Timothy Martin Drew, 39, of Northview Terrace, Waterbury Center and formerly of Montpelier, died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011, at Waterbury Dam as a result of a drowning accident. Tim was born in Berlin , Vt. , on Sept. 1, 1972 , the son of L. Leonard and Marion (Martin) Drew. He received his education at St. Michael's Grade School, Main Street Middle School and graduated from Montpelier High School in 1990. For more than 15 years, Tim worked as a bartender at various local establishments. In 2008 he entered the Community College of Vermont to study social services. He became a passionate student and excelled in the classroom. In 2010 he transferred to Johnson State College to study psychology and sociology with an emphasis in substance abuse and treatment. He earned numerous awards and scholarships for his academic performance, including being named to the president's list. Tim was passionate about golf and was a Montpelier Elks Country Club champion; he enjoyed visiting Ireland to learn about his heritage; he loved his extended family and took charge of the "family artifacts" following his father's death. Tim's warm smile and quick wit will be missed by his family and friends. Tim is survived by his mother, Marion Drew of Montpelier; two sisters, Kathleen Warren and her husband, David of Burlington Flats, N.Y.; Colleen Drew of Martha's Vineyard, Mass.; five brothers, Brian Drew and his wife, Karyl of Hanover, N.H.; Shawn Drew of Westerly, R.I.; Kevin Drew and his wife, Jane of Foxboro, Mass.; Dennis Drew of Montpelier; and Thomas Drew and his wife, Mary of Salisbury, Vt. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Tim was predeceased by his father, Coach Lenny Drew on Feb. 14, 2001 . Calling hours will be held on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011 , from 2 to 5 p.m. at Guare & Sons Funeral Home. A private memorial service will be held after calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Tim's name may be made to Johnson State College, c/o Sally Laughlin, Alumni Office, 337 College Hill, Johnson, VT 05656 or to VSAC, P.O. Box 2000, Winooski, VT 05404. Those wishing to send on-line condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com and go to Tim's obituary.