CAVENDISH, Vt. – Stephen F. Burpee, 68, of Cavendish, Vt., passed away on Jan. 23, 2026, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, surrounded by his family.
He was born on Dec. 9, 1957, in Windsor, Vt., the son of Francis Burpee and Geraldine (Baker) Burpee. He attended schools in Weathersfield and graduated from Windsor High School in 1975.
Stephen worked as a carpenter and log cabin builder. He had a deep love for the outdoors, especially hunting, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends throughout his life.
He is survived by his loving wife, Cathy; his daughter, Jessica, and her husband, John Ellis; his grandchildren, Emily Deome and Isabelle Hitchcock; and his great-grandchildren, Avery, Reagan, and Theodore Deome. He is also survived by his step-grandchildren, Nathan and Matthew Shambo-Hitchcock, and Vayda and Presley Ellis; his sister, Debbie Burpee Currie; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members.
His best friend was his beloved dog, Ashlee.
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.