Kevin John Wheeler, Sr. age 48, formerly of Lyndonville, died from a heart attack at the North Country Hospital in Newport, Vermont, Monday night March 14, 2016.
Kevin was born in Brooklyn, NY, on December 19, 1967, son to Joan Ann (Baccellieri) Wheeler and the late James Preston Wheeler. He was raised and educated in Carpentry graduating from Lake Region Union High School in the Class of 1986. He worked at NSA in Lyndonville, and later as a self-employed carpenter. For the past three years he has been employed with Next Level Construction as a contractor.
Kevin was a member of the Pleasant Street Baptist Church in St. Johnsbury and enjoyed fishing, hunting, hiking, swimming, camping, country music and being outdoors. Kevin's level of energy brightened a room and he had an infectious laughter. Kevin and his grandson Kale have formed an everlasting bond and they really enjoyed their time together. Kevin was very passionate about animals and adored his dog Nigel and grand-dog Brutus. Kevin was an excellent friend and always put others ahead of himself. French will sure miss his side kick and taping buddy. Kevin loved to cook for the neighborhood and wouldn't take "I'm full" for an answer. In the last three years you wouldn't see him without his other half Carrie. She forever changed his life in a positive light. Kevin loved his children dearly and would never hesitate to tell us how proud of he was of our accomplishments. Kevin will be missed by everybody that he touched. His memories will be forever cherished.
He is survived by his companion: Carrie Fisher of Newport Center, his son: Kevin, Jr. also of Newport Center, his daughter: Stacey Newsom and husband, Sean, of Claremont, NH, his mother: Joan Wheeler also of Claremont, a brother: Kenny Wheeler and wife, Lisa, of Lyndonville, a sister: Bonnie Ritchotte and husband, Tom, of Littleton, NH, 2 grandchildren: Kale Dubois and Camden Allen, two nieces: Sara Steele and husband, Jonas, Samantha Rossi and husband, Joel, and his good friends David Silloway and Jeffrey French.
Funeral Services will be held at 3:30 PM on Friday, March 18, 2016, at the Pleasant Street Baptist Church in St. Johnsbury with Pastor Larry McElhenney officiating. There will be no calling hours.
Burial will take place at the Lyndon Center Cemetery in Lyndonville, VT at 11AM on Saturday April 16, 2016.
Memorial Donations may be made to the Lyndon Dog Pound, payable to "Town of Lyndon" and mailed to Lyndon Town Clerk, P.O. Box 167, Lyndonville, Vermont 05851.
Memories and condolences may be shared privately at www.saylesfh.com.