George Talbot
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George Stanley "Stan" Talbot passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 23rd. He was surrounded by family. Stan was born on December 4, 1934, in Boston, MA, to George Newell and Dorothy (Nelson) Talbot. The family moved from Hingham, MA to South Pomfret, Vermont in the 1940's where they began dairy farming. Stan graduated from the Woodstock Country School and from the University of Vermont, where he studied agriculture. He was a member of the Peace Corps in Tunisia. He later worked toward a Masters in French at UVM. He taught French, English, and photography at Orford High School where he took students on trips to Montreal. He ran the yearbook club, and was known for photographing the high school sports games. Stan enjoyed attending the French Table at the senior center in Woodstock, Vermont.
Stan had many passions, including biking, French movies and novels. He maintained an impressive workshop and could make, weld, and repair just about anything, as he generously did for others so often.
Stan was an avid cyclist, often completing hundred-mile rides and cycling all over Vermont and New England. He loved skiing, photography, animals, languages, welding, woodworking, and nature. He enjoyed walks on Mount Tom with his beloved dog Molly and remained active into his 80's. Stan will always be remembered for his dry sense of humor, kindness, love of languages and the outdoors, and his ability to create, fabricate, or restore a variety of things.
Stan was predeceased by his brothers Mike and David, and by his sister Linda. He leaves his sisters Elsa of Bethel, VT, Sara of Framingham, MA, nieces Yarrow and Mika Fought, Isabel Miller, Jennifer Talbot, and nephews Dan Talbot and Tommy Miller. He was a wonderful teacher, uncle, and friend. He will be deeply missed. A memorial service is being planned for the spring. Online condolences may be made at www.dayfunerals.com. The Day Funeral Home in Randolph is assisting the family with arrangements.