After four years at Pine Heights in Brattleboro, Hans Peter Parda, 75, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025. He is survived by his sister, Pamela Brownell of Belleview, FL, his brother, Michael Parda of Sedona, AZ, nephew, Jason Smith of Westminster, VT, and his great-nephew, Hunter Smith of Maine, niece, Randi Copeland of Kalamazoo, MI, and many cousins and friends. Peter’s parents, Bill and Issy Padra passed respectively in 2005 and 2011.

Peter grew up in the Riverview Restaurant learning the value of hard work and family time. He was a star Boy Scout and volunteer fireman and a 1970 graduate of Bellows Falls High School. After school, he worked at Robertson Paper Co. as night foreman until its closing some 15 years later. He then worked at Barrows Oil Co. and Putney Paper Co. After going on disability, Peter started a part time lawn care business. As a good son he helped his parents in their later years.

A lifelong Vermonter Peter appreciated nature and solitude going hunting and fishing always with his companion dog along his side. He also enjoyed going to sporting events to cheer on Jason and Hunter. Peter was a good and supportive uncle.

His family would like to express appreciation to Pine Heights staff for their compassion and dedication, also to Westminster Fire Department for many times of assistance.

Services will be private.

Donations in Peter’s Memory may be made to Westminster Fire Department or Westminster Cares.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Fenton and Hennessey Funeral Home, 55 Westminster Street, Bellows Falls, VT 05101.