Gomez, Ramon – (1932-2026)
Grand Isle – Ramon Gomez, 94, of Grand Isle passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on April 23, 2026, at his home.
Ramon was born in Montpelier to Santiago and Carmen Gomez on April 4, 1932. He is survived by his children and his siblings, Carey Haug and her husband, James Haug Jr., of Williston; Ramon Jr. of Grand Isle; Rita Crawley of Severn, MD; Craig Gomez of SC; and Marie Prescott and her husband, David, of Grand Isle. He also leaves his sister, Chiquita; his brother, Noel; and special sister-in-law, Vonna Coburn.
Ramon was predeceased by his wife, Joyce; his daughter, Tammy; his sister, Consuelo; his brothers, Santiago, Domingo, Richard, and Manuel and his twin brother Rudy; and his granddaughter, Angela Schmehl, and her infant son, Ronin. Ramon loved his family including his seven grandchildren, Dawn Phillips, Sean Phillips, Kyle Crawley, Zachary Hutchinson, Katie Ballard, and Connor Haug, along with thirteen great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren.
Ramon graduated from Montpelier High School in 1950. Ramon proudly served in the United States Marines during the Korean War. Ramon married Joyce Coburn of Chelsea on July 22, 1955. They began their journey together in Montpelier, moved to Websterville and then to Essex Junction, and finally Grand Isle for the last forty-nine years. He worked for Green Mountain Power and then Burlington Electric Department at the Moran Plant.
Ramon loved life and lived it to the fullest. He was competitive and never settled for second place. He adored being outside in the sun, spending time with the people he loved and picking up new hobbies. In his happiest moments he was either outside enjoying nature, spending time at various family barbecues or birthdays, playing racquetball with his friends or doing anything that involved him moving or being in the sun.
He always said he lived a good life and not to be sad when he died. His wishes were to die in his home, and with help from Bayada staff members Tom, Jessica, Fred, and Michelle, that wish was honored. The family extends its thanks to them.
A Memorial Service will be held on May 20, 2026, at Ready Funeral Home at 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington, with calling hours from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and service following. There will be a Military Service in the chapel at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph on May 21, 2026, at 9 a.m.
If you would like to make a donation, please consider C.I.D.E.R, 12 Carter Lane, South Hero, VT 05486 who helped with loaning equipment and sponsored the Live Strong exercise class where he met many new friends.