David Emile Rivard

David Emile Rivard, 79, of Derby Line, Vermont, dedicated husband, father of two, grandfather of eight, brother and friend, passed peacefully on October 5, 2022 of complications from leukemia.
David was born on December 21, 1942 to Emile and Flossie (Cargill) in Newport, VT. David graduated from Newport High School in 1960, where he excelled in football, basketball and baseball. After high school, David followed his father's footstep and worked with the Canadian Pacific Railroad until he found his true calling and attended the Vermont State Police Academy. Because of his dedication, he was chosen for the special duty assignment as the chauffer for the Vermont governor. He worked the remainder of his career as a Vermont State Trooper, where he served with his younger brother Paul. David proved to be an important and reliable pillar in his community. David served as an administrative specialist in the Vermont Air National Guard.
David and his wife Diane Beaudin were married in 1965 and remained so for the rest of his life. David and Diane have 2 sons, Gregory and Marc.
David was an avid outdoorsman and loved spending time with his family and friends. He was a ski instructor and ski patrol at Jay Peak. David and his older brother Dick, spent a memorable trip where they sailed across the Atlantic to ski the mountains of Austria. Through the years, David appreciated hunting with his sons, brothers and nephews at the two camps he built in Morgan. Fishing and spending time with his grandkids was a favorite past time. David and Diane delighted in countless hours on the shuffleboard and pickleball courts, bike riding and long walks on the beaches of New Smyrna, Florida where they spent many of their retired winters. David was a former member of the Newport Country Club.
In addition to his parents, David was predeceased by his sister Kathryn and son Marc. He is survived by his wife Diane, son Gregory (Karen), brothers Dick and Paul (Diane), daughter in-law Melissa. He leaves behind grandkids Aaron (Katrina), Emily, Kayla, Stacy, Joe and great grandkids Madalynn, Max and Jack. There are many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends that will miss him dearly.
In respect to David's directives there will be no public services. The family would like to thank all our family and friends for their support and prayers.