Montpelier, VT Jeffrey M. Sollace, 56, of Harrison Ave, passed away in the company of his family on Monday, October 17, 2016 at the Central Vermont Medical Center after a long illness. Jeff was born on November 26, 1959, at the Heaton Hospital, Montpelier, VT, the son of Ira Doty Sollace and Margaret Mary (Corriveau) Sollace. He attended Montpelier Public Schools and graduated from Montpelier High School in the class of 1978. On August 1, 1981, he married Carole Chapin at the Trinity United Methodist Church. They had three wonderful children. Most of his career was spent with the Vermont Army National Guard, however in his earlier years; he worked for several area companies including Capital City Press. He retired as a Gate Guard for the Vermont Army National Guard at Camp Johnson in August 0f 2015. Sgt. Jeffrey Sollace served two tours in active duty overseas, one in Iraq and the other in Afghanistan. Sgt. Sollace performed his duty with the same strength of character he displayed throughout his life. He was awarded both a Purple Heart and the Vermont Meritorious Service Award. Jeff loved to fish which kept him busy most of the year. He spent countless hours on the lake with his children bass fishing and competed yearly in the Lake Champlain International fishing derby. In the winter, Jeff especially loved ice fishing in the Islands with his children, brother, sister and brother-in-law. While not fishing, he enjoyed Gold Panning, impromptu home improvement projects, and woodworking. But mostly, Jeff enjoyed spending time with his devoted wife, children, grandchildren, family and special friends. Survivors include his wife of 35 years; Carole Sollace of Montpelier; daughter, Erin Sollace and her partner Roger Inboden of Berlin; Sons, Kevin Sollace and fiancé Brittany Cato of Berlin and Ira Mark Sollace and wife Becky of Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts; grandchildren, Charles, Jacob, Karolyn, Katie, Abby, Noah, Jeffrey Ray, Riley, Emilyn, Wyatt, Lydia, and Abram; sisters, Sherry Sollace (Moe Brow) of Alburgh, VT, Monica Sollace (Kenny Upmal) of Berlin; brother, Ira W. Sollace (Cindy Griffith) of Middlesex, VT; and several niece and nephews. Jeff was predeceased by his parents and sister Michelle. Jeff also leaves behind his many, many brother and sisters of the Vermont Army National Guard. Calling hours will be held from 2-4:00 pm on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at the Guare & Sons Funeral Home. A graveside celebration of life will be held 11:00 am on Monday, October 24, 2016 at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery. After the celebration of life folks will gather at the Montpelier VFW Post 792, 1 Pioneer Street, Montpelier for light refreshments to continue to celebrate Jeff's life. Memorial donations in memory of Jeffrey may be made to the Central Vermont Humane Society at PO Box 687, Montpelier, VT 05601 or Prostate Cancer Foundation, 1250 Fourth Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401. Those wishing to express online condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com