Denise Ann Bagdon

WILLISTON - Denise Ann Bagdon, 79, of Tyler Way in Williston, died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at UVM Medical Center.

She was born on November 20, 1944, in Stamford, VT, the daughter of Arthur and E. Doris Caron. She was a graduate of Drury HS, class of 1962. On August 17, 1963, she married Stanley Bagdon, Jr at St. John Bosco in Stamford, VT. They were happily married for over 60 years.

She was employed at Sprague electric as a copy machine operator from 1962 to 1963, where she met her husband, Stan. After moving to northern Vermont, she was a bookkeeper for Simmonds Precision Credit Union, various churches in the diocese of Burlington, and Hayes and Carney. After retiring with Stan, they traveled the country for several years. Denise also volunteered in her parish, Immaculate Heart of Mary in Williston. She was part of the bereavement committee and other ministries in the parish. She was a volunteer for many years at The Respite House in Williston, VT, serving the nutritional and other needs of residents there.

She is survived by her spouse, Stan, her daughter Karen Irving and her spouse Michael Irving, her son Jeffrey Bagdon and his spouse Melissa Bagdon, her son James Bagdon and his spouse Robin Bagdon. She is also survived by her brother Dewey Caron and his spouse Nieves Caron, and her brother Doug Caron and his spouse Rosemary Caron. She is also survived by her four grandchildren, their spouses, and her three great grandchildren.

Visiting hours will be held from 2 pm to 4 pm on Monday, April 22nd at Ready Funeral Home, 68 Pinecrest Drive in Essex Junction VT. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am on Tuesday, April 23rd at Immaculate Heart of Mary, 7415 Williston Rd, Williston, VT. A reception immediately following the Mass will be at the church. Interment will be held at a later date.

Those who wish may send flowers to Ready Funeral Home or, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to University of Vermont Health Network Home Health & Hospice organization, which supports The Respite House. Donations can be sent by mail at 1110 Prim Rd, Colchester, VT 05446 or on their website at www.uvmhomehealth.org/donate.

Arrangements are in the care of Ready Funeral and Cremation Services. To share online condolences, please visit www.readyfuneral.com.