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Scott Barnes Obituary
Age: 49 • North Ferrisburgh
Barnes, Scott Michael, age 49 of North Ferrisburgh, Vermont.
It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Scott, at his home in North Ferrisburgh, on December 27, 2016. A lifelong resident of Quaker St, Scott was born to Larry and Eleanor Barnes in Burlington on July 21, 1967, the eldest of two sons. Scott's passion for farming was developed at an early age on his grandparents' farm in Charlotte. There he was able to make good use of the many talents he inherited from his father: primarily, his keen intellect coupled with a gift for working with his hands. As a child, Scott spent many hours tending to livestock, from this sprouted a passion for raising and showing Polled Hereford cattle. His support of the New England Hereford Association gifted him with many life-long friendships. Some of his greatest achievements were winning Grand Champion Female at The Royal Winter Fair in Toronto, and National Cow Calf Champion at Keystone International in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. In 1987, Scott created SMB Custom Landworks, from his home in North Ferrisburgh. As with all things, Scott earned a reputation for integrity, quality workmanship, and professionalism.
In 2003, Scott married the love of his life and childhood friend, Michele Racine. Together they created a cozy home that reflected their shared love of farming, Scott's passion for cattle, and Michele's gift for gardening and decorating. Scott's proudest moment was the birth of his son, Carson, on January 15, 2004. Scott and Carson shared a very special bond. From his days as a goalie for the Rice High School varsity ice hockey team, Scott shared passion for the game and the position with his son, Carson. Whether they were sitting by the fire watching hordes of kids enjoy their frozen pond with a pick-up game or travelling around the country for hockey tournaments, camps, and showcases, ice hockey gave Scott and Michele a myriad of experiences that have created lasting friendships and fond memories.
Scott was a generous man, who always had time to help a friend in need. His loss leaves a gaping hole in the fabric of his family, friends, and greater community. Left to grieve his loss are his wife and soul-mate, Michele, his devoted son, Carson, his mother, Eleanor of South Burlington, his father, Larry of North Ferrisburgh, his brother, Christopher, wife Robin and daughter Lauryn of Condon, Montana, his mother-in-law, Patricia Racine of Clearwater, FL, his father-in-law, Buzz and his wife Peggy of Brandon, brother-in-law Michael Racine of Ferrisburgh, godson, John Mack of Charlotte, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 2, 2017, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 136 Locust Street, Burlington. Corbin & Palmer Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 209 Falls Road, Shelburne, is in charge of the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, a fund has been established to assist with the health and welfare of his surviving son, Carson. Please send any donations, payable to the Scott Barnes Memorial Trust, to Angelina Carrara, 19 Ledgemont Lane, Cornwell, VT 05753
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Patty Marsh
December 24, 2022
Our remembrances of a wonderful man.
Stewart and Patty Marsh
Jamie Gonsalves
January 31, 2017
Dear Michele, Carson and Mr. & Mrs Barnes,
I am so sorry.
I have so many fond memories of growing up with Scott. He was a genuine friend to both Steve and I - and really to everyone he met. He truly always had our backs. I remember his big personality and smile. He truly lit up the room and he made us all laugh with his great stories in the locker room. We were hockey teammates for many years and it is comforting to hear that he passed along his love of the game to Carson...Someday I'd love to play a game of shinny on your pond in his honor.
My heart, prayers and thoughts go out to you...
January 22, 2017
We are so saddened to hear of Scott,s passing our thoughts and prayers are with his beautiful family. We truly loved that amazing young man. He was a friend and an honor to know. Much love. Ron and Lana Commo and family
Muffie Harvey
January 12, 2017
Oh Michelle......I am so so very sorry......there are no words. Please know that my thoughts are with you and Carson. I send you strength .
Linda Bove
January 7, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is with you in this time of sorrow. Please know that he is now watching over his family.
Lando Storrs
January 5, 2017
My sincere condolences to Scott's family. My family has known Scott since about 2008, when we became "customers" of his landscaping business. Not only did he do a fantastic job of selecting and planting trees and overseeing the annual brush-hogging etc,, but he was just a wonderful, energetic, generous guy--terrific businessman, fair, honest, and funny, always willing to spend a little extra time to catch up and chat about his beloved son, wife, and parents. I am certain that an enormous extended community will miss him terribly.
Brenda Cadieux
January 4, 2017
Michelle, Carson, & Pat ~
Please know my thoughts are with you. May happy memories help comfort you during this difficult time.
Brenda Cadieux
Chy and Ray Allen
January 4, 2017
Surely one of the best men we ever knew, we both loved Scott as he worked with us for years. Dependable, cheerful, and so expert in all he did for us, he became a great friend. We left VT before he married, so never had the pleasure of knowing his family, but Mrs. Barnes, his mother, was always a fine friend, too.
As we worked to establish our business, the Vermont Wildflower Farm, in Charlotte, Scott succeeded in building his. He was the BEST. We and our two sons, Terry and Eric, all have fond memories of Scott, and extend heartfelt sympathies to all his family.
January 3, 2017
Emily roberts
Beth Myers-Price
January 3, 2017
Michelle, Carson, Ellie, Larry, Chris, Pat; I cannot express my deepest sympathy for your family Scott was indeed a wonderful person. When he would come into the post office he would often talk about Carson and what was going on in his world of hockey. He beamed with pride for you,Carson. Michelle you were his everything and that was how it should be with mates. Know that that is the greatest of gifts. Scott was a wonderful neighbor and friend to many and that will be a vacancy in many for a long time to come, but all who knew him will remember very fond memories. Including all of us here at the post office in North Ferrisburgh. If ther is anything I can do for you and your family, please do not hesitate to ask. It shall be done, because that is what Scott would do.
John & Tina Royer
January 3, 2017
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. We are so sorry for your loss. Scott will be missed.
Tammy Bushell
January 3, 2017
We are truly sorry for your loss. Scott was a great guy and it saddens us to have him leave his family and friends so early in life. God bless.
Ken & Tammy Bushell
Anja Yates
January 2, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Doug & Alisa Goodrich
January 2, 2017
We are truly sorry to hear of the loss of Scott. Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Tim Monroe
January 2, 2017
To the family of Scott I send my deepest sympathy! I knew Scott mainly from when we showed beef cattle together at Field Days and participated in the beef 4-H club as youngsters. In later years whenever I ran in to him at the fair, his passion, love and support for his family, cattle and business were clearly evident! Michele and Carson, may you find peace in the coming months and may the Lord hold Scott in a very special place as his work on earth is done.
Leo & Mary Fortin
January 2, 2017
To The Barnes Family, our deepest sympathy to you all, our prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.
Bernie Aunt Shirley's
January 2, 2017
Blessings to you all. Your community was so huge today, that I did not get to tell you in person my expression of sympathy. What grief, and so many to share it with you. I hope you all can allow others to help you find you way through your grieving. Love, Bernie
Larry Myott
January 2, 2017
Michelle, Carson, Larry, Ellie, Christopher and the whole clan. Our sincere condolences to all, we were so shocked to get work of Scott's passing. Know that you are all in our prayers.
CL
January 2, 2017
The prayers of many are with Scott's family at this time of sorrow. May God give you, "the power beyond what is normal", so that you can endure each day. 2 Corinthians 4:7
Marie-Josée Paquette
January 2, 2017
Sincères condoléances
Il n'y a pas de mots pour exprimer à quel point nous sommes affligés par la dure perte que vous vivez.
Nous espérons simplement que notre sympathie vous apportera un certain apaisement.
Whittemore Family
January 2, 2017
We wish to express our condolences to the Barnes Family. It is a tragic loss for all of you.
Christine, Brent & Chelsea Farnham
January 2, 2017
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your lossour thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Lisa LaBerge
January 2, 2017
My deepest sympathy to Scott's family and Ellie and Larry in your time of sorrow.
David & Mary
January 2, 2017
Michelle, Carson, and Pat, please know our sincerest sympathies are with you as you struggle with this heartbreaking loss.
Mary Provost
January 2, 2017
Dan Provost will definitely be attending the funeral today. Our condolences to his family & friends.
January 2, 2017
our condolences from anthony and doreen adduci
Bill Billado
January 2, 2017
Ellie, know that I was saddened to learn of Scott's passing. I am certain that he will be missed by all who knew him.
Rachael Rivers-Akeley
January 2, 2017
Michele, Carson, Aunt Ellie, Uncle Larry, Chris, Robin, and Lauryn we keep you in our prayers for strength. May the Lord be with you all and keep you close. With all our love we send these prayers to you.
God Bless,
Cousin Rachael and Mark
January 1, 2017
Michele and Carson, I can't find the proper words to describe the sorrow I feel regarding Scott's passing. He was a great man, and great friend and will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
The Harrisons
Tim, Susan, Lauren, and Lindsey
Jacksonville, Florida
Nelson & Carol Lamson
January 1, 2017
To Michele, Carson, and Pat. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this most difficult of times.
Michael, Jackeline, Victoria, & Charlotte Lahoue
January 1, 2017
Very saddened to hear of Scott's passing. I have such fond memories of my time around him when my family would visit in Vermont. He was a very genuine person and we will miss him. Our hearts go out to fellow family and friends.
Virginia Lane
January 1, 2017
I am so sorry to see this. My thoughts and prayers to family and friends.
Valda Oatley-Aponik
January 1, 2017
Scott was "One of the good ones." He was truly special. He stood out--not because he was rich and famous but because he was humble and kind. You knew he loved his family even if you didn't know him that well because he always talked about them with so much love and pride. He was the person you looked forward to seeing...you would enjoy every minute when he walked into the show barn..he just made you feel better about life. He will be missed by so many that's a fact but my heart breaks for you Michele and Carson as I myself know the great loss of a husband and father. My husband passed away in Feb 2016 and my life was changed forever. Scott and my husband Al were so much alike and I think that's why I just enjoyed seeing Scott so much at the cattle shows. They both could do pretty much anything and they both loved their family's like no other. If there is anything I could ever do for either of you please do not ever hesitate to ask. The Hereford world will never be the same without Scott Barnes walking through that show barn.
tammy Parrott
January 1, 2017
my thought and prayer are with you and your entire family sorry for your lose tammy Parrott
Sandy McNary Reck
January 1, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Michele and Carson. My deepest sympathies.
Robert Cota
January 1, 2017
To the family of Scott we send our Condolences to his wife Michele and son Carson and also his parents Larry and Ellie for the lost of such a great person who will be missed by so many. May you RIP Scott
Bob & Terrie Cota
Colchester
Dundeen Catlin
January 1, 2017
Carson and Michele, I love you both dearly the way you loved your devoted, amazing Dad and wonderful, loving husband. I am heartbroken but you two are a strong team and will, with time, carry on for SMB. He was so proud of his family. I am too.
My tightest hugs are coming to you both with my blessings and love from Colorado. Dundeen
Tim Hotaling
January 1, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Michelle .Words can not express how deeply saddened I am at the loss of Scott.
Sue and Steve Peryea
January 1, 2017
There are no words that can express the terrible loss of a son, father or husband at such a young age
Geno Cenci
January 1, 2017
I am in such shock to see my high school and hockey goalie classmate leave us so soon. Really enjoyed the four years of playing hockey with Scott. My thoughts and prayers are with Scott's family.
Shari Lussier
December 31, 2016
To the Barnes family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Melissa Barrows
December 31, 2016
So sorry for your loss he was a good guy I went to school with scott
Maureen Dwyer
December 31, 2016
How saddened and shocked I was to hear of the loss of Scott. Please know, Ellie, that you and your family, especially Larry, Michele and Carson and son and family from Montana are in my Heart and in my Prayers. I did not know Scott well, but knowing Ellie as I do as such a Loving and Kind friend and neighbor for several years, I know he has dwelled in a most Loving and Special Family while on this Earth and is cradled in the arms of Love in heaven. As I gaze at the beautiful marsh out in my back yard and the carefully pruned flowering shrubs planted by Ellie which Scott tended to yearly , I will forever smile with a Thank You in my Heart.
December 31, 2016
We were very saddened to learn of Scott's sudden passing. Remember most his endearing smile and laugh. Our thoughts are with you Michele and Carson.
Rolf and Carolyn Sennhenn
Alycia Tupper-Gant
December 31, 2016
Larry, Ellie, Chris, Michelle and Carson,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Deenie & Stephen Galipeau
December 31, 2016
Larry,Ellie, dear Michele and Carson, From buying TV's through Larry and watching Scott grow up... to Scott buying Pygmy goats from us and watching them jump on his car.... to buying flowers from Michele and watching Carson grow up. Have always thought of Scott as I see the barn he built on Bay Road. Your friend. Your love.Your life-- Even the willow trees around your pond/skating rink are weeping for this loss in your lives. Sending the love you are missing to you.
Kathi Young
December 31, 2016
Prayers, love and hugs go out to you all. I have not seen Scott in many years but do get updates on him and Carson through Ellie. I do remember him as a kind gentle soul. I know he will be missed by all of you! May your memories bring a smile to your face. Xo's
Martha Brisson Mott
December 30, 2016
Scott was a really good guy and I always enjoyed our conversations. He was hardworking, generous and good to our family. My deep condolences to his family.
His heifer "spot on" as always!
Kaye Kaufman
December 30, 2016
Michele, Carson and family,
The whole Woolam Family is together in KY for the Holidays and a gathering or meal hasn't gone by where we haven't reflected on how great of guy Scott was and how our hearts are broken for you all. He was such a perfectionist who would do anything for ANY kid that wanted to show. He was so competitive, but in a fair way.
Michele, you are an amazingly strong, smart and ambitious women, we will pray for you as a Mom, especially the next few months. Your Hereford family is here for you if you need anything. -Kaye Woolam Kaufman
Deanna & Rodney Boise
December 30, 2016
Michelle, Carson and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Scott's passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Roy and Marie Scribner
December 30, 2016
Our deepest sympathies.........Roy & Marie
Samantha Porter
December 30, 2016
My sincere thoughts and prayers are with the Barnes family.
Brian Kerr
December 30, 2016
Condolences to all of Scott's family. It Had been too long since we had gotten together but talked and thought of him often. A great man that will be missed by many
Brian and Rhonda Kerr
Penny Oosterman
December 30, 2016
We have lost an icon. I am so very saddened by his premature death. My prayers and love go out to his family. God is obviously bringing home all his chariot drivers.
Bub & Evie Little
December 30, 2016
So sorry to hear about Scotts passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Linda Stearns
December 30, 2016
I remember when Scott was a little Boy ,I was living across the road from Larry and Ellie , Scott said I was his girl friend . He made me all sorts of wood things . One was a totem pole , He was such a sweet little boy , I am so sad of this news . Larry ,Ellie, Chris , Michelle , and Carter Im sorry of your broken Hearts . He was a wonderful Man
Patricia Peryea White
December 30, 2016
Dearest Ellie and family my heart is broken for you . Words could never say how sorry I am about Scott .God Bless you and your family .I will keep you in my prayers .With much love Patricia Peryea White
Kathie Knight
December 30, 2016
Dearest Ellie, A call today took over my day and I cannot begin to think of the sorrow that is yours & your family. Know that your neighbors care so much & love you....Kathie
Mary Jane
December 30, 2016
Dear Michelle Carson Ellie Larry Chris and family ,there are no words to express the grief we feel for all of you , What a nice Man he was gentle kind and hard working way back to when he was a youngnester growing up. Prayers and Blessings to all of you and your beautiful family.
Bob and Mary Jane.
Josie and Russ
December 30, 2016
Dear Michele and Carson
Our deepest sympathy to you for your devastating loss. Scott was always so cheerful, generous, warm hearted and a terrific tease. I can't imagine how huge the hole he has left in your lives. You are both constantly in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Carolyn and James Rigby
December 30, 2016
Michelle ,Carson and family: My prayers go out to all. May God keep you in comfort and peace during this time. We love you all. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Deborah Chittenden Haney
December 30, 2016
You will be miss, love your cousin Deborah
Michael Chittenden
December 30, 2016
Michelle, Carson, Aunt Ellie, Uncle Larry, Chris and Family, My condolence on your loss. My family prayers and love for you all.
Michael Ramsey
December 30, 2016
My heart goes out to his wife son and Mother and Father. We continue to pray.
Love and Hugs
Michael and Brenda Ramsey
Angela Plumb
December 30, 2016
So sorry for your loss, I knew Scott in high school. He was a great person.
Angela Kieslich Plumb
Robert & Margaret Raymond
December 30, 2016
Michelle and Carson, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
December 30, 2016
We will all miss Scottie here on Quaker St. When I saw his truck go by last night I just started crying. He was always so good to us and did alot for us. We will never forget his great smile with that beautiful dimple. Michele, may God give you and Carson comfort and peace at this most difficult time.
With our Deepest Sympathy,
Mike & Noella Sears
Cheryl and JD DeVos
December 30, 2016
It was such a short time ago that we were all laughing at your dinner table. I will miss the teasing and banter between you and JD. JD will miss haying with you in the summer and being able to call you about a problem he might have. What a hole this has left in our hearts and in our community. You were a special man! Hugs and Kisses Michele and Carson. Anything that you need remember that we will be there for you. JD and Cheryl
Kieran (KK) and Kristi Kilbride
December 30, 2016
Michele, Carson and family - Our hearts go out to you. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers...
Jeanne Kelly
December 30, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kathy Fuller
December 30, 2016
Dear Michelle, Carson, Pat, and Michael: I was shocked to hear of Scott's passing. So very young and vibrant! Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.
December 30, 2016
My heart is broken for your family loss. God made you one of his angels. May you rest in peace. Love Aunt Betty and Steve.
Anne Jackson
December 30, 2016
❤❤❤❤❤ Hugs to Barnsey, Michele, and family❤❤❤❤
December 30, 2016
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Patty & Stewart Marsh
December 30, 2016
Pat, Michele, Carson, Larry
Stewart and I are so deeply sorry for this sudden,tragic loss. Scott was a great business man, husband ,father, friend.
Our hearts and prayers go out to you.
Sharon Derner
December 30, 2016
Michele and Carson,
I am at a loss for words. I know from photos and stories what an amazing man Scott was. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you both during this time.
Earl Handy
December 29, 2016
Are deepest thoughts and condolences to your entire family. Our prayers are with you in this difficult time. Carson if you need anything let us know.Earl, Alexis, Genevieve and your lil buddy Nicholas Handy
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