George L. Gamelin, 82, was taken into the Lords hands on Friday, May 31, 2019 , surrounded by the family he so loved. He was born on February 21, 1937, the son of the late Melanie Vincent and J. Adelard Gamelin. Born and raised in Winooski, George grew up on Leclair Street and worked in the family milk business, Gamelins Dairy, from the young age of 12. A lifelong resident of Winooski, George continued to serve the people of Winooski and others by doing the many things he loved. In 1954 George enlisted in the Vermont Air National Guard serving a total of 28 years in Base Supply and in the Fire Crash Rescue (FCR) unit. He was also a Veteran of Desert Storm in 1991. At the age of 21, he officially joined the Winooski Fire Department, although he had supported the department from the early age of 18. In 2018 , George completed 60 official years as a member of the Winooski Fire Department. He loved nothing more than donning his gear and hopping in the firetruck, day or night. Firefighting was his joy, his passion and his never-ending devotion of serving the City he so loved. Those who knew George knew a man that had three priorities in life. First and foremost, his wife, Suzanne, his five children, their families, and firefighting. His commitments to family, community and fire service empowered those around him and provided a comradery for brothers and sisters in the field who strove to emulate him. On June 4, 1960, he married the love of his life and soulmate Suzanne P. Vincent of Montreal, Canada. They had 59 beautiful years of marriage together and five children. Raising his family in Winooski, George is survived by his wife Suzanne, his five children, Daniel Gamelin, and wife Missy, Francis Gamelin, Ann Marie Swanson, and husband Jim, Patrick Gamelin, and wife Heather, Louise Acker, and husband Robert. Thirteen grandchildren, Adam and Jessica Gamelin, Zachary, Devon and Danielle Gamelin, Katrina Nielsen, Korey and Kevin Swanson, Allyssa Gamelin, Alec and Cory Benoit, Cody and Kylie Acker. Four great grandchildren, Aiden and Kolton Swanson, Felicity and Ashley Nielsen. Job well done, Dad, Well take it from here! At Georges request there will be no visiting hours or service. The family wishes to invite all those who knew and loved him to come and share in a Celebration of Life luncheon at the VFW, 6 Maple Street, Winooski, VT on Thursday, June 6, at 12:30 pm. In memory of George, donations can be made in his name to the Vermont State Firefighters Association, 359 Plains Rd, Pittsford, VT 05763.