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LEONARD “SONNY” STEARNS

Ferrisburg- Leonard E. Stearns died at home during the early morning hours of January 21, 2009, following a long period of declining health. He was surrounded by wife and family.

He was born in Charlotte on May 18, 1941, the son of Elwin and Lucy Ryder Stearns. Raised on the south side of Mount Philo, on a prosperous dairy farm, he graduated from Vergennes Union High School in 1959. A friendly man, he was known as “Sonny” his whole lifetime. Always a businessman and farmer, he dealt in farms large and small, cattle, machinery, and real estate. An auction fan, he was known throughout the area as a man whose word was his bond, and whose handshake was as binding as the best legal contract. A keen mind, his CB handle was “Calculator”. To those that knew him, he could be depended upon to extend a helping hand without being asked.

Sonny is survived by his wife of 46 years, Kathleen McNulla Stearns, his daughter Deborah, son Rick and grandchildren Jordan, Allyson, Jeffrey, and Tucker. Also son Robert and wife Michelle and grandson Jack. He is also survived by brothers Charles and Rodney and wife Donna.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday January 24th at Brown- McClay Funeral Home in Vergennes. Friends may call at Brown- McClay Funeral Home in Vergennes on Friday January 23rd from 5 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Addison County Home Health & Hospice, PO Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753 or Bixby Memorial Library Attn. Rachael Plant, 258 Main Street, Vergennes, VT 05491

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