Duane A. Torrey 76, passed away Tuesday August 8, 2017 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington after complications with cancer.
He was born December 16, 1940 on the family farm in Shoreham the son of Forrest and Iola (Howe) Torrey.
Duane married Diane Duchesne on February 14, 1961.
He was a farmer all of his life. After selling his cows he drove truck for Barnes Brothers, in which he did his best to keep the boys going in the right direction.
Duanes passions were farming, hunting, fishing and family. If you were his friend you were considered family.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Diane Torrey, by his children, Jeff, Linda and Patrick (Nicolee), by his siblings, Muriel, Susan, June, Mary, Shirley and James. Also by his four grandchildren, two great-granddaughters and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents, his son Tim and grandson Corey.
A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday August 13, 2017 from 10 A.M. until 5 P.M. at "Mas Last Chance" on Torrey Island in Shoreham, all are welcome.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Association at P.O. Box 42040, Oklahoma City, OK 73123
Arrangements are under the direction of the Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home.
Online condolences at www.sandersonfuneralservice.com
SERVICES
Family Gathering
Sunday, August 13, 2017
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
"M' as Last Chance"
Torrey Island
Shoreham, VT - Vermont 05770