Jeffrey R. Biron

EAST MONTPELIER - Jeffrey R. Biron, 55, longtime owner of Dudley's Store in East Montpelier Village, passed away at home with his family on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017.
He was born on Sept. 10, 1962, in Nashua, New Hampshire, to Ernest and Gloria (Roy) Biron. He attended schools in Montpelier and East Montpelier and graduated from Union 32 High School in 1980. He would often joke about being an alumni of the "College of Hard Knocks."
At the early age of 18, after his father was in a tragic accident, Jeff took on the managerial role in the family business, CP Dudley Store, without hesitation. He provided unwavering support for his mother, Gloria, and she considered him to be her "rock" as he would take care of anything that she needed, not only the store, but her camp and home, as well.
He always had fun hanging out with his "Flatlander" brother, Emile, from Massachusetts. Growing up, they enjoyed waterskiing, downhill skiing, snowmobiling, playing golf or shooting a game of pool at the Elks Club and, of course, all the lakeside activities at Joe's Pond.
He worked side by side in the store with his brother, Tony, for several years and enjoyed spending time with Tony outside of work. They spent much time together at the shop, in Tony's backyard near a bonfire, at the family camp on Joe's Pond and at Jeff's hunting camp in Wheelock. It was a rare day that you did not see them hang out together for at least a short while. He took on a fatherly role for his younger sister, Michelle, providing her with guidance and advice that he delivered in his direct, no-nonsense way as only Jeff could.
He ran the store from 1980 until his passing. Jeff made Dudley's Store an integral part of the East Montpelier Village community. Dudley's sold everything from ammunition to the famous "Dudley's sandwiches;" if Dudley's didn't have it, you didn't need it.
Jeff was an individual who seemed to excel at anything he tried, from sports like golf and hunting, to playing tournament pool, to building and drag racing his 1968 Chevy Camaro. If it had a motor, he wanted to run it, and he was known for his love for speed. He was a member of the Elks Club, the Canadian Club and the American Legion.
Although he enjoyed his work and projects, his greatest love and devotion was for his daughters, Angela and Celine. He spent as much time with them as he could, teaching and sharing his interests, as well as supporting them in everything they chose to do.
Survivors include his daughters, Angela Biron and Celine Biron, of East Montpelier; his mother, Gloria Biron; his brother, Emile Biron and his wife, Catherine, of Boxborough, Massachusetts; his brother, Anthony Biron and his wife, Pamela, of East Montpelier; and his sister, Michelle Harper and her husband, Andy, of East Montpelier; and nieces and nephews, Bradley Biron and Shelby Hudson, Kyle Biron, Katelyn Biron, Molly Biron, Sophia Gardner, Stella Gardner and Rosie Harper.
He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.
Calling hours will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, at the Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School St., Montpelier, VT. A funeral Mass will be celebrated 1 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, at St. Augustine's Church, Barre Street, Montpelier, VT.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, www.christopherreeve.org; or to the Vermont Special Olympics, www.specialolympicsvermont.org.
Those wishing to express online condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com.