Robert Stanley St. Pierre Sr.

Robert “Bob” S. St.Pierre, Sr. passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 14, 2014. He was born in St. Albans, Vermont on February 8, 1938 to Frank Medor St.Pierre and Mary Rose (Chennette) St.Pierre. He moved to Williamsville, Vermont in 1950 where he resided for 64 years. Bob graduated from Brattleboro Union High School in 1958 and then went on to join the United States Navy where he served two terms aboard the submarine USS Albacore. He later went to Hobart School of Welding where he became a certified welder. He was employed by Vermont Yankee until he retired in 1999.

After completing his first term with the Navy he returned to Williamsville, where he met his wife Jane and were married shortly after on November 9, 1965. Bob was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing and ice fishing trips to Lake Champlain with his wife and kids. He enjoyed gardening and spending time on his woodlot cutting wood. He spent countless hours spending time with his grandchildren whom he adored going fishing, four wheeling, strawberry and apple picking, gardening and attending sports activities and school functions.

He is survived by his children Robert St.Pierre, Jr. and his wife Julie of Townshend, Vermont; Rebecca Jarvis of Newfane, Vermont and Holly Ridley of Naples, Florida. Four grandchildren, Chayse Jarvis and Avarie Fitzpatrick of Newfane, Vermont; Gaige Astley of Newfane, Vermont and Austin Ridley of Jacksonville, Florida and two great-grandchildren, Macie Brasel and Jackson Kelce both of Florida as well as three sisters, a brother and several nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his wife of 43 years Jane Elinor (Richmond) St.Pierre, his daughter Melissa Lee St.Pierre Astley and a granddaughter Madison Greer Gallops.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 1:00PM at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Club located at 54 Chickering Drive, Brattleboro, Vermont. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Newbrook Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Newfane, Vermont.

White Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service is assisting the St. Pierre Family with arrangements. Please visit www.whitefh.com to leave online condolences.

Arrangements under the direction of White Funeral Home, Townshend, VT.