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Neil was born August 29, 1940, in Burlington, Vermont to the late Arlene and Forrest Emmons. He grew up in Hinesburg, Vermont and graduated from Hinesburg High School. He raised his family in Essex Junction and later moved to Westford, Vermont. During retirement Neil split his time between his homes in Vermont and Zephyrhills, Florida. He was a welder for Shelburne Limestone Corporation for over 25 years.
Neil was truly a jack-of all-trades. He could build anything, fix anything, from cars to small engines, to building a house from the ground up. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and tinkering in his garage, but his greatest joy was spending time with family.
Neil is survived by his wife Janet (Fortune) Emmons, daughters Stacey Bonk, Denise (James) Curley and April (R.J.) Haughey, his 7 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, many loving in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews.
A memorial service for Neil will be held at the A.W. Rich Funeral Home - Essex Chapel on July 19, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. Please visit awrfh.com to share your memories and condolences.
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