Alton Palmer Obituary

Age - 85

September 12, 2023

Saint Albans, VT

The family of Alton Keith Palmer, age 85, announces that he passed away peacefully, September 7, 2023, in Burlington. He was born in Burlington, July 31, 1938 to Alton and Alice (Endres) Palmer. Keith married Merrilyne (Maynard) Palmer, June 25, 1960. He served his country in the Vermont National Guard. Keith worked for many years as the Produce Manager for the Grand Union and Hannaford stores. He was also a Funeral Assistant for the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home for over 30 years. Keith also worked part time for Paquin's, and was most proud of working with his friends at Champlain Chevrolet. Keith was a member ot the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lodge 1566. He held many offices through the years at the Elks, to include Secretary, Treasurer and Exalted Ruler, but was most proud serving as the State President of the Vermont Elks Association. He had a special place in his heart for Silver Towers, donating many hours to make sure the children had a special place to go to camp. He was a member of the St. Albans Town Fire Department, serving in many rolls, and retired as the Safety Officer. In Keith's spare time he enjoyed camping with his family and friends. For many years, they owned a camp at Lake Carmi. He and Merrilyne spent many vacations with their friends on bus trips to Atlantic City, cruises and just going out to dinner. Keith had a love for going to Maine, which he took his family to every year. Keith will be remembered for his love of cars. His friends at Brady & Levesque will remember him coming in and grabbing the latest trade magazine, skipping all the news articles, and looking for the newest hearse and limousine photos. He is survived by two daughters, Lyn-Ann Palmer of St. Albans, and Laurie Palmer of Burlington, VT; two grandchildren, Leah (Mayhew) Maynard (Chris) of Swanton, VT and Kaleb Mayhew of Yarmouth, ME; two great-grandsons, Noah Mayhew and Calvin Maynard; and his companion, Carol Sylvia of Perkinsville, VT. He is preceded in death by his wife Merrilyne Palmer, his parents, and one sister, Norma Marvin. A Time of Reflection will be held Friday, September 15, 2023, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM in the Brady & Levesque Funeral Chapel, 86 South Main Street, St. Albans. A Remembrance Gathering will be held after in the Elks Lodge 1566, Grice Brook Road, St. Albans, at 5:00 PM. As an alternative to flowers, memorials may be made in his name to Silver Towers, C/O St. Albans Elks Lodge 1566, PO Box 87, St. Albans, VT 05478. Arrangements are entrusted to his friends at the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home, where fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with his family and friends at: www. bradyandlevesque. com.

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