Lee Weston Wiktorski died unexpectedly Monday, February 11 while ice fishing on Lake Champlain in Orwell. He was born in Gardner, Massachusetts September 6, 1957 and grew up in Westminster Massachusetts. He was an avid outdoorsman, hunter and fisherman spending much of his time in Vermont, the state that he loved, before moving here twenty-eight years ago. He was doing what he loved when tragedy struck. Lee loved his family, and they know in their hearts that he fought the good fight to survive. He had an indescribable love, respect and understanding of nature which is why this devastating accident is so difficult to comprehend. Lee was a very talented woodworker and woodcarver, most notably carving song birds and waterfowl, and he won multiple awards for his artwork over his lifetime. Other interests included sharing a love of cooking with his wife, enjoying a good hunting story, feeding the many song birds and chipmunks he regularly attracted and cheering for the New England Patriots. His family frequently describes him as a man born in the wrong centurya person who didnt need a cell phone or an alarm clock; a man who got married in buck skins and carried their wedding bands in a black squirrel pouch that he tanned himself. He was a unique, gifted, extraordinary individual who was good at everything he did. At the time of his death, he was employed at Castleton University in the Facilities Department. He will be missed by all who knew him. Lee is survived by his wife Marsha of Benson Vermont, daughter Dana Piontek (Keith) of Fair Haven, Vermont, daughter Heather Hatch of Tampa, Florida, son Jacob (Alisha) of South Royalton, Vermont, sisters Diane Wiktorski, Kim Wiktorski, brothers Kirk (Josephine), Alan (Kelli), of Westminster, Mass. He also leaves many nieces and nephews and in-laws. He is predeceased by his mother Elaine (Bevis) Wiktorski and father Warren S. Wiktorski of Westminster, Mass. His family would like to extend their gratitude and thanks to all those involved who worked tirelessly in the search efforts to find Lee. A memorial service to honor his life will be held on Friday March 1, 2019 at 1 P.M., at the Ducharme Funeral Home in Castleton located at 1939 Main Street Castleton, with a reception following at Castleton University Campus Center, 1787 Room. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Lees memory may be made to the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife. Arrangements are under the direction of the Ducharme Funeral Home Inc. Online condolences at www.ducharmefuneralhome.com SERVICES Memorial Service Friday, March 1, 2019 1:00 PM Ducharme Funeral Home 1939 Main Street Castleton, Vermont 05735