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BRIDPORT:
Dale Howard Stone, age 73, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026; surrounded by loved ones.
Dale is survived by his wife of 54 years; Ann (Dufresne) Stone, sons; Stacy Stone (Vivian) and their son Kaidan of Bothell, WA, Tracy Stone (Hildie) of Bridport and their children; Sumra, Christopher Stone (Jacquline) of Bridport, Brady Stone (Amanda) of Benson, and great grandson; Ronen Stone, his mother Norma (Jackson) Stone and sister; Linda (Stone) Riley & her husband Leighton all of Bridport.
Dale graduated from Middlebury Union High School, class of 1970. Following graduation he enlisted in the Vermont Air National Guard in Burlington. He began his working career as a carpenter, a machinist, a fuel delivery driver, and then for the Town of Bridport for 27 years before retiring.
He was predeceased by his father; Roger Stone. Dale became a caretaker for both his grandmother’s properties. During his retirement he busied himself with his hobbies; splitting firewood, woodworking in his basement, caring or his lawn and neighboring lawns, and spending time spoiling his dog, and thought his dog was smarter than most people. He will be missed by many.
A gathering “In Celebration of His Life” will take place on, February 1, 2026, from 11 AM until 3 PM, at the Bridport Community Hall.
Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made, in his memory to; Bridport Fire & Rescue, 82 Crown Point Road, Bridport, VT 05734.
Arrangements by Miller & Ketcham of Brandon.