Huntington, Vermont - Michael Adin Pendriss Sr. passed away peacefully in his home on February 4th after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his wife and children. He is survived by wife Lynda (Considine), four children Michael Jr. (Elizabeth), Jennifer, Kaitlyn (Mike) and Adin (Phoebe), his granddaughter Samara, his three siblings Mary Lou, Pam, and Marty, and his nieces and nephews. Mike was known as a loving, hard working, silly fella who won over the heart of everyone he met with his infectious laugh and unique personality.

Mike was born on November 19th, 1952 to Lowella Greene and Martin Pendriss at Proctor Hospital. He grew up in Middletown Springs and graduated from West Rutland High School in 1970. He spent much of his younger years working on Ed Baker's farm in Tinmouth. It is there he developed his tenacity as a hard working Vermonter which he carried into his career. Mike and Lynda were introduced by a mutual friend in Huntington and have been inseparable ever since. They married on September 7th, 1996.

Mike perfected his craft as a master painter for fifty years. There isn't a town in Vermont you could go through without seeing a house he painted or project he worked on. He built life-long relationships with the people he worked with, winning them over quickly with his bold personality and dry humor as well as inspiring them to work hard with a focus and attention-to-detail like no other.

"Uncle Mike," as he often liked to introduce himself, loved to spend his November birthdays with his friend's Bob, Jerry, Kyle, Bobby, Tim, Bill and Ray, where they could be found at hunting camp. They loved having a few beers, playing cards (45) and sharing stories from the good ole days. Mike's passions for working and having a good time with friends were still no match for his passion of riding his Harley Davidson motorcycles. He took any chance he could to take his bikes out for an afternoon ride or longer road trip. He frequented Laconia Bike Week, and even embarked on an unforgettable solo ride to the Sturgis Bike Rally in South Dakota before seeing his brother in Washington state.

Mike always said, "If you see someone who needs help, offer a hand," and because of this philosophy Mike, no matter where he traveled, left a positive impact and inspired those he met. Always and forever in our hearts, Mike's warm spirit and soul will fill us with comfort, patience, and endurance. He loved the sound of his Harley's revving, so may he forever continue to rev in our hearts.

Family and friends may call from 4pm-7pm February 20th at Sanderson's Funeral Home on 117 S Main Street in Middlebury.

The Family will host a Celebration of Life  in Huntington on a later date.

Stay tuned & Hootie Hoo!