Sharon L. Bickford

Sharon L. Bickford passed away the morning of Saturday, April 26, 2025, in her home located in Barton, VT, with her loving girls by her side, after a brief illness of cancer.
Sharon was born in Barton, VT on February 10, 1953, to her parents, Clifton and Genevieve Larocque. She was a graduate of Barton Academy and Lake Region Union High School, class of '71. On August 9, 1975, she married the love of her life, Roland K. Bickford. After a few years of living in Barton, she and Roland built their family home in West Glover on the Bickford Family Farm. On May 5, 1977, Sharon gave birth to their first daughter, Regina, and on October 3, 1980, she gave birth to their second daughter, Stephanie.
Sharon's career path throughout her working years led her to the Howard Bank, Community National Bank, and The Village of Barton. Besides her employment, she also managed and worked on Bickford Farm and was the bookkeeper for Bickford Trucking and Excavating.
Over the years, Sharon's hobbies and interests included couples and women's league bowling at the Candle Pin, snowmobiling with friends, going to CG's Dance Hall, selling Avon, fishing, even though she disliked hooking the worm, and reading her favorite authors, Danielle Steel and V.C. Andrews.
Sharon's proudest and happiest moments were when she became a grandmother to six grandchildren and then a great-grandmother to two great-grandchildren. She enjoyed every second that she spent with them. Sharon also treasured the times she spent with her dear friends, especially Gail and Gary Lyman and Grace Mason.
Sharon leaves behind her loving husband of almost 50 years, Roland Bickford; her daughters: Regina (Jed) Lyon and Stephanie Bickford (Dan Lathe); her grandchildren: Tanner Amyot (Kiara), Hadyn Patrick (Brandy), Logan Patrick (Abby), Camden Amyot (Katie), Tessa Patrick (Garrett) and Hudson Lyon; her great-grandchildren: Rhett and Emery Amyot. Sharon also leaves behind many sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Sharon was predeceased by her loving parents, Clifton and Genevieve Larocque, and her brothers, Wayland and Leslie Baxter. All four were waiting with open arms to welcome her home that Saturday morning.
As per Sharon's wishes, an Inurnment will be held at Welcome O. Brown Cemetery in Barton, VT on a future date, with a celebration of her wonderful life to follow. The family will share the details when final arrangements have been made.
Memorial contributions in Sharon's memory may be made to Orleans Essex Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice, 46 Lakemont Rd., Newport, VT 05855. The family also invites you to share your memories and condolences by visiting www.awrfh.com.
Roland, Gina, and Steph would like to thank Gail and Gary Lyman, Jessie Fontaine, Wayne King, and everyone who supported us while following mom's wishes to be kept at home until the end.