Daniel Dean Whittemore "Dan", 40 of Barton, died suddenly on October 18, 2022 from complications of Diabetes. He had struggled with Diabetes for most of his life, but he never let it stop him.

He was born August 3, 1982 in Morrisville to Dean Jr. and Sandra Whittemore of Morrisville.

He was a graduate of North Country Union High School, class of 2000. Dan graduated from the University of New Hampshire as a diesel mechanic and worked at Caterpillar in Richmond.

He worked for many years as a Correctional Officer at the Vermont State Prison in Burlington. He was currently employed by Pike Industries in Swanton as a Plant Utility Person.

Dan was an avid hunter and outdoor enthusiast. When he wasn't working, he spent his time in the woods. He was looking forward to winter and rabbit hunting with his brothers, their girls, and the dogs. He loved doing their hotdog cookouts in the woods. He taught his daughters to respect nature and wanted to preserve the generations of family hunting. He enjoyed spending time with his family, staying active, and being sarcastic. He had a wicked sense of humor.

Dan was a devoted father, a beloved son, a legendary brother, and a loyal friend. He was very excited for his new baby expected in March. He is survived by his daughters Danica and Brielle Whittemore, and their mother, Jessica Jackson of Jeffersonville. His girlfriend Krystal Duby and their baby on the way, of Barton and Krystal's sons Colton and Hunter of Barton. His mom and step dad Sandra and David Rhodes of Norton, his Father Dean Whittemore Jr. of Morrisville, his grandparents Dean and Fonda Whittemore Sr. of Morrisville, a brother, Timothy and Nicole Whittemore of Brownington (Ariana, Ethan, and Makayla), a sister, Melissa Rose Leonard and fiancé Brian Coderre of Sheffield (Jacob, Jonathan, and Katie), a sister, Kristin and DJ Green of Newport (Warren and Jillian), a sister, Autumn and Eric Smith Sr. of Lowell (EJ, Clyde, and Addie-Leigh), a brother, Matthew Rhodes and girlfriend Kayla Margolla of Brownington (Schyrah and Maverick), a sister, Nicole Rhodes of Derby, a step brother, Jeffery Rhodes of Burlington, and a step sister Jessica and Daniel Lyon of Derby (Bethany and Emma). Many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was predeceased by his grandparents, Wilber and Sylvia Welch of South Ryegate, a sister, Jessica Whittemore of Newport, and a brother-in-law, Ryan A.D. Leonard of Derby Line.

In his short time on earth, he touched so many lives. Dan, you may be gone but you will never be forgotten. We love you!

Friends may call from 4:00-6:00PM on Thursday October 27, 2022 at the Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home 37 Lake Road, Newport where funeral services will be held at 2:00PM on Friday October 28, 2022. Interment will follow in Derby Center Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home and Cremation service, locally family owned and operated.