Bernard W. Degree, 70, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024. The son of Wayne and Anna Degree, he was born December 30, 1953 in Colchester. He graduated from CVU in 1972.

Bernie worked for New England Kenworth for almost 43 years, retiring in 2020. He worked part time for FE Hart Fence Co., the Harts being friends for years, he was learning a new trade and was loving it.

Bernie loved his Antique Minneapolis Moline Tractors and participated for many years in antique tractor pulls in Vermont, New York, New Hampshire, and Quebec.

Married for 49 years, he leaves behind his wife Jacqueline, daughters: Jessica (John) Goodspeed and Amanda (David) Dumont; 4 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 3 step-granddaughters, and 8 step-great-grandchildren.

Bernie also leaves behind brothers Roger (Lucy), Gerald (Yolanda), Dean, and Kelly (Kelly). Sisters in Law Ronda Degree and Pauline Dubuque, brother in law Jerald Hutchins, Aunts Arlene Degree and Mary LaBounty and Uncle Clark Bruce Jr., and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents Wayne and Anna Degree, Mother and Father in law Harley and Myra Hutchins. Sisters in law Donna Degree, Sylvia Hutchins, and Linda Naylor. Brothers in law Brent Naylor and Donald Dubuque, and many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

Calling hours will be Thursday June 27, 2024 from 4- 8pm at Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 9 Pleasant Street, Essex Junction, VT.

Service will be held at 11am on June 28, 2024 at the chapel of Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home.

Graveside service will be for Immediate Family only at the Hinesburg Cemetery.

Reception to follow at the Degree Residence, 2038 Greenbush Road, N. Ferrisburgh, VT 05473.

A very special "Thank you" to Bernie's Medical Team. You were very kind, loving, and your expertise will never be forgotten.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Memory of Bernard Degree, UVM Cancer Center, 111 Colchester Ave, St Joseph Hall 5th Floor, Burlington, VT 05401