Michael Edward Jarrett "Mike," 86, passed away peacefully after a short illness on March 21, 2024 at Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, Vermont. Mike is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Nancy Jean Bluto Jarrett. He will be deeply

missed by his three daughters, Michelle Jarrett, Shari Walcott and her husband Stephen, and Stephanie Edwards. Mike took great pride in his grandchildren, Ana and Jeremy Case, Kyle and Jack Gagnon and Sydney and Olivia Duncan, as well

as son-in-law James Edwards. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and brother-in-law.

He was predeceased by his parents, George and Evelyn Jarrett, his brother, Douglas "Spike" Jarrett and his uncle Ed Brennan.

Mike was born in Providence, Rhode Island on October 23, 1937, but he loved Vermont and felt like a true Vermonter. The family moved to Vermont in 1940. Mike grew up in Burlington attending Burlington schools, and then attended Northwood Prep School in Lake Placid. The summers were spent working at Citizens Coal Company for his father, shoveling and delivering coal and installing systems.

After 2 years at the University of Vermont, where he met Nancy, he enlisted in the US Army. Mike and Nancy were married in North Bennington, Vermont on Halloween, 1959. In 1960, after an honorable discharge, he returned to Burlington to work for his father at Citizens Oil Company. Mike took over the family business in 1965 and was a fair, honest, and well respected Burlington businessman for decades.

Mike served his community over the years as a member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, President of Burlington Boys Club, President of the Vermont Oil Heat Institute, and on the board of directors for the Ethan Allen Club. He was also a member of the Burlington Country Club, Eagles, Elks and St. Johns Club.

He was the captain of the Big Splash of Lake Champlain for over 40 years. Mike and Nancy took the Big Splash to NYC, Quebec City, and as far as Annapolis, Maryland. Summers were always spent on the water cruising, swimming, and socializing with fellow boaters. Mike enjoyed a good game of poker and was a champion cribbage player. He loved old cars. He stayed close to his Burlington High School classmates throughout his life, attending class reunions every summer. In his later years, he enjoyed solving Sudoku puzzles and telling stories.

Mike was very fond of animals, and his beloved cat, Michelob, will be buried with him. Mike's towering stature belied his gentleness. He loved the sound of a child's laughter. Mike was a kind and wonderful man and will be missed very much

by his family and everyone who ever knew him.

Visiting will be at Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 9 Pleasant Street, Essex Junction from 1 to 3:30 PM on Wed, April 3rd. A reception will follow for sharing memories at the Catamount Country Club on Mountain View Road in Williston from 4 to 7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Mike's honor to the Burlington Boys and Girls Club or the Cancer Patient Support Foundation.