Paul Henry Magnant Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Paul Henry Magnant of Franklin, Vermont, born in Montpelier, Vermont, who passed away on January 23, 2026, at the age of 72, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Leon Royce Magnant of Franklin, VT and Therese Marie Coutu Magnant of North Troy, VT.; and his brother Michael. He is survived by: his wife Jayne; his children, Christopher (Tina) and Stephannie Van Nostrand (Michael); his grandchildren, Hudson, Everest Van Nostrand, Christian and Charlotte Magnant; his siblings, Charles (Hank) of CA and Isle La Motte, Patrice Maloney (Mark) of Williston, John of Burlington, William (Judy) of Burlington and Marie Thomas (Alfred) of So Burlington; his mother-in-law Audrey Richardson of Worcester; his aunt Joyce Coutu of Essex Jct; his nieces, Cameron O'Shaunessy (Dan) of Williston and Elise Magnant (Kagan) of Plainfield; his siblings-in-law, Bruce Richardson (Judy), Brian Richardson (Judy), Barry Richardson (Andrea) and Janet Staub (Joseph); and his close friends, Dan, Karen Fossi of Glover, John, Shirley FitzGerald of Alburgh and Dorsey Holsinger (Cindy) of Texas. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, please feel free to contribute to the following in Paul's memory: Orleans-Essex Counties VNA & Hospice in Newport, VT, or The American Lung Association.
