It is with a heavy heart we write our remembrance of Chad. His picture in the Herald captures so well the countenance Chad met the world with. Chad was instrumental in installing a solar hot water and pool heating system in our home years ago. Ed Butler was the solar expert but it was Chad who figured out how to make the brain of the operation work. A new experience for all of us. Through this we had the pleasure of having Chad at our house regularly. Not to mention further plumbing help over the years. Always with a smile , always willing to stop and talk. Often sharing proud Dad stories and life with his growing family.
Chad took the time to meticulously write out understandable instructions as to how all these systems worked for us. He met many questions and calls with patience and kindness.
As life would have it I had just seen Chad at Chef’s Market recently were I was able to share how he was still missed! He confirmed despite the long drive his switch to UVM for work had been the right choice.
We hold all who loved Chad close to our hearts as he has left a big hole. May you still feel his love surround you and may his children be inspired to become all they can be, always grounded in kindness and patience like their Dad. Our world is a better place because of Chad and now he challenges us all to be better people in his memory.
Pam Overstrom and David Palmer.
