Gary L. Paris

Gary L. Paris, 67, passed away at home in Lyndon Center, February 1, 2025, from complications of diabetes.

Gary was born on May 18, 1957, in St. Johnsbury, VT, the son of Lanny Paris and Beverly (Cleary) Paris. He was educated in Lyndon, VT and graduated from Lyndon Institute in 1975. He worked at Northeast Tool. He also worked at the Packing House Lounge with his great friends Otis, Linda, and Norman. His work continued at Lyndon Center Cemetery and Fenton Chester Arena. He took great pride in his work at both places. He really enjoyed the many kids at the rink and watching them grow from really young and all through school.

His joy in life was spending summers for many years at the family camp at Shadow Lake in Glover, VT. He especially loved doing the fireworks shows on the 4th of July. He built a food booth and became famous for his fabulous hand cut French fries. When that became too much, he decided to start to make maple drinks to sell at events around the state with his partner Shawna. The business grew to include VT Maple Popcorn and was very successful, for which he was very proud.

Gary is survived by his loving father Lanny; his sister Rhonda; his longtime friend and partner, Shawna Wilkerson; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was predeceased by his mother Beverly.

In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to Kingdom Animal Shelter or to a charity of your choice.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 10 AM, at the Lyndon Center Cemetery, Lyndon, VT, with Robert Little officiating.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at CaledoniaLifeServices.com