IRENE RUTH PIPER

MIDDLEBURY — Irene Ruth Piper, age 83, passed peacefully on April 28, 2025, at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington.

Irene was born in East Middlebury on May 17, 1941. She was the daughter of Shirley and Beatrice (Dutton) Ovitt. She grew up in Middlebury, where she received her education. She cooked for many years at Palmer’s Dairy Bar (now known as Rosie’s) and later served as the Shipping Manager for Beau Ties Ltd. in Middlebury until her retirement in 2006.

She is survived by two sons, Randy Piper (Lori) of Leicester and Clifford “Chip” Piper III (Patty) of Salisbury; two daughters, Wanda Bishop of Middlebury and Lynn Hansen (Kirk) of Leicester; a half-sister, Kathy Hulbert of Salisbury; grandchildren, Bryon, Tyler, Michael, Adam, Andrew, Amanda and Matthew; and great-grandchildren, Conner, Koda, Lucas, Hudson, Berkley, Alayna and Kyha.  Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive her.

She was predeceased by her husband, Clifford Piper Sr.; a son, Clifford Piper II; a brother, Herbert Ovitt; two sisters, Barbara Piper and Kathy Hurlburt; and a grandson, Michael Piper.

A private graveside committal service and burial will take place, at a later date in Prospect Cemetery in East Middlebury. In lieu of flowers or cards, we kindly ask that you consider donating to the following nonprofit: Checks payable to TR4R Health & Wellness Corp., PO Box 193, Salisbury, VT 05769, donations online, go to website www.trailrun4recovery.com; or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105

Arrangements by Miller & Ketcham of Brandon. ◊