Dexter E. Randall, 76, of Newport Center, Vermont passed away on October 17,2021 in Lebanon, NH. He was born on September 8, 1945 in Lyndon, VT to Edward and June (Chamberlain) Randall. On September 3, 1971 he married Alice Gilman who predeceased him on June 2,2020. Dexter was a dairy farmer along with his late wife on their farm in Troy for many years. He was a former State Representative for Orleans County from 2004-2008. He was also a political activist well known for his work with many organizations fighting to save small family farms. He spent countless hours traveling the countryside visiting friends and neighbors and telling stories with his dog, Jiggs at his side. He is survived by 5 children: Lisa Guillette and her husband Maurice of Westfield, VT, Justin Randall of Troy, VT, Jordan Randall and his wife Alaina of Barre, VT, Irene Randall of Troy, VT, and Jason Randall and his wife Ashley of Lowell, VT, by his grandchildren: Garrett, Ava, Olivia, Joseph, Samuel, Michael, Daniel and Gabriel. He is survived by his sisters: Caroline Gadapee of Lyndonville, VT, and Patricia Jaquish of Montana and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Friday October 22, 2021 at the North Hill Cemetery in Westfield, Vermont. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Rural Vermont Farm Advocacy Group in his name at www.ruralvermont.org or Rural Vermont, 46 East State Street, Montpelier, VT 05602.