Andy of Ascutney, VT passed away at home surrounded by his family on September 21, 2026 after months long courageous battle with Mesothelioma. Below is his obituary as written by him.

If you are reading this obituary, I must have passed away!!

I was born in Winchester, MA on February 3, 1946.

I am the fourth son of Herbert and Rosamond Rea of Brookfield, VT. Since have passed on. I lived a lot of my childhood in the Orient. I attended the Brookfield school’s and then graduated from Northfield High School, the class of 1965. After school, I entered the US Navy, where I was a Radioman 3rd Class. I went to Vietnam twice while aboard the USS Intrepid CVS-11, which I fought in three campaigns. After giving four years of my life to my country, I came back to Vermont and became an electrician.

In 1969, I married Carlene Eurbin of Northfield, Vermont. We have four children. Jennifer Rea Amell (Gary)of Claremont, NH. Matthew Eurbin Rea (Nicole) of Hill, NH. Kevin Mudgett Rea of Weathersfield, VT and Catherine Rea Royce (Craig) of Claremont, NH. Grandchildren, Joshua VanHise, Ashlee Little, Emily, Molly and Marin Rea, Andrew and Hanna Royce and Remy Rea. Great Grandchildren Ella VanHise, Ace, Miles and Levi Little, Amelia Rea, Tucker and Liam Royce.

My brothers David, John and Peter left before me. I have many nephews and nieces. I belong to Post 25 of the American Legion in Windsor, Vermont and was a member of the Moose Club Lodge 1201 of Claremont, NH. I was a member of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI), the Green Mountain Chapter.

While on this earth I worked as an electrician most of my life, working for many Electrical Contractors. You guys know who you are and I enjoyed every working hour for you and with you! I also worked in electrical sales for CED Twin State, Vermont Fire Alarm Distributors of Vermont, JG Temple Electric Supply and Granite City Electrical Supply. I ended my working days as an Electrical Inspector for the State of Vermont. I want everyone to Celebrate my Life! So after the services, I would like my family and friends to PARTY!!

Now! That’s all said and done, to all my Family and Friends. I enjoyed my LIFE and I hope that you enjoyed me in yours. So! Please enjoy the rest of yours and I hope you have as a good time here as I did!

Andy will be buried at Vermont Veterans Cemetery in Randolph, VT on October 1, 2026 at 11am. A celebration of life will be at the American Legion in Windsor, VT on October 10, 2026 1-4pm. Cremation arraignments are under the care of Stringer Funeral Home, Claremont, NH.

In lieu of Flowers, donations can be made in his name to the American Legion Post 25, Friends of Veterans (fovvtnh.org) or a cause of your choice.