of her life. He leaves his sister and husband, Shelly and Scott Young, Sr., brothers: Brucey Tatro and Bruce Parker; his in-laws: Eric Young, Donna Dragon and Wendy Katon-Young; nieces: Bonnie Young, Patricia Young-Katon, Lindsey Young, Tyra Tatro, Katie, Sarah and Erica Young, Myleah and Dayla Clogston and Nevaeh Katon; nephews: Johnathan Newton, Sean Young, Kyth Katon; Dakota Germain and Phillip Young-Katon; great nieces: Lillian Martell and Addy Oliver; great nephews: Michael A. Tatro, Jr., Patrick Young-Katon, Preston Young-Katon and Devon Laplante; Aunts: Paula Shambo and Kathy Tucker-Dragon; Uncle: Robert Shambo and his best friends: Juanita Warren and Bruce Smith. Published by The Advertiser-Tribune on Mar. He was born in Colchester on Nov. 16, 1946, the son of Arthur & Ruby (Maxfield) Collins. 3J, Burlington, VT 05401 or St. Nicholas Project, Kurn Hatin School, P. O. Visitation is on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022 from 6-8 pm in Elmwood-Meunier Funeral Home, 97 Elmwood Ave. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 15 at 11am in The Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints, 73 Essex Way, Essex. Georgia was renowned for her musical talent, her imagination, her entertaining prowess, her amazing writing ability, and her steadfast loyalty to friends throughout her life. Her grandchildren Charlie, Nigel, Shekirah, Brandon, Christopher, Coryn, Jordyn, Timothy, Pierce and Michelle. His daughter Michelle and her partner, Jeffery Willis of Colchester, his granddaughter, Miranda Bushey and her partner, Evan Miller of Waterville, his sisters, Joyce Stone of Essex and Carol and her husband John of Richmond and many nieces, nephews and cousins and a special friend, Elizabeth Shangraw. We also have a smaller, more contemporary chapel called the Maple Room and it can accommodate approximately 45 guests. 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