Lawrence "Larry" Tabor Sr. of Derby, VT lost his battle with Dementia due to complications on March 29th, 2023 at the age of 82 at the Union House Nursing home in Glover, VT. Larry is survived by his sister Thelma Boucher of Derby, his children Jeanette Tabor of Derby, Dale and Lori Tabor of Jay, Robbie Cole of Newport, Robin and Ben Shelp of Holland, Corey and Colleen Cole of Morgan, Alex Tabor of Derby, and Travis Cole of Derbyline. He is survived by his ex-wife Eva Ann Tabor of Newport and his life partner Kathleen Cole of Newport. Grandchildren Brandy and Zachary Robillard of Brownington, Amber and Dustin Royer of Newport Center, Joshua Tabor and Desmah Horner of Morrisville, Gene Ouellet Jr and Hillary LaPlume of Newport, Zoey Shelp of Derby, Abby Shelp of Derby, Gabrielle Tabor of Derby, Kaitlyn Cole of Morrisville, Talynn Cote of Lowell, Ryan Belion of Alton NH, Callie Beloin of Morgan and Jackson Cole of Morgan.  Many great grandchildren Kylie, Ryah, Ethan, Nicholas, Hayden, Brooklyn, Landon, Madison, Hunter, Logan, Lillie, Natalee, Freya and Carson. Great, great grandson Brentley.
Larry loved driving truck for a living and helped to build interstate I 91 while working for Omer Choquette, he ended his driving career working for Scotts Construction of Newport VT and enjoyed a lengthy retirement.
Larry enjoyed watching car racing (Dale Earnhart) and football (Tom Brady), card playing with friends and family, hunting, spending time at Eagle's in Newport where he was a member and tending his vegetable garden. He never missed a 4th of July parade, loved his "best buddy" Zoey the cat but most of all spending time at his camp in Jay. He loved to have family BBQ's, the boys over for hunting, snow shoeing and just working in the woods there.
He is predeceased by his mother Ida Tabor of Newport, his son Lawrence "Larry" Tabor Jr of Newport and grandson Lance Tabor of Newport.
In lieu of flowers the family is asking for donations to be made to the Africa Missions team at the Morgan Community Church PO Box 234 Morgan, VT 05853
The family would like to send out heartfelt appreciation to the Union House and their staff for all they did for our father and family.