Reginald Leroy Rhodes, 81, of Newport, VT passed away on August 8, 2026 in Glover, VT. He was born on June 8, 1945 in Newport, VT to the late Cyrus and Dorothy (Peabody) Rhodes. On December 30, 1967 he married the love of his life Martha (Marte) Robinson who survives him.

Reginald was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, where he served in the Vietnam War. He was vice president at Bogner for many years. In his spare time, he loved playing golf, traveling and spending time with his grandchildren. He was also a lifelong member of the Newport Country Club.

He is also survived by his daughter Jennifer Ann Rhodes, son David William Rhodes and his life partner Cynthia Jordan, granddaughter Lauren Rich, brother Edwin Rhodes, brothers-in-law Stanley Robinson and his wife Beth, Howard Robinson and his wife Lauren, Thomas Robinson and his wife Elaine, sister-in-law Pat Rhodes, several nieces and nephews and Cynthia's daughter Lily Markwell.

He was predeceased by his granddaughter Michelle Jacqueline Fenimore, sister Betty Doncaster and her husband Wayne, brother Cecil Rhodes, sister-in-law Sue Rhodes, brother-in-law William Robinson, and his wife Elaine.

A special thanks to Elaine Robinson for her extensive care, and the staff at the Union House in Glover.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family. If friends desire, memorial contributions in Reginald's name may be made to the Newport Country Club, P.O. Box 577, Newport, VT 05855. Online condolences are welcomed at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.