F. Randall Cary

Franklin Randall “Randy” Cary, 85, of Milton, Vermont, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025, at the Brownway Residence in Enosburg Falls, Vermont.

Born on November 13, 1939, in St. Albans, Vermont, the son of the late Franklin Bellows Cary and Odessa Marion Carey. Proud graduate of the Milton High School Class of 1958, Randy went on to serve his country by joining the Air National Guard in June 1958. He trained in Automotive Repair at the 3345th Technical School, USAF, at Chanute Air Force Base in Illinois. Upon completing his training, Randy returned to Milton where he opened and successfully operated his own auto repair business.

A devoted community member, Randy dedicated 32 years of service to the Milton Fire Department, retiring as Chief in 2003 and also found joy in coaching his daughters’ softball team. His commitment to his community extended to many organizations, where he often held leadership roles. He was an avid snowmobiler in both Vermont and Canada, dedicated race fan in the early days of Milton’s Catamount Raceway and part of the pit crew for Beaver Dragon, a proud member of VAST (Vermont Association of Snow Travelers) and the Vermont State Firefighters Association (VSFA). He was a member of Masonic Seneca Lodge #40 of Milton , earning the 33rd degree, and was also a member of the Green Mountain Chapter #527 National Sojourners. He received his JCI Senatorship in 1969.

Above all, family was central to Randy’s life. He took great pride in family activities, including building a cherished camp in Averill, Vermont, where many special memories were made.

Randy is survived by his two daughters, Stacy L. (Daniel) Contois of Essex, VT, and Heather Cary of Rouses Point, NY; his brother James (Vilma) Cary of Milton VT; two sisters, Darla Burgess of Underhill, VT, and Laurel (Lewis) Zeno of Milton VT; grandchildren Samantha (Nate) Dutil of Rouses Point NY, Shayne (Mary) St. Cyr of Perris CA, Jacob (Grace) Turner of Swanton VT, Taylor St. Cyr (fiance’ John) of D’Iberville MS, Reid Contois of Essex VT, Elise Contois of Essex VT, and Eve (Oliver) Paradee of Jacksonville NC; and great-grandchildren Ophelia, Annabel, Daphne, and Beckett. He is also lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents Franklin B and Odessa M Cary, a son-in-law Scott Turner, and brother in-law Rick Burgess, cousins Howard Cary and Lilla Quick, aunts and uncles Lyle and Winnifred Cary, Russell and Rhoda Cary

Randy’s legacy of service, dedication, and love for his family and community will be cherished and remembered by all who knew him.

Visiting hours are from 2-4pm Friday June 27th at the Minor Funeral home in Milton VT. A Celebration of Life reception will be held at the Eagles club in Milton VT following visiting hours.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or The Brownway Residence in Enosburg Falls VT in Randy’s memory.