Ascutney, VT – Berton Hollis White, a lifelong Vermonter, died at his home in Ascutney, VT surrounded by his loving family on Friday, August 18, 2023, at the age of 81. Bert, born on September 29, 1941, to parents Gordon and Bernice (Downing) White, spent his childhood in a large family in Waterbury Center, VT. As a high school student in Waterbury, he met Patricia Ann Potts; soon after high school the two were married at the Methodist Church and started a family. His career with then Windsor Minerals Talc Plant brought the family to Reading and then Ascutney, where their children spent most of their childhood. He was a dedicated and hard worker, starting as a laboratory technician and eventually retiring, after more than three decades, as the Superintendent of Shipping.

As a younger man, Bert enjoyed hunting, fishing, and bowling and brought his family on annual camping trips at Little River Campground. As his family grew, Bert became active with his sons in the Boy Scouts. Throughout the years, Bert was a devoted family man. His world revolved around sharing time with Patricia, his children, grandchildren, and their large, but extremely close-knit family. In later years, after his retirement, Bert and Pat spent many summers camping at Able Mountain in Braintree, Vermont and winters in Mrytle Beach, SC enjoying the company of many close friends. Bert spent a lot of time at home, on vacations and while camping with all of his son's families and developed very close and special relationships with all of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. In later years, Bert continued to enjoy the outdoors, took up golfing and spent many evenings playing cards with friends. Bert was humble, easy to talk with, had a calming demeanor and a quick smile. He was always helpful to friends and family. He will be missed by many.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Patricia Ann White; four sons, Ken and wife Janet of Perkinsville, VT, Steve and wife Susan of Waitsfield, VT, Doug and wife Jodi of Nashua, NH, and Brian of Albany, NY; five siblings, Richard White and wife Annie of Waterbury Center, David White and wife Jane of Barre, VT, Margaret Corriveau of Merrimack, NH, Mary White of Barre, and Theresa King and husband James of Waterbury; grandchildren, Kristy Cushing and husband Mike of Windsor, VT, Skip White and wife Samantha of Windsor, Alex White of Lake Tahoe, CA, Ellie White of Nashua, and Libby White of Nashua; great-grandchildren, Sidney White of Windsor, and Kyle Cushing of Springfield, VT; other relatives and many wonderful friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Mona Austin, and Gloria Mayo, and one great granddaughter, Sophia White.

A celebration of Bert's life will be held from 1 – 4 pm at the Weathersfield School in Ascutney, on September 24th. Knight Funeral Home of Windsor has been entrusted with arrangements and online condolences are welcomed at www.knightfuneralhomes.com