William George StrouseWilliam George Strouse died on October 7, 2017 after a gracious and faith-filled journey with colon cancer.Will was born on December 24, 1981 in Burlington, VT to James T. and Margaret Mary Strouse. He was the youngest of six children, all of whom doted on him from the very beginning. Will graduated from Burlington High School in 2000 and the Catholic University of America, in Washington DC, in 2005 with a degree in Civil Engineering.While in DC, Will met the love of his life, Brittany Marie Isabelle. Will and Brittany married on August 6, 2016 in Newport, Vermont.Will loved life and one of his biggest joys was the gatherings he and Brittany would have for family and friends. One of Will's most recent joys was the restoration of his and Brittany's home, a 200-year-old Vermont farmhouse.Will continually served to remind us all of our blessings in life, particularly one of life's greatest gifts—friendship. He enriched many lives through his contagious energy, humor, generosity, faith, and sportsmanship (he was an avid hockey player).Will is survived by his loving wife, Brittany Marie Isabelle Strouse; his parents James T. and Margaret Mary Strouse; his brothers and sisters and their families, James and Gabriella Strouse (Theresa, James), Margaret Strouse (Madeline, Sophia, Mariela), Sarah and Daniel Curry (Amelia, Elizabeth), Joseph and Stacy Strouse (Mary, Irene), and Elizabeth and Bryan Connolly (Lillian, William, Jack, Caroline); his parents-in-law Constance and Richard Isabelle; his sisters-in-law Kristin Isabelle Messina, and her husband Nicholas, and Lauren Isabelle; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Will was pre-deceased by his grandparents as well as his infant brother, John Robert Strouse.The Strouse and Isabelle families have enormous gratitude for the love and kindness of family, friends, and community members who came together to support them throughout Will's treatment.Visiting hours will be Wednesday, October 11, at the Ready Funeral Home South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Rd. Burlington from 6-9 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mark Church in Burlington, VT on Thursday, October 12, at 11 am.In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Colon Cancer Alliance in Will's honor ( https://fundraise.ccalliance.org/blue-star-tributes/strouse) or attending a church service and keeping Will in your prayers.To send online condolences to his family please visit www.readyfuneral.com.Visit burlingtonfreepress.com/obituaries to Express condolences and sign the guest book.