George C. Wright Jr., 78, of Barton, VT passed away on June 11, 2022 in St. Johnsbury, VT. He was born on June 19, 1943 in Brownington, VT to the late George Sr. and Cora (Khalstrom) Wright. On January 27, 1962 he married Linda Malshuk who survives him.

George was a veteran of the United States Navy. He served honorably during the Cuban missile crisis. He was a pilot and flew his own plane, he would often compete in black powder shooting competitions, and every year he would hold a corn roast for his friends and family. He was a long-time member of the American Legion Post 23 in Orleans.

He is also survived by his children: Tami Stone and partner Paul Labrecque, Naomi and her late husband , MSG. Joseph Provost , Shawn  Wright, and his wife Pepper,  Brent Wright and his wife Susan, Wade Wright and his wife Stacy, Mark Wright and his wife Andrea and Ian Wright and his wife Jessie, 16 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, his sister Ellen Barton and her partner Ray, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his brothers Arvid and Ernest Wright.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the convenience of the family. If friends desire contributions in George's name may be made to the Orleans American Legion Post 23, P.O. Box 45, Orleans, VT 05860. 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.