Business owner and avid sportsman loved any outdoor activities with his family
Walter E. Douglas, 86 years old, previously from South Burlington, Vt., died peacefully on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Green Mountain Nursing Home following a brief illness. His wife, Margaret, was by his side. Walter was born in West Lebanon, N.H., on October 30, 1937, the son of the late Irving and Ina (Poquette) Douglas. Walter graduated from Burlington High School with the class of 1955. He married his wife, Margaret Ryan, on June 1, 1957, in Burlington, Vt. He began his early career as an electrician with Sherwin Electric and went on to General Electric in the early 1960s. Walter left General Electric to begin his own business, Wedco Electric. He enjoyed teaching and taught first- and second-year electrical apprenticeships through the State of Vermont. He was a member of VECA. Walter was a wonderful and caring spouse, father and friend. He was an avid sportsman and loved hunting, fishing, camping and any outdoor activities with his family. There was always a fishing pole in the back seat of his truck. Walter is survived by his wife of 67 years, Margaret Ryan Douglas, and his three children, Michael and wife Donna of Fairfax, Vt.; Patricia Meyer of Williston, Vt.; and Thomas and wife Colleen of Jericho, Vt. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Stephen, Christopher, Brendan, Aaron, Hailey, Camilla, Sara and Clara; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Walter is predeceased by his parents and five older brothers, Clifton, Kenneth, Richard, Roger and Robert. He found great pleasure in his retirement working for Home Depot, where he made many new friends and acquaintances. Walter will be missed by all who knew him. Please join our family for a graveside service that will be held on Monday, October 21, 2024, 1 p.m., at Deer View Cemetery on North Williston Rd., with a reception to follow at Catamount Country Club in Williston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Green Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation in Colchester, Vt. Arrangements are in the care of Ready Funeral & Cremation Services. To share a message of condolence, please visit readyfuneral.com…
Business owner and avid sportsman loved any outdoor activities with his family
Walter E. Douglas, 86 years old, previously from South Burlington, Vt., died peacefully on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Green Mountain Nursing Home following a brief illness. His wife, Margaret, was by his side. Walter was born in West Lebanon, N.H., on October 30, 1937, the son of the late Irving and Ina (Poquette) Douglas. Walter graduated from Burlington High School with the class of 1955. He married his wife, Margaret Ryan, on June 1, 1957, in Burlington, Vt. He began his early career as an electrician with Sherwin Electric and went on to General Electric in the early 1960s. Walter left General Electric to begin his own business, Wedco Electric. He enjoyed teaching and taught first- and second-year electrical apprenticeships through the State of Vermont. He was a member of VECA. Walter was a wonderful and caring spouse, father and friend. He was an avid sportsman and loved hunting, fishing, camping and any outdoor activities with his family. There was always a fishing pole in the back seat of his truck. Walter is survived by his wife of 67 years, Margaret Ryan Douglas, and his three children, Michael and wife Donna of Fairfax, Vt.; Patricia Meyer of Williston, Vt.; and Thomas and wife Colleen of Jericho, Vt. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Stephen, Christopher, Brendan, Aaron, Hailey, Camilla, Sara and Clara; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Walter is predeceased by his parents and five older brothers, Clifton, Kenneth, Richard, Roger and Robert. He found great pleasure in his retirement working for Home Depot, where he made many new friends and acquaintances. Walter will be missed by all who knew him. Please join our family for a graveside service that will be held on Monday, October 21, 2024, 1 p.m., at Deer View Cemetery on North Williston Rd., with a reception to follow at Catamount Country Club in Williston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Green Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation in Colchester, Vt. Arrangements are in the care of Ready Funeral & Cremation Services. To share a message of condolence, please visit readyfuneral.com…