Ramon Gomez, 94, of Grand Isle, Vt., passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on April 23, 2026, at his home.
Ramon was born in Montpelier, Vt., to Santiago and Carmen Gomez on April 4, 1932. He is survived by his children, Carey Haug and her husband, James Haug Jr., of Williston, Vt.; Ramon Jr. of Grand Isle; Rita Crawley of Severn, Md.; Craig Gomez of South Carolina; and Marie Prescott and her husband, David, of Grand Isle. He also leaves his sister Chiquita, brother Noel and special sister-in-law, Vonna Coburn. Ramon was predeceased by his wife, Joyce; daughter Tammy; sister Consuelo; brothers Santiago, Domingo, Richard and Manuel; twin brother, Rudy; and granddaughter Angela Schmehl and her infant son, Ronin. Ramon loved his family, including his grandchildren, Dawn Phillips, Sean Phillips, Kyle Crawley, Zachary Hutchinson, Katie Ballard and Connor Haug; 13 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
Ramon graduated from Montpelier High School in 1950. Ramon proudly served in the U.S. Marines during the Korean War. Ramon married Joyce Coburn of Chelsea, Vt., on July 22, 1955. They began their journey together in Montpelier, moved to Websterville and then to Essex Junction, and finally lived in Grand Isle for the last 49 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 Tom, Jessica, Fred and Michelle, we honored that wish, so big thanks to them.
A memorial service will be held on May 20, 2026, at Ready Funeral Home, 261 Shelburne Rd., Burlington, VT, with calling hours from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and the service following. There will be a military service on May 21, 2026, 9 a.m., in the chapel at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph.
If you would like to make a donation, please consider C.I.D.E.R, 12 Carter Ln., South Hero, VT 05486, which helped with loaning equipment and sponsored the Live Strong exercise class where Ramon met many new friends.
Arrangements are in the care of Ready Funeral & Cremation Services. To send online condolences, please visit readyfuneral.com.