William M. Machia Sr.

SHELDON - William M. Machia, Sr., age 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 5, 2026 on his farm in Sheldon.

He was born March 11, 1932 in Sheldon to the late William J. & Ruth (Bovat) Machia.

William's life was a testament to hard work, dedication, and love for his family and the land he cherished. He was a proud farmer, and devoted his life to that. He managed his own farm and became renowned for his exceptional gardening skills. He planted and harvested thousands of pumpkins, carrots, and his famous sweet corn over the years. His sweet corn was renowned and cherished by all who had the pleasure of tasting it. It was picked by hand, 10 dozen to the bag, and became a local treasure. Thousands of dozens were distributed each week to his loyal customers.

William's passion for farming extended beyond just cows and crops; he also enjoyed the art of maple sugaring. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and he embraced the outdoors with the same enthusiasm as he did farming, always finding joy in the simple pleasures of life.

William is survived by his children, Bill Machia and his significant other, Judy Giroux, Donna Stevens and her husband Jeff, Marlene Machia, Nancy Bertrand and her husband Joe, Wanda Sloan and her husband Eric, and Ronnie Machia and his wife Sherry; grandchildren, Owen Giroux, Ian Giroux, Jason Giroux, Angela Ryan and her husband Dean, Michael Feeley and his significant other, Laurie Bombard, Rickie Machia Jr. and his wife Jenna, Nicole Jacobs and her husband George, Jennifer McDaniel and her husband Rob, Tausha Simmons and her husband Mike, Andrew Morris, David Machia and his significant other Nicole, Nyoka Bertrand, Jed Bertrand and his significant other Emily Gabree, Jeff Machia and his significant other Christie Benjamin, Ashley Machia, Chad Machia and his wife Rachel, Dustin Machia and his wife Danielle, Myia Spinucci and her husband Mike; many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; and several nieces & nephews. In addition to his parents, William was predeceased by the love of his life and wife of over 70 years, Charlene; their son, David Machia; great granddaughter, Savannah Machia; siblings, Ephriam, Helen, Jean, Shirley, Barbara, Charlotte, and Janet; and several in-laws.

Friends and family are invited to William's life celebration to include visitation from 4-7:00 PM on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at the Goss Life Celebration Home, 89 Grand Avenue, Swanton, VT. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 13, 2026 at the St. Louis Catholic Church, Lamkin Street, Highgate, VT. Interment will follow in St. Louis Cemetery in Highgate.

For those who wish, contributions in William's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association , 225 North Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

Condolences, photos and favorite memories may be shared through www.gossfs.com