Christopher James Barnard
<p>Brattleboro- Christopher James, “Chris” Barnard, 50, of Brookwood Drive, died unexpectedly Wednesday, November 15th, 2023, at his home in West Brattleboro following a courageous battle with cancer.</p><p><br></p><p>Chris was born in Brattleboro on April 17th, 1973, the son of Paul H. and Rebecca (Ellingwood) Barnard. He was raised and educated in Hinsdale attending Hinsdale High School.</p><p><br></p><p>He had been employed as a foreman for Lewis Tree Company for the past 15 years and previously had worked for Wayside Fence Company, C&S Wholesale Grocers in Brattleboro, and for Roto-Rooter.</p><p><br></p><p>Chris loved the outdoors and spending time at the beach, especially in Key West. He loved taking long walks with his wife and three dogs, Louie, Martin, and Maci. Chris also enjoyed fishing and keeping a large vegetable garden. Additionally, he was a pool shark and enjoyed playing billiards.</p><p><br></p><p>On July 30th, 2022, at a beach wedding in Key West, Florida, he was married to Erica McCarthy. Tragically, his wife and soulmate passed away three days following his death on Saturday, November 18th.</p><p><br></p><p>Chris leaves his parents of Hinsdale, son Brandon and daughter Jordan Barnard, both of Brattleboro, a sister, Stacy Barnard LaPoint of Winchester, three stepsons, Jakob and Devin Dupuis of Westfield and Matthew Shippee of Chesterfield, and a stepdaughter Teila Dupuis of Westfield. Additionally, Chris is survived by three grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and several cousins.</p><p><br></p><p>A service in celebration of the lives of both Chris and his wife Erica will be held on Saturday, January 13th, 2024, from 1 to 4 P.M., at the American Legion Post #5 on Linden Street in Brattleboro.</p><p><br></p><p>Memorial contributions may be made to the Windham County Humane Society, P.O. Box 397, Brattleboro, VT 05302.</p>Obituary
Brattleboro- Christopher James, “Chris” Barnard, 50, of Brookwood Drive, died unexpectedly Wednesday, November 15th, 2023, at his home in West Brattleboro following a courageous battle with cancer.
Chris was born in Brattleboro on April 17th, 1973, the son of Paul H. and Rebecca (Ellingwood) Barnard. He was raised and educated in Hinsdale attending Hinsdale High School.
He had been employed as a foreman for Lewis Tree Company for the past 15 years and previously had worked for Wayside Fence Company, C&S Wholesale Grocers in Brattleboro, and for Roto-Rooter.
Chris loved the outdoors and spending time at the beach, especially in Key West. He loved taking long walks with his wife and three dogs, Louie, Martin, and Maci. Chris also enjoyed fishing and keeping a large vegetable garden. Additionally, he was a pool shark and enjoyed playing billiards.
On July 30th, 2022, at a beach wedding in Key West, Florida, he was married to Erica McCarthy. Tragically, his wife and soulmate passed away three days following his death on Saturday, November 18th.
Chris leaves his parents of Hinsdale, son Brandon and daughter Jordan Barnard, both of Brattleboro, a sister, Stacy Barnard LaPoint of Winchester, three stepsons, Jakob and Devin Dupuis of Westfield and Matthew Shippee of Chesterfield, and a stepdaughter Teila Dupuis of Westfield. Additionally, Chris is survived by three grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and several cousins.
A service in celebration of the lives of both Chris and his wife Erica will be held on Saturday, January 13th, 2024, from 1 to 4 P.M., at the American Legion Post #5 on Linden Street in Brattleboro.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Windham County Humane Society, P.O. Box 397, Brattleboro, VT 05302.
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