Clifford Wilson Wildey, of Middlebury was called home on Thursday, November 22, 2018 with his wife of 65 years and two of his daughters by his side. He was 87 years old. A big man with an even bigger heart, Cliff was a Sergeant in the Armys 43rd infantry division, field artillery Battery B of the 192nd Battalion during the Korean War. After his time in the service, he returned to Cos Cob (CT) where he met the love of his life, Lily A. Geoghegan of Stamford (CT). They were married on June 6, 1953. The son of a carpenter, Cliff learned the trade from his father and later passed it on to his sons (Chuck, Steve, Tim and Peter) and grandsons (Phillip, Adam and Tyler. Cliff was also involved with the Goldens Bridge (NY) Volunteer Fire Department until moving his wife and seven children to Cornwall, Vermont in the early 70s. There he fulfilled a dream of being a farmer (beef and dairy) while working as a carpenter for Cole Construction in Vergennes, VT. His list of accomplishments while in the construction trade are all over White Plains (NY) parts of western Connecticut and the Champlain Valley of Vermont. His construction company was responsible for building what is known today as "Twin Circles" in Middlebury. Cliff loved a challenge. He learned to sail on Lake Champlain and owned a small sailboat. He was very handy and once fixed the school bus (that stalled in front of the house) with a piece of tin foil! Clifford was predeceased by his sister, Adella, brothers Robert, Kenneth and William, and by his son, Stephen. He leaves his wife Lily (Geoghegan), six children and their spouses, Cynthia (Rob Looney), Charles (Mary Jo Mroczenski), Kathleen (Dutton Smith), Barbara (Kendall Severy), Timothy (Lisa Bolduc) and Peter (Heather Stewart), fifteen grandchildren, twenty-three great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. He was dearly loved and will be missed by all who knew him. The family wishes to thank the incredible staff of Addison County Home Health & Hospice and suggest that en lieu of flowers, donations may be made to continue their important work. Visiting hours for friends and family will be held on Tuesday November 27, 2018 from 4-7 P.M. at the Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home, located at 117 south main street, Middlebury. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday November 28, 2018 at 10 A.M. at St. Marys Catholic Church, with the Rev. Luke Austin as the Celebrant. Arrangements are under the direction of the Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.sandersonfuneralservice.com SERVICES Visitation Tuesday, November 27, 2018 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home 117 South Main St Middlebury, VT 05753 Funeral Service Wednesday, November 28, 2018 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM St. Mary's Church 326 College St Middlebury, VT 05753