Ronald "Bugger" Charles Warner Memoriam

It is with heavy hearts that the Goodro Lumber Family announces the passing of co-owner Ronald “Bugger” Warner.

SALISBURY — Ronald “Bugger” Warner, age 61, passed away peacefully at home on
June 1, 2021, after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born Jan. 23, 1960, in Middlebury, Bugger was the son of Earl and Shirley (Desjadon)
Warner. He was raised in Salisbury, where he was often found playing outside. His love
for the great outdoors was clear, even as a little boy. He used to enjoy fishing in the
river near his family’s house and when he wasn’t spending time with his family he
would be busy riding his bike or playing baseball. Those outdoor activities continued
throughout his life. He played football in high school and softball after that.
Bugger was a hunting enthusiast. He loved spending time in Nebraska, Wyoming,
Kentucky and Montana. He made many lifelong friends while pursuing his passion for
hunting. These were some of his happiest times, inspired and humbled by the greatness
of nature. He never left for a hunting trip without stocking up on Vermont products to
bring to all of his friends in whichever state he was headed.

He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed coaching his grandchildren’s games. One of his
greatest loves was spending time with his grandchildren. Whether it was traveling for
sports, being at a dance recital, or moving them across the country, there was never a
road trip that was too far. He was their biggest fan and cheerleader, both on the
sidelines and in life. He taught them the value of hard work and the fun to be had after.
He was known to cook for entire sports teams. He keeps with him a few special recipes
that he would not share.

Bugger was a loyal friend to many. He had a zest for life, choosing to live to the fullest.
He never met someone he could not befriend, often spending hours talking with
complete strangers. He was especially helpful to those in need and had a special
reverence for those in the military. He had a heart of gold. He was always up for a good
time, willing to do anything his grandchildren came up with. He was known to his
grandchildren and all of their friends as “Poppy.”

Ronald was involved in a few occupations before settling into the building industry. He
worked for Middlebury Building Supply before moving on to Goodro Lumber. One of
his greatest accomplishments was starting in the lumberyard, then as a truck driver, and
finally working his way up to co-owner. Ronald dedicated over 30 years there.
Ronald joined the East Middlebury Fire Department in January 1983, serving proudly
for 32 years. He was a Captain of the Middlebury Fire Department (MFD) for many of
those years. He received the VSFA Line officer of the year in 2002, Chiefs’ Award in

2003, ACFA Firefighter of the Year Award in 2015, and Retired Captain Award on April
21, 2021. He served on many committees including: the East Middlebury Ham Supper,
the First Brush Truck for the MFD, the Auditing and Training committees, and helped
bring thermal imaging technology to the MFD.

He is survived by his wife Marie Cousineau Warner; his daughter Nicole and her
husband Brian Elithorpe and their children, Andre Robinson and his husband Serdar
Gizer, Lance Robinson and his wife Alyssa Robinson, Jesse Elithorpe and Mikayla
Robinson; his son Albert and his wife Colleen Cousineau and their children Ben
Hebert, Maggie Hebert and Max Hebert; his siblings Gary (and his partner Pat),
Richard (and his wife Louise), William, Susan (and her husband David), Carol, Joyce,
and many nieces and nephews, as well as numerous friends and customers.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated June 11, 2021, at 11 a.m., at St Mary’s
Catholic Church, Middlebury. A catered reception will immediately follow at the VFW
in Middlebury.

A private burial will follow at a later time.

The family would like to thank the dedicated medical professionals who cared for
Bugger during his illness, specifically Dr. Unger and the staff at Champlain Valley
Hematology-Oncology, his nurse/friend at the Infusion Center at Porter Medical Center
and Stephanie at Addison County Home Health and hospice.
Commemorate donations may be made to Battell Hose Company, 5 Seymour Street,
Middlebury, Vermont.◊