LINDA LEE (MCDURFEE) SARGENT

VERGENNES — Linda Lee (McDurfee) Sargent, 72, passed away peacefully at her home in Vergennes on Nov.14, 2023.

Linda was born into the McDurfee clan of Burlington, Vt., on Dec. 17, 1950, the second oldest among her seven siblings. At a young age she was moved to a farm in New Haven, following this she graduated from Mount Abraham UHS. She continued to live in Bristol and Lincoln where she raised her two children. During this time, she worked in various roles including healthcare, bartending, and manufacturing with Autumn Harp.

Linda was a proud lifelong member of the Post 19 Legion, though her most cherished role was that of a grandma to her grand- and great-grandchildren. Linda’s favorite pastime was chatting on the phone with family and friends, and she was never short of an earful. We loved her for this.

She is survived by her sons, Wilder J Wheelock and Brett M Sargent (Jen Smith); daughter-in-laws Willow Wheelock and Kate Earley; grandchildren Nikolai S., Chaz E., Jonah L., Azia M., Savannah C., Shain O., and Brett P.; and great-grandchildren Wilder M., Axel R., and Lucius W.

Additionally, she is survived by her brother, Richard McDurfee; sister Pam Robinson (Sparkie), sister Debbie McDurfee, sister Kim Gage (Kevin), and brother Bruce Hazen (Nancy), as well as many loved nieces and nephews.

Linda was preceded in death by her father, Richard McDurfee; mother, Juanita Hardy; brother David McDurfee, and sister Lynn McDurfee-Gravel.

A special thanks goes to neighbor and close friend of many years, Diane Charron (Tootie), who played a key part in allowing Linda to stay home in her final months. Her unwavering support, along with that of Addison County Home Health & Hospice, made Linda’s final wishes possible. Thank you.

In honor of Linda’s life, we are inviting family and friends to gather at the Bristol American Legion on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 1-4 p.m. This will provide us an opportunity to celebrate the woman we all loved.

So, raise a Bud Light, crack a witty joke, and let that laugh rip. Here’s to you, Linda.◊