Gerald “Jerry” Bruce Humphrey Sr.

Gerald “Jerry” Bruce Humphrey Sr. a resident of Arlington passed away on Saturday March 5th 2022 in Bennington VT at The Center for Living and Rehabilitation Center. Jerry was born to Charles and Frances (Evers) Humphrey on October 18th, 1939. In Jerry’s younger years, he enjoyed spending time displaying his trains in his father’s garage, while hanging out with his Mother while she was minding the ice cream/soda fountain shop. Jerry graduated from Arlington Memorial High School. He married Janet Ennis on September 4th. Jerry began his trucking career while still in high school, driving for his father, out of the family garage. Jerry went on to drive for W.E. Dailey’s, then until retirement driving for St. Johnsbury Trucking. Being a bit bored after retirement, he went back to W.E. Dailey’s for some time. Jerry, Janet, Kelli and Bruce spent much time as a family going on train rides. They spent time going to the ball parks, Yankee Stadium and Fenway Park. Each fall the 4 of them and Smokey would go up to Kelly Stand and cut wood for the winter so they could enjoy snowmobiling for the winter. Jerry loved to spend time camping with family and friends. Spending a lot of that camping time at Salisbury Beach, he enjoyed looking at the light houses at the ocean. Later in retirement Jerry enjoyed spending time at home with his train collection, sitting in his chair, with his kitties, looking out his big ole window as the trains went by. Jerry is survived by his children, Kelli Humphrey of Arlington. Bruce Humphrey and his wife Lemonie of Londonderry. His grandchildren Olson, Paige and Garrett Humphrey. Sister and brother in laws, cousins and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews, and some very good friends. Jerry was predeceased in death by his parents Charles and Frances Humphrey. His brother Carl Humphrey. His sister Charlene (Humphrey) Wilkins. His wife Janet (Ennis) Humphrey. His brother Donald Humphrey. There will be a small service at Hanson Walbridge Arlington Chapel in Arlington on March 19th 2022 at 10am to noon. There will be no graveside services at this time. A BBQ will be held at a later date to celebrate together. Memorial donations may be made to The Arlington Rescue Squad and / or Second Chance Animal Shelter c/o Hanson Walbridge & Shea Arlington Chapel PO Box 528 Arlington, VT 05250. To send personal condolences, please visit www.sheafuneralhomes.com