Myron Wilkinson

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of long time Bennington resident Myron Franklin Wilkinson at age 70. He passed in the early morning hours of July 1, 2026 where he had been surrounded by his loved ones at Southern Vermont Medical Center.

Son of the late Megan Wilkinson (Crawford) and the late Leonard Wilkinson.

He is survived by his daughters Tiffanie Granger (Wilkinson), and her husband Jonathon, and grandchildren Alivia, Farrah and Jonah. Kayla Wilkinson and grandson Curtis. Stepdaughter Amanda Morgan and her daughters Auria and Emma, who he became close to over the past 20 years. As well as Sister Gloria Moffitt (Wilkinson) and husband Charlie. Brothers; Stanley Wilkinson. George McCray and wife Kathy. Mark Wilkinson and wife Betty, Gerry Wilkinson and partner Rose, Walter Wilkinson. Ricky Wilkinson. And many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.

He was preceded in death by his brothers Ernest Wilkinson, Vernon Wilkinson and sisters April Mayer (Wilkinson), Norma Crandal (Wilkinson) and sister in-law Joanita Wilkinson.

Myron was a volunteer firefighter at Bennington Ruel fire department. He worked as a machine technician at UST and other various jobs including McCrays Tree Service with his brother George McCray.

Myron was the kind of man that would go out of his way to help someone that was in need. He enjoyed fishing, going for long random rides and being around people. He loved to make people laugh, tell stories of his children and how very proud of them he was. Anyone who ever met Myron would agree that he was kind soul, with a big heart and wanting to help make a difference in other people’s life and to make them feel better about themselves and their situation. We are all very sad about his passing and losing such a wonderful person that truly care about those around him.

Please join us in commemorating Myron on July 10, 2026 from 4-6 p.m. at Mahar and Son Funeral Home on Main street in Bennington Vermont. There will be a celebration of life on Saturday July 11, 2026, from 1-5 p.m. at Pownal Valley Center fire station off from route 7 in Pownal VT, if you are able to attend the celebration of life please bring a dish to share.

You can make donations to Mahar and Son funeral home to support the service cost for Myron or donations can be made to the American Heart Foundation.