Kenneth Peter Tatro, 85, of Barnard, Vermont passed peacefully at home on December 14, 2022 after a long and brave battle with cancer.

Ken was born on October 7, 1937 in Ludlow, Vermont to parents Leon and Avis (Rotta) Tatro. He later moved to Bethel, Vermont as a young child and attended Bethel schools. He worked as a grade sawyer at lumber mills in the area. In addition to working as a sawyer, he built his own business of lawn care and landscaping. Ken married Eleanor (Ward) Rotta in 1967 and they made their home in Barnard.

Ken was dedicated to his family. He was best known for his strength and strong work ethic, often working from sunrise to sunset. He was extremely generous, and he was always there to lend a hand to anyone in need of help.

Ken always enjoyed being outside regardless of the weather. He would often take his family swimming and for many long walks with the family dogs. Later in life you would often find him sitting on his back porch reading a book or watching the birds. Ken was always up for going out to eat at his many favorite restaurants and spoiling his two granddaughters.

Ken is survived by his two daughters: Kim Tatro White and husband Dale of Randolph Center, Vermont, and Kelly Vigue and husband Chris of Hartford, Vermont; two stepsons: Craig Rotta of Barnard, Vermont, and Randy Rotta and wife Rita of Randolph Center, Vermont; two sisters: Hazel Paris of Andover, New Hampshire, and Irene Weatherston of Logan, Utah; four brothers: Robert Tatro of Bennington, Vermont; Gordon Tatro of Westfield, Massachusetts; Norman Tatro of Herriman, Utah; Leonard Tatro of Logan, Utah; and two granddaughters: Kennedy and Dalyce White; along with many nieces and nephews; and his dog and “little buddy” Tyson.

Ken is predeceased by his wife, Eleanor, and his parents Leon and Avis.

A graveside memorial service will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the Silver Lake Cemetery in Barnard. There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Ken’s name may be made to the Barnard Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 146, Barnard VT 05031. Arrangements are by Day Funeral Home of Randolph, Vermont. Online condolences may be made at DayFunerals.com.