DANIEL R. COOLIDGE

BRISTOL — Daniel R Coolidge, 67, passed away peacefully after a short battle with lung cancer on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025.

Born Jan. 6, 1958, in Montpelier Vt., Daniel was the son of Gladys Freeman and Warren Coolidge. He was raised by Mildred Freeman and his foster parents Clark and Jessie Thomas.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Anne Coolidge. He is also survived by his brother Warren Coolidge, brother-in-law Butch DuPont (with wife Janet), nephew Matt DuPont (with wife Elisabeth and son Gabe), nephew John DuPont, his foster sister Joan Richardson, sister-in-law Norma Thomas, and many other foster siblings and cousins. He is predeceased by parents, aunt Mildred Freeman, Clark and Jessie Thomas, foster brother David Thomas, and foster brother-in-law Bruce Richardson.

Daniel joined the United States Air Force in 1975. He served in Okinawa and Germany. He received an honorable discharge in 1978.

Daniel, Anne and Chakotay, their beloved shih-tzu, were able to spend many hours together over the past five years as Daniel worked remotely for Heartland Consulting for Homeland Security.

In his time off, Daniel was a movie buff; he loved to watch Star Trek, Star Wars and anything Sci-fi related. He also loved NASCAR and watched it often.

The most important thing in Daniel’s life was his wife, Anne who he loved endlessly, and though he is no longer here with us his love and devotion to his wife will never fade.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Monkton Volunteer Fire Department.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date ◊