Guy M. Edson

PLAINFIELD - Guy Matthew Edson, 60, of Plainfield, passed away unexpectedly due to an aneurysm on Friday, February 3, 2017, at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. He was born on January 29, 1957 in Brooklyn, NY to Russell Charles Edson and Eleanor Theresa (Connelly) Edson.

Guy attended early graded school in Bethpage, NY and at age 11 moved to Brookfield, VT with his family. He then attended Brookfield Elementary School and Randolph Union High School. After high school, Guy began working for his family's business, Northeast Granite in Montpelier and would later become the proud owner. He married Patty, his high school sweetheart, at the tender age of 20 and shortly after starting their family, they made their home base on Upper Road in Plainfield.

He loved vacationing in Key Largo, Florida with his family and the many deep sea-fishing adventures. After becoming passionate about gardening, he furthered his education by attending the Master Gardeners course at UVM extension.

Guy was a passionate man that was a devoted father and family man and an avid gardener to his prized aronia and blueberry farm. He had a huge and compassionate heart. His enthusiasm was infectious. He reached out to everyone and anyone that he could help. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, his two camps on Holland Pond, fishing, reading, and cooking for others, especially his Aronia muffins. Humor was never lacking in any conversation. He was an entrepreneur like no other and was the proud owner of Northeast Granite, Granite Creations, and the Vibe Farm.

Guy is survived by his wife, Patricia Degen Edson and their three children that he was very proud of: Sarah Edson Rowan and her husband, D. Walker Rowan and their 2 children, Noah (his "fishing buddy" and "mini me") and Eleanor Rowan, his son and business partner, Christopher Edson, and his little girl "Livy" Olivia Edson.

He is also survived by his devoted mother and best friend, Eleanor Theresa Edson, his brothers, Russell Edson Jr. and wife, Marla Edson, Gary Edson and wife, Patty Edson, William Edson and his wife, Terri Edson, as well as a sister, Kathleen Edson Davidson, his mother-in-law, Patricia Maynard and several loving sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law and many, many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In Heaven, he has joined his father, Russell C. Edson, Sr. and brother, Dr. Brian Edson MD and all of the other loving extended relatives.

Guy ended his life being "high on life." He was at peace, having fun, and close to God, just as it should be.

Calling hours are scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, February 10 ^th at the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre. His funeral service will be held at St. Augustine's Catholic Church on Barre Street in Montpelier on February 11th at 11 a.m. Following the service, a time of fellowship and refreshments will be in the fellowship hall downstairs.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations made out to the Turning Point, P.O. Box 489 North Main Street, Barre, VT 05641.