PETER PURINTON HALLOCK

LINCOLN — Peter Purinton Hallock, 85, of Lincoln, Vt., passed away peacefully on Dec. 1, 2025, in Burlington, Vermont due to complications following a stroke at his home a week prior. He was surrounded by family until the time of his passing.

Peter was born on Oct. 26, 1940, in Burlington, Vt., to Kenneth and Clara Hallock. He grew up in Waltham, Vt., and attended the one-room schoolhouse there, followed by Vergennes High School, where he enjoyed his friends and sports. He went on to enlist in the U.S. Navy, proudly serving as a cook during the Vietnam War on the U.S.S. Lorain County and NAS Brunswick Maine, where he rose to the rank of Culinary Specialist Petty Officer Second Class.

Peter was a rolling stone and spent his life traveling and working, whether it was as a farmhand, baker, wood cutter, gardener or egg supplier. He valued friendships and family.

He is survived by his children, Kelli Hallock-DuBois, Karin Ippolito, and Kevin Hallock; two grandchildren, Amber DuBois and Emily Hallock; and a great-granddaughter Lola Houghtaling. He leaves his brother, Kenley Hallock, Machinery Technician Chief Petty Officer United States Coast Guard (ret); and sister, Valli (Hallock) Gebo. He also leaves several nieces and nephews who spent much of their childhood with Uncle Pete.

He is predeceased by parents, Kenneth and Clara Hallock of Lincoln; sister Elisse (Hallock) Gebo of Ferrisburgh, and brother-in-law, Albert Gebo.

The family would like to thank the Lincoln community that helped out and watched over Mountain Man while living and working on the Potato Hill Farm.

There will be a Memorial Service at Brown McClay Funeral Home, 48 South Maple Street, Vergennes, on Sunday, Dec. 14, from 2-3 p.m. A cemetery service will be held in the Spring at Sunset View Cemetery in Waltham, where he will join his parents and other family. In memory of Peter, donations can be made to the United Church of Lincoln Deacon’s Fund at https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/1350323 for assistance to those in the Lincoln community.

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