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Randi Albert Calderwood
1958 - 2016
Randi Albert Calderwood
1958 - 2016
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BORN
1958
DIED
2016
Randi Calderwood Obituary
• East Craftsbury
Randi Albert Calderwood passed away on August 13, 2016, at his home in East Craftsbury, Vermont. A memorial was held at Craftsbury Academy, with the Reverend Deborah McKinley of the East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church presiding. Internment was at the East Craftsbury Cemetery.
Randi was born on March 29, 1958, in Nashua, New Hampshire to Fielda (nee Tarbell) and Leon Dick. After Leon's death, Fielda moved to Craftsbury, Vermont and married Martin Calderwood, who adopted Randi and his twin brother, Ricki.
A graduate of Craftsbury Academy, class of 1976, Randi went on to earn a degree in Dairy Herd Management from Vermont Technical College in 1978. He married Louise Cooper Holt and together with their sons, Douglas and Andrew, developed a dairy and maple syrup farm in East Craftsbury. Previously employed by the Craftsbury Community Care Center, Randi was most recently the crop manager for Andersonville Dairy.
Early in life, Randi developed leadership skills with the guidance of Bill Farrar through the Craftsbury Academy Chapter of the FFA. A beloved member of his community, Randi served as a Director of the Orleans County Maple Sugar Makers Association, member of the Craftsbury Selectboard, Elder of the East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church, President of the Craftsbury Community Care Center Board of Directors, and Assistant Chief of the Craftsbury Volunteer Fire Department. He also devoted time to coaching his sons' middle-school basketball teams.
Randi was honored by the Orleans County Dairy Herd Improvement Association for high milk production, the St. Albans Cooperative Creamery for quality milk production, the Orleans County Conservation District, the Vermont Farm Bureau as the State Young Farmer of the Year, the National Trust for Historic Preservation for careful renovation of his dairy barn, and numerous awards for production of excellent quality maple syrup.
Randi is survived by his wife of 27 years, Louise; sons Douglas and Andrew; his mother Fielda; twin brother Ricki (Lynn); brother Donald Dick (Cindy); sister Earlo Pelletier; many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, whom he loved dearly. He was predeceased by his fathers, Leon Dick and Martin Calderwood, an infant brother David Dick, and sister Barbara Dick.
To honor Randi the family suggests donations be made to Craftsbury Fire Department, c/o Craftsbury Town Clerk, PO Box 55, Craftsbury, VT 05826; the East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church, 1097 Ketchum Hill Road, Craftsbury, VT 05826; or the Craftsbury Community Care Center, 1784 East Craftsbury Road, Craftsbury, VT 05826.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday August 17, 2016 at the Craftsbury Academy, Craftsbury Common, VT. On-line condolences at curtis-britch.com.
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Rod n Linda Mae Clow
August 10, 2023
A great man who will never be forgotten. May you RIP
Ela Chapin
September 1, 2016
Louise and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest condolences.
Scott and Diane Kane
August 28, 2016
Louise and family,
We are saddened to learn of Randi's passing.
Please accept our sincere condolences.
Scott and Diane Kane
UVM Class of '83
Charles Baier
August 25, 2016
Louise and family,
After reading the many remembrances of Randi, we were deeply moved by the way his life blessed all who knew him. Scripture tells us that there is no greater love than that we lay down our lives for others. His list of accomplishments and service to the community exemplifies this great love. The greatest reward a person of faith can receive is for their Lord to say Well done, my good and faithful servant. Randi lived in a family that believes this to be so, and I now believe he has heard for himself these words of his Lord. Rev. Charles & Sharyn Baier
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Gwen and Larry Duane
August 21, 2016
Louise and family, You are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Godspeed,
August 20, 2016
Louise and family! I am so sad to hear of Randis death! MY thoughts and prayers are with yoù at this very hard time! I know what a great guy he was!! And know how strong you are!! My love to you and family, Paula Thibodeau
Betsy Greene
August 19, 2016
Louise,
Deepest condolences on your loss, my thoughts and sympathies are with you during this very difficult time...
Bill & Sue Tester
August 18, 2016
Louise and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Randi was a great person and will be missed by all.
Margarer DAvis
August 18, 2016
Louise and family, Don and I are deeply saddened by the passing of Randi. We always enjoyed coming to Echo Hill to pick up syrup for Green Mountain Maple and visiting with Randi was a highlight. We will continue to visit with you during our future trips and will truly miss Randi's smile and positive attitude filled with humor. Our thoughts are with you and the family.
Sincerely, Margaret Davis and Don Mandelkorn
Dennis Parker
August 18, 2016
Louise and family. Please accept my heart-felt sympathy at this your time of great loss. May the memories of the life shared with Randi always sustain you.
LEONARD BULL
August 18, 2016
Louise and family:
We are shocked, saddened and deeply sorry to hear of Randi's passing. Please know that you and family are in our thoughts, prayers. We are sure that we speak for every person in Vermont agriculture when we send these sad words.
How well I remember an energetic young student at UVM with whom I had the benefit of associating as Chair of Animal Science and as an advisor. That person, Louise Holt (then) went on to infuse her enthusiasm and energy among her fellow graduate students at North Carolina State University, Animal Science Department. As former Head of that Department I was well aware of the fact that you, Louise had "been there"! (That is and was a compliment!).
Our condolences and support are with you in this tragic time in your lives.
With great sadness,
Len Bull and Sharon Valentine
August 18, 2016
Louise and family. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Cheryl & Nathan Rivers
Deb Brewer
August 18, 2016
Louise and family:
Randi and I became good friends while in college. He always had that beautiful smile and those caring, concerned eyes. He quickly grew to be someone I could count on. So much so that he was an usher at my wedding. I am in disbelief and there are no words to express my sadness. The world has lost a wonderful man, but the heavens will shine a lot brighter. Keep the memories alive in your heart and he will always be with you. My deepest condolences.
David Billado
August 18, 2016
Prayers and thoughts going out to Randi's family and friends. From the Barton Fire Dept.
Cheryl & Monty Fischer
August 17, 2016
Louise and Boys - There are no words to capture the loss you are experiencing, a loss all of Craftsbury and beyond shares with you. Randi gave so much to so many. He will ever inspire the best in us as we remember his smile, kindness and civic generosity. Our hearts and sympathy are with you.
Robert & Sharon Tetrault
August 17, 2016
So sorry to hear about your loss Louise, I had the pleasure to do business with Randi some years ago. May God bless you and your family.
August 17, 2016
My thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this sad time. Randi has such a positive way with life, gave us a chance to smile, and proved an example to all of us. He left a big hole in our hearts, the community, and especially your family.....my heart goes out to you! RIP Randi, we're all a little better for having known you!
Marilyn Perron
Anthony bullis
August 17, 2016
he will be greatly missed. I work at D&D Sugarwoodsfarm where he came in to buy containers from us, always in a great mood and jolly.thoughts and prayers for him and his family
Trevor & Robin Enderle
August 17, 2016
We were so saddened to hear the news of Randi's passing. Matthew spoke so highly of him and his time spent with your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
David Morrill
August 17, 2016
Louise and family. I am so sad to hear of Randi's passing. When my folks retired and moved to Craftsbury, Randi was one of the folks that made an impression on my Dad (Jack) and later with my Mom (Marjory) at the 4C's. Please accept my condolences. David Morrill
Barb Stuart
August 17, 2016
Louise,
I just wanted you to know that I have thought of you often over the past few days. It saddens me to know the pain and loss you are feeling. My prayers are with you and your family.
Sue, Jill, Heather & Beth at the NEAFA office
August 17, 2016
Louise, we are so very sorry for the loss of your husband. We are thinking of you and your family during this sad time. Please accept our heartfelt condolences ...
nita aka birdlady moccia
August 17, 2016
Dear Louise, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Randi was a good man.....and he was the backbone of our community. I do know what loss like this feels....I hope and pray that you and your family find peace within...God Bless all of you....
August 17, 2016
Louise,
Sorry to hear about your loss. Condolences to you and your family.
Fran Bessette,
Tim & Judy Canavan
August 17, 2016
Dear Louise,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
August 17, 2016
Dear Louise,
Tony and I are saddened to hear about your loss. Our hearts go out to you and your sons as well as the whole family and community. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tony and Stephanie Pellegrino
Amherst, MA
Bernard & Denise Robillard
August 17, 2016
Louise and family,
There are not enough words to express our sorrow but our love, thoughts, and prayers are with you all at this time. Cherish the memories.
Robin Vinton (NCIC)
August 17, 2016
Louise, while I never met your husband, he sounds like a man I would have wanted to be friends with. I will be thinking of you and your family.
August 17, 2016
Louise, we send prayers to you and your family. Randi will be greatly missed by many. He was a good loving soul. Love ,George and Gloria ST. Onge
Sandy Jones
August 17, 2016
Randi was a good man, kind caring and hardworking. He will be sadly missed by the many of people whos lives he played a role in. Rest in peace. Please know that he will live on in our hearts and never be forgotten,cherish the memories. Sandy jones PCA,C.C.C.C.
August 16, 2016
Louise, I am so sorry for you and your son's loss. I am thinking of you all. All the best, Patty Smith
Rod n Linda Mae Clow
August 16, 2016
Randy
I will miss the e- mails , the calls to you and Louise.
Life will never be the same without you.
You will be missed beyond words could write.
RIP
Bill Snow
August 16, 2016
Louise: So sorry to hear about Randi and your loss. I remember sitting in your kitchen having discussions with both of you. Bill Snow
Alan & Diane Gotlieb
August 16, 2016
Louise,We were so sad to hear of your loss. Randi will always be remembered by us for his and your generosity in the Russian farmer education program. All the help from your family made the program a success. Diane and I are now residents of Arizona and wish you and your family our heartfelt condolences from across the country. Alan & Diane Gotlieb
Karen Rosemark
August 16, 2016
Louise, I'm thinking of you at this time of great sorrow. With much sympathy.
Neil Pelsue
August 16, 2016
Louise - You and your family are, and will continue to be, in our thoughts and prayers. May your treasure of wonderful memories help bring comfort in the days and years ahead.
Sally Pratt
August 16, 2016
Louse, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you. Sally
Sarah Carpenter
August 16, 2016
Louise - I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. My thoughts are with you and your family. Best Wishes,
Patty Duffy
August 16, 2016
Louise and Family,
I am so sorry about your your loss. Take comfort in the wonderful memories which will hold Randi close to your heart and keep him with you always.
My thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.
Patty Duffy
Fran Rathke
August 16, 2016
Louise,
So sorry to hear of the sudden death of your treasured husband and partner. You are loved by many fellow Vermonters and may you find lots of support and love from your community and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you in such a difficult time.
George Cook
August 16, 2016
Louise and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Randi was a friend, a fellow fire-fighter, a hard working farmer. He will be missed greatly by all who had the privilege to know him. May you find peace in the days ahead. George
Ronald Allbee
August 16, 2016
Louise and family. I and my family are sorry for your untimely loss of Randi.. We send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this most difficult time. I hope the many wonderful memories you have of Randi help comfort you at this time.
Derek Fersing
August 16, 2016
I had the pleasure of working With Randi's brother Ricki for about 25 years. During that time I met Randi Briefly once. I can only imagine what a wonderful hardworking man he must have been. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Calderwood family.
God bless
Dick and Sue Tanner
August 15, 2016
Randi, you were a very good friend to our family while we lived in Craftsbury. You were always a fair and honest man. We will remember you with your great smile. God bless your family at this difficult time. Dick and Sue Tanner, Chad and Dan
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