Kim Max Whipple, 69, of Orleans, VT, passed away suddenly at his home on August 16th, 2025.

Kim was born to Leland and Dorothy Whipple on March 17th, 1956.

Kim lived a life dedicated to his family and friends. He lived several years in California where he painted oil rigs in the Pacific Ocean. His love of Vermont brought him home where he had his own painting business, painting many local homes and businesses. He enjoyed hunting, especially with his nephews and grandchildren. Kim's true passion was fishing the local rivers and ponds. Kim loved competing in fishing tournaments including the annual Father's Day tournament on Lake Champlain. He was especially proud of his prize-winning fish caught the Moore Reservoir in Waterford, VT, caught with his brothers Colby and Mark.

Kim was predeceased by his parents Leland Whipple and Dorothy (Hilliard) Whipple, his nieces Laurie Conley and Cassandra Tallman, and his granddaughter Morgan Lapierre-Deaette.

Kim is survived by his partner of 35 years Debbie Lapierre. His children Heather Lapierre of Orleans, VT, April Lapierre and her partner Adam Lamadeleine of Barton, VT, Miranda Aiken and her husband Roger Aiken of Barton, VT, his grandchildren Dustin Lapierre and his partner Sandra Krohn of Elmshorn, Germany, Devon Lapierre-Hamel of Orleans, VT, and Sydney Lapierre and her partner Austin Guyer of Barton, VT. His great-grandchildren Ava Grace and Summer Marie. His siblings Barbara Whipple of Burlington, VT, Bruce and his wife Darlene Whipple of Derby, VT, Karen and her husband Jesse Conley of Barton, VT, Mark Whipple of Orleans, VT, Chris and his wife Krysta Whipple of California, and Colby Whipple of Brownington, VT, as well as many nieces and nephews, and his loyal dog Jax.

A celebration of life for Kim will be held at a later date to be announced. On-line condolences are welcome at curtis-britch.com.