Mabyan Fadden

Lyndonville, VT: Mabyan Don Fadden, age 84, of Lyndon Heights, died at his home Thursday morning, May 15, 2025.

Mabyan was born on June 4, 1940, in Hardwick, VT, son to the late Ronald Eugene and Greta Mae (Robertson) Fadden. He was raised and educated in Hardwick, graduating from Hardwick Academy in the Class of 1958. Red joined the U.S. Navy that year and made a career as a Seabee completing his service in 1980 with the rank of BUCS -Builder Chief Petty Officer. During that time, he served in Spain, Azores, Argentina, Antarctica, Newfoundland, 2 tours in Vietnam, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Maine and Maryland. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, walking and tinkering.

Mabyan is survived by his sister: Bonita Reed of Lyndonville and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife, of 55 years, Gertrude Marina (Jarvis) Fadden on August 10, 2018, and his brother, Robert Fadden and his sister: Pauline Parkhurst.

There will be no calling hours at this time. Interment will be private.

Special thanks to Caledonia Home Health and Hospice and all their staff along with the many personal caregivers of Red without whom he could not have remained home.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at guibordfh.com