Kidder Memorial Home
Obituary: Roger William Britch
Dateline: Highgate Center, Vermont
Roger William Britch, age 85 years, died early Tuesday
morning, June 30, 2015, at his Gore Road residence with
loving family at his side.
Born in East Highgate, VT on, March 26, 1930, he was the
son of the late George Edwin and Dorothy Ruby (Copeland)
Britch. He attended schools in Highgate and on, February
14, 1953, was married to the former Mary Cantell who
survives him.
For many years Roger owned and operated dairy farms in
East Highgate and Franklin and worked for the Sheldon
Pulp Mill. In addition he especially enjoyed the many years that he worked as a
groundskeeper looking after the property of Attorney John Kissane. He was an avid reader
and loved westerns. He and Mary always enjoyed a good time, had a close group of
friends and loved dancing and playing cards.
Roger faithfully served his country in the United States Army during the
Korean Era and was a member of the American Legion, Green Mountain
Post 1 of St Albans.
In addition to his wife Mary of 62 years Roger leaves six children, James Britch of S.
Burlington, Cynthia Poirier of Milton, George Britch and his wife Patricia of Highgate,
Howard Britch of Highgate, Leah Britch of Richford and Heidi Britch-Valenta and husband
Kurt of Berkshire; grandchildren, Chelsea, Hillary, Ryan, Crystal, Frances, David, Dillon,
Jacob, Henry, Birch, Joseph, Tyler, Bowen, Mitchell, Dustin, Eva, Paloma and Marlena;
seven great grandchildren; a sister, Faith Britch-Thompson of Chelmsford, Mass as well
as many nieces and nephews.
The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, July 4, 2015, at 11 a.m. from
Saint Louis Roman Catholic Church, 186 Lamkin St, Highgate Center. Father Luke P.
Austin will be the celebrant and homilist. The Rite of Committal and Interment with military
honors will follow in the East Highgate Cemetery, Hanna
Road, East Highgate.
Friends may call at The Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand
Avenue, Swanton on Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Father
Austin will conclude the evening with a Vigil Service at 8:45
p.m. and remain after for private confessions.
Gifts in Roger’s memory may be made to the Franklin County
Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans
05478.
To offer private online condolences please visit:
www.kiddermemorialhome.com
89 Grand Avenue, Swanton, Vermont 05488*(802) 868-3331*Fax(802)868-7000