Gerald R. Gingras

BARRE TOWN – Gerald R. “Gerry” Gingras, 82, of Sparrow Drive passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a short illness on Monday, December 25, 2017, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.

Born June 13, 1935 in Suncook, NH, he was the son of Desireé and Beatrice (Richard) Gingras. He graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Claremont, NH.   After high school, he attended the New Hampshire School of Accounting in Manchester, NH where he received an Associate’s Degree.

After the Korean War from 1953 to 1955 he served in the U. S. Marine Corps and was honorably discharged.

On October 18, 1958 he married Sylvia Turner in Goffstown, NH and settled there before moving to Barre VT in 1966 where they spent the rest of their married lives.

Gerry was employed as the Director of Systems for the State of Vermont, Department of Motor Vehicles for the majority of his career.

His memberships included the St. Monica Catholic Church, Highway Engineers Exchange Program where he served as President, Barre American Legion Post #10, Barre Lodge of Elks #1535, National Intercollegiate Soccer Officials Association (NISOA), Vermont Soccer Officials Association (VSOA) and the National Intercollegiate Lacrosse Officials Association.

Gerry enjoyed being a soccer and lacrosse referee for 50 years, officiating many games at the college level, and antiquing collecting license plates, and baseball memorabilia.

Survivors include his wife, Sylvia T. Gingras of Barre Town; his son Andrew Gingras and his wife, Robin of Essex; and his daughter Michele Johnson and her husband, Richard of Barre Town; his grandchildren Ashley Morgan, Drew Gingras, Ethan Johnson, and Anna Johnson; his great grandchildren Grayson Morgan, Quinn Morgan and Florilla Johnson.

A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of his family. There are no calling hours. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of his life and time of fellowship at the Canadian Club of Barre on Saturday, January 6, 2018 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Entombment will be in the Hooker and Whitcomb Vault to await later interment in the Wilson Cemetery in Websterville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641.