Dale Porter

Dale was born in Barton, Vermont, residing in Vermont until relocating from Barre to Florida in 2002. He received his bachelor’s degree from Lyndon State College and a master’s degree from Saint Michael’s College. In his early career, he was a history teacher and a guidance counselor in Richford, Vermont, followed by twenty-six years as a guidance counselor in Chester and Barre, Vermont, until his retirement in 1992. He reemployed for the next 15 years as a testing administrator for Experior Testing Corporation in Barre, then for Enterprise Rental Corporation in Florida. Dale was active over the years in various sports, Kiwanis Club, Knights of Columbus and always contributed to helping youth succeed through athletics coaching, Diversion Board, Key Club, Barre Basketball Tournament Committee and more. Dale was an avid reader, and a “foodie” before it was a term. He was a loving husband, father, and friend.

Dale is survived by his wife of 51 years, Linda Garcia Porter, son and daughter-in-law David and Keri Porter, daughter Suzanne and husband John Breistol, grandchildren Ashley Upham, Alexa Breistol, Hannah Breistol, Samantha Breistol, Jetty Porter, Brady Porter, and great-grandson, Porter Breistol. He is also survived by his siblings and their families: Bruce and Nancy Porter, Dean and Lucille Porter and Karen and Steve Perry, and a brother-in-law Gilbert Spaulding, along with their children and grandchildren with whom he remained connected throughout his life. He was predeceased by his parents, Vernon and Ida Porter and a sister, Eleanor Spaulding.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 21, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Saint Andrew Catholic Church, 9950 NW 29 Street, Coral Springs, FL 33065. A celebration of life luncheon will follow at Palm Lakes Condominium Clubhouse, 7230 Lake Circle Drive, Margate, FL 33063. A Mass and graveside service will take place in Vermont this summer.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions in his memory be made to Trustbridge/Hospice by the Sea, 1531 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, Fl. 33486.