ROBERT B. LADD Sr.

ROBERT B. LADD, SR. FLETCHER - Robert Barker "Bob" Ladd, Sr., 75, passed away on Thursday May 12, 2011, at his home with his loving family by his bedside. He was born in Burlington on Nov. 21, 1935, son of the late Robert Charles Ladd and Edythe (Barker) Ladd. Bob proudly served for 13 years in the US Marine Corps. He was a foreman for the Pizzagalli Construction Company and had worked in construction most of his life. He enjoyed hunting, camping and fishing with his son, Rob, and his greatgranddaughter, Chelsea. Bob also enjoyed going to camp in Marshfield with his son-in-law, Larry, and grandson, Corey. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy (Sheltra) Ladd of Fletcher; his daughter, Kathy Larrow and husband, Larry, of Sheldon; his son, Robert Ladd, Jr. and wife, Christine, of New Mexico; his stepchildren, Becky Hunt and husband, Marty, of South Carolina, George Ferguson, Jr. of Fairfax, Richard Ferguson and wife, Carol, of Virginia, Tracy Ferguson of Fletcher, Randall Ferguson of Fairfax, Trudy Meunier and fiance, Dan Gilbert, of Georgia, and Reginald Ferguson of South Carolina; 22 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; his brother, William Ladd and wife, Lois, of Florida; two sistersm Jean Sue Dickson of Florida and Carol Ann Vance and husband, Bill, of New Mexico; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and his dog, "Sammy". The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Franklin County Home Health and Reverend Elizabeth Griffin. There will be no public visiting hours held. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2011, at 11 a.m. at the Fairfax United Church with Reverend Elizabeth Griffin officiating. Inurnment will be private and at the convenience of the family. The family is being assisted by Direct Cremation Services and invites you to view Bob's life tribute by visiting www.awrichfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions in Bob's memory to Franklin County Home Health and Hospice, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, VT 05478 or Lamoille Area Cancer Network, P.O. Box 38, Lake Elmore, VT 05657.