BARBARA MARY DEGRAY

BRIDPORT — Barbara Mary DeGray, age 89, passed peacefully Feb. 7, 2026.

Barb was born in Bridport Oct. 13, 1936. She was the daughter of John and Mary (Pidgeon) Giard. She grew up in Bridport, where she received her early education and graduated from Middlebury High School, class of 1954.

Barb worked at the Middlebury A&P Grocery Store for a total of 44 years. She started in the produce department and through the years, she worked in all other departments as well. She retired as the bookkeeper in 2000. She was a member of Middlebury American Legion Unit 27 Ladies Auxiliary, where she had served in many capacities, including president. She loved to knit and crochet.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph DeGray; whom she married in Bridport Nov. 26, 1955; a son, Dean DeGray and his wife Marcy, one daughter, Karen Deering and her husband Clarence, all of Bridport. Four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive her. She was predeceased by her parents and her sister, Shirley Lilly.

All are invited to a gathering in celebration of her life, which will take place on Sunday, Feb. 15, at Middlebury American Legion Post 27, beginning at 1 p.m.

Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made, in her memory to; Middlebury American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit #27, 10 Boardman St. Middlebury, VT 05753.

Arrangements by Miller & Ketcham of Brandon.◊