Bernard G. Dunbar Sr.

Formerly of Woodbury and most recently of Northfield, VT

Bernard G. Dunbar Sr., 86, of Northfield, VT, passed away on February 27, 2026, with his children by his side.

Bernard was born on May 31, 1939, to his loving parents, Gerald L. Dunbar Sr. and Agnes (Hoffman) Dunbar. Bernard was one of ten children.

Bernard attended school in Vermont in the Valley area.

Bernard joined the United States Army in his younger days and served his country as a proud American. Bernard had a fulfilling career of more than twenty years with the Waitsfield Telephone Company as an Installer.

Bernard married Dolores L. McQueen in the early 60’s, and they had four wonderful children together: Bernard, Brian, Shelly, and Lorry.

Bernard was a very talented machinist, carpenter, and woodworker. He loved tinkering and building cabinets. He was very inquisitive, and he once took apart a grader to see how it worked. Bernard was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing and hunting in the woods, lakes, and streams of Vermont.

Bernard is survived by his children, Bernard Dunbar Jr. (Saranya), Brian Dunbar (Monica), Lorry Needham (Tim), and Shelly Twitchell (Scott). He is also survived by his sisters Lorraine, Sheila, Jane, and Valerie. Bernard is survived by 8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

Bernard was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Agnes, his loving wife, Dolores, and two brothers.

A celebration of life will be held on March 28, 2026, at 11:00 am at the Fayston Town Hall.  This will include a potluck; for those attending, please bring a dish & memories of Bernard to share.  

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Mayo Nursing Home at 71 Richardson St., Northfield, VT 05663, in Memory of Bernard.

Arrangements are in the care of Guare and Sons Funeral Home of Montpelier, VT.

Online condolences can be made at www.guareandsons.com.