Preston Robert Mansfield
April 26, 1993 - February 25, 2019
Essex, MA/ Vermont - Preston Robert
Mansfield of Rockingham, Vt. passed away due to complications due to an
ongoing illness Feb. 25, 2019, while surrounded by his whole family and
so much love at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. Preston was born
April 26, 1993, in Essex, Mass. and he is survived by his caretaker,
best friend, and mother Darlene Doane of Rockingham, Vt.; father Erik
Mansfield and wife Terry from Essex; stepfather Chuck Atwater; sisters
Willow Atwater and Devon Mansfield; grandparents, Robert and Ida Doane;
Mary Posie Mansfield; nieces Alexa and Saige; aunts and uncles Debbie
Doane, Dan Doane and wife, Melissa, Aimee Mansfield, Ali Mansfield Ness
and husband, Chris, and John Mansfield and wife, Lisa; and many cousins
and his loyal dog, Jake. Preston was predeceased by his grandfather John
G Mansfield Sr.
Preston went to Green Mountain Union High School in Chester, Vt. He will be remembered for his quick wit and kind, compassionate smile. Preston was one of the most amazing, illuminated human beings this planet has ever seen. With his contagious, deep laughter, you never forgot him when once you met him. His jovial spirit and loving soul were the real core of who he was. His kindness, good heartedness, and loyalty to his friends and family were unwavering. Preston was a gentle giant, and in the wake of meeting him you knew you had just acquired a new friend. His love of his family and the love of his Pizza Stone tribe was unshakable. It was there where you would see him most nights throwing pizza, laughing, smiling, and enjoying people who came in to the restaurant. Preston was a presence. Preston was a force. Everyone who met him and loved him felt it. Growing up by the ocean in Essex, he loved fishing with Papa Tink and Uncle Dan. Preston was most at home in nature, outdoors, driving around in his car, his love of music and festivals and of course his love of the kind bud. Living at Highview in Andover, Vt. with his mother, stepfather, and two sisters, as well as a plethora of friends, were the best times of his life. Preston's battle with his illness brought many days' stay in the hospital over the last 12 years. He knew that his time here on the this earth would be short-lived. With this knowing, he lived life to the fullest and did life the way he chose to. His struggles over the past year caused Preston to pull in from those he loved. He knew his time on the physical plane would be shortened. He had deep love and was truly so genuine and caring with how he felt about others. His spirit is in the wind, and his love will forever be felt in our hearts. Preston would want us all just for today to be kind, do something good for yourself and others, but most of all love each other as much as you can.
A celebration of his life will be Sunday, March 24. Arrive at 3 p.m. at The Pizza Stone VT, 291 Pleasant St., Chester, VT. A further date will be announced for a celebration this spring with his Massachusetts tribe.
