VICTOR J. BERGEVIN

MIDDLEBURY — Victor J Bergevin, 86, passed away April 1, 2025, at home, surrounded by family.

He was born June 15, 1938, in Whiting, Vt., the son of Jeanne (Desforges) Bergevin and Louis Bergevin.

He married Patricia Ann Nailor on Oct. 14, 1961. They owned and operated a dairy farm until 1987.

He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1956-1960, prior to his marriage. In 1962, he and Patty began farming at their property in Middlebury, Vt. After 25 years of farming, he worked at Middlebury Union High School and Middlebury College until his retirement.

In his earlier years, he and his wife were members of the Foot of the Mountain Snow Travelers snowmobile club. In his later years, he enjoyed telling stories about farming (though he was sure to tell you he did not miss it), being outdoors, maintaining their property, impossibly perfect lawn care, fixing so many bicycles, camping and vacationing with his family.

Survivors include three brothers, Yvon Bergevin and his wife Karen of Tuscon, Ariz., Andre Bergevin and his partner Carol, of Middlebury, and Bernard Bergevin of Weybridge; a brother-in-law, Gordon Nailor and his wife Norma of Brandon; four children, Jean Lachat and her husband Wayne of Shoreham, Jane Aube and her husband Eugene of New Haven, Jacqueline Doty and her husband Paul of Brandon and Jacque Bergevin of Middlebury; 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his parents, Louis and Jeanne Bergevin, his wife, Patricia Bergevin, twin sons, Louis and Joseph Bergevin, and their eldest son, John Bergevin.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday, April 9, at 10 a.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Middlebury, with the Rev. Brandon Schneider as the celebrant. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Calling hours will be Tuesday, April 8, at the Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home, 117 South Main St., Middlebury, where arrangements are being handled. ◊