Deep thinker, talented writer and lifelong learner remembered for his tremendous charisma and generosity of spirit Carter W. Biddle died on November 1, 2024, following a battle with cancer. Born on September 11, 1962, Carter grew up attending school and running the roads of Essex, Vt. One of the smartest people you would ever meet, he attended the University of Vermont, where he studied literature, philosophy, political science and French. (No one is quite sure how many majors he completed.) He was a deep thinker, talented writer and lifelong learner. Carter was an incredibly hard worker and took pride in his career as a meticulous interior painter and installer of high-end window treatments. He won over his clients with his charm, reliability, attention to detail and professionalism, and over the years many customers became friends. Though Carter spent many years living in south Florida, in his heart Vermont was always home. His happiest times were spent at the gorge, skiing with “the boys,” listening to great music, catching rays, spending holidays with family or enjoying life out on the water. No one loved a good argument more, and whether you agreed with him or not, you had to admire his fighting spirit and always walked away friends. We will remember him for his tremendous charisma, quick wit, irreverent humor, intelligence and generosity of spirit. When he laughed, you laughed with him. He was definitely one of the good ones. Carter loved — and was loved — fiercely. He will be remembered and missed by his father, Bill Biddle, and Bill’s husband, Tom Biddle-Xing; sister, Ellen, and brother-in-law, Wolf Keiser; cherished niece, Marisa; aunts, uncles and cousins; and friends who were truly family. Carter was predeceased by his beloved mother, Evelyn Biddle. Per his wishes, a private celebration of life will take place lakeside in the spring…