WINOOSKI — Gilbert Joseph Mongeon, born on July 16, 1943, passed away on Nov. 4, 2024. He was 81 years old. He was a life-long resident of Winooski, Vt.

Gilly enjoyed spending time at his hunting and fishing camps. He had a passion for the great outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He especially loved teaching his children, grandchildren and any other child the enjoyment of the great outdoors.

Gilly was predeceased by his wife, Mary Jane (Schmaldienst) Mongeon and his daughter, Judith Marie Desautels.

Gilly is survived by his children, Susie Robinson and significant other, William Pate; Nancy Mongeon Villemaire and husband, Matthew Villemaire; Thomas Gilbert Mongeon and ex-spouse Meghan O’Brien Mongeon; son-in-Law Craig Desautels; and his sisters, Sandra Lawrence and Linda Race.

He also leaves behind his 10 beloved grandchildren: Dakota, Tyler and Jackson Desautels; Katelyn and Christopher Robinson; Sierra Villemaire; and Logan, Riley, Cian and Violet Mongeon.

A graveside memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 23, at 12:45 p.m. at St. Francis Cemetery, 300 Weaver Street, Winooski, VT.  A celebration of life will be arranged at a later date..

Arrangements under the direction of Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.sandersonfuneralservice.com.◊