Silas Corbett Salyer

Silas Salyer of Underhill, Vermont passed away unexpectedly on June 27th, 2024. A recent graduate of Mount Mansfield Union High School, Silas was excited to start his next chapter in life.
Silas lived a life of adventure, of working hard and being of service to others. He developed a passion very early on for everything outdoors. His adventures included hunting, fishing, camping, hikes along new trails as well as leisurely kayak or canoe trips down a river.
Silas was looking forward to a career in HVAC, a career he began to pursue during his time at the Center for Technology, Essex and employment opportunities during the summer. Silas worked for a short time as a dishwasher at Smuggler's Notch and learned what he did not want to do for a living.
Silas was the kind of person that people simply wanted to talk to. His contagious smile and the twinkle in his eyes could captivate any room he was in. The way Silas lived his life is a model for everyone. He was never petty, never needing things to be his way, never spoke a cross word to anyone and never waisted a single breath on gossip. Silas desired to lift others up by being of service to them.
Silas never asked for help but was more than happy to help others, no matter the need. Whether it was gas money for a friend, a ride to work, help with home repairs or simply sitting and listening to someone who needed to be heard. Silas was led by his heart to do what was right. This desire to help others was not only seen in his response to a request for his help from another, it was seen in the proactive manner in which he kept his heart open to all who came to know him.
To Silas, loyalty was not a question or an option. His loyalty to family, friends and the community was a product of the love he had for them. Love by definition is to will the good of others, and Silas embodied this truth
Silas will be missed by all who love him and who hold him in their hearts. What he has left hidden in our hearts will take a lifetime to discover, but that's okay. For like Silas, it will be a life well lived.
Silas left this world too early but touched so many people in his short 18 years with us. Silas is survived by his mother Kristie Ladue Salyer, his father Stephen Marshall Salyer, his siblings, Scarlett Salyer, and Gavin Ladue (NC). His grandparents Lee and Kimberley Ladue (NC), Cathy and Todd Harrington (FL), Mitch and Ladonna Salyer (OK), great grandmother Barbara Ryan (VT), great grandparents Alvin and Leola Schanzt (OK), uncle and aunt Michael and Amanda Millette (VT), uncle and aunt Kevin and Juliana Millette (VT) and uncle Skylar Millette (VT), aunt Kaylynn McGuire (VT), uncle Ryan and Jess Ladue (NC), aunt and uncle Stephanie and Terence Mascitelli (PA), aunt Tessa Harrington (VT), uncle Joe Salyer (VT), uncle and aunt David and Ash Ladue (CO), uncle Aiden Harrington (FL), aunt Olivia Ladue (NC), step-grandmother Deborah McGuire (VT), great uncle Steven Millette (VT), great aunt and uncle Barbara and Scott Barnier (VT), uncle Jacob Jones (VT), aunt and uncle Rachael & Alex Champion (MD).
Silas had loving chosen family including Kevin Donnelly, Timothy Young, Kaytlyn Young, as well as close and loving friends including Tyler Barup, Elijah Fisher, Ayden Currier, Kyle Young, Alex Elder, Corrado Cannizzaro, Emily Hamlin and many others.
Silas was predeceased by his grandfather Douglas R. Millette, his great grandparents Thomas F. Ryan, Robert and Polly Ladue, Harold and Dorothy Salyer and Mary Millette Holt and Michael L. Millette Sr.
In lieu of visiting hours, a Celebration of Life will happen Friday, July 5th at Mount Mansfield Union High School from 12-2pm.