William Kenneth Moulton

William Kenneth Moulton

Cape Coral, FL - MOULTON, WILLIAM (Bill) KENNETH, Cape Coral FL, 80 passed away peacefully on Monday, January 8, 2024. He was born July 13, 1943 to Gertrude Fanny (Rugg, Moulton) McGrath and William Arthur Moulton Jr in Murphreesboro TN, while his father was stationed at the former Camp Forest in Tullahoma TN. His mother later married Edward Emmitt McGrath who became 'Dad' after Bill's birth father was killed in France during WWII.

Bill graduated in 1961 from Burlington High School in Burlington Vermont, where he met the love of his life, Martha (Marti) Claire (Parker) Moulton, they raised a family together for thirty- four years until her untimely death in 1998. Before attending college he completed one year of post graduate work at the then new South Burlington High School (VT). He graduated from the Berkeley College of Music in Boston (MA) in 1966 with a Bachelors of Arts degree in music education.

A life long music educator, Bill's teaching career started in Montague (MA). He returned to Vermont to teach at Mount Mansfield High School in Jericho (VT). In 1973 Bill, Marti, and their family returned to Greenfield Massachusetts where Bill spent the majority of his teaching career. He taught first at the junior high school, then the high school, and finally at the elementary level while also working part time at Mohawk Trail Regional High School in Buckland (MA). In 1989 Bill and Marti relocated to Canaan Vermont where he taught k-12 music until 2001.

Bill moved to Danville (VT) and taught at St Johnsbury Academy in St Johnsbury (VT) until his retirement in 2007. From 2007-2010 Bill taught three courses at Vermont State University, Lyndon (then known as Lyndon State College) in Lyndonville (VT); Jazz Lab, Music Theory, and Business and Industry. He was pleasantly surprised at the joy he received teaching at the college level. Bill was fortunate enough to find love again and eventually marry Judith (Judy) Donovan McGivney in 2012. In retirement, Bill and Judy made their home in Cape Coral (FL) beginning in 2015.

The family were avid campers, beginning the long tradition in a two man tent with a new born, to a pop-up with a toddler and a litter of puppies, finally a family of four enjoying New England. Many fond memories and life long friends were made during these adventures.

In his spare time Bill was a member of various bands including; Motif and Hourglass, performing at weddings and special events. He also hosted a weekly Jazz program Sunday nights in Greenfield starting at WHAI and continuing to WRSI. In addition he was involved in many community bands in the areas where he lived.

Bill had many interests; he spent time at hunting camp with Uncle Dick. During his time in Vermont he had a stock car and raced at Catamount Stadium in Milton (VT). Pool Clubs in Greenfield and Canaan, he was an active member of the Y's Men's (YMCA) Club in Greenfield, active member in the Greenfield Teacher's Association Union, Town Moderator in Canaan, Long standing member of the International Lions Clubs of Canaan, St Johnsbury, and Barre (VT) including a time as Vermont's District Governor. He was also a Lions Club member in Florida.

An avid golfer all his adult life, he spent many days at West Bolton Golf Club (VT), the Northfield Golf Club (MA), Colbrook Country Club (NH) as well as the St Johnsbury Country Club (VT) and after moving to Florida multiple courses in the area. These were some of his most peaceful and thought provoking times. He enjoyed the friendships he made and time with family on the course.

Other sports interests included; having played mens football in an adult league in Greenfield, coaching girls softball both in the Greenfield Girls Softball League and at Greenfield Junior

High School eventually becoming an umpire, and coaching girls high school volleyball becoming a referee. Bill enjoyed watching sports on TV, always knowing the stats and players names right up until the end. He especially enjoyed the watching baseball play-offs and the World Series. His teams were the New England Patriots and The Boston Red Sox. Bill was looking forward to watching the 2024 Summer Olympics.

He leaves behind his wife Judy, daughter Sonja M Brown (Jeff), son William A Moulton, III (Gilberto Perez), his grandchildren Elise E Mogilka (Fred), Parker W Brown, and Marty A Brown, great-grandchild Addison Mogilka and another arriving in June. He also leaves behind his brother Steven M McGrath (Lynne) and Judy's family. In addition he leaves his best friend Gary Maynard (Nancy). Predeceased by his parents, his brother Edward (Eddie) McGrath, infant daughter Andrea Dorelies Moulton, Aunt Bea and Uncle Dick Sylvia.

A memorial service is scheduled in Florida for friends and family. At the convenience of the family, a private burial will occur at Lakeview Cemetery in Burlington Vermont. In leu of flowers please donate to the District 45 Lions of Vermont, your local animal shelter or food bank, or your public school music programs.