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Richard Dutil Obituary
He was born Nov. 1, 1952, in Barre, the son of Placide and Blandine (Bedard) Dutil.
He was raised in the Barre area, attended St. Monica Elementary School and graduated from Marian High School in 1970. He graduated in 1974 with a bachelor's degree in agricultural engineering from the University of Vermont, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity.
He married Jacqueline Muncil on Oct. 17, 1975, at St. Monica Church in Barre.
He was employed by Beacon Feeds in Castleton and moved to Brandon in 1978.
In 1982, he became salesperson and manager of Depot Farm Supply in Leicester Junction, eventually becoming owner of the business in 2000. He and his wife also purchased and ran Red Jam Farm for 11 years.
In 2002, he purchased a former feed plant in Bethel, now called Green Mountain Feeds.
He was a lector, Eucharistic minister and steward of St. Mary's in Brandon and St. Agnes in Leicester Junction. He was past president and a member of the Feed Dealers Association, the current president of the Vermont Lions Charities and a member of the Brandon/Forest Dale Lions Club for 33 years. While serving the Lions Club, he received a Melvin Jones Fellow Award in 1998 and Lion of the Year Award in 2010.
Survivors include his wife, Jackie, of Brandon; two daughters, Shelly Johnson, of South Burlington, and Ashley Kotylo, of Arlington, Texas; a son, Eric Dutil, of Brandon; a sister, Rosemay Roy, of Barre; three brothers, Leo Dutil and Norman Dutil, both of Barre, and Ronald Dutil, of Northfield; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by a sister, Prescilla Cote, and a granddaughter.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at St. Mary's Church on Carver Street.
After the ceremony, there will be a reception at Brandon American Legion Post 55.
Friends may call Friday, Aug. 12, 2011, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Miller and Ketcham Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Vermont Lions Charities, c/o John Sprague, Treasurer, P.O. Box 266, South Strafford, VT 05070, the Brandon/Forest Dale Lions Club, P.O. Box 364, Brandon ,VT 05733, or the St. Mary's and St. Agnes Renovation Fund, St. Mary's Rectory, 38 Carver St., Brandon, VT 05733.
Friends may post a memory at www.rickdutilmemorial.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Richard Dutil
Jackie Dutil
August 5, 2021
10 years sweetie of missing you. I wrote this poem on what would have been our 40th Anniversary.
Dog days of summer sadly divide
Tales of yesterday and tomorrow
Life without you torments inside
Persisting in my intimate sorrow
Leaves fall in tears of devotion
Frost bites too hard to pretend
Will the Son thaw stark emotion
Heal what I can not comprehend
Love, so deep, so honest, so exposing
Show me how to recover control
Daylight melts this frozen coating
Warming my nubby textured soul
Emerging buds sooth life’s song
Satisfying what I was masking
Maturing leaves, healthy and strong
Accepting your untimely passing
You are there in my restful dreams
Due glistens in leafy morning light
Memories with happy themes
You are saying, I will be all right
Bless each day as grace affirms
Trust in Him to ease my worry
Happiness eventually returns
Continuing this faithful journey
Anita Smith
August 22, 2011
Jacqueline, Eric and family, So sorry for your loss, and sorry that I never knew what a great cousin I had; we were at a class reunion in Killington (Paul Bouchard Happy Bear Motel) five years ago. We could have visited. Regrets and prayers, always a day late and a dollar short. Anita Joyal-Smith
August 14, 2011
From the Family of Richard Dutil:
We extend our sincere gratitude to family, friends, community, and the Lions of Vermont District 45. While, Saturday, August 13th, marked a very sad day for our family, we drew great comfort from your presence at his funeral mass and through the countless calls, food, flowers, thoughts and prayers to help console our heavy hearts. Rick would have been especially thankful to all those who have helped his family during this time and for the contributions made to the Vermont Lions Charities “Rick Dutil, ‘We Serve’, Scholarship Fund” that will be dedicated to students who share a common goal in serving their communities.
Sincerely,
Jacqueline Dutil, Shelly & Jason Johnson, Eric Dutil, and Matthew, Ashley & Carl Kotylo
Martha Holt
August 14, 2011
Dear Jackie & Family: We are so very sorry to read of Rick's passing. We keep you all in our prayers.
Martha(Sault) & Dean Holt, N. Charleston, SC.
Russell Deberville
August 12, 2011
We just heard about your loss. As Russell said, Rick was a heck of a nice guy and he shall be missed in the farming community. Our deepest condolences. Russell and Lois Deberville
August 12, 2011
Dear Jackie and Family, My deepest sympathy on your loss of Rick. He led a life full of accomplishments as a husband, parent and business owner. I will always remember how much I enjoyed hearing Rick laugh; thank God it was everytime you met him. Daughter Katie and I alwys enjoyed our time with Ashley when they were younger. We are thinking of you and God bless your wonderful family. With condolences, Bill Anderson
Willie Gibson
August 12, 2011
Dear Jacqueline, Eric & Family - You and Rick are in my prayers - I knew Rick as so dedicated to helping farmers - He showed "No Greater Love" with Our Lord, Jesus.
August 12, 2011
To Rick's Family,
Rick had been part of our farm family for over 20 years. During those years, we had weekly contact with him. Whether it be about solving feed problems or just stopping by to see if there was anything he could do to help us out. Rick's friendly face and caring will be deeply missed here. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time.
Eugene & Diane Bolduc
Duane Bolduc & Stacy Valcourt
Shoreham, VT
Scott Campbell
August 11, 2011
Leo and family,
I am so sorry for your loss of your brother, Rick. Sherri and I are praying for you and your family.
Mark and Andrea Winslow
August 11, 2011
Dear Jackie, Eric and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Gerry Leffler
August 11, 2011
Dear Jackie and family: He still had so much living to do.. But the Lord had a different plan. Thinking of you all and you are all in our prayers. Gerry and Frank Leffler
August 11, 2011
Jackie and Family, the world lost a great man and the State lost a great Lion. Our thoughts and prayers are with your and your family.
John & Barbara Sprague
bob pellerin
August 11, 2011
so sorry to here of Dicks passing our prayers are with your family
Bob and Bonnie Pellerin
Joanne Hughes
August 11, 2011
Dear Jackie, I am very sorry to hear of Rick's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I wish I could be there for the service, but I am unable to make it, my husband Jay just died of cancer. Your cousin, Joanne Hughes
Tim and Sonya Roberge
August 10, 2011
To the Dutil family, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. We are glad we had the opportunity to meet Rick through Green Mountain Feeds. He was always there when we needed advice or just some one to talk to. He will sadly be missed.
Tim, Sonya, John and James
Donna Brutkoski
August 10, 2011
Jackie, you and Rick have been such wonderful friends to my mom these past several years -- I was so sorry to hear of his passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you, Shelly, Ashley and Eric.
Aaron Savage
August 10, 2011
Jackie and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I consider it an honor to have known Rick he was such a great advocate for the family farm and did so much to help a lot of people survive during hard times. I will miss seeing Rick on farm calls and will always remember his greeting "how ya doin today Aaron". The agricultural community has lost a great one. God bless
JoAnn & Charles Mulcahy
August 10, 2011
Thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time,He will be missed by many.
Carmen Locke
August 10, 2011
Jackie, Eric and family,
I am sorry to hear of Rick's passing. He was an amazing peson to all that knew him. May you all hold his memory close to your hearts. It was a pleasure to work for him at the Bethel plant. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time
Joe Orzell
August 10, 2011
Dear Jackie,
Very sorry to hear of Ricks passing.
May he rest in peace.
August 10, 2011
Both Darwin and I are so sad to hear of Richard's passing. Darwin knew him from the Lions Club. I was a resident of Brandon and my son, Jake Trudo, was a classmate of Ashley's. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, Jackie, and your family. Sue and Darwin Pratt
Lion Rick and Past President Al Brandel
Jill Bessette
August 10, 2011
Dear Jackie and family,
Few people in Lions have encouraged me as much as Lion Rick. He was everywhere and involved with everything. His firm belief that we have an obligation to help and that we are better people for doing so was so strong and pure that it was impossible to be around him and not follow along.
I wish I had magic words to say that were exactly right, I don't, other then to be grateful for the time I was able to spend learning and giving away money with Lion Rick. Your marriage and love was so inspiring to watch and I'm thankful I had the chance to see it in person.
With Love, Jill Bessette
Laurie Pond Barrows
August 10, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Rick's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
August 10, 2011
Dear Jackie and Family, My heart goes out to you and your family. Rick was an incredible person. Dedicated, compasionate and convicted to the tasks at hand. He will be missed by the communities he has touched. My deepest sympathy. Barb Watters
Bonnie & Charles Johnson
August 10, 2011
Jackie and family,
Our thoughts and prayers of comfort and faith will see you through this most difficult of times. It was a pleasure hearing so many Sundays of Rick's reading and participation at St. Agnes. We were so happy to have been at the same dining place only about 2 weeks ago and had such a nice "catch up visit" with you both! Take comfort in all the love and support in showing Rick's gentle and kind ways he showed.He will be greatly missed but his work will continue in his eternal kingdom. Rest assured! He is a special person.
August 10, 2011
Dear Jackie and Family, There are no words to make this any easier for all of you but that my thoughts and prayers are with you all,,Rick was a great person and a wonderful family man. It will be a great loss for everyone that knew him. God is with him now and he will be with all of you in your hearts. My Deepest Sympathy,,, love, Kathy, Michele and Christine
John Ormsby
August 10, 2011
To the Richard Dutil Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
John & Aggie Ormsby
Don & Catherine Dame
August 10, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Myra Poland
August 10, 2011
Jackie and family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this time.
Windsor Lions Club
Carolyn and Tino Broggini
August 10, 2011
Dear Norman, Julie and family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Please know that we are thinking of you.
mark cheever
August 10, 2011
dear norman and family, i'm sorry to hear of your brothers passing. my sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Frank Ann Dittami
August 10, 2011
Rick's devotiohn and work ethic will inspire others. It will show us the way to Chist's Blessings. His successes in life's journey will soften our grief.
August 10, 2011
I was so very sad to about Rick's tragic passing. He was a very kind, generous, and gentle man. He was so dedicated to helping others, and was such a humble man.
Jackie, my deepest sympathies are with you in this terrible loss of your wonderful husband.
Martha Coulter
August 10, 2011
I was so very sad to about Rick's tragic passing. He was a very kind, generous, and gentle man. He was so dedicated to helping others, and was such a humble man.
Jackie, my deepest sympathies are with you in this terrible loss of your wonderful husband.
Peg Bartlett
August 9, 2011
Dear Jackie and Family,
It is with great sadness that I write this note ~ Rick was so many things, to so many people! The Rutland Central Supervisory Union school district could never have been able to implement the "Lions Quest Program" for our students without the support and commimitment from Rick, and his passion for community service/service learning! He put his heart and soul into so many projects and charities! God Bless you all, as you begin to move forward from this tragic loss! My hope is that your Faith will see you through!
With Love to all his Family~
Peg Bartlett
Marble Valley Lions Club and Proctor Jr/Sr High School
Lion Sandy
August 9, 2011
We can only ask God to help us through the loss of such a good individual and through the pain that it causes his family and friends. He and Jackie set such fine examples in service to others through both the church and the Lions Club. May the spirit that guided him to live such a life of faith and service be with Jackie and the family, and also with his friends, as we keep him in our hearts and memory and follow his example.
August 9, 2011
Jackie,
We extend our sympathies to you in the loss of your husband Rick. His service to the Lions Club, local and state, will be so missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Lion Bob Brault and Angela Brault
stanley bizon
August 9, 2011
we will always remember you with love and fond memories
Larry & Diane Myott
August 9, 2011
Dear Jackie and family:
We are so saddened with your great loss. We too feel the pain of your loss through the world of Lionism. His input and endless volunteerism was a great asset to the Lions of Vermont. Our sincere sympathies to you all.
August 9, 2011
Jackie and Family,
It is with immense sadness and heavy hearts that we write to send our love and support at this difficult time. Rick was a loving husband and father, a hard, hard worker and a cherished friend whom we could always count on. He will be missed by you, the kids and his friends, but he will always live on in our hearts and memories. God bless you and give your the strength and comfort to go forward.
Love, Maryclaire and George
Mary Forte
August 9, 2011
Jackie and Family,
The community mourns Rick's passing. May your faith uphold you and loving memories carry you through this sad time.
August 9, 2011
Jackie, My sincere condolences on your loss.
Carol Taylor
Deacon Gary & Jeannine Griffin
August 9, 2011
There are no words to be said in times like these. It is the prayers, love and support that help us all get through. Rick was a gift to anyone he encounter and will be missed. He truly lived in what he believed, and we know that someday we can all reunite with him and continue to be together. Our prayers and love are with you always.
Nick & Cindy Conti
August 9, 2011
Norman and Family,
Sorry to hear of your brother's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
August 9, 2011
We were so sorry to hear about Rick's tragic death. We will keep you in our prayers. George and Jane Mitchell
Nicole McDuff
August 9, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Georgette (Vigneault) Coleman
August 9, 2011
Jackie and Family, My sincere condolences to you all at this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ross & Kim Putney
August 9, 2011
To the Dutil family: Many thoughts & prayers at this time of sorrow. Rick was such a hard working man, always so nice when coming to vist our home. God bless you all
Ross, Kim, & boys
MaryAnne (Henry) Cerasoli
August 9, 2011
Jackie & Family,
I want to extend my sincere sympathies to you all at this difficult time. I know God will give you the strength to get through this time. My thoughts are with you.
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