Joel Richard King, 84, of Cornwall

JOEL RICHARD KING CORNWALL — Our beloved husband and father, Joel Richard King, passed away at Helen Porter Rehabilitation and Nursing Home Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, after a long illness. Joel was born Aug. 25, 1941, at home in Whitingham, Vt., to Guy and Lois (Fielder) King, the eldest of six siblings whom he helped support after their fathers’ untimely passing in 1961. Joel graduated from Hinesburg High School in 1959 and was a dairy farmer for many years. He married Carol (Meader) King in 1971, and they rai … (read more)

LESLIE H. SARGENT JR. VERGENNES — Leslie H. Sargent Jr., 88, passed away peacefully Dec. 7, 2025, in Vergennes, Vt. surrounded by his loved ones. Leslie was born Feb. 5, 1937, in Weybridge, Vt., to Leslie and Mae (Lamott) Sargent. As a proud veteran, Lesl … (read more)

TERRA LIN THOMAS PITTSFORD — Terra Lin Thomas, age 36, passed peacefully Dec. 11, 2025, at her home in Pittsford following a courageous battle with cancer. Terra was born in Middlebury June 1, 1989. She was the daughter of Michael and Linda (Samuelsen) Ki … (read more)

MICHAEL JOSEPH BREYETTE MIDDLEBURY — Michael Joseph Breyette, age 60, of Middlebury, Vt., passed away Dec. 4, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Ocular Melanoma and Uveal Metastatic Cancer. He is survived by his husband and beloved partner in l … (read more)

SUSAN ANN DEMERS CONWAY, S.C. — Susan Ann Demers, age 62, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. Sue was born in Worcester, Mass., April 8, 1963. She was the daughter of Malcolm and Barbara (Anderson) Wade. She grew up … (read more)

KATHRYN “KAY” GAMACHE RED BANK, N.J. — On Dec. 5, 2025, Kathryn “Kay” Gamache passed away at her residence in Red Bank, N.J., with her daughters by her side. Kay was born in Elizabeth, N.J., to the late Edward and Freda Brownell. She attended Hillside Hig … (read more)

MARGARET (PADDOCK) MIEROP BRISTOL — Margaret (Paddock) Mierop passed away at home Dec. 9, 2025. Margaret was born Aug. 14, 1929, to Joseph and Blanche (Martin) Paddock in Augusta, N.J. She graduated from Newton High School in 1946. She married Abraham Mie … (read more)

RANDALL “RANDY” B. THURBER BRISTOL — The family of Randall Thurber, who died on Nov. 15, 2025, invites you to join us in a celebration of his life Saturday, Dec. 20, from 1 to 5 p.m., at the American Legion Hall, 100 Armory Lane, Vergennes, Vt. ◊

MICHAEL L. FRANCIS MIDDLEBURY — Michael L. Francis, born on Oct. 25, 1964, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, at the age of 61 after battling cancer for the past 14 years. He was born in Burlington, Vt., the … (read more)

EILEEN ANNE GAGNÉ PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. — Eileen Anne Gagné, 94, passed away peacefully at her retirement home in Pawleys Island, S.C., on Dec. 3, 2025. Eileen and her late husband Clement Gagné lived in the Middlebury area for 43 years, from 1952-95. Eile … (read more)

PETER PURINTON HALLOCK LINCOLN — Peter Purinton Hallock, 85, of Lincoln, Vt., passed away peacefully on Dec. 1, 2025, in Burlington, Vermont due to complications following a stroke at his home a week prior. He was surrounded by family until the time of hi … (read more)

LUCILLE MAYETTE (BRYCE) JIMMO BRISTOL — Lucille Mayette (Bryce) Jimmo, 93, passed away peacefully on Dec. 7, 2025. Born in Colchester, Vt., on Sept. 24, 1932, Lucille spent her childhood on her family’s farm in Cambridge — a place she carried in her heart … (read more)

CHARLES C. KEMP LEICESTER — Charles C. Kemp, age 66, passed away on Dec. 4, 2025, at his home, surrounded by loved ones. His happiest moments were spent with the love of his life, Sadie, along with his two children and six grandchildren. Charles’s hobbies … (read more)

AUDREY MARION KEYES BRIDPORT — Audrey Marion Keyes, of Bridport, Vt., passed away peacefully on Nov. 28, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on March 22, 1933, in Middlebury, Vt., Audrey was a lifelong Vermonter whose life was deeply rooted in her community and … (read more)

VICTOR LAVOIE SR. FERRISBURGH — Victor Lavoie Sr., 82, of Ferrisburgh Vt., passed away peacefully at his home on Dec. 5, 2025, surrounded by his family. Victor was born on March 4, 1943, to Fred and Gladys (Allen) Lavoie in Belle Mead, N.J. He was proudly … (read more)