Former professor had a lifelong love of the Adirondacks, tennis and golf David “Dave” Jordan, a resident of Wake Robin in Shelburne, Vt., passed away peacefully on April 19, 2024, after complications from a fall. Dave is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nicola H. Jordan, as well as his son Dean Jordan and his spouse, Adriana, and grandson Ryan; and his son Bret Jordan and his spouse, Jennifer, and grandchildren, Madeleine, Charlotte and William. Dave was...
Special educator was committed to supporting individuals and families throughout his 40-year career Edward J. Sbardellati, 77, of Middlesex, Vt., passed away at his home on April 17, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife, Clare McFadden; daughter, Sarah Sbardellati; sons, Adam and Ian Sbardellati; four grandchildren, Bayley, Maya, Hazel and Celia; and his close cousin, Dr. James La Paglia. Ed was born in Derby, Conn., on December 3, 1946, to his parents,...
Car enthusiast could identify the make of any car by its headlight shape, paint or decal options or how it sounded Francis "Frank" John Lennon died on April 29, 2024, at his home in Burlington, Vt. He was born on May 1, 1948, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Manhattan. Frank spent his youth in Queens Village, N.Y. where he attended Our Lady of Lourdes School. He was a frequent traveler, embarking on many summer holidays to Ireland to visit his grandmother, aunts,...
Educator and vice-president for student affairs at Saint Michael’s College was appreciated for his thoughtful and caring demeanor Michael David Samara passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack, at his home, on April 26. Extraordinary staff from the South Burlington Emergency Departments and his beloved wife, Lucy, were by his side. Michael was born on March 5, 1948, to Josephine and Frederick Samara of Manchester, N.H. He grew up in a close-knit Lebanese...
Speech therapist touched the lives of countless students and families and will be remembered for her limitless joy Sarah Olivia Francisco, an incredible wife, loving mother, sister, daughter, friend, teacher and so much more, died unexpectedly and all too soon on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at her family’s home in Williston, Vt. She was 49. Born on October 3, 1974, in West Allis, Wis., Sarah was raised in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., where she made many of her...
Longtime Winooski resident loved nursing and finished her career at Burlington’s Converse Home Frances A. Villemaire, RN, age 104, a longtime resident of Winooski, Vt., passed peacefully on April 16, 2024, in Burlington, Vt. Frances was born in St. Albans, Vt., on March 20, 1920, the daughter of the late Louis and Catherine (LaBella) Fortuna. She was a graduate of Holy Angels Parochial School, Bellows Free Academy and Fanny Allen School of Nursing. She was...
Music and leading a life of faith were the foundations of a life well lived Lucile Hamrin Boedy, of South Burlington, Vt., died of old age from a life well lived. She is the last remaining Smith of Wayne, Ill., whose ancestors left Corinth, Vt., in 1837 to travel the Erie Canal and begin a pioneer life on the new frontier. Lucile was born April 2, 1920, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Richard and Helen (Smith) Hamrin, during the final year of Woodrow Wilson’s...
Richmond man believed in giving back to his community and always found a way to volunteer Gene (“Geno”) Hallman of Richmond, Vt., passed away April 18 at the University of Vermont Medical Center, surrounded by the love of his family. Gene was born and raised in Pennsylvania, the son of Eugene and Rosemary (nee Dougherty) Hallman. They filled Gene’s early life with love and were deeply involved in his upbringing, providing carefree summers at the shore,...
Brave warrior fiercely and creatively adapted to his life in an electric wheelchair This obituary is written in honor of Kaleb’s life and memory. Kaleb Asher Bates-Wolcott was born at home in Elmore, Vt., on June 17. 1982. He died peacefully in the early morning on April 18, 2024, at Central Vermont Medical Center in Barre, Vt., at the age of 41. He had bravely, as the warrior he was, coped with muscular dystrophy throughout his lifetime. Kaleb was an amazing...
True Vermonter lived life on his own terms on his beloved mountains Stephen P. Adams of Stowe passed away on May 1, 2024, at the University of Vermont Medical Center. Steve was born on April 1, 1941, in Montpelier, Vt. He was the second of three sons born to his parents, Alice Barker Adams and Charles R. Adams. Steve’s childhood was spent enjoying the ski slopes of Vermont, where he excelled at ski racing as a member of the Junior National Team and as a...
Woman found her calling in nursing, and her greatest happiness was raising her two children The amazing life of Elizabeth “Betsy” Catanzaro came peacefully to an end while asleep at the University of Vermont Medical Center, with her husband and her son at her side. A very sad day for all that knew and were touched by her love and kindness. Betsy was born and raised in Lancaster, Pa., the daughter of Florence and Kenneth Friend. After graduating from McCaskey...
Moretown native excelled in athletics and was an inspiring educator and coach in Westwood, Mass. Timothy J. “Timmy” Chant, 60, of Warwick, R.I., a beloved husband, father, brother, educator, coach and friend, passed away on February 25, 2024. He shared 31 years of marriage with his best friend and wife, Kirsten (Carter) Chant; together they raised two sons, Brady and Drew. Born in Kingston, N.Y., on August 19, 1963, Timmy was the youngest of seven children...