Trevor Nichols Quest

1996 - 2021

Trevor Nichols Quest was born to his proud parents, Jeannie & Benjamin Quest, in Brattleboro, Vermont, on October 24, 1996. As a child, Trevor loved playing outside, & spending time with friends & family. Trevor attended Putney Central School, graduating in 2011. At PCS Trevor built lifelong friendships with peers & teachers that endured for many years. Trevor went on to attend Brattleboro Union High School, where he developed a love of mathematics, physics, & philosophy. Trevor was a remarkable thinker: he could untangle complex mathematical equations, while relating the numbers to philosophical & political theories. His mind danced between the concrete world of numbers & the abstract world of philosophy & ethics, often leaving the rest of us in the dust. Trevor graduated from BUHS in 2015, moving on to River Valley Community College, & graduating with a Liberal Arts degree in 2018. While at RVCC, Trevor shared his gift for academia by tutoring his peers in math. A true teacher, Trevor approached tutoring with empathy and patience. Most recently, Trevor was employed at The Putney Co-op, where he brightened the days of local shoppers. Additionally, he served as the Vice Chair of the Putney Energy Committee, & on the Board of Directors of Forest for Learning. In these roles, he threw himself into the work of fundraising & advocacy, unwavering in his quest to preserve Putney's remarkable natural environment & extensive trail system. Trevor had big plans for his future, including stand-up comedy, further conservation advocacy, & careers in teaching and writing (& beyond). Trevor is survived by his doting parents, Jeannie & Ben Quest, his grandparents & many loving aunts, uncles, & cousins. Trevor's bright smile & brilliant mind will be deeply missed by his loving group of friends, whom we hold in our hearts, along with his family.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Putney Forest for Learning.

Trevor's memorial service information can be found on the Phaneuf Funeral Home website.