William Bill Henry Highter 62, died Friday August 1, 2014 at Burlington Health and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness with Diabetes. Born December 16, 1951 in Middlebury the son of the late Henry Franklin and Marion Harriet (Bacon) Highter. He was a graduate of Vergennes High School class of 1971. Bill was employed as a bench press operator at General Electric in Rutland for many years, retiring due to failing health. He is survived by his wife of 31 years Barbara (Walter) Highter of Vergennes, by his daughters, Elizabeth Highter of Vergennes and Tessa Highter of Brandon, by his sister, Kathy Nisun and husband Harold Satch of Salisbury, by his brother Walter Highter of Burlington and also by several nephews. There will be no visiting hours or Funeral Services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Addison County Home Health and Hospice at P.O. Box 754, Middlebury, Vt 05753. Arrangements are under the direction of the Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home. www.sandersonfuneralservice.com