Philip Alan Peatman, 77 of Middlesex, passed away on September 6, 2025, at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, VT.

Phil was born on March 3, 1948, to the late George and Leona (Barkyoumb) Peatman in Burlington, Vermont. He graduated from Montpelier High School and served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a Purple Heart recipient. In 1971, Phil married Helen Taplin. They later divorced, and he married Linda Baird White in 1982. Although they later divorced, they remained longtime friends.

Phil had retired from his own business, Peatman's Home Service. Before that, he worked as an electrician for Greaves Electric. He was a member of the Central Vermont Boating Club, where he spent countless hours boating, fishing, camping, and enjoying the company of his many friends. Phil was also a member of the Montpelier Cribbage League. He loved hunting, playing poker, golfing, and visiting with friends and family. Phil was loved and cared about by all who knew him. He was best known for just showing up. If anyone needed Phil, regardless of the time of day, he was there. Phil was very proud of his children, stepchildren, friends, and his Military Service. He will be greatly missed.

Phil leaves his daughter, Heather Peatman, his son, Chad Peatman, his spouse, Kristy, and granddaughter, Hadley. Stepchildren: Bradley Belleville, spouse Wendy, and their three sons; Robert Belleville, daughter Megan, spouse Sharyn, their son Brody, and daughter Mallory; Bridgett (Belleville) Marshall, her daughters Brianna and Riley. Sisters, Veronica Altman and Lorraine Andronaco. Several nieces and nephews and his longtime friends: Eric Kemp, spouse Linda, along with their children: Eric Kemp Jr., spouse Serena, daughter Alexa; Kristy (Kemp) Pirie, spouse Gordon; and Samantha Kemp. He was predeceased by his sister Vivie Berry and brothers, George Peatman Jr. and Jack Peatman.

A graveside service will be held at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph Center, VT, on October 13, 2025, at 11:00 am (promptly). There will be a reception immediately following the service at the United Church of Northfield in Northfield, VT.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the McClure Miller Respite House at www.uvmhomehealth.org/give.

Arrangements are entrusted to Guare and Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier, VT. Online condolences can be made at www.guareandsons.com.