FERRISBURGH — Stephen “Steve” Rivait passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Oct. 21, following a valiant battle with heart disease. He was born in Middlebury, Vt., March 27, 1953, to Charles and Lois Rivait.

Steve led a very colorful existence and lived life to its fullest prior to becoming ill. Steve was a very outgoing person and never passed up an opportunity to chat with friends or an unexpectant stranger. Steve was a loving husband, father and grandfather who loved hunting and the outdoors.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Rivait of Ferrisburgh; brothers Donald Rivait of Vergennes, Alvin Rivait of Addison and Mark Rivait of Vergennes; sister Susan Rivait of Vergennes; sons Ian Chamberlain of Verdi, Nev., and Jeremy Foster and wife Cobey of Woburn, Mass.; daughter Jessica Rivait of East Calais, Vt., and grandchildren Nicholas, Avery and Alyssa. He was predeceased by his parents and grandson Logan.

There will be no formal memorial service. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers please take this opportunity to provide an unexpectant stranger with a random act of kindness in his honor.◊