Larry Kenwood Wilcox, 81 passed away peacefully with his soul mate, Sandy by his side on October 16, 2022, after a brief stay at Belaire Nursing Home.    Larry was born June 5, 1941 to Thelma and Kenwood Wilcox of Coventry, VT.  Larry grew up on the family farm and met Sandra Swanson Wilcox as a Freshman at Orleans High School.  They would start dating the next year and upon graduation, they would part for Larry to enter the U.S Air Force to serve his country and Sandy to start nursing school. Larry was stationed in Kansas and fortunate to travel and see many countries like Morocco, Guam & Spain.  After his honorable discharge from the US Air Force, he returned to Coventry in 1963 and he and Sandy were married October 12, 1963.  Larry worked at Ethan Allen Manufacturing in the warehouse and then as an IT specialist before leaving in 1985 to start Wilcox Market.  He and Sandy ran Wilcox Market as a staple of Orleans for 18 years until retiring in 2003.  Larry was always involved in his community.  He was a member of the Coventry School Board and the Orleans School Board from 1975-1980.  He was a Trustee for the Village of Orleans for 34 years and was known as a fair man when dealing with difficult issues.  He was a member of the Jones Memorial Library and the Council of the Orleans Federated Church with Sandy for many years.  He loved being outside in their yard, loved to mow the lawn and having gardens of flowers. He was a great cook, enjoyed traveling with the Community Circle to Mexico, Alaska, CA and Las Vegas.  He usually had a camera in his hand taking pictures of their travels, flowers, scenery and all things beautiful. Larry and Sandy were fortunate to celebrate their 59 ^th Anniversary last week.  Theirs is a true love story.  Larry leaves behind his best friend and wife, Sandra of Orleans, his daughter Jaclyn Hissick and his son-in-law John of Cheshire, CT, grandchildren Jillian Hissick of Boston, MA, Jarrett Hissick and spouse Kyla Loucks of Albany, NY, his Brother in law Doug Swanson and wife Shirley of Orleans and nephews and nieces.  Calling hours will be at Orleans Federated Church at 24 School Street in Orleans from 5-7pm on Friday the 21 ^st .  The funeral will also be at the Orleans Federated Church on Saturday the 22 ^nd at 1pm.  Larry loved colors so please celebrate his life by wearing color in honor of him. In lieu of flowers the family would ask that you make donations to the Orleans Federated Church, 24 School Street, Orleans, VT 05860 or the Jones Memorial Library, 1 Water Street, Orleans, VT 05860. On-line condolences at curtis-britch.com.  Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home, & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.