Irene Ruth (Ovitt) Piper

MIDDLEBURY:

Irene Ruth Piper, age 83, passed peacefully on April 28, 2025, at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington.

Irene was born in East Middlebury on May 17, 1941. She was the daughter of Shirley and Beatrice (Dutton) Ovitt. She grew up in Middlebury where she received her education. She had cooked for many years at Palmer’s Dairy Bar (now known as Rosie’s) and later served as the Shipping Manager for Beau Ties Ltd. in Middlebury until her retirement in 2006.

She is survived by 2 sons; Randy Piper (Lori) of Leicester and Clifford “Chip” Piper III (Patty) of Salisbury, 2 daughters; Wanda Bishop of Middlebury and Lynn Hansen (Kirk) of Leicester. Grandchildren; Bryon, Tyler, Michael, Adam, Andrew, Amanda and Matthew, Great Grandchildren; Conner, Koda, Lucas, Hudson, Berkley, Alayna and Kyha.  Several nieces, nephews & cousins also survive her.  She was predeceased by her husband; Clifford Piper, Sr, a son; Clifford Piper, II, a brother; Herbert Ovitt and 2 sisters; Barbara Piper, Kathy Hurlburt and a grandson, Michael Piper.

A private graveside committal service and burial will take place, at a later date in Prospect Cemetery in East Middlebury.
"In lieu of flowers or cards, we kindly ask that you consider donating to the following nonprofit:

Checks payable to:    

TR4R Health & Wellness, Corp. 

PO Box 193

Salisbury, VT 05769

Donations online, go to website www.trailrun4recovery.com or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105

Arrangements by Miller & Ketcham of Brandon.