Meghan Elizabeth Fitzgerald

Meghan Elizabeth Fitzgerald passed away peacefully at her home on October 28, 2026, where she lived with her father and stepmother since 2016. Meghan was born on November 6, 1986, at Winn Army Hospital, Fort Stewart Georgia, her family moved to South Barre, Vermont in 1988. She attended Barre Town Schools until 1998, when she moved again with her family to Williston, Vermont where she attended Williston Central School then Champlain Valley Union High School where she received her Diploma in 2008.

Meghan dealt with many challenges in her life, most of them medical. She faced EVERY challenge with strength, courage, and dignity. Her parents often commented that she was one of the strongest women they knew, as she bounced back from each challenge with her normal happy attitude. She was supported by many caring providers and caregivers; notably, Dr Greg Holmes, her Neurologist, who followed Meghan for over 35 years from Savannah, Georgia to UVMMC in Burlington, VT. The care and love she received allowed her to live her best life.

Despite not ever being able to speak or walk during life Meghan had many friends of all ages who enriched her life and whose lives she enriched.

Meghan loved the outdoors, music, her family and friends, being with her dogs: Ophelia, Riko & Zeus, a good book, and foot massages.

Meghan is lovingly remembered by her father and guardian Matthew J. Fitzgerald, stepmother Kathleen F. Fitzgerald and mother Lisa B. Fitzgerald; her siblings Molly K. Peet, Cameron M. Fitzgerald and his wife Julia, Kiernan J. Fitzgerald; her stepbrothers Patrick A. Lancaster & his parter Leah Cover, Connie F. Lancaster, her stepsister Brianna A. Lancaster; nephews and nieces Maddox & Mekynzi Peet and Annabelle & Myles Fitzgerald; many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is predeceased by her Paternal & Maternal grandparents.

Calling hours will be held at Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier, VT on Sunday, November 1st from 2:00 until 4:00PM.

A Catholic funeral Mass will be held at ST Augustine's Church on Barre Street, Montpelier, Vermont on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 1100; followed by a Christian Burial at Doty Cemetery, East Montpelier Center. Everyone is welcomed for a light lunch at the Canadian Club, 414 East Montpelier Road, Barre, VT to share stories and memories.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Vermont Epilepsy Foundation, or a charity of your choice in Meghan’s memory.

May she rest in eternal peace.