On Oct. 9, Paul “Big Wogs” Eldredge, 74, lost his fight with a long illness and is now at peace. Born Feb. 7, 1951, Paul was the first child of Glenn and Shirley (Blackmer) Eldredge. He worked on his grandfather’s farm where he would raise Morgan horses and win many awards showing “Chief of Stockbridge” and “Coco.” These were fond memories cherished by Paul.
Paul graduated from Whitcomb High School in 1969 and married his high school sweetheart, Charlene Cook in August of that same year. They welcomed their daughter, Tracey in October 1969, a son, Paul in May 1973 and a son, Colby in October 1979. His family was his whole world. He was a fierce competitor who did not like to lose in any game, whether that was cards, board games or sports. Paul enjoyed family and friends gatherings that were a regular weekend occasion at his home in Quechee.
Paul worked for Killington, Ron’s Citgo and C.V. Oil before becoming a mail carrier in Woodstock delivering to the many small businesses and families on his route for 33 years. Paul loved to interact with his customers and made many memorable relationships.
Paul was a baseball enthusiast who started a Pee Wee program in the town of Pittsfield in 1974 and then a Little League program in order to coach his children. He was a lifelong Red Sox fan and even visited all 30 baseball stadiums with his wife in his retirement. For his 50th birthday, Charlene surprised him with tickets to Super Bowl XXXV, another bucket list entry. They were both drawn to the Ocean waters and relocated to Port Charlotte in 2015. He enjoyed playing golf in his spare time and achieved a hole in one on May 12, 2022 at the Maple Leaf Estate golf course.
Paul is predeceased by his parents, Glenn and Shirley Eldredge of Stockbridge, Vt. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Charlene; his three children, Tracey (Gene) Soboleski of Hartford, Vt., Paul II (Lisa) of Woodstock, and Colby (Brittany) of Pasadena, Md. Paul’s sister Charlene (Steve) Anderson lives in Barre, Vt. Paul enjoyed spending time with his eight grandchildren Michael, Zachary, Tyler, Cameron, Bryce, Lucas, Lola and Hunter. Paul has one great-granddaughter Zaylee. Paul leaves behind many wonderful friends in Florida and Vermont who have supported him and Charlene throughout this devastating disease.
A celebration of life will be held in the summer of 2026 for his many family and friends.
