Robert J. “Bob” Vanat

Jeffersonville

Robert Joseph “Bob” Vanat, 75 passed away on Thursday December 8, 2011 at Vermont Respite House in Williston. He was born in New York City on March 3, 1936 son of the late Joseph Anthony and Alice (Petrin) Vanat. Bob was a graduate of Cambridge High School class of 1954. He was proud to have served his country for 11 years with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He had been employed with Bell Gates Lumber Corp for more than 25 years. He enjoyed making wooden models, electronics and always looked forward to prospecting the hills and brooks in the Green Mountains of Vermont.

He is survived by: his two brothers William F. Vanat Sr.; Joseph A. Vanat Jr. and wife Monique; several nieces and nephews.

Bob and his family would like to especially thank the Vermont Respite House for their wonderful care.

Visiting hours will be held on Sunday December 11, 2011 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at A. W. Rich Funeral Home – Fairfax Chapel. Inurnment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions in Bob’s memory may be made to The Vermont Respite House, 99 Allen Brook Lane, Williston, VT 05495, Lamoille Home Health & Hospice, 54 Farr Avenue, Morrisville, VT 05661, Visiting Nurse Association, Home Care or Hospice Program, 1110 Prim Road Suite #1, Colchester, VT 05446 or the American Cancer Society – Vermont Chapter, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495-1460. Arrangements are by A. W. Rich Funeral Home – Fairfax Chapel, 1176 Main Street, Fairfax, VT 05454. The family invites you to share your memories and online condolences by visiting www.awrichfuneralhomes.com.