Theodore David McAllister
Theodore David McAllister, 70, of Williamstown, VT, passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 27, 2024. Theodore was born on January 13, 1954, in Barre City and was the eldest son of parents Frederick Roscoe McAllister Jr. and Beatrice Ann (Wilder) McAllister.
Theodore graduated from Williamstown High School in 1972. After high school, he proudly served the National Guard for nearly 25 years as part of his unit out of Waterbury VT. He worked as a mechanic at Hap’s Garage in Waitsfield for a time, before beginning employment at the Vermont State Highway Department, where he remained for almost 28 years.
In 1975, Theodore met Shirley Pierce of East Warren. He and Shirley welcomed their son Troy D. McAllister in August of 1976. In February of 2003, Shirley passed away, at which time Theodore returned to Williamstown where the rest of his family resides.
Theodore was predeceased by his father Frederick Roscoe McAllister Jr. and his three brothers Steven McAllister, James McAllister, and Mark McAllister.
Theodore is survived by his mother Beatrice McAllister, his son Troy D. McAllister and husband Kevin Gallagher, brothers Elwin “Eli” McAllister, Frederick McAllister III, and Elbert McAlllister, several nieces and nephews,
and former spouse Tammy Townsend.
The family would like to give special thanks to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice for their care of Theodore. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice at 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641.
Theodore’s Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday June 22, 2024, from noon to 4 p.m. at The Pub Restaurant on Main Street in Williamstown, Vermont.
Online condolences can be made at https://www.vtfuneralhomes.com/. Funeral arrangements were trusted to Kingston Funeral Home, 35 Slate Ave. Northfield, VT 05663, (802) 485-9161.
