James J. Dorman

HUBBARDTON - James J. Dorman, of Hubbardton, Vt., (formerly of Northfield, Vt.) passed away peacefully on March 2, 2013, following a courageous six-month battle with kidney cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends throughout his entire illness.

Jim was born on March 26, 1962, and was the son of the late Robert G. Dorman, of Fulton, Mo., and Mary L. Dorman, of Castleton, Vt.

Jim attended schools in Rutland, Vt., and graduated from Northfield High School in 1980. He served in the Army Reserve for six years and graduated from Castleton State College in 1988.

Jim married the love of his life, Dena Drown, of Northfield, on Feb. 25, 1989, and together they raised three wonderful children, Joe, Jake and Jenna.

Jim was a man of the highest integrity. He was humble, generous and dignified, and had an amazing moral compass. Although his 50 years of life were shorter than he hoped for or imagined, he was blessed with a lifetime of much love and joy thanks to his family, friends, lakeside camp and work.

Jim loved his wife and children more than life itself. They were the center of his universe and his No. 1 priority. Family and friends were always there for him and he appreciated their love and support. He was admired for his sense of humor, loyalty, intelligence and bravery. He loved boating and spending time at his beloved camp on Lake Bomoseen. There, he was captain of his boats and master of his grill. He enjoyed sharing good food and good beer with good company. He was a man of tradition and looked forward to his yearly adventures to the Cutts' Island in Friendship, Maine, where he spent precious time with his lifelong friends.

Jim had an incredible work ethic and was employed by the U.S. Postal Service for nearly 20 years. He was the postmaster in several locations around Vermont with his most recent assignment in Middlebury. He was dedicated to his job and supported the colleagues he worked with. He never missed a day of work for illness until his recent diagnosis in September.

Jim leaves behind his loving and devoted wife, Dena, of Hubbardton, Vt.; his children, Joseph Dorman, of Northfield, Vt., Jacob Dorman, of Hubbardton, Vt., and Jenna Dorman, of Northfield, Vt.; along with the dogs that he cherished, Nevie and Obie. He also leaves behind his mother, Mary L. Dorman, of Castleton, Vt.; and his siblings, Robert Dorman, of League City, Texas, Richard and Beth Dorman, of Plymouth, Mass., Kathy and Gene Beebe, of Castleton, Vt., Ronnie and Debbie Dorman, of Corvallis, Ore., David Dorman, of Texas, and Tom and Jill Dorman, of Sharon, Vt.

Calling hours will be held at the Kingston Funeral Home in Northfield, Vt., on Saturday, March 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. The funeral service will be on Sunday, March 10, at the Norwich University Chapel in Northfield, Vt., at 1 p.m.

Any donations in memory of Jim can be sent to the family of a young Rutland, Vt., man battling multiple myeloma; please make checks out to Scott Raymond and send them to Josh Webb, Sherwin-Williams #5451, 263 Depot St., Manchester, VT 05255.

Sincerest thanks to everyone for their thoughts, prayers, love and support throughout this difficult time.