MIDDLEBURY — Martin L. “Marty” Landon Sr., 76, of Middlebury died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, at the University of Vermont Medical Center following a courageous battle with cancer over the last four years.

He was born on Aug. 5, 1946, in Whitehall, N.Y., the son of Melvin and Anita (Wisell) Landon Sr.

Mr. Landon grew up in Hubbardton and attended Fair Haven High School.

He was employed as a truck driver starting at the age of 16, working for several area companies including 13 years at Carrara’s in Middlebury until retiring in 2019.

His passion in life was hunting, fishing, mechanics and his family.

Survivors include a daughter, Connie Landon and her husband William Kimball of Weybridge; a son, Martin L. Landon Jr. of Weybridge; a half-brother, Melvin E. Landon Jr. of Rutland; five grandchildren, Lindsay, Sabrina, Makayla, Casey and David; several great-grandchildren; former wife Violet LaFountain of Weybridge; former girlfriend Chrystal Sears of Leicester; and several nieces and nephews including Joe Bruno of Castleton.

He was predeceased by two sisters, Marjorie Wood and Ann McNotting, and a half-brother, Frank Landon.

Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9, at the Barnard Funeral Home, 3186 Route 7, Pittsford, Vt. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, at the funeral home. Private burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Pittsford.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. ◊