STERLING, Va. — Aime Rene Page, 67, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Sterling, Va. He was born in Middlebury, Vt., on Feb. 16, 1956, the son of Marcel and FleurAnge Page, and was raised on a farm in Whiting, Vt.

Aime was a hard-working farmer, business owner, and finally, a large equipment operator working for the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 77 JATC. He retired in 2021.

Aime was a creative inventor and a true friend in times of need. He overcame every obstacle that life set before him, leaving a beautiful example to his loved ones.

Surviving are his three children, Aime Page Jr. and his wife Hope Page of Rutland, Rene Page of Castleton, and Destinie Lima of Massachusetts; and his four grandchildren, Kolton, Jayda, and Lacy Page and Landyn Lima. He is also survived by six siblings. He is pre-deceased by his parents and sister, Monita Lynn Page.

There will be a celebration of life at the Fair Haven American Legion on Sept. 3, 2023, at 1 p.m., at 72 South Main Street, Fair Haven, Vt. Donations, in lieu of flowers, can be made to the ASPCA at www.aspca.org or to the 4H Foundation center at www.vermont4hfoundation.com. ◊