JAMES BEAROR EAST MIDDLEBURY- James M. Jimmy Bearor, 60, a lifelong resident of East Middlebury, passed away Friday, August 29, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Middlebury December 23, 1953, he was the son of the late Francis C. and Florence L. (Lucia) Bearor. Jim married Mary Anne Connors in East Dorset, VT on July 23, 1977. He was employed for approximately 20 years by Casella Construction in Rutland. The family would like to thank Doug Casella, Bob Steadman and all of the other Casella Construction crew and Mike and Cindy Sheehe for their generous support and kindness during his long illness. The family would also like to thank Dr. Unger and his staff for the care he received through this time. James had many close friendsand relatives who have been there for him. To all of you, gratitude and love are extended. Addison County Home Healthcare and Hospice were most helpful. Surviving family members include his wife, Mary Anne Bearor, his son, Eric and his wife Ericka of East Dorset; five brothers, Donald (Shiela), David(Eileen), Charles(Fran), Peter (Carolyn), and William (Marie); six sisters, Marilyn (Robert) Case, Bonnie (Stanley)Godfrey, Susan (Raymond) Bodette, Cindy (Joseph)Bodette, Theresa(Sonny) Dufresne and Linda (Foster) Provencher; many nieces and nephews. In addition he is survived his canine friends, Chip and Clutch. Calling hours will be held Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014 from 6-8 PM at Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home, 117 S. Main St. Middlebury. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11 AM Wednesday at St. Marys Church, 38 Carver St., Brandon with Rev. William R. Beaudin as celebrant. Memorial donations may be made to Rutland County Humane Society, 765 Stevens Rd., Pittsford, VT 05763. Arrangements are under the direction of Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home, Middlebury. www.sandersonfuneralservice.com.