Richard Guy "Dick" Treadway

Richard (Dick) Guy Treadway of Shoreham, died at UVMMC surrounded by his family on February 3, 2026. Dick was born on Aug 23, 1948 in Rutland, VT the son of Donald and Irene (Quenneville) Treadway.

Dick grew up on the family dairy farm in Shoreham and, graduated from Shoreham High School in 1966. After attending a year at VTC he returned home to the farm. Dick worked the farm with his wife and children until 1999 when his sons Jeff and Brian took over the family farm. After retiring from farming, he worked for various construction companies in the area, pressing apples at Douglas Orchard and, was always available to help around the farm during harvesting seasons.

Dick married the love of his life Joan Anne Pelletier on Dec 7, 1968. Together they built their home where they raised their family. During this time, they were on the cover of Vermont Life May/June 1990 and, their life as a farm family was the focus of the book Cutting Hill: A Chronical of a Family Farm by Alann Pistorious. He also sugared for many years with his father, wife, and children.

Dick joined Shoreham Fire Dept in 1964 where, over the years he served as Chief and Assistant Chief. He joined Shoreham First Response in 1985, serving as President during this time, stepping back from that role in 2019. He also was a member of MVAA from 1988 to 2007. Overall, he ended up serving the community as an EMT for 30 years. Dick had a deep sense of service to his community and, spent endless hours responding to calls, only being forced to stop because of the progression of Parkinson's Disease. Dick's most notable awards for his commitment to the community were Line Officer of the Year in 1984 by Addison Co Fire Fighters Association and, VT EMS Lifetime Award in May of 2020.

Dick is survived by his wife of 57 years Joan. Sons Jeff (Andrea), Kevin (Anita), and Brian (Michelle) and, Daughter Becky (Josh). He was also a loving Grandpy to Kendra (Connor), Kelsey (Jadan), Nate (Sierra), Josh, Emily, Owen, Scarlett, and Adelyn. He also received the gift of twin Great Grandchildren Harper and Carson in 2024. He is also survived by his sister Donna (Peter) Fournier and, twin Diane.

Calling hours will be held at Sanderson Funeral Home on Friday Feb 20th 2-4pm and 5-8pm. A Firefighter's Funeral Service will be held on Saturday Feb 21st at 11am starting at Shoreham Congregational Church and, ending at the Shoreham Fire House. A burial will be held in the spring at the East Shoreham Cemetery.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the MICU staff at UVMMC for their care and, compassion lent to Dick and his family during his short time there. Also, to the first responders who supported him in his final years.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Shoreham Fire Dept or, Shoreham First Response.