Wayne Patrick "Pat" Palmer

Ferrisburgh/Hinesburg - Wayne Patrick "Pat" Palmer, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 17, 2024, a day after celebrating his 88th Birthday with his loving family.

Pat was born in Hinesburg VT, in his grandmother Patrick's house on May 16, 1936; son of Edna and Frank Palmer.

Pat married "The Most Beautiful Wife in the World" Marilyn on October 3rd, 1959; spending 50 plus years together building a beautiful and loving family. He proudly served his country with the United States Army in 1956, and worked for GS Blodgett where he retired after 40 years of dedicated service.

Pat was a member of Jaycee's, Eagles Club and Hinesburg Volunteer Fire Department. He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved fishing with his grandchildren and close friend Larry Place, and deer hunting with his friends Stuart Bird and Gerry Bezio. Pat loved his time spent with "Deer Camp Crew'' and cherished time with his family.

Pat is survived by his three daughters Lynn (John) Wolski, Laurie (David) Danforth, Lana (Jerry) Ouimet; grandchildren Garrett (Kattie) Wolski, J.P Benoit, Taylor (Kyle) Danforth, Lauryn Ouimet, great grandchildren Braden and Nolan, and siblings George, Donald and Jane. Pat was predeceased by his wife Marilyn, and siblings Larry, Roland and Harley.

Pat's family would like to thank the Gazebo and Home Instead Caregivers for their dedicated and compassionate care.

Family and friends are invited to Pat's graveside memorial service with military honors on Friday May 24, 2024 at 2:00pm at the Hinesburg Village Cemetery; immediately followed by a Celebration of Life at the Eagles Club, 1233 Shelburne Rd, South Burlington, VT 05403, between 3:00pm – 6:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in memory of Pat to the CVU-Palmer Scholarship, checks payable to Champlain Valley School District "CVSD" Attn: Sue Jipner, 369 CVU Rd, Hinesburg, VT 05461 or the United Church of Hinesburg, 10570 Route 116, Hinesburg, VT 05461.