Derek Lamson Siegler, a devoted son, husband, father and friend passed away suddenly on April 29, 2024 from heart failure. He was a kind, compassionate person, who expressed his feelings in his music, art and writing. He loved Vermont where he was most at home walking in nature, skiing in the mountains or swimming in rivers and lakes. Give him a fishing rod, a barbecue and a board game at the lake and he was in his element. People gravitated to his easy smile, accepting manner and willingness to listen. In his nearly 40 years he touched the lives of many people through his education in Brownsville, Woodstock and Burlington; his music, his career as a mechanical engineer, and his many social interactions with friends.
He was known as a specialist in the design of environmentally sound heating and cooling systems for colleges and large commercial and manufacturing buildings throughout New England. He left the world a better place and those whom he loved with a void in their hearts.
He leaves behind his wife of nine years, Cara Montgomery; six-year-old son, Marlo; his brothers: Devon and Nate (wife-Brooke); and nephews: Jasper, Nash and Jax; his grandmother, Joan Lamson of New London, N.H.; his parents, Ted and Cindy of Brownsville; as well as his large extended family and many close friends. He would want us to give a hug, take a walk by the river, cook some food for good friends, and find joy in life. Please honor his wishes.
If you feel the need for more, you can make a donation to Marlo’s education fund at: bit.ly/dereksiegler.
