Obituary: Thomas Earl McGregor Jr., 1958-2015, Grand Isle

Published December 14, 2015 at 4:00 a.m. | Updated December 14, 2015 at 3:54 p.m.

Thomas Earl McGregor Jr., 57, died Saturday, December 12th surrounded by family and friends after a long battle with cancer. Tom was born November 29th, 1958 in Burlington to Thomas Earl McGregor Sr. and Patricia Rock Potvin. A graduate of the University of West Virginia and longtime resident of the greater Burlington area, Tom worked as a renowned and accomplished financial and insurance consultant in the New England area. Later in life, his passion with his sons turned towards organic farming. A very family oriented man and proud grandfather, Tom will be remembered for his love, determination, hard work, and impromptu visits with family and friends.

Tom is survived by his wife, Starr Lee McGregor, his two sons, David and Kyle McGregor, and extended family, and he is predeceased by his son Elliot Melanson McGregor.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday, December 16th at noon at the St. Francis Xavier Church in Winooski, VT.

In lieu of flowers, in memoriam donations can be made to the Visiting Nurse Association 1110 Prim Rd, Colchester, VT 05446 – 802-658-1900 or at ww.vnacares.org. Arrangements are under the care and direction of LaVigne Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Condolences may be shared with the family at lavignefuneralhome.com.