ALAN VERNON STONE

FERRISBURGH — Alan Vernon Stone, 79, of Ferrisburgh passed away at his home Monday Jan. 29, 2024.

Alan was a lifetime resident of Addison County, having been born at Clark Nursing Home in Vergennes on April 15, 1944, the son of Vernon and Sadie (Bushey) Stone.

He attended Vergennes High School and served in the Vermont National Guard from 1964-1970. He married the love of is life, Linda, on July 23, 1966, and together Alan and Linda raised four children Penny, Jeff, Tricia and Cindy. Alan worked for Polymers Plastics in Middlebury for 28 years and later for Huestis Farms in Bridport. He was a member of American Legion post 14 and Addison County Arie 3801.

An avid sportsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping, traveling with his wife, playing cards and Western movies. Family was very important to Alan and together with Linda they enjoyed many holidays, family trips and celebrations with their children and eventually eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Alan is survived by his wife of 57 years, Linda, and their four children Penny (Lance), Jeff (Angie), Tricia (Andy) and Cindy (Josh); eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Vergennes Fraternal Order of the Eagles at 2 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Vergennes Area Rescue Squad and Vergennes Fire Department.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Vergennes Area Rescue Squad or Vergennes Fire Department.

To send online condolences to his family please visit www.brownmcclayfuneralhomes.com. ◊