William Haddock

Bill LeConte Haddock
December 2, 1940 -June 5, 2024
Bill Haddock passed away peacefully surrounded by family and dear friends on June 5, 2024. Although the last five years were filled with the many challenges that Alzheimer's Disease brings, Bill held onto his sense of humor and would often bring a smile to people's faces. He would still delight at watching children play, much as he had when his sons Haynes, Luke and Matt were kids. The quintessential extravert, he would happily join a conversation in his own unique warm style. Music was a great passion and he continued to sing whether it was with the Richmond Senior group, a special Dementia singing gathering or with family and friends. His beautiful voice was even able to belt out "You are my Sunshine" until close to the end. He truly found his home in Richmond and continued to enjoy his walks on his beloved Snipe Ireland Road, often accompanied by friends and his loyal dog Luna.
Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Bill was proud of his southern roots. He grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and attended the University of Georgia which transformed him into a lifelong Bulldog fan. Years later he received an MA in Counseling Psychology from Antioch, New England.
Summers were spent up at Blackrock, a family home in the north Georgia mountains, where Bill had so many happy memories. Bill's passion for music was nurtured at an early age when he was chosen through a competitive selection process to be a member of the Appollo Boys Choir, a nationally-renowned choir, based in Palm Beach, Florida. Modeled after the Vienna Boys Choir, the group toured throughout the country and was instrumental in developing Bill's love of classical music.
After college, he spent several years in NYC where he worked as a social worker with minority groups. In 1969 he moved to Vermont where he would spend the next fifty-five years continuing to help people in various positions including as a social service consultant for the state of Vermont and later through his own business called Lifetypes, providing personal and vocational counseling to individuals and couples. He also held positions as an adjunct faculty member at UVM, NECI and Burlington College teaching courses in personality theory and learning styles. During his retirement years he enjoyed substitute teaching and loved to bring history to life for his students by talking about his experience meeting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as a student at the University of Georgia. He also spent many years writing the Business Beat column for the Times Ink, Richmond's local newspaper.
In his leisure time Bill loved anything outdoors: camping, fly-fishing, canoeing, hiking, cross-country skiing, astronomy and, of course, Georgia football. He instilled these passions for nature in his three sons.
Bill leaves, Gina, his beloved wife of 34 years; sons, Haynes (Dana) of Bowling Green, Kentucky; Luke (Emily); Matt (Hope); grandchildren Anna and Daniel; his niece, Ashley LeConte Campbell and nephews Scott Campbell, Stewart and Karl Haddock of Atlanta, Georgia along with many dear friends who have been just like family.
A celebration of Bill's life will take place at the Richmond Congregational Church on Wednesday, July 10 at 1 pm. To celebrate Bill's life, please consider doing a random act of kindness or hug someone you love. If you wish to make a donation, gifts can be made to the Richmond Congregational Church or the Alzheimer's Association.