Homer R. Fitts

Homer R. Fitts BARRE - Homer Robert Fitts, 94, of Barre died Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, at the Central Vermont Medical Center after months of declining health. He left behind his family and friends, but there will be many memories from his long and fulfilling life. Born in Barre on Oct. 13, 1926 he was the son of Harold W. and Alice (Downing) Fitts.  He attended Barre Schools graduating from Spaulding High School in 1944.  After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Navy for the last two years of World War II, before returning home to work in the family business (The Homer Fitts Co.). On Oct. 8, 1948 he married Elsie Riddel of Graniteville.  They made their home in Barre before moving to Orange California for a short time.  In 1960 the family moved back to Barre where he would help run the family business for the next 26 years.  After his retirement they moved to their house on the lake at Joe's Pond in West Danville. He grew to love Joe's Pond and its people.  The friendships he made on the Pond as well as...