Maurice L. Ponton

Maurice L Ponton, 93 died April 26, 2021 surrounded by family at Mountain View Center in Rutland. Maurice was born in Swanton VT on June 6th 1927 to Raymond and Marion (Soulia) Ponto.

Maurice had a passion for cooking which he shared with his family and many friends over the years. He was head chef at Woolworths in Rutland VT before working and retiring from Rutland Regional Medical Center as head Chef. In his retirement Maurice and his wife of 67 years Marguerite opened the Horseshoe in Sudbury which they opened as a recital hall and catering company. When they closed the Horseshoe Maurice shared his love of cooking with his family by hosting family gatherings and holidays.

In Maurices free time he was often found in the garden or at the bird feeders. The one thing that brought Maurice the most joy was spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Maurice was a former member of the Mt. Holly, State, and National Grange and St. Patrick Church. Maurice and Marguerite enjoyed travelling to Florida every winter where they own a home in a retirement community.

Survivors include his wife, Marguerite (Johnson) Ponton; 5 daughters, Maureen (Bruce) Duchesne of Wallingford, Michelle Farmer of Evansville IN, Debbie (James) Bennick of Shrewsbury, Patty (John) Epkey of Greenwood, IN and Karen Ponton of Pittsford; 12 grandkids, 22 great grandkids, and 1 great great grandchild; 4 brothers, Harold Ponto of Burlington, Robert Ponto of Rutland, Richard Ponton of VA, and Arnold Ponto of FL; 5 sisters, Mildred Buffum of TX, Barbara Lampke of North Carolina, Margaret Singleton of CA, Marie Mylott of TX, and Mary McDevitt of Fairfax VT.

Maurice was predeceased by his son Douglas Ponton, and 5 siblings Raymond Ponto Jr, David Ponto, Arthur Ponton, Thersea Elsesser and Aline Chamberlain.

Calling hours will be held Tuesday May 4, 2021 from 10:30am-12:30pm in the Clifford Funeral Home. Masks are required. A private funeral service and burial will be held for family after calling hours.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Dept, Shunpike Rd, Shrewsbury VT 05738 or Clarendon Volunteer Fire Dept PO Box 168, Clarendon VT 05759

Arrangements are by the Clifford Funeral Home.