Frederick “Derf” R. Barth Sr., 71, passed away on Oct. 27, 2026, at the Sullivan County Nursing Home after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. Fred was surrounded by his family.
He was born on Aug. 3, 1955, in New York to the late Herman and Caroline (Pettersen) Barth. Fred graduated from Fall Mountain Regional High School. From there he worked at a lumber yard and was a volunteer firefighter. He volunteered at the Fall Mountain Friendly Meals, Meals on Wheels and for a period of time he ran the Charlestown Food Shelf.
Fred enjoyed watching NASCAR and fireworks. He enjoyed playing “trash” and bingo with the residents at the nursing home. Fred loved listening to country music.
Fred is survived by his three children, Jessica (Cecil), Fred Jr. (Nichole) and Chelsea. He is also survived by two brothers, Billy and Richard (Debbie), three sisters, Barbara, Carol and Zeta (Bob), eight grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Fred is predeceased by his daughter, Alyssa, his brother, Peter, and his sister, Mary. He is also predeceased by his grandparents and a nephew.
Over the last five years Fred resided at the Sullivan County Nursing Home, where he was loved by all.
Family and friends are invited to the Acworth Cemetery for a graveside service on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to be made to the Sullivan County Nursing Home Activities Department for all they did for Fred.
Arrangements have been trusted to the care of the Fenton and Hennessey Funeral Home, 55 Westminster St., Bellows Falls.
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