Kevin White Obituary

Kevin M. White of Newport, Vermont passed away unexpectedly on February 4, 2025 at the University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, VT.  

He was born May 13, 1962 son of Olive White and the late Ronald “Joe” White of Newport.  Another big part of Kevin’s life along with the family was Ralph Longley, for forty years.

Kevin struggled for many years with epilepsy.  He was very active in his life, even with his disability which did not stop him from doing anything. In his younger years, he participated in Vermont Special Olympics, receiving many medals and awards.  One thing he loved to do was to go hunting with Steve who he thought of as a brother.  He also enjoyed gardening and listening to music and he would dance every time he heard music, no matter where he was. 

In his younger years, he worked at the Long Branch Restaurant.  He attended North Country Union High School, Crotched Mountain School and received a diploma from Green Meadows School.  

Kevin is survived by his mother Olive White of Newport, his special sister Heidi and her husband Steve Mayo of Newport, his niece Emily Mayo and Fiancé Stephen Richer and their two children Ryan and Paige of Essex, VT, by his Aunt Gloria Choquette of North Troy and many cousins.  

He is also survived by his second family, his roommates were like brothers to him at the Group Home and the caring staff at the Group Home meant a lot to him. 

Kevin has a special friend Michelle Olden and together they attended dances at Northeast Kingdom Mental Health and dressed in costumes for holidays.

Friends and family may call at the Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home, 37 lake Road in Newport on Saturday February 22, 2025 from 10:00 A.M. until Noon.  Memorial contributions may be made in Kevin’s memory to Orleans Essex Special Olympics in care of Mary Ellen Maclure, 50 Concord Avenue, Newport, Vermont  05855. A celebration of his life will be held at the convenience of the family. On-line condolences are welcome at curtis-britch.com.  Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home, & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.