Robert Louis Boutin

BARRE TOWN – Robert Louis “Bob” Boutin, of Daniels Drive passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the home of his son, surrounded by the love of his four children holding his hands and praying over him.

Born on April 11, 1936 in Barre City, he was the son of Louis and Jean (Therrien) Boutin. He attended Barre City Elementary School and went on to attend Stone Trades School.

On November 7, 1959 he married the love of his life, Erdie Frieda Jones in Morrisville, following their marriage, they made their home in Barre Town. When they retired in 1999, they spent winters in Florida. Erdie passed away in 2009 on their 50 ^th wedding anniversary.

Bob was a stonecutter for 40 years in the Barre Granite Industry. He was a very clever and curious man who loved tinkering and inventing things – matter of fact, he invented a snowmobile jack stand which he obtained a patent for.

In his spare time, Bob enjoyed snowmobiling, motorcycling, camping, water skiing, travelling in his RV with Erdie touring the U.S. He loved dancing and he and Erdie made a beautiful couple on the dance floor.

He was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church, the Barre Snobees, Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (VAST), Starcraft Camping Club and a lifetime member of the Canadian Club of Barre. In his earlier years, he raised funds for the March of Dimes.

Survivors include his children, Sheryl Hull and her husband, John of Barre Town; Shelly Bresette and her husband, Cass of Williamstown; Louis Boutin and his wife, Diane of Barre Town; and Sheila Boutin James of Washington; his grandchildren Jeremy, Justin, Kyle, Chris, Craig, Karly, Dylan, Sara, and Dalton; 14 great-grandchildren; and his sisters Jeannette Rouleau of Barre Town and Theresa Bergeron and her husband, John of Jericho.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters Jackie Martineau and Simone Emmons and his brother Gerard Boutin.

A graveside service to honor and celebrate his life will be held at the convenience of his family in the St. Sylvester Cemetery in Lower Websterville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641 or to the Vermont Division of the American Cancer Society, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495.