East Montpelier, VT Robert D. (Bobby) Bragg, 89, of Bragg Hill Road died on Friday, September 15, 2017 at the Barre Gardens with his family by his side. He was born on April 8, 1928 in Waitsfield, the son of Merritt and Hazel (Cook) Bragg. He attended schools in Waitsfield and graduated from Waitsfield High School in 1947, and later attended Randolph Tech. On October 27, 1950 Bob enlisted in the United States Army and served during the Korean War until his honorable discharge on October 15, 1952. On February 14, 1953, he married Virginia Watson at the West Brattleboro Congregational Church. Together they had seven children. Bob worked primarily as a dairy farmer, beginning in Waitsfield, and later moving to their current location in East Montpelier in 1965. Upon closing the farm in 1986, Robert began working for Bombardier Transportation in Barre town as an assembler, until finally retiring in 1996. Bob held memberships in several local clubs and fraternal organizations, including the Masons Wyoming Lodge #80, Shriners, Oddfellows in Waitsfield, and the American Legion in Waterbury. Bob was an active member of the Waitsfield Federated Church before moving to East Montpelier, at which time he became a member of the Old Brick Church, for which he sang in the choir and served as Church Trustee for many years.. Bob also served Town Auditor in Waitsfield and served on the Board of Adjustments in East Montpelier. Robert found his greatest pleasure spending time with his family and friends and hosting many family gatherings at his farm in East Montpelier. Robert also took great pride in actively participated in the annual maple sugar making activities at the Bragg Farm Sugarhouse. He also played fiddle and called square dances in the Central Vermont area. Survivors include his wife of 64 years Virginia Bragg of East Montpelier; daughter, Debra Curtis and her husband Richard of East Montpelier; Sons, Robert Bragg, Jr and his wife Martha of Montpelier, Douglas Bragg and his wife Barbara of East Montpelier, Richard Bragg and his wife Valerie of Plattsburgh, NY, son Timothy Bragg of Wallingford, VT, son Stephen Bragg and his wife, Sheree of Atlanta, GA,; twelve grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren, sister Shirley Bragg of Burlington; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Ronald Mark Bragg, and two siblings; Katherine Johnson and Ruth Janes. Calling hours will be held from 6-8:00 pm on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at the Guare & Sons Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at the Old Brick Church in East Montpelier. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Old Brick Church, P.O. Box 38, East Montpelier, VT 05651.