Marten A. Shonio

Marten A. Shonio

Stowe-Marten A. Shonio 80, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at home in Sterling Valley. He was born April 9, 1936 in Stowe, the son of Guy and Eva Gibbs Shonio. He was a 1954 graduate of Stowe High School where he was a proud member of the state champion soccer and baseball teams in 1954. He married Barbara Magoon on September 8, 1956 at the Stowe Community Church.

Marten and Barbara raised their family in Sterling Valley where he was known as the "Mayor". He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Marten was a hard worker and was well-respected for his work as a stone mason over the years building quality stone houses and fireplaces. He served in the Vermont National Guard for 10 years.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara; children, Robin Hark and husband, Robert of Wolcott; Barry Shonio and wife, Penny of Stowe and Todd Shonio and partner, Jen Beebe of Morrisville; grandchildren, Hannah and Brooke Shonio; Jacob Shonio and fiance', Heather Whitcomb; and Mallory and Beebe Foss; special nephew, Calvin Shonio; his siblings, Harold Shonio and Pat of Florida; Sally Percy of Florida and Judy Demeritt and David of Morrisville. In addition to his parents, Marten was predeceased by his granddaughter, Haven Shonio and brothers, Raymond Shonio and Peter Shonio.

A Celebration of Marten's Life will be held Saturday, February 18, 2017 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Town & Country Resort, Mountain Road in Stowe. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in the Sterling Valley Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Marten's memory may be made to the Haven Shonio Scholarship Fund, contact: Brenda Gravel, Union Bank, Morrisville.

Faith Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made by visiting faithfh.net.