Obituary: Kaleb Bates-Wolcott, 1982-2024
by Seven Days
Seven Days— Brave warrior fiercely and creatively adapted to his life in an electric wheelchair This obituary is written in honor of Kaleb’s life and memory. Kaleb Asher Bates-Wolcott was born at home in Elmore, Vt., on June 17. 1982. He died peacefully in the early morning on April 18, 2024, at Central Vermont Medical Center in Barre, Vt., at the age of 41. He had bravely, as the warrior he was, coped with muscular dystrophy throughout his lifetime. Kaleb was an amazing...
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