Walter T. Raleigh

Walter Thomas Raleigh (Chip) died peacefully on January 9, 2020, at his home surrounded by his beloved wife and children. He had fought a nearly 3 year battle with cancer, not giving in for a minute, until he finally couldn't fight any longer.
Chip was born Dec. 15, 1951 to Walter D. and Alyce Raleigh, and grew up in Monson, Mass. After high school graduation he enlisted in the US Navy and served on a submarine in the Pacific Ocean from 1969-1973. Following an honorable discharge, he moved to Wilmington Vermont to work at Mt. Snow. He met his wife Brenda (Adams) there and they were married on June 11, 1978.
Chip was a jack of all trades, and a man of many talents. After Mt. Snow, he worked for the VT State Highway Dept, Adams Plumbing, Lab Operator at Dover Water District, Nuclear Security at Yankee Rowe, and for most of the last 20 years was a TT Truck driver.
He made friends everywhere he went, with his own irreverent humor and his huge heart. He remained close to his childhood Boy Scout leader Al Wilcox and several troop mates all his life, even getting together for reunion camping trips in recent years.
He loved his Patriots, and coached every game from his recliner, right up to the last wildcard game on Jan. 4. He kept his bracket by his side, and since August had the Seahawks and Pats picked for Super Bowl. (Almost had it right – stay tuned!) If there was no football on, he was reading the latest Clive Cussler novel and adding it to his collection.
Another passion was trout fishing, and he had HIS spot and his fishing buddies that gave him many hours of enjoyment. He loved sharing his 3 lb. catches with friends over a campfire.
Above all else, he loved his family. He adored his wife Brenda, and his children David (and Ashley) Raleigh, and Rachel (and Jason Sprague;) his grandchildren Thomas and JoAnna Raleigh (his "little Bumpkins") and grandchildren at heart Alyzsa and Isaac Sprague.
Special memories include years of fishing the remote brooks in Somerset, jack-jumping at Mt. Snow, a cross-country trip in the big rig with daughter Rachel, being Boy Scout leader for his son Dave, Sunday coffee with the boys at C&S, scuba diving, playing piano, learning to fly airplanes with Bob North, and especially the years of road trips and camping with his family and enjoying the outdoors.
He will be sorely missed by many.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to his medical team of Dr. Tobits, Dr. Deleo, Dr. Fynan, and Dr. DiSiena. Special hugs to the 4th floor nurses at Hillcrest Cancer Center for the many months of top-notch care, cheerful attitudes, and always a smile. Bayada Hospice was a true blessing in Chip's last few weeks, with their unrivalled and devoted care for the whole family.

At his request, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to either:
Deerfield Valley Community Cares
P. O. Box # 5
Wilmington, Vermont 05363

Whitingham-Halifax Lions Club
PO Box 217
267 Academy Road
Jacksonville VT 05342

Deerfield Valley Rescue Inc.
22 Stowe Hill Rd
Wilmington, VT 05363