Dwaine Senter

MONTPELIER - Dwaine Senter, 89, a long-time resident passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, with his loving wife and daughter at his side.

Born on October 15, 1932 in Montpelier, he was the son of the late Clayton and Winifred (Gray) Senter.

He attended graded school in Worcester, where he was raised and graduated from Montpelier High School in 1951. He married his high school sweetheart Margaret (Peg) Batten on September 7, 1953.

Dwaine enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in theater, during the Korean War with the 501 ^st Harbor Craft Company. Upon his honorable discharge he was employed by local car dealers, lastly Cody Chevrolet.

In 1966 Dwaine and his wife, Peg established Senter's Auto Sales in East Montpelier. They retired after 35 years due to Dwaine's ill health from Powassan Encephalitis.

From his youth, you could find Dwaine tinkering on cars or anything with an engine.  He enjoyed snow machining, one-lung engines, trips to Maine, camping, boating on Lake Champlain and time spent at the Milne's cottage on Maquam Shore. He loved being with his family and special friends. (You know who you are).

Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Peg Senter of Montpelier, VT; his daughter Brenda Searle-Spratt and her husband Ernest (Butch) of East Montpelier, VT; his grandson Brent Searle-Spratt and his wife, Trina of Manchester, NH; his great-grandsons Trevor Searle-Spratt and Cohen Searle-Spratt of Manchester, NH; his sister-in-law, Lois Ann Milne and her husband, Robert; his nieces  Sandra (Peter) Holden and Susan (Ray) Palanca and his nephew Jon (Agnes) Milne; his three great nieces and two great nephews as well as many cousins.

Dwaine's sense of humor and quick wit will be truly missed.

Per his request, a private graveside service will be held at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph Center at the convenience of his family. There are no calling hours.