Thomas Richard Croteau, 68, of East Calais, passed away at the UVM medical Center in Burlington after a brief illness.

Tom was born on November 4, 1955 in Montpelier, VT, the son of the late Leon and Sylvia (Wheeler) Croteau. He attended public schools in the area and graduated from U32 in 1973.

Upon graduation, Tom proudly enlisted into the United State Air Force, where he served for 4 years until his honorable discharge in 1977.

On August 20, 1977, Tom married Deborah Drury. Sadly, Deb passed away on December 8, 2005.

Tom was a lifelong granite worker in Barre. Most recently he worked for Granite Importers as a foreman until his retirement in 2018. His "after retirement" employment was with Thunder Road, working alongside Cris and Pat, where he did a little bit of everything to make the racing safe and fun for everyone. His effort and dedication earned him the 2023 Ken Squire Award, which he treasured and proudly displayed. Some of Tom's extra time was spent with the Roberts Racing Team as one of the mechanics, where he worked to make the race car faster and more durable with each race.

He was a past member of the Future Farmers of America and current member of the American Legion Post 63 in Northfield.

Survivors include his partner, Valarie Roberts of East Calais as well as his children, Kristopher Croteau and his fiancé, Alicia Wallace of Northfield and Kimberly King and her partner, Steven Jenkins, Jr. of Mocksville, NC; his grandchildren who he cherished deeply, Koleton, Bella, J.C. & Andy of NC, Adelaide, and Uriah of Northfield; his step parents, Linda and Bruce Matheson of Barre; his siblings, Kathy Drury and her husband, Doug of Northfield, Todd Croteau and his wife, Martha Lange of Calais, VT, Kevin Croteau and his wife, Stephanie of Clayton, NC and Leann Morrissette and her husband, John of Alburgh, VT. He is also survived by step siblings, Keven and Ellen Matheson of West Berlin, VT and Jacqui Matheson of Churchill, TN.

Calling hours will be held 5-7pm on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at the Guare & Sons Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Make-A-Wish or The American Legion - Post 63.

Those wishing to express online condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com.