Michael Ray Jensen, 54, of Brandon

BRANDON — Michael Ray Jensen, 54, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, N.H. Through his journey in life, he touched many lives with his willingness to aid those in need and infectious humor. He will be greatly missed and forever remembered.

Michael was born Oct. 1, 1971, in Annapolis, Md., the son of the late Malcom Stanely and Aurora (Balgomero) Jensen.

His family moved to Vermont in 1973 and he graduated from Rutland High School class of 1989. Michael joined the United States Army where he was a part of “Desert Storm” following High School and eventually settled in Brandon in 1996. He later attended Culinary School, worked for Lowell Landscaping and afterwards began a career at Shearer Honda in Rutland in 1997 working in sales and then the service department for 18 years.

Later, with his wife Mary, he owned and operated the Wintergreen Care Homes in Brandon while operating his own landscaping company. Michael was a proud member of the Brandon Fire Department for 15 years, and the Brandon American Legion Post #55. He was a passionate golfer and a dedicated member of the Neshobe Golf Club in Brandon.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Alma (Prescott) Jensen, whom he married on Sept. 17, 2005; his two stepdaughters, Tara (Rick) and Tonia (Josh); his son, Mathew (Amy); six grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter; his mother, Aurora; and brother, Skip (Lisa); and finally his beloved English Bulldogs, Fiona and Matilda.

A memorial Mass in celebration of his life will be held Saturday, June 27, at 11 a.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Brandon. We invite all who knew and loved Michael to join us in honoring his memory. Following the ceremony, the family will receive friends, at Neshobe Golf Club, for a time of remembrance.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions in his memory be made to the Brandon Fire Dept, Dunmore Hose Company, 61 Franklin St. Brandon, Vermont 05733.

Arrangements by Miller & Ketcham of Brandon. ◊