Boltonville, VT- Gerald "Jerry" Randall Page, 95, passed away on October 8 ^th , 2022, in Mt. Ascutney, Windsor, VT.

Jerry was born on April 25 ^th , 1927, in Ryegate, VTto Burns F. and Mary Carter Page, a family of fourteen children. He attended North Ryegate and Groton High School. Growing up with his siblings on the family farm, he learned the many aspects of farm life.

At the age of 18, he enlisted in the US Navy during WWII.  Jerry trained at the Sampson Naval Base Field and then was stationed at the Cecil Air Force Base in Jacksonville, FL. After discharge, he remained in the reserves and was a member of the American Legion Post #78.

Once home, he worked for Willis Brown & Nelson Davidson.

On August 20, 1950, he married the love of his life, Ruth Marie Leete.  Jerry and Ruth bought the Labounty Farm in Ryegate in 1950 and in 1953 they bought the Bolkum Farm in Boltonville, VT where they raised five children and enjoyed the farm life with Holstein Cattle and Morgan Horses. Neighbors have mentioned seeing Jerry riding in a full gallop, bareback, on a horse tracking down some heifers.  He was a very good horseman. His prize stallion Nor-Ell Magician was the 1978 Vermont State Champion. He also held several cattle sales at their "Pageland Farm." You could find a photo of their farm in Boltonville on many calendars, puzzles, and placemats all over the United States and Canada.

Jerry was a trustee of the Boltonville Cemetery Association, a member of the American Morgan Horse Association, the Holstein Friesian Association of America, the St. Johnsbury Riding Club and the American Legion. He was a member of the South Presbyterian Church for 69 years and a trustee of the church.

Jerry and Ruth traveled many times across the country to the Northwest; also to Texas, Nashville, Florida, Hawaii, and Manitoba. They loved to go dancing together throughout their life. Jerry was a very honest man who was kind and considerate. He was a very hard worker and was very proud of his accomplishments. At 86 years old he cut and split eight cords of wood. His wife, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were his greatest love. They were all there for him at any time, and he was very proud of every one of them.

In his free time from farming, he had a passion for logging and milling his own lumber. In 1969, he built his new 110' stable at the farm. He enjoyed woodworking in his shop, making many items big and small for the family. Jerry has sugared all his life, including gathering sap on skis at a young age for his father.

He is predeceased by his parents, Burns and Mary Page; eight brothers, Frank, Elmer, Ralph, Earle, Forrest, Doug, Sewell, and Stuart; and four sisters, Elizabeth Achilles, Irene Wells, Pauline Rogers, and Madelyn Frost.

He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Ruth; three daughters, Mary Corey and husband Tim, Beverly Coon and husband Bill, and Cheryl Elliott and husband Mark; two sons, Philip Page and wife Debbie, and Brian Page and wife Dori; ten grandchildren, Michael Clough and wife Karen, Angela Bemis, Hayden Coon and partner Sara, Logan Coon, Tanna Drown and husband Russ, Cortney Gandolfo and husband Brad, Makayla Mitchell and husband Nathan, Nicole Martinez and husband Alfonso, Brittney Page and partner Hunter, and Mark Andrews and wife Elizabeth; eight great grandchildren, Tori & Molly Clough, Jaret & Corey Bemis, Roman & Tenley Drown, Teddy & Jacob Coon; one great-great grandchild, Briar Bemis; and one sister, Evelyn Dobbins and husband Leonard; and at least 64 loving nieces and nephews (but who could really keep count).

A graveside service for Jerry will be on Saturday, October 15 ^th at 2 PM at the Boltonville Cemetery, Route 302 Wells River, VT.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Jerry's name to, Boltonville Cemetery Association, C/O Tammi Parker, 4651 Main Street, Newbury, VT 05051; Or South Ryegate Presbyterian Church, C/O Judy Gandin, 38 Hosmer Brook Road, Groton, VT 05046.