SHOREHAM — Don Darius Dame Sr., age 87, passed away Oct. 25, 2026, at UVM Medical Center.
Don was born in Providence, R.I., July 3, 1939. He was the son of James and Effie (Petersen) Dame. He grew up in Johnston, R.I., where he received his early education, and graduated from North Providence High School, Class of 1957. Following graduation he continued working the family farm. On June 24, 1958, he married Catherine Wheatley, in Greenville, R.I. They moved to Bridport, Vt., 1969. Then in 1974 they bought their Shoreham, Vt., farm. Don retired in 2002. He served as the cemetery commissioner for East Shoreham Cemetery for many years. He also served on the Tri Town Water Board.
He is survived by his daughter, Donna Dame and her husband Bill Buczkowski of Old Forge, N.Y.; one son, Don Dame Jr. and his wife Joann of Shoreham; a brother, James Dame Jr. of Johnston, R.I.; and five grandchildren, Mike Dame and his wife Laura, Paul Dame and his wife Lori, Lacey Dahlin and her husband Keaton, Danielle Wandless and Amanda Sauer. Eleven great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive him. He was predeceased by his wife, Catherine Dame, Nov. 11, 2019; and 3 sisters, Muriel, Barbara and Carol.
A private gathering in celebration of his life will take place at a later date. A private graveside committal service and burial will be held in the family lot at the East Shoreham Cemetery.
Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to Shoreham First Response Squad, 297 Main Street, Shoreham, VT 05770.
Arrangements by Miller & Ketcham of Brandon. ◊
