It is with hearts filled with grief, gratitude and love that we share the news of the passing of our dad and husband Myron L. "Toby" Brainard, a well-known businessman and beloved member of the Derby community.  He passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on June 12, 2025, at North Country Hospital.

On January 25, 1958, he married Dorothy Perkins, who survives him. Born on September 27, 1939, in Newport, Vermont, to Carlton and Alice (Wood) Brainard, Toby graduated from Derby Academy in 1957 and began his career at The Newport Daily Express before owning and operating The Memphremagog Press where many memories were made.  Toby would often stop what he was doing to share stories with customers, creating lasting memories.   He proudly and successfully ran this business for 40 years and was especially proud when he could turn the business over to his daughter Dawn to continue his legacy.  He was known for his dedication to his family, customers and the community.   Upon retirement from The Memphremagog Press, Toby enjoyed various driving jobs.  He delivered materials for Green Mountain Electric, worked for Kinney Drugs climbing many a stair and navigated bad weather ensuring people received their medications, even in his declining health. Additionally, he drove school bus, often going out of his way to assist students. One of his favorite memories was driving a student who teased to be driven to her doorstep because of bad weather even though he wasn't supposed to.

Among his hobbies, he enjoyed golfing, fishing, telling stories, and learning everything he possibly could from people he met, and watching sports on TV.  He loved to read or hear stories and then educate the rest of us.  He had a unique ability to make everyone he met feel special, whether through his stories, his warm demeanor, or his genuine interest in their lives.

Toby was a member of the Derby Lions Club, playing an instrumental role in organizing the 4th of July Derby Parade and fireworks alongside his brother Curt for many years. He was also a member and past Exalted Ruler of Newport Elks Club #2155.

He was most proud of his family.  He is survived by his wife Dorothy "Dottie" Brainard of Derby, VT; his children: Dawn Brainard and her husband Tim Sykes of Holland, VT; Ricky Brainard and his wife Donna of Derby, VT; Pam Brainard and her husband Dennis Percy of Derby, VT; and Lindsay Brainard and his wife Nikole of Derby, VT; by his grandchildren: Merranda Price; Heather Moulton and her husband Adam; Tarin Price Pratte and her husband Derek; Randi Lee Morse and her husband Scott; Jeremy Brainard and his wife Jen; Josh Brainard and his wife Samm; Jordon Brainard and his partner Katie; Maya Brainard; and Chase Brainard and his fiancé Jewel Rendfrey; and by his great-grandchildren: Dawson, Connor, Zoe, Jonathan, Danyka, Quinn, Baylor, Averi, Austin, Xander, Jacob, and Jase. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law: Janice Bowen of West Charleston, VT, and Margaret Perkins of Island Pond, VT; his brother-in-law Blaine Perkins and his wife Norma of West Charleston, VT; and by his beloved dog Murray and cat Payne as well as many nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his parents; parents-in-law Ralph and Mabel Perkins; his siblings and spouses: Phyllis Buchanan and Hugh, Thelma Bly and Ed, Jeannette Goss and Wayne, Carlton (Bill) Brainard Jr., and Curtis Brainard and Betty, as well as his brothers-in-law Gerald Perkins and Wayne Bowen.

His legacy lives on in the values, beliefs and life lessons he instilled in us and in The Memphremagog Press.

A celebration of life will be held at The Eastside Restaurant on July 20th at 1 p.m.  Please come and share a story in true Toby fashion and help us honor our special dad/husband.

Our father/husband was cared for with such love and compassion on the third floor at North Country Hospital each time he was admitted over the years. The staff treated him like their own. Should you wish to contribute in Toby's memory, the family has requested that contributions be made to North Country Hospital in memory of Toby. Gifts can be sent to the Foundation Office, Attn: Wendy Franklin, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, VT 05855.

Online condolences are welcome at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation Service, locally family-owned and operated.