Gayle E. Wortman

It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Gayle E. Wortman, born August 1, 1949 in Rutland, VT. Gayle passed peacefully on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 surrounded by his family due to complications as a result of the COVID-19 virus.

Gayle was loved by many people including his mother, Roberta (Betty) Liljeroth Wortman, and the late Edmund P. Wortman of Rutland, VT; his Fiancé and life partner Gloria Zarotny; a daughter, Krista Garrity and husband David of Bloomington, IL; two sons: Martin (Marty) Syvertson and wife Laura of Rutland, and Michael Syvertson and wife Angie, of Candia, NH; step-daughter Dr. Abby Sahagian and husband Ben, of North Yarmouth, ME; his grandchildren Mallory, Zachary, Annabelle, and Dylan, Ethan, and Larissa.

In addition, Gayle was cherished by his sisters Paula (Piare) Smith-Taylor of Austin, TX; Penny Macfarlane and Jack Macfarlane of Rutland; and Kelly Lewis and husband David of Poultney; his late brother Randall Wortman of Rutland; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Gayle graduated from Rutland High School, and lived and worked around the Rutland valley his whole life. He worked for the U.S Postal Service for over 30 years and was an avid member of the Rutland community.  Gayle loved spending time with his family, fishing, golfing, rooting for the Yankees, bowling, and hunting. Gayle was always looking for the elusive buck, the biggest fish, and the hole in one.

The family wishes to thank the many people that touched Gayle’s life and continue to share in his memories and joys.

A celebration of Gayle’s life will be held at Clifford Funeral Home in Rutland, VT.  Calling hours will be Monday, June 28, 2021 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, with private funeral services to be held on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.

The family would appreciate donations in lieu of flowers be made in the name of The Gayle and Randall Wortman Memorial Fund at the TD Bank, 89 Merchants Row in Rutland, VT 05701, so a bench may be placed in his honor at the Proctor Pittsford Country Club alongside his brother, in addition to a college golf scholarship for local High Schools students.

Arrangements are by the Clifford Funeral Home.