James Ladue, 68, of Newport, Vermont passed away on May 29, 2025 with his family at his side.  He was born on August 5, 1956 in Newport, VT to Raymond and Elsie (Story) Ladue.

He graduated from North Country Union High School in the class of 1975.  Jim was employed in customer service at the Pick & Shovel in Newport for many years. Previously he was employed by Don's Carpet and owned his own business with Mike Perkins installing carpet and flooring. He held a membership with the Newport Country Club.  His hobbies included playing golf, soft ball, soccer, track & field and basketball.

He is survived by his sons: Cody Ladue, and Tory Ladue and his partner Liv and by his granddaughter Stella.  He is also survived by his sister-in-law Donna Ladue, the mother of his children Annette Patenaude, and many friends.

He was predeceased by his parents, his brother Dave in 2011 and by his close friend Bill Sanville in 2024.

Funeral services will be held at the Church of God, Crawford Road, in Newport on Sunday June 8, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. with the Rev. Laurence Wall officiating. Friends may call at the Church on Sunday June 8, 2025 from 2:00 P.M. until the hour of the funeral.  Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Newport Youth Golf Association, in care of Newport Country Club, 590 Mt. Vernon Street, Newport, VT  05855. On-line condolences at welcome at curtis-britch.com.  Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.