Treverton "Ted" D. Ketcham 93, died Tuesday morning June 19, 2018 at Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Middlebury. He was born August 13, 1924 in Sudbury the son of Dighton and Gladys (Johnson) Ketcham.
Ted was a United States Marine Corp. Veteran serving during WWII. He saw combat at Roi Namur, Saipan, Tinian and Iwo Jima. He received wounds on Saipan and Iwo Jima and was awarded two Purple Hearts. On Iwo Jima under heavy fire when his Lieutenant was wounded he assumed command of the platoon and lead them to successful completion of their mission. For this he was awarded the Bronze Star.
After his Honorable discharge from the Corps he married Annabelle Mallory. They raised two sons and he embarked on many vocations; farmer, IGA store owner, state worker, dump truck operator and school bus driver.
His hobbies were hunting, trapping, fishing, gardening, logging, watching auto racing, spending time with his grandchildren, having coffee with his friends in Brandon and he was an avid New England Patriots fan.
Ted is survived by his son Shaun Ketcham and his wife Vanessa of Sudbury, by his brother Thomas Ketcham and wife Judy of Brandon, by his grandchildren, Ethan, Allison, Mallory and Caitlyn, his daughter in law Patricia, and also by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents, by his wife Annabelle, by his son Dr. Brock Ketcham and by his siblings Gordon, Wayne (John), Robert, Sylvia, Elizabeth and Irene.
There will be no visiting hours or funeral service. Friends who wish to share memories with the family are invited to visit the home of Shaun Ketcham 147 Fiddle Hill Road, Sudbury, VT from 1-4 PM on Saturday June 23, 2018.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Whiting First Response.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home,
Online condolences at http://www.sandersonfuneralservice.com
SERVICES
Family Gathering
Saturday, June 23, 2018
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM