Fred Grant, 76, of Groton, Vermont, passed away unexpectedly at Cottage Hospital on Thursday, February 22, 2024. He was born on March 13, 1947, in Barre City to his parents, Fred Smith and Madeline Perkins.

He spent a lot of his childhood working on the Charles Orr farm in Vershire, Vermont. He was married to his loving wife Mary (Emerson) Grant, on January 1, 1968, at the Groton Methodist church. He worked hard all his life, starting off driving truck for Caledonia Sand and Gravel, moving on to the Decato Brothers, and finally Groff's Snack Foods. Then he bought his first big rig in 1987 and has been an owner-operator of Grant Trucking ever since. Faithfully delivering for Sunbird and RCP. His truck was his pride and joy, you could always find Fred polishing his truck in his garage. Fred was a generous and loving member of his community, always there for anyone who needed him. Whether it was a hayride for the kids in town, or your pipes had burst, Fred would be there to lend a hand.

He is survived by his wife, Mary (Emerson) Grant of Groton, VT. His son, Jeffrey Grant of Groton, VT. His daughter-in-law, Patricia (Eathorne) Grant, of Woodsville NH. His four grandchildren, Jared Grant, of Groton VT, Adriana Grant, of Lincoln NH, Kendra Grant, of Groton VT, and Jacob Grant, of Woodsville NH. His Great-Grandchild, Piper Grant, of Ryegate VT. His sister Marcia Hathaway, of Newbury VT. His brother-in-law David Emerson and his wife Viola Emerson of Groton, VT. Many nieces and nephews that he loved dearly. His good friends, Herb Hatch, Brent Smith, Robert Farquharson, Fred Plaisted, Harold Hatch, William Kane, Danny Leonard, Bill Cassidy, and Jake Gibney Sr., and many more loving friends and members of the Groton community.

He is predeceased by his parents, Fred Smith and Madeline Perkins. His sister May Nelson, and his brother Eddie Grant. His good friend Garth Page, his grandchildren fondly remember the days of picking potatoes with Garth and Grampa.

Special Thanks go to Robert Farquharson, Groton FAST squad, and an unnamed Orange County deputy sheriff, who were there for Fred when he needed them.

Service will be at the Groton Cemetery, on June 8th at 1 pm, followed by a celebration of life at the Groton Town Hall.