Curtis (Curt) Wayne Brainard, 96 of Derby, VT passed away on January 9, 2025 at his home. He was born on October 28, 1928 in Derby, VT to the late Carlton and Alice (Wood) Brainard. On August 18, 1947, he married Elizabeth "Betty" Gray.

In his early days, Curt worked in farming in Derby and Bovina Center, New York. He later worked at Elmwood Dairy. Eventually, he became the Road Commissioner for the down of Derby which he served for many years. He also served on the Cemetery Commission until his death. In his retirement years, he drove cars for Mulkins and then Northpoint. Curt loved to coach his Little League teams and later became an umpire for the games. Often he left Betty sitting at the dinner table while he hurried off to a game. He refereed high school basketball games for several years. He was a lifelong member of the Derby Lion's Club. He organized the Fourth of July parade in Derby and in the early years set off the fireworks.

He is survived by his children: Larry Brainard and his wife Ginette of The Villages, FL, Barbara Musgrove and her husband Charles of Derby Line, VT, Gary Brainard and his wife Mary of Derby, VT and Marilyn Brainard of Virginia, grandchildren Steve Brainard and his wife Laura, Matt Brainard and his wife Kelly, Tricia Musgrove and her partner Rick Desrochers and Tamara Musgrove, 8 great grandchildren, brother Myron "Toby" Brainard and wife Dottie of Derby, VT , sister in law Sandra Carpenter of West Charleston, brother in law David Gray of Waterbury, as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth, sisters Phyllis Buchanan, Thelma Bly, Jeannette Goss and brother William Brainard.

Curt was grateful to Dr. Megan Batchelder and her team for their care and compassion  over the years .

A celebration of life will be held in the spring. If friends desire memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association c/o Vermont Division 4217 Park Place Court Glen Allen, VA 23060, or the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute P.O. Box 849168 Boston, MA 02284. Online condolences may be made at curtis-brith.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.