JAMES SAMUEL TIMOTHY TODD

WEYBRIDGE — James Samuel Timothy Todd, age 46, passed away suddenly at Porter Medical Center in Middlebury on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025.

James was born in Fort Bragg, Mendocino, Calif., and at an early age moved to Middlebury with his father, Tim (deceased); mother, Susan; and sisters, Andrea and Emma. He loved his time at the Farm & Wilderness summer camp Flying Cloud, living off grid.

James was most at home in nature — animals, trees, camping, fishing, bonfires. James was a goalie and loved playing lacrosse for MUHS, and he graduated from the ART program. James trained at the Oklahoma Horseshoeing School in Purcell, Okla., and was a professional farrier. He spent five years in Truth or Consequence, N.M., near his mother. He worked for many years with food, catering, and in the restaurant business. He lived in Fort Bragg, Calif., where he worked for Roundman’s specialty food company.

James traveled across the country several times before he eventually returned to Middlebury. Vermont was always the place of his heart and home. He was most recently part of the Food Services Department in Middlebury College. James was a kind soul, who had a cracking sense of humor, loved his tools, food, animals and the weather!

He will be greatly missed.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 1:30-3:30 p.m., at Kirk Alumni Center, Middlebury College Golf Course. Contributions in his name can be made to: Turning Point www.turningpointaddisonvt.org/.◊