ROBERT ELWIN GRANT

ORWELL — Robert Elwin Grant, 91, passed away at Helen Porter Nursing Home on Oct. 9, 2025, visited and surrounded by family. Bob was born in Lincoln, Vt., to Elwin and Erma (Ladeau) Grant on June 28, 1934. He grew up in Lincoln and Addison and attended Vergennes High School. He married his wife Joan in Addison in 1962, and they resided in Middlebury until 1997, when they moved to Orwell.

As a member of the Vermont National Guard, Bob graduated from boot camp at Fort Dix, N.J., in July 1957. In the 1960s he worked for the Addison County Commission Sales. He later worked many years at Polymer’s Plastics as a machine operator and at Mary Hogan Elementary School as a school custodian and bus driver. For more than 30 years he was a Deputy Sheriff in Addison County and was a lifelong member of the Middlebury Fire Department and a member of the local Masons. Later in life he continued working as a custodian at the Salisbury Community School.

Bob “never met a stranger” and was an avid conversationalist, with hundreds of stories relating to his time as a Deputy Sheriff. He enjoyed family, especially grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and was proud of who they were and all their accomplishments. If anyone needed help, Bob was always there to lend a hand.

He is survived by his children, Marsha (Michael) Shepard of Ferrisburgh; Michael (Melanie) Grant of Tallahassee, Fla.; Robert (Beth) Grant Jr. of Orwell; and Joanne (Charlie) Fox of Schoharie, N.Y. He also leaves behind seven grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and his brother Howard “Buster” Grant. He is predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Joan; parents, Elwin and Erma Grant; and two brothers, William Grant and Benjamin Grant. A celebration of life event will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at a time to be determined, at Addison Community Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Addison County Firefighters Association Training Committee. Online condolences at www.sandersonfuneralservice.com. ◊