Montpelier- John Davenport died on May 14, 2013, in Montpelier, Vermont. John was born in New York City on March 30, 1951, and attended St. Bernard's School and The Hotchkiss School, later receiving a B.A. from Adelphi University. He lived for many years in Spokane, Washington, before returning east, to Montpelier, where his sister Amy Davenport lives. John had a deep knowledge of and love for music. He generously shared his passion for everything from the classical composers to show tunes to the Beatles. John was a courageous and gentle man who will be greatly missed by his six sisters, many cousins and a very loving circle of friends. He is survived by Ann and Piers Dixon, Glorianna Davenport and Evan Schulman, Susan and Piers Brooke, Amy Davenport and John Durrance, Sharon Davenport and Caroline and David Johnson. The family is deeply indebted to the staff at the Heaton Woods residence community as well as the dialysis team at Central Vermont Hospital in Montpelier. A private memorial service will be held in the fall.