Don Roy Gonyaw, 78 of Island Pond, VT passed away on March 6, 2025 in Lyndonville, VT. He was born on April 23, 1946 in East Charleston, VT to the late Marvin and Donna (Moulton) Gonyaw. On June 28, 1969 he married Joan Lumbra who survives him.

Don worked as a machinist for Ethan Allen for many years. In his spare time he enjoyed snowmobiling and camping.

He is also survived by his children Paul Gonyaw and his wife Diane of East Burke, Teresa DeBonville of Island Pond, grandchildren Tom Gonyaw and his wife Lauren of Plant City, FL, Myrriah Polozotti of West Lebanon, NH, Kenneth Potwin Jr. and Devon Potwin both of Irasburg, great grandchildren Corey Gonyaw of Aurora, CO, Cameron and Brantley Gonyaw of Plant City, FL as well as his sister Ann Shover of St. Johnsbury and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his sister Gloria O'Keefe and brother Dennis Gonyaw.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday May 31, 2025 at Hillside Cemetery in East Charleston, with Rev. Paul Prince officiating. Online condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.