Allston Joseph Gilmond III, 65, of Georgia, Vt., passed away on September 29, 2025.
Born in Burlington, Vt., on November 5, 1959, Allston dedicated his life to service, family and community. A proud Navy veteran, he served for 20 years, including during Desert Storm and Desert Shield. His commitment to his fellow veterans continued long after his military career, through decades of leadership in numerous veterans’ organizations.
Allston held several distinguished positions within the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), including VFW Post Junior Vice Commander (2003-2004), Post 6689; VFW Post Senior Vice Commander (2005-2006), Post 6689; VFW State Commander (2012-2013), Post 782; VFW State Chief of Staff (2017-2018), Post 782; VFW All-American Team Post Commander (2017-2018), Post 782; and VFW National Council of Administration (2017-2021), Post 782.
He also served as a service officer for American Legion Post 91 and vice president of Warriors Soar, an organization dedicated to supporting veterans.
Allston was passionate about golf and used his love of the sport to give back, running a golf program designed for veterans and actively participating in the PGA HOPE Program. He was also an avid bowler and competed for many years in the ABC National Championships.
Allston was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend. He is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Deborah Gilmond; and his children, Christopher Gilmond (with significant other Starla Cusson), Jeremy Gilmond (with wife Kristen Gilmond) and Shana Chaplin. He was a proud grandfather to 15 grandsons and 4 granddaughters.
He is also survived by his mother, June Studley (with husband Dick Studley); siblings, Daniel Gilmond (with wife Jane), Brenda Green (with husband Geoffrey), Jay Gilmond, Kari Trudo (with husband Bruce), Lisa Trombly (with husband Bruce) and Kelly Senesac (with husband Dale); and by cherished friends Barb Gilmond, Brian Decatur (with wife Penny) and Robert Colby (with wife Waneda), along with many more dear friends and extended family members whose lives he deeply touched. He was predeceased by his father, Allston Gilmond Jr.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 2 to 6 p.m., at Ready Funeral Home Mountain View Chapel, 68 Pinecrest Dr., Essex Junction, VT.
A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2025, 10 a.m., at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph, 29 Allen St., Burlington, VT, followed by a celebration of life from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post, 8 South St., Colchester, VT.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Allston’s memory to Warriors Soar, the Wounded Warrior Project or Josh’s House. Arrangements are in the care of Ready Funeral & Cremation Services. To send online condolences, please visit readyfuneral.com.
This article appears in Oct 8-14 2025.