Born September 26, 1933, Harold was one of six children born to

Delia and Frank Degree of Underhill.

After the family relocated the family farm to Williston, Harold worked on the farm and studied machining and auto mechanics at Burlington High School. Harold was an Army reservist alongside his brother Wayne.

Harold's career as an auto mechanic included working at Shearer Chevrolet as an accomplished technician, as well as co-owning, with his brother Wayne, "Degrees Auto Repair", in Essex Center. When IBM came to Vermont, Harold left the auto industry and found a rewarding career with them from 1963 until his retirement in 1992.

Harold met the love of his life, Gladys Provost in 1953. They were married on October 24th of that year.

Harold and Gladys purchased their family home in Colchester Village, filling it with six children.

Harold coached and umpired his children's Little League games. Harold proudly served his community as volunteer firefighter, eventually becoming as Chief of Colchester Center Volunteer Fire Co.

Harold could fix just about anything, be it a car or home repair.

After the passing of his wife Gladys, in 2011, Harold found companionship with Arlene Degree. She was a steady and loving partner to Harold.

Harold left this world on January 7th, 2024.

Harold is predeceased by his wife Gladys, son Reginald and

his siblings.

He leaves behind partner Arlene Degree of Williston, children Kathy Degree of Colchester, Sherry Pakulski (Mark) of Colchester, Bob of Colchester, Mike Degree (Mindy) of Burlington, Ken Degree (Lori) of South Burlington, daughter-in-law Valory Degree of Fairfield CA, as well as many other beloved members of his extended family.

Wake

Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home

9 Pleasant St

Essex Junction, VT 05452

Wednesday January 17th – 4-7pm

Funeral

Our Lady of Grace Church

Main Street

Colchester Vt

January 20th 11:00 am

Luncheon to follow.