Gary F. Gilmond Sr., “Big Gary” or “Poppy,” passed away unexpectedly 24 days shy of his 80th birthday at Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans, Vt., on July 3, 2025. Gary was a longtime resident of the town of Georgia, Vt.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that contributions in Gary’s name be made to the Champlain Valley Exposition — Horse Pulling, 105 Pearl St., Essex Junction, VT 05452.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 5 to 7 p.m., at the Heald Funeral Home, 87 South Main St., St. Albans.
A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 11 a.m. at Ascension Church, 3157 Ethan Allen Highway, Georgia.
To view a complete obituary or offer a message of condolence, kindly go to healdfuneralhome.com.
This article appears in Jul 2-8, 2025.