EAST MONTPELIER Robert "Butch" A. Vivian, 74, the son of Alvin Vivian Sr. and Cameila (Poulin) Vivian, born in Williamstown on Dec. 25, 1938, raised in Graniteville, passed away at his home in East Montpelier, on Jan. 20, 2012, due to a long battle with various health issues. His prior employment included a lengthy career at Whitcomb's Furniture in East Barre. Butch eventually retired from the United States Postal Service after a 20-plus-year career as a rural postal carrier. During his retirement, he delighted in spending time with his great-grandchildren at his home in East Montpelier. He passionately enjoyed reading and writing his personal memoirs. Butch also spent many hours hunting, fishing and gardening. Butch had many family members and close friends who loved him dearly. Butch is predeceased by his parents; his wife, Amelda J. (Farnham) Vivian; brothers: Alvin "Babe" Vivian Jr., Calvin Vivian, Carl Vivian, Raymond C. Vivian Sr.; sister Eloise (Vivian) Peake; great-granddaughter Diandra L. Jernigan; and nephew William "Billy" Vivian. Butch is survived by his daughters: Karen M. (Vivian) Lachance, of East Montpelier, Melanie J. (Vivian) Reneger and her husband, William Reneger, of Yadkinville, N.C.; stepdaughters: Amy Watker, of Burlington, and Naomi Watker, of Milton; grandchildren: Daniel R. Barnett and Jodee J. Jernigan; great-grandchildren: Mileena M. Jagger, Nyah L. Newton, Cameron and Cahlia Winston (twins); many cousins, nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held later in the spring at St. Sylvester's Cemetery in Barre Town, where he will be laid to rest with his parents. The family will be receiving guests this Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, at 1 p.m. at Butch's home in East Montpelier. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that all contributions be made out to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice. A very special thank you to Bonnie Breer, you are simply amazing, also Amanda, Deb, Bet, and Kat - All our love, Robert and family.