Malcolm LeVanway Obituary

Malcolm K. LeVanway, 93, of Essex Junction, Vermont, died peacefully on July 1, 2025, from natural causes at the University of Vermont Medical Center.
Born November 5, 1931, Malcolm was the only child of Frank and Barbara LeVanway. He graduated from Essex Junction High School in 1948 and soon after entered the U.S. Army, serving as a phlebotomist in Okinawa, Japan, during the Korean Conflict. Upon returning to Vermont, he earned a degree in accounting from Champlain College and went on to work for several insurance companies, retiring from Hackett, Valine & MacDonald.
Malcolm was a man of many passions. He was a U.S. veteran, a college graduate, a devoted camper, and an avid supporter of UVM women's basketball. Summers often found him road-tripping solo to Tennessee, where he camped at Pigeon Forge and the Peaks of Otter, forming lifelong connections with fellow travelers and locals alike. He loved recalling the memories he made on these annual trips.
At UVM women's basketball games, Malcolm rarely missed a chance to cheer from the stands and sell 50/50 raffle tickets. He even had the opportunity to travel with the team to away games-most notably to Long Island. In 2016, he was honored with the Rally Award, recognizing his outstanding support of UVM athletics. His generosity helped fund the renovation of the women's locker room.
Possibly above all, Malcolm cherished the Champlain Valley Fair. He prided himself on attending the fair each year of his life, missing only the years he served in the military. He liked to tell people that he even attended in 1931 when his mother was expecting him! For Malcolm, each of the "10 Best Days of Summer" was a treasured celebration of animals, local talent, and community spirit.
He is survived by his cousins: Russell Degree (predeceased by Patti), Harriet Chates, Kenneth Stevens (Ann Whiting), and Jean B.LaGrange (predeceased by Arthur), along with many cousins once removed. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and admired him.
A wake and memorial service will be held on July 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home in Essex Junction, followed by a private graveside burial.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Malcolm's honor to the University of Vermont Foundation, c/o Coach Alisa Kresge, 97 Spear Street, Burlington, Vermont 05405.
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