Richard W. "Dick" Carey, 88, formerly of East Montpelier passed on June 11, 2014 at his home at Heaton Woods, Montpelier. He is survived by his son, Conrad R. Carey and his wife, Susan and grandson, Chris Carey and his girlfriend, Ashley all of Calais; daughter, Darlene R. Carey of Montpelier, VT. He is predeceased by his sisters, Winona (Noni) Shannon, and Chris Trepini of Rutland, and his brothers Leroy and Carlton Carey. Dick and his wife, Katharine (Morse) were long-time residents of East Montpelier. During those years he was involved in a number of occupations- retail sales, truck driving, landscaping, food service, all of which gave him pleasure and kept him going until the age of 83. In his spare time he and Katharine enjoyed gardening and short road trips about the countryside, visiting family and friends, along with his passion for dancing. Calling hours will be from 6:00-8:00 pm, Tuesday, June 17th at Guare & Sons/Barber& Lanier Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier. A Memorial grave side service with military honors will be held at 1PM, Wednesday, at Plain-Mont Cemetery, East Montpelier. If you wish to make donations, the family has asked that these be made in Dick's name to either Heaton Woods, 10 Heaton Street, Montpelier, VT 05602; or to Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice, Inc., 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641 or at www.cvhhh.org in light of their tremendous support as his journey in this life comes to a close. Those wishing to express online condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com