Edwin Joseph Gelinas
GRAND ISLE, VT: Edwin Joseph Gelinas, 74, passed away on July 21, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 10, 1948, in Burlington, Vermont, the son of the late Margaret Louise Gelinas (Bessette) and Edwin Alfred Gelinas.
Edwin attended Burlington High School and later served in the Vermont Air National Guard for a few years. As a Captain at Lake Champlain Transportation, he dedicated himself to his career of 56 years.
Edwin was a humble, hardworking, and funny individual. He had a knack for storytelling and was known for his loving and kind nature. He always put his family first and cherished his children and grandchildren. Edwin had a deep love for the outdoors, especially the woods, and enjoyed hunting, and exploring what nature had to offer. He was also a passionate sports fan being a coach to his children’s sports teams, actively cheering on his grandchildren as they played sports, and really enjoyed attending professional baseball and football games.
Edwin is survived by his beloved spouse of 53 years, Marilyn (Jewett) Gelinas, and his children Katie Hale, Sara Lemay (husband Donn), Edwin “EJ” Gelinas and Margaret “Maggie,” Paul (husband Seth); his seven grandchildren Brian, Alyssa, Sydney, Raegan, Abigail, Hitchens, and Emaira. He will also be greatly missed by his siblings Michael, David, Joel, and Susan; sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, cousins, and many friends.
To celebrate Edwin’s lifetime of joy and the endless tales that unfurled in its wake, family, and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life. This remarkable event will take place at Edwin and Marilyn Gelinas’ whimsical abode of 51 years in Grand Isle, Friday, July 28th, 2023, starting at 11 am.
In lieu of flowers or contributions, please do an act of kindness in Ed’s memory.
For further details regarding the service, please reach out to the Minor Funeral and Cremation Center in Milton, VT, by dialing 802-893-6323, or emailing Sara Lemay at [email protected]
