William C. Denton

William C. Denton died on May 8, 2025, at his home in Craftsbury after a seven-year battle with amyloidosis. He was born on September 16, 1937, to the late William H. and Noma (Lowell) Denton. He was a loving husband to Priscilla (Grassette) Denton, whom he married on August 6, 1960, at St. Ignatius Church in Lowell.

For over 60 years, Bill was a passionate maple sugar maker, deeply connected to his woods and maple trees. In 1977, he started Denton and Sons, an auto repair business that supported his family and allowed him to do what he was so good at. Bill loved making deals, whether it was selling cars or horse trading.

Bill enjoyed RVing with Priscilla, and his lifelong friends and sister Jerry Phelps and her husband, John. Together they had many trips throughout the Northeast and New York, along with a couple of cross-country trips into Alaska.

Bill is survived by his wife, Priscilla, and four children: Dwight Denton, married to Laura, of Craftsbury; Marcia Daniela, married to Tony, of Albany; Mike Denton, married to Brenda, of Craftsbury; and Claire Denton of Craftsbury. He is also survived by his brother-in-law John Phelps, sister-in-law Geraldine (Grassette) Amyot and husband, George, and many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sister Jerry (Denton) Phelps and brother-in-law Geoff Grassette.

Bill will be remembered for his love of the woods and his animals, his old Vermonter ingenuity, and the joy he found on his hilltop.

A heartfelt thank-you goes out to Orleans/Essex VNA, whose team was knowledgable, caring, and supportive.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.