Barbara Mary (Giard) DeGray

BRIDPORT:

Barbara Mary DeGray, age 89, passed peacefully February 7, 2026.

Barb was born in Bridport on October 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 began in the produce department and in all other departments. 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 on November 26, 1955, a son; Dean DeGray & his wife Marcy and one daughter; Karen Deering and her husband Clarence all of Bridport. 4 grandchildren and 5 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, February 15, 2026, at Middlebury American Legion Post #27, beginning at 1 PM.

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.