Robert Lawrence Myrick Sr., of Bridport passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 20, 2018 while living out his final days at the Care Home of Tony Myrick. He was born in Burlington on September 22, 1924, the son of Floyd A. Myrick and Beatrice (Nantel) Myrick. He moved to Bridport at an early age and spent the rest of his life there. On May 30, 1950 he married Rita Elizabeth Counter of Middlebury. They dedicated themselves to life on a dairy farm and raising nine children. Bob was very passionate about the town and contributed lots of energy to the community. He served as selectman for 30 years and after being elected into office in 1963, Bridport voted to allow baseball and other amusements to be legal in town on Sundays. The most notable event in his tenure as selectman was being a part of the group of individuals who established the first rural municipal water system in the country, known as Tri Town Water. He was a charter member of the Bridport Volunteer Fire Department from 1949-1985. He had a great love for baseball and became a proud team member of the Panton Bullfrogs in 1942. His free time was spent during baseball season glued to the radio listening to the St. Louis Cardinals games. He also coached Babe Ruth baseball and softball. His hobbies included maple syrup production, woodworking, horseshoes, bowling, occasional trips to the casino and watching old western movies. Bob had a great memory and loved to tell stories and reminisce about the past, he was relied on by the Bridport Historical Society and anyone else who wanted some information about people and events from Bridports past. He is survived by four daughters: Mary Paquette, Nancy Myrick, Susan Gilbert and Lori Myrick; and three sons: Larry Myrick and wife Tammy, Stephen Myrick and wife Cindy, and Dennis Myrick and wife Andrea. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, his sister, Sr. Gertrude Myrick R.S.M. and his sisters-in -law Kathryn Myrick and Helen Betourney. He was predeceased by his parents, Floyd and Beatrice, his wife Rita, two sons, Stanley and Dana Myrick and his brother Frederick Myrick. The family extends thanks for his care at Porter Nursing Home, to Home Health and Hospice and Kathy and much gratitude to Tony Myrick and his care givers: Bridgette and Martha for their kindness and loving care at his home in Bristol. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Robert's name to the: Sisters of Mercy % Local Coordinator, 100 Mansfield Ave., Burlington, Vt. 05401 or Addison County Home Health and Hospice, PO Box 754 Route 7, Middlebury, Vt. 05753 A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Middlebury with Rev. Yvon Royer as Celebrant. A luncheon will follow at the Community Hall (Masonic Hall) in Bridport. Arrangements under the direction of Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.sandersonfuneralservice.com SERVICES Funeral Service Saturday, April 7, 2018 11:00 AM St. Mary's Church 326 College St Middlebury, VT 05753