Kenneth "Jake" P. Withington, 53, passed away October 14, 2015 at his sister's home in Hartland, surrounded by his family. After a courageous battle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).



Jake was born December 20, 1961 in Lebanon , NH the Son of Merle "Sam" Withington and Eula R. (Shatney) Bowley. He graduated from Hartford High School Class of 1979. His true passion in life was working on his grandfather's farm Green Acres, where he worked until it was sold, he then went to work for Blanchard & Blanchard and later as a driver for Burlington Foreign Car Parts until his health forced him to retire.



He loved to play horseshoes, fishing and hunting, and was an avid Patriots Fan and a dedicated Jeff Gordon Fan.



He is predeceased by a brother Tim and a nephew Brian.



He is survived by his mother Eula Bowley, step-father John Bowley; father Sam Withington; four sisters and their spouses, Jean and Mike Walker, Barb and Bruce Jaycox, Sandy and Mike Cassidy, Patti and Donny Amiden and brother Nick Bowley, seven nieces and nephews, five great-nieces and nephews, and several more family members.



A graveside memorial service will be held Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 11AM in the Hartland Village Cemetery in Hartland , VT. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Knight Funeral Home in White River Junction, VT.



In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Make a Wish Foundation, 431 Pine Street #214, Burlington , VT 05401