Francis R. "Dick, Herring, 76, of VT Route 12 in Berlin died Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Central Vermont Hospital. He was born on December 5, 1938 in Montpelier the son of Francis W. and Gladys (Weston) Herring. Dick attended Riverton Elementary School and Montpelier High School while working a Milk route and working on the Herring Family Farm. Following his education he worked for ST. Grisworld out of Essex Jct, VT. He later joined the Vermont Army National Guard from 1957 until his discharge with the rank of Sergeant/ Acting 1st Sgt. in 1967. Also during that time he was a charter Member of the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department serving for over 20 years, 5 as Chief. On June 27, 1959, he married the Julie Ann (Boyce) Falzarano at the Riverton United Methodist Church. They raised five children together at their home in West Berlin, VT. He worked in construction for 31 years with Lafayette and Sheldon Construction Company in Essex Jct., VT. He also had his own business plowing snow for many customers thru out the years. He was a kind and caring man that would help his fellow neighbor at any time day or night. Survivors include his children; Richard, Ronald, Randy and spouse Penni, Rhonda, and Regina, five grandchildren, Tiffany, Samantha, Cory, Naomi, Renee and a future grandchild. There are13 surviving siblings, 5 brothers and 8 sisters, and long time friend and companion Joy Renfrew. He was predeceased by his, Father, Francis W. and Mother, Gladys, Brothers, William (Butch), and David Herring. A Funeral Service will be held at Guare & Sons/Barber& Lanier Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier on Saturday May 2, 2015 at 10:00am. An Escort by the Berlin Volunteer Fire department and color guard will be provided. The Burial will follow the service at Middlesex Center Cemetery. A celebration of Francis (Dick's) life will follow at the Montpelier Elks #924 at 1:00pm all Friends and Family are welcome to attend.