Randall M. Quesnel Sr.

Salisbury - Randy M. Quesnel, 66, died Tuesday afternoon March 5, 2024 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington after a brief illness.
He was born February 22, 1958 in Middlebury, the son of Lorenzo J. Quesnel and Anna (Diekel) Quesnel.
Randy was a graduate of Middlebury Union High School class of 1976.
He married Jeannie Hamlin on June 27, 1981 in Middlebury.
Survivors are his wife, Jeannie Quesnel, of Salisbury; his children, Virginia Quesnel and partner Stanley "Brown Bear" Salley, of Weybridge and Ricky Quesnel and his partner Bridget Wedge, of Salisbury; former daughter in-law, Alice Quesnel of Orwell; his siblings, Lorenzo Quesnel (Amy), of Shoreham, Tawnya Quesnel (Jenny), of Shoreham, Dolly Dame, of Salisbury and his sister-in-law, Susan Quesnel of Salisbury; brothers- in- law, Paul Hamlin of Florida, Bill Hamlin (Jackie) of Idaho and Rob Hamlin (Gwen) of Idaho. Also, his grandchildren, Jackson, Natalie, Caitlin, Ethan, Wilder and Alana.
In his early days, Randy was an avid hunter, trapper and snowmobiler. His love of farming is legendary, working side by side with his sons Randy and Rick. He loved the land. He loved his family and friends and would welcome anyone into his home for a chat or a card game. He had a great crew of special card buddies that he looked forward to seeing on a Saturday night. His love of football from high school carried him from championship year to being selected for the Vermont Shrine Team. He and his brother Terry continued their passion by refereeing Middlebury Flag Football for 20 years. Continuing forward is grandson, Jackson whom he was so proud of in his high school career as a Middlebury Tiger Football Captain and will carry on that legacy playing in the 2024 Shrine Bowl Game. His granddaughters, Caitlin and Natalie always keeping him on his toes with their spirit and wit. Grandsons, Ethan and Wilder who he watched with great joy gathering bales at the Salisbury Farm and little granddaughter, Alana whom he oversaw performances of perfecting her cartwheels. Daughter, Virginia whom he cherished to his last day and Stanley who always checked on him almost daily. Rick who he spent hours of time with traveling around the farms and giving guidance to. He cherished his wife Jean for all of their 42 years of marriage. These were all things that brought peace and joy to him. As a cattle dealer, he met and appreciated so many fellow farmers. A Man who loved life and lived boldly will be greatly missed by many.
He was predeceased by his parents, by his son, Randall M. Quesnel Jr. who died July 10, 2018 and by his brother, Terry Quesnel who died May 17, 2020.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday March 15, 2024 at 10 A.M. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Middlebury with the Rev. Luke Austin officiating.
The Family requests flowers be omitted and memorial contributions be made to Friends of Middlebury Tiger Football, 73 Charles Avenue, Middlebury, VT 05753.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.sandersonfuneralservice.com