Arthur E. Clifford 91, passed away peacefully on Friday evening April 17, 2015 at his home in Starksboro, where he lived his entire life. He was surrounded by his family and friends. Born August 29, 1923 in Randolph, the son of the late Harold and Martha (Eddy) Clifford. He was a graduate of Hinesburg High School class of 1942 and also attended the University of Vermont. Arthur was a member of many agricultural organizations and also served as a national officer of Future Farmers of America. He received the Vermont Dairyman, Vermont Conservation Farmer, and Vermont Tree Farmer of the Year awards. He served his town of Starksboro as a town official for over 35 years. Arthur enjoyed traveling, sailing, spending time at the Clifford Tree Farm, and perhaps most notably, a skier of 55 seasons at Mad River Glen. He is survived by his wife Esther Suzy Clifford of Starksboro, son Eric Clifford and wife Jane of Starksboro, daughter Mary Bozack and husband Bill of Sandy, UT and Moretown, VT, grandchildren Brian Bozack of Soda Spring, CA, Willie Bozack of Moretown and Elizabeth Clifford of Malden, MA. The family would like to thank the Addison County Home Health and Hospice and Starksboro Fire and First Response for all of their help. A special thanks to Charlene Phelps for her loving care and support. Visiting hours for family and friends will be held on Tuesday April 21, 2015 from 4-7 P.M. at St. Judes Parish Hall, located at 10759 Route 116 Hinesburg. A celebration of life will be held on August 15, 2015 from 2-5 P.M. at the Clifford Pond. "P.S. Can you too believe in - corn, water and trees" ~ Arthur E. Clifford Memorial contributions may be made to the Addison County Home Health and Hospice at P.O. Box 754 Middlebury, Vt 05753 or to the Starksboro Fire & First Response at P.O. Box 88 Starksboro, VT 05487. Arrangements are under the direction of the Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home Online condolences at www.sandersonfuneralservice.com