Lawrence Charles Kidder, 88, a long-time resident of Waterbury and Duxbury, Vermont, who resided with his daughter in Barre, VT for the last 10 years, left this world on Sunday, November 7, 2021, for his next adventure after a brief illness. With his loving family by his side, he took his last peaceful breaths.

Born on July 24, 1933, in Waterbury to Benjamin F. and Marjorie (Page) Kidder, he was the oldest of four siblings. They moved to Duxbury where he spent his childhood. He left for the Army at an early age and eventually became a military policeman. Stationed in Bad Tolz, Germany, he met a local German girl, Erna Sofie Endrich, who would become his wife, she predeceased him in 1979. Together they had a daughter, Evamaria.

Eventually, he got transferred back to the states and became a member of the National Guard. He also worked as a policeman in Burlington, before moving back to Waterbury. He then worked for IBM for a number of years before taking a job with the Waterbury Post Office where he became the senior letter carrier until he retired after 25 years of service.

Lawrence was also very active with the Harry N. Cutting American Legion Post # 59 in Waterbury, being Post Commander for 2 terms, as well as being involved with the VFW, and the 40 & 8.

Survivors include a daughter Eva and son in law David Lynch of Barre, granddaughter Tara Moore (the apple of his eye) and her husband Travis and great grandson Ryan of Wilmington NC, and his second granddaughter Ashley Lynch of Montpelier, VT. A brother Benjamin & Marion Kidder of Waterbury Center, VT, 2 Sisters Carole & Conrad Bacon of York SC, and Arlene Kidder of Waterbury Center, Vt. Plus nieces, nephews, and extended family. Predeceased by his parents and 2 nephews, Benjamin Kidder Jr., and Eric Bacon. A very special thank you to Dave who over many years provided excellent care to my father.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, November 16, from 5pm-7pm at the Perkins-Parker Funeral Home 48 South Main Street Waterbury, A graveside service with full military honors will be held at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph, VT on Wednesday November 17 at 11:00 am.

We miss you, Dad. We will always love you.

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