Windsor,VT-

Brad R. Epstein, 41, died suddenly on Sunday, November 25, 2018.

He was born January 14, 1977 in Springfield, VT beloved son of Richard and Claudia (Seguin) Epstein. Brad lived in Windsor his entire life. He graduated from Windsor High School in 1995 and attended Castleton State College to study Criminal Justice and Psychology. Brad was a member of the Call Firefighters for the Windsor Fire Department from January 1989 until April 2011 and an Emergency Communications Dispatcher with the Windsor Police Department from August 1997 until May 1999 when he accepted a position with the Vermont Department of Public Safety where he began a 20-year career. Brad started his career with the Vermont Department of Public Safety as a dispatcher at the former State Police barracks in Rockingham, VT and later accepted a job in Waterbury, VT as a Mobile Data Program Coordinator. More recently, he became an Information Technology Specialist.

Brad married Diane Cook, of Lebanon, on June 15, 2013 in the Rachel Harlow Methodist Church in Windsor. In a recent note, he referred to her as the love of his life. They resided in his childhood home with their two children whom he was so very proud of and always bragged about. The couple co-owned Sugarbush Florist.

Brad was active in Windsor sports, often coaching youth sports as well as being a timekeeper and videographer of varsity football and basketball games. He enjoyed spending time outdoors working on his tractor, riding his ATV as a member of the Reading ATV Club and searching for treasures with his metal detector. He was also a member of Vermont Lodge #18 F&AM in Windsor. Brad loved music and was a drummer. A few years ago he performed at the Rachel Harlow Methodist Church during a musical tribute to our Pastor, Ken.

Brad developed a strong work ethic at an early age and continued to be a hard worker all his life. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it.

He was predeceased by his half-brother Ronald Epstein, his grandparents Claude and Marjory Seguin and Margaret (Epstein) Trommelen.

He leaves behind his wife Diane and children Kaytlynn and Joshua of Windsor; his parents of Morgan, VT; five half-brothers and sisters: Kenneth Epstein of North Port, FL; John Epstein of Lewer, DE; Kathy Barrows of Worcester, VT; Karen Clifford of Vergennes, VT; Barbara Blakely of Helotes, TX; Father and Mother-in-law Meredith and Kathleen Badman of Moravia, NY and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Brad was blessed to have many friends whom he called family and often referred to his co-workers as his family.

A visitation will be held at the Windsor Recreation Center, 29 Union St, Windsor, VT on Friday, November 30th from 11-1 with a memorial service to follow at 1PM.

Contributions in Brad's memory may be made to Kurn Hattin Homes for Children, 708 Kurn Hattin Rd, Putney, VT 05346 or the Vermont Troopers Foundation, PO Box 1474, Montpelier, VT 05601.