With heavy hearts, the family of Gerard Brochu, 77, shares that he died on August 17, 2025, at Dartmouth hospital in Hanover NH. Gerard was born on June 17, 1948 at home in Ferdinand VT to Gerard E. and Bella (Bedard) Brochu.

Gerard "Jerry" attended schools in Derby Line, Derby and Newport where he formed many friendships and enjoyed attending school sporting events.

He enjoyed the simple things in life including music jams, yard sales, collecting coins and stamps, eating out, "chatting" with everyone he met and family gatherings. Those who knew Gerard admired the easy way he had "making new friends". There were no strangers in his life, only friends he hadn't met yet.

Gerard is survived by his children: Totyawna Brochu, Milton VT, Timmy Brochu, South Burlington VT and Tiffany Sleep (John), Newport VT. His grandchildren: Keyshawn, Cartaya, Anthony, Jaidynn, Camdynn, Nicholas and Austin. His siblings: Eva Brochu, Rita Choquette, Lea Cook, Rene Brochu, Martha Dupont, Tess Round (Todd Morey), Patti Mann, John Brochu (Claire Tetreault). In-laws: Charles Buck and Paula Brochu.

He was predeceased by his parents, his infant sons Michael and Robert. His siblings: Anna Sanville, Clara Brochu, Maria Buck, Stephen Brochu and Alfred Brochu. In-laws: Sonny Sanville, Omer Choquette and Madeleine Brochu.

Gerard will be greatly missed and his memory will live on in the hearts of his family and every one who knew him.

Per his wishes, when all arrangements are complete, Gerard will be laid to rest with his infant sons at St. Mary's Cemetery in Newport VT.