DALE HOWARD STONE

BRIDPORT — Dale Howard Stone, age 73, passed away peacefully Jan. 9, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.

Dale is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ann (Dufresne) Stone; sons, Stacy Stone (Vivian) and their son Kaidan of Bothell, Wash., and Tracy Stone (Hildie) of Bridport and their children, Sumra, Christopher Stone (Jacquline) of Bridport, and Brady Stone (Amanda) of Benson; great-grandson, Ronen Stone and his mother, Norma (Jackson) Stone; and sister, Linda (Stone) Riley and her husband Leighton, all of Bridport.

Dale graduated from Middlebury Union High School, class of 1970. Following graduation he enlisted in the Vermont Air National Guard in Burlington. He began his working career as a carpenter, a machinist, a fuel delivery driver, and then for the Town of Bridport for 27 years before retiring.

He was predeceased by his father, Roger Stone. Dale became a caretaker for both his grandmother’s properties. During his retirement he busied himself with his hobbies — splitting firewood, woodworking in his basement, caring for his lawn and neighboring lawns, and spending time spoiling his dog. He thought his dog was smarter than most people. He will be missed by many.

A gathering in celebration of his life will take place Feb. 1, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Bridport Community Hall.

Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made, in his memory to Bridport Fire & Rescue, 82 Crown Point Road, Bridport, VT 05734.

Arrangements by Miller & Ketcham of Brandon. ◊