RONALD SLICER

LEICESTER — Ronald Slicer passed away peacefully on Feb. 9, 2025. Ronald was born May 10, 1934, to Foster and Gwendolyn Slicer in Craftsbury, Vt.

Ronald started his early education in Albany, Vt., in a one-room schoolhouse. He then went on to attend Craftsbury Academy, graduating in 1952. Following graduation, Ronald and his friend Carl Fortune joined the navy together. They started boot camp in Bainbridge, Md. Following bootcamp, Ronald went to school in San Diego, Calif. Ronald also was stationed in Adak, Alaska and Hawaii. Ronald was known to have many slides of all the places where he was stationed.

After the Navy, Ronald returned to Vermont and was employed as a Vermont State Trooper in the Middlebury, Vt. area for many years. He left the police force to pursue a career as a salesman for Nabisco Crackers. During this time in his life, he married Dorthy Clark of Glover, Vt., and started a family in East Middlebury, Vt. Ronald moved on in his career and became the Co Op Coordinator for the Addison County Vocational Center in Middlebury. He was also the instructor for the Hunter Safety course.

After the passing of Dorthy, Ronald married Donna Everett. They would leave Vermont and make their home in Jefferson, Maine. Ronald became the local mailman for the Jefferson area. Ronald and Donna were known to travel many places together with their RV, as they enjoyed camping. Following Donna’s passing, Ronald married Joyce Parmelee, whom he met at their local Methodist church. They would reside in Damariscotta, Maine. They were active members of the church, where they founded the pet food pantry.

Following Joyce’s passing, Ronald returned to Vermont and made his home in Leicester.

Ronald was known for many crafts and skills – especially leather crafting and woodworking. He was a long-time member of the Middlebury United Methodist church.

Ronald was predeceased by his parents, Foster and Gwendolyn Slicer; beloved wives Dorthy, Donna and Joyce; brothers Richard and Robert; and stepson Robert. He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly and son Stephen; grandchildren Justin and Aly; and brother David; stepchildren Sue, Patricia, Barbara, Dale and Earl; and several step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins from both Vermont and Maine.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date. ◊