Robert "Bob" Ernest Irons, 75, of Marvin Road died peacefully with his family at his side Thursday, October 15th at Central Vermont Hospital. He was born in Connecticut on April 7th, 1934 the son of Robert O. Irons and Catherine (Rochette) Irons. He graduated from Montpelier High School. He served in the United States Army in Germany from 1957 to 1959. On August 23rd, 1997 he married Betty Lou Hutchins at the Old West Church in Calais, VT. Bob and Betty lived on Marvin Road for many years and raised several children and grandchildren. Bob enjoyed working with his trains, working outdoors, fishing, traveling with his wife, tinkering around the house, ceramics, and wood-working. He was particularly famous for his "hot" chili and fried potatoes. Bob worked for Capitol Stationers as an Inventory Control Manager for over 40 years. He was a member of American Legion Post #59 for several years. He is greatly loved by his children and grandchildren and will be deeply missed. He is survived by his loving wife Betty (Edwards) Irons of Berlin, Vermont; his 2 daughters Amy (Hutchins) Klinger of Northfield, Vermont and Candy (DuBois) McNeese of Lynnville, Tennessee; his son Joel Hutchins of Wasilla, Alaska; his 2 grandchildren Robert and Chelsea Klinger; and life-long friend Bella Preedom; several close friends. He was pre-deceased by his life-long friend Vern Preedom. Also surviving are two children from his previous marriage, Jesse Moore of Long Island, NY and Anna Wheeler of Williamstown and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. There will be no viewing hours or funeral services. As per his request. Donations may be made in lieu of flowers or cards to the National Life Cancer Treatment Center in Memory of Robert Irons. You may call (802) 371-4375 or (802) 371-4196 or you may write to the CVMC Fund Development Office at P.O. Box 547, Barre, VT 05641 or e-mail [emailprotected] or [emailprotected]