STARKSBORO — Chris Daniels passed away peacefully at his home in Starksboro, on May 11, 2025, after a long and difficult battle with esophageal cancer.

He was born on May 30, 1969, in Burlington, the son of the late Richard Lewis “Dick” Daniels and Nancy Elizabeth (Briggs) Daniels.

He received his early education at Beeman Academy in New Haven, and later attended Mount Abraham Union High School in Bristol, graduating in 1987.

He was employed at the Casella Materials Recycling Facility in Williston for 27 years, until his illness forced him to retire.

He was married on July 18, 2009, in Bristol to Susan Marie Welch and together they lived life as best as they could. There were many struggles throughout the years, but they always somehow managed to work through them.

He enjoyed numerous activities throughout his life, including spending time with family and friends, hunting, fishing, listening to music (especially oldies, novelty songs, and classic rock), locksmithing, and working on his vehicles.

He is survived by his wife, Susan of Starksboro; his mother, Nancy of New Haven; two stepsons, Richard of Shelburne and Michael of Starksboro; five step-grandchildren; two brothers-in-law, Rick Welch (Linda) of Shoreham, and Randy Welch (Kathy) of Port Henry, N.Y.; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many special friends.

Besides his father, he was predeceased by his grandparents, great-grandparents, and many other special relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Addison County Home Health and Hospice – PO Box 754, Middlebury, Vt., 05753.

There will be an informal service at the New Haven Congregational Church on Saturday, May 31, at 11 a.m. ◊