Lincoln Taft Rawson “Linc” passed away unexpectedly on April 4,
2024, on the Kent Rawson Family Farm. Linc was born on November 20,
1949, in Burlington, Vt. He graduated from Mt. Mansfield Union High
School and worked for over 50 years on the Rawson Family Farm and as
an LNA at Birchwood Nursing Home for over 20 years. Linc was a proud
father who loved his family, the Rawson Farm, maple sugaring season,
vegetable gardening, playing piano, reading the scriptures and
singing.
Linc was an active
member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, in various
positions, for over 55 years. His faith and devotion to God was
unwavering. He was loved by many throughout his life for his kind and
compassionate care for others.
Linc is pre-deceased
by his parents, Kent Grindal Rawson and Lillian Woodward Rawson, of
Underhill, Vt., and his brother, David Paul Rawson, of Boston, Mass.
He is survived by his three sisters: Joyce Bates and her husband,
John, of Williamstown, Vt.; Kathy Quesnel and late husband, Dave, of
Monkton, Vt.; and Jenny Keefe and husband, Chuck of Summerfield,
Fla.; eight children: Sarah, Ryan and Melissa Rawson; Abraham Rawson
and spouse, Crystal-Lynn; Lillian Rawson and spouse, David
Schlachter; Kent Rawson and spouse, Ellie; Phoebe Smith and spouse,
Mark, and stepson, Andrew Mayes, and spouse, Kalyn. Linc has many
grandchildren and a great-granddaughter: Matthew, Ethan and Ryan
Rawson Jr.; Zoe, Hayden and Jacob Barbour; Aliyah and Dominic Mayes;
Luke, Samuel and Tye Rawson; Alaric and Vincent Rawson; Alexandria
Smith and great-granddaughter, Jay Rawson; several cousins, nieces,
nephews, close family and friends all throughout the United States
and Canada.
Visitation will be
held Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 3 to 4 p.m. at A.W. Rich Funeral
Home, Essex Chapel. A celebration of life will be held Saturday May
11, 2024, at 10 a.m., at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day
Saints, 73 Essex Way, Essex Junction, VT 05452. The graveside service
will immediately follow at the Underhill Flats Cemetery, 37 Park St.,
Underhill, VT 05489.
In lieu of flowers,
donations can be made to the GoFundMe link to
help cover the unexpected funeral expenses suddenly placed on the
family. Please visit awrfh.com to share your memories and
condolences.
This article appears in Apr 10-16, 2024.