John F. Stone

John Frederick Stone, 75, passed away peacefully at his home in Rutland, VT on January 23, 2022.

He was born November 30, 1946, in Rutland, VT to Charles and Thelma (Smartrask) Stone.

He attended Rutland schools and later graduated from Castleton State College with a Bachelor of Arts. John went on to start his own business, Country Painters, where he took pride in the work he did for the past 50 years.

On June 23, 1984, he married Joan Elizabeth Dow at Mountain Top Resort. In 1988 John and Joan welcomed their son, Jeffrey Michael Stone.

John found fulfillment skiing at local mountains and traveling to sunny states to feel the ocean breeze. He also enjoyed grabbing a drink with his friends while playing a round of pool. John was a connoisseur of music and was proud to say he was one of the original Woodstock attendees.

He is survived by his wife, Joan (Dow) Stone; his son, Jeffrey M. Stone and wife Alexis (Locke) Stone of Rutland, VT.

He was predeceased by his parents of Charles and Thelma (Smartrask) Stone and brother, Robert Stone.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Clifford Funeral Home in Rutland.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Rutland Area Visiting Nursing Association 7 Albert Cree Drive Rutland, VT 05701.

Arrangements are under the direction of Clifford Funeral Home.