Photo courtesy of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home - Newport
Mar 17, 1956 - Aug 16, 2025
Kim was father in law and my friend. He loved family cook outs and fishing. I will miss him.
Roger Aiken
August 29, 2025 | Barton, VT | Family
Bruce, so sorry for the loss of your brother. We don't know how big a place our siblings hold in our lives until one has left us. My condolences to all who have been impacted by his passing.
Ruth Duckless
August 23, 2025 | Newport, VT | Acquaintance
Kim was always so nice to my elderly parents. A good man, he will be missed.
Jim Ryan
August 23, 2025 | Orleans, VT
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Jane Handley
August 20, 2025 | Littleton, NH | Friend
We all will miss you you did so much for your family you are now free from any suffering you are up there in your boat fishing for ever love you for ever
Debbie Lapierre
August 20, 2025 | Orleans, VT
I met Kim through my brother-in-law. I always enjoyed our visits; seemed like a genuine good guy. Debbie I am sorry for your loss. Take care.
Grace Mason
August 19, 2025 | Barton, VT | Friend
Well, I could write a book about the exploits Kim and my brother Ronne LaCourse shared. Even when they were apart they were together in spirit. Enough so that I shared Kim's name in Ronnie's obit when he passed in 2011. Kim was indeed a person with a wide ranging thought process and who made the most of the outdoors.
He squeezed everything he could from Mother Nature regardless of season be it fishing, hunting, painting etc.
Hopefully those close to Kim are doing well.
Patrick & Marlene LaCourse
August 18, 2025 | Ocala, FL | Friend
Kim was a great guy but boy could he state his opinions! He was always the guy I could count on to come to my rescue when I had car problems no matter where I was. I bet Kim is in a big debate right now! Kim will be missed and thought of often. Rest in peace my dear "brother in law".
Karen Lapierre
August 18, 2025 | Orleans, VT | Family
Kim Max Whipple, 69, of Orleans, VT, passed away suddenly at his home on August 16th, 2025.
Kim was born to Leland and Dorothy Whipple on March 17th, 1956.
Kim lived a life dedicated to his family and friends. He lived several years in California where he painted oil rigs in the Pacific Ocean. His love of Vermont brought him home where he had his own painting business, painting many local homes and businesses. He enjoyed hunting, especially with his nephews and grandchildren. Kim’s true passion was fishing the local rivers and ponds. Kim loved competing in fishing tournaments including the annual Father’s Day tournament on Lake Champlain. He was especially proud of his prize-winning fish caught the Moore Reservoir in Waterford, VT, caught with his brothers Colby and Mark.
Kim was predeceased by his parents Leland Whipple and Dorothy (Hilliard) Whipple, his nieces Laurie Conley and Cassandra Tallman, and his granddaughter Morgan Lapierre-Deaette.
Kim is survived by his partner of 35 years Debbie Lapierre. His children Heather Lapierre of Orleans, VT, April Lapierre and her partner Adam Lamadeleine of Barton, VT, Miranda Aiken and her husband Roger Aiken of Barton, VT, his grandchildren Dustin Lapierre and his partner Sandra Krohn of Elmshorn, Germany, Devon Lapierre-Hamel of Orleans, VT, and Sydney Lapierre and her partner Austin Guyer of Barton, VT. His great-grandchildren Ava Grace and Summer Marie. His siblings Barbara Whipple of Burlington, VT, Bruce and his wife Darlene Whipple of Derby, VT, Karen and her husband Jesse Conley of Barton, VT, Mark Whipple of Orleans, VT, Chris and his wife Krysta Whipple of California, and Colby Whipple of Brownington, VT, as well as many nieces and nephews, and his loyal dog Jax.
A celebration of life for Kim will be held at a later date to be announced. On-line condolences are welcome at curtis-britch.com.
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