ADDISON — Larry Fleming, passed away Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, at home with his family by his side, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was born April 30, 1961, in Middlebury, Vt., the son of Ned and Geraldine (Holmes) Fleming.

Larry grew up in Panton and attended school in Vergennes, graduating from Vergennes Union High School. He was married in 1993 and raised two sons. He had a love of working on different types of equipment and could fix just about anything. He was a mentor to many and always willing to lend a helping hand. He was a member of the Addison Fire Department and Vermont Tractor Puller’s Association. He enjoyed working on pulling tractors and spent four years building his dream tractor, Papa’s Harvester. His proudest role was being a Papa, where his granddaughter was his little princess.

He is survived by his wife, DeeDee; sons Nathan (Sophia) Fleming and Jordan (Ashlynn) Fleming; his beloved granddaughter, Kinley Ann; a brother, Lance (Penny) Fleming; two sisters, Lynn Finch and Lisa (Chris) Preston; several nieces and nephews; and longtime employer and brother/sister-in-law Todd (Dawn) Reed.

He was predeceased by his parents and a brother.

A casual celebration of life will take place on Sunday, Aug. 14, at 2 p.m., at the Fleming Residence, 1679 Jersey Street South, Addison, VT 05491

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Addison Fire Department at 44 VT Rte 17W, Addison, VT 05491 or Vermont Tractor Puller’s Association at PO Box 110 Middlebury, VT 05753. ◊