DONALD R. JEROME

VERGENNES — Donald R. Jerome, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the Vergennes Grand Senior Living in Vergennes.

He was born Aug. 26, 1939, in Panton, the son of David and Buelah Mitchell Jerome.

Donald was a proud Marine Corps veteran. He was a dairy farmer for many years and then went on to work for Breadloaf Construction and then JP Carrera, where he retired.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking and most of all, wheeling and dealing.

Donald is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary Clark Jerome, and his four children, Karen Jerome (Frank), Randy Jerome, Roger Jerome (Sarah) and Donnie Jerome, aka The Gutter Guy (Sarah). He was preceded in death by his daughter Sherry Jerome Choiniere.

He is also survived by his four grandchildren, Kathryn, Jayson, Joshua and Jon; his brother Jim Jerome; and many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday, June 6, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Vergennes. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, at Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Vergennes. Interment will be in Mt. St. Joseph cemetery in Bristol. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Addison County Home Health & Hospice, 254 Ethan Allen Hwy, New Haven, Vt., 05472.

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