Eben, 85 years old, passed away on the 15th of September 2024 peacefully at his home in Colchester, Vermont.

Eben was born in Burlington, Vermont to Max C. Wolcott and Florence (Cloe) Wolcott on November the 13th 1938. He attended school in Burlington and graduated from Burlington High School. He married Barbara F. Newell on 20 November 1965 in Burlington. Though the relationship was not permanent, they had William Wolcott (Son) in April of 1987. He possessed many jobs in his youth until he found his professional passion in the Vermont National Guard. During his time in the Vermont National Guard he achieved the Rank of Colonel as the State Maintenance Officer. During his 42+ year career in the Vermont National Guard he was activated and served two tours in Vietnam supporting the 25th Infantry Division as both a Company Commander and Transportation Commander. During his time of service in both the Vermont National Guard and United States Army, he was awarded two Bronze Star Medals, a Meritorious Service Medal, four Army Commendation Medals and many Medals supporting the Vietnam Campaign. He was an active family historian and tirelessly worked to connect our family to the Society of Colonial Wars and Sons of the American Revolution. He worked to preserve history by working with his brother Elwin to establish the Wolcott Natural Area in Colchester, Vermont. He cultivated a small collection of tractors throughout the years and worked to restore them. He passed this interest and collection down to his son and grandchildren, which is evident from their love of tractors, especially antique John Deere tractors like the 1943 JD H currently being restored for his granddaughter Aurelia and the 1953 JD 60 that Eben and Will started restoring in the past and restoration will resume for his grandson Oliver. His love of family, especially his son, daughter in law and their two children; and nieces and nephews, is visible at every turn.

He was preceded in death by his parents Max and Florence, sisters Sandra, Leslie, Carol, Lida and Sylvia, brothers Elwin and David, nephew Dennis and niece Jenny.

He is survived by his son William and his daughter in law Kristine, and his grandchildren Aurelia and Oliver; former wife Barbara and her husband Gerald; his nieces and nephews.

A service will be held at Corbin & Palmer Funeral Home in Essex with Military Honors on the 26th of October 2024 at 3pm. Per his last wishes he will be Cremated.