Arthur "Bo" Cole, Jr

Leicester, VT

Arthur Cole, Jr “Bo”, age 63 passed away with family by his side, on July 7, 2025, at his home in Leicester.

“Bo” was born in Hudson, NY on January 1, 1962. He was the son of Arthur and Charlotte Cole, Sr. He grew up in Leicester and received his education in Leicester Elementary, and Middlebury High School. He had worked at Vermont Protective Coating for over 30 years. “Bo” enjoyed spending time with family & friends. He loved to fish, snowmobiling, watching wrestling with his grandsons. He could always be found working on cars, mowing lawns and swimming with his family.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years; Melissa Cole, his four children; Katie & her partner Tim of Forest Dale, Kasandra & her partner Ron of Brandon, Kirsten of Leicester  and Jeremiah and Brie  of Leicester. 14 grandchildren; Maddy, Kenzie, Gabby, Timmy Jr, Silas, RJ, Brayden, Tyler, Arilyn, JJ, Kolton, Mayzie, Kiera and Gunnar, his brothers; Lewis of Brandon and Parker of Rutland, his sister Tina of Poultney, Rhonda of Rutland, and deceased sister Lee of Fair Haven, two special nephews; Nathan Desabrais A.K.A. “Skeeter” and CJ who will always hold a special place in his heart. He was very proud of both of them. Many other nieces, nephews & cousins also survive him.

The Memorial Service “In Celebration of His Life” will be held on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM, at the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon.

Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made, in his memory to Addison Humane Society 236 Boardman St. Middlebury, VT 05753