Ira R. Daniels (Bobby), 74, of Island Pond passed away in his home surrounded by loved ones on July 9th, 2023. Bobby was born on April 19th 1949, to Ira and Vivian Daniels. He married his lifelong love, Ivy Rollins, and they raised their four children in the town he grew up in and loved Island Pond.

Bobby loved the outdoors and found great joy in working for Vermont State Parks until he retired in 1988. He was Cemetery Sexton and/or Commissioner for Island Pond cemeteries for more than 30 years.

Bobby loved camping, gardening, hunting and fishing and enjoyed sharing his love of nature with his wife, children, and grandchildren. Passing on his love and respect of Mother Nature is part of his great legacy. He knew that the most important life experiences were in the little moments – enjoying the backyard swing, walking in the woods, watching the sunset and the stars all while holding hands with his best friend and wife. Bobby had a generous spirit, and he gave so much of himself to others. He was the first one people called when they needed a hand, a friend, or a father figure. He and Ivy welcomed so many people into their lives, if they crossed the threshold of their home, they were treated as and became family.

He is predeceased by his parents Ira E. and Vivian I Daniels, his sister, Juanita, and his brothers Stephen and Joseph. He leaves behind his loving wife, Ivy, and his children; Ivy and her husband Eric Crowe, Constance and her husband Chris Mandigo, Roberta and her husband Derick Mccormack, Robert and his fiancé Nicole Lucas, two sisters in love, Clara and Ernestine Rollins, and his brother Thomas SR. He also leaves behind fourteen grandchildren, three great- grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews along with countless others so close that he called them family.

Services will be as follows:

Calling hours from 6:00 to 8:00 on Friday July 14, at Curtis-Britch, and Bouffard Funeral Home 1199 Railroad Street, Island Pond, Vermont.

A graveside service will be at 11:00 Saturday July 15 at Lakeside Cemetery Pleasant Street, Island Pond Vermont with a reception to follow.

In Lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Ira Daniels name to North Country Hospital Renal Dialysis Fund. C/O Wendy Franklin, Development Office, 189 Prouty Drive Newport, VT 05855. On-line condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.