RICHFORD - Lance E. Magoon, age 46, passed away unexpectedly in Berkshire on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 as the result of an automobile accident.
He was born in St. Albans on April 24, 1968 the son of Jon Magoon and the late Maria (Delgado) Magoon.
Lance grew up in Enosburg Falls and as a young boy he enjoyed playing little league baseball on the team coached by his dad. He was a 1986 graduate of Enosburg Falls High School where he was a starting pitcher for the Varsity Baseball team. His working career was focused in carpentry having worked for Glen Vaillancourt Roofing , Hammerwork Construction and for the last few years working on building projects for Rick Green alongside his brother, Mark and good friends, Yogi Breault and Danny Paquette.
Lance enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and animals especially his dogs. He also enjoyed raising chickens and gardening with his dad on the property that has been in the family for the last 101 years, making Lance the 4th generation to work the land, something that he was very proud of. He also had a love of music whether it was listening, playing guitar or making his own guitars.
He is survived by his father, Jon Magoon of Enosburg Falls; his brother, Mark Magoon and his wife Jeanne Whiting Magoon of Enosburg Falls, his sister, Jean Otto of Rancho Palos, CA. He is also survived by his nephews & niece who held a special place in Lances heart, Dylan & Carly Magoon and Devin Otto. Lance was predeceased by his mother, Maria Magoon on January 6, 2012.
A memorial service will be held Friday, January 2, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the Enosburg Falls United Methodist Church, 245 Church St., Enosburg Falls with Rev. Jon Bly officiating. Family and friends are invited to join the family following the memorial service in the church fellowship hall for refreshments and a time of sharing. Interment will be held in the spring in the Hillside Cemetery in Richford.
For those who wish, contributions in Lances memory may be made to the Richford Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 236, Richford, VT 05476.