Larry W. Columbia, 71, of North Troy, Vermont passed away on January 3, 2022, at his home. He was born on January 9, 1950, in Newport, VT to Gordon and Cecile (Boisvert) Columbia. He married Sandra Carter September 28, 1968, who survives him.

Larry graduated from North Country Union High School in 1968. After graduation he helped construct upright silos on farms in VT & NY before returning to the family farm to help manage it until1992. While operating the family farm he and his brother Robert established Columbia's Satellite Systems, bringing satellite television into family homes through-out Orleans County, VT. After the sale of the family farm, he was employed as a security guard for Burns Security and employed with Cabot Creamery for 21 years until his retirement in 2013.

Among his interest, he enjoyed his holiday cookouts and Sunday breakfast with his family, hunting, raising King Charles Spaniels, watching his daily visitors of birds, along with growing his large garden including various berries and fruit trees.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years Sandra Columbia of North Troy, VT, by his four sons: Eric Columbia and partner Tanya Martin of Albany, VT, Bradley Columbia and partner Teri Prue of Newport Center, VT, Brock Columbia and partner Sara Wright of Coventry, VT, and Travis Columbia of North Troy, VT. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren by his brother Robert Columbia of North Troy, VT. Also surviving him are many close friends including Gary & Adalene Lantagne of Newport Center, VT, Sharon Flangan of Eden, VT and Joann Allen of Barre, VT.

He was predeceased by his parents Gordon and Cecile (Boisvert) Columbia and in-laws Frederick & Ruth Carter.

A celebration of life will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Mary Wright Halo Foundation, 1071 Upper Quarry Road, Newport, VT  05855. On-line condolences at curtis-britch.com .  Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home, & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.