Robert L. Wright

EAST MONTPELIER: Robert Lee Wright, 79, of East Montpelier died tragically on February 2, 2022 at his home.

He was born October 13, 1942 in Hartford, CT; the son of the late Ernest R. and Margaret (Gile) Wright.

He graduated from High School in Plainfield.

On July 30, 1966 he married Alice Marie Gonyaw at the Church of Christ in Greensboro. After a few years, the young couple set out on the adventure of a lifetime and headed to their new home in Alaska, where they lived for more than 16 years. Bob worked for several years for the UCON Alaska Railroad Pipeline. Later he became an accomplished carpenter building in several Inuit villages in Northern Alaska.   His family returned to Vermont in 1987.  He worked at Cabot Creamery for more than 15 years. He retired as one of the lead truck drivers.

Bob was a member of the Canadian Club and the American Legion Post # 10, both in Barre. He loved the great outdoors, working in the woods, Alaskan nature at its most beautiful, hunting and fishing. His four daughters and grandchildren were his joy. He was very active, enjoying dancing, visiting with friends and cutting wood for his home. He was a very gentle man.  He never raised his voice. He treated everyone with kindness and respect and was always willing to help anyone in need. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.

Survivors include: four daughters: Wendy Metheny and husband, James of Cortland, Ohio, Sandra Wright and husband Joey Bibeau of Essex, Dr. Karen Wright of New York City and Michelle Christie of Lebanon, NH; his girlfriend, JackieLee Hatch, of East Montpelier and her children, Matthew Fordham and wife, Noreen of Randolph and Andrea Young of Barre; 6 grandchildren: James, Justin, Madison Metheny,  Alyse and Adrianna Bibeau and Koen Christie; two siblings, Daniel G. Wright and wife, Grace of Sheffield, and Patricia "Patti" Wright of Soldotna, Alaska; several nieces, nephew and cousins.

He was predeceased by his wife, Alice on February 19, 2004.

Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 7 PM on Friday, February 18, 2022 at the Northern Vermont Funeral Home, 60 Elm Street, Hardwick. Please wear a mask.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1PM on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at the United Church of Hardwick with Rev. Dr. Evelyn Lavelli officiating. It is requested that everyone attending wear a mask and social distance.  A Private family burial will be held at the convenience of his family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network, P.O. Box 828, Morrisville, Vermont 05661.

Online condolences are welcomed at: northernvermontfuneralservice.com