Frederick (Derf) R. Barth Sr., 71, passed away on October 27, 2026, at Sullivan Country Nursing Home after a long battle with MS. Fred was surrounded by his family.

Born on August 3, 1955, in New York, 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, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Fred is predeceased by his daughter, Alyssa, brother, Peter and sister, Mary. He is also predeceased by his grandparents and a nephew.

The last five years Fred resided at Sullivan County Nursing Home where he was loved by all.

Family and friends are invited to the Acworth Cemetery for a Graveside service on November 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to be made to the Sullivan County Nursing Home Activities Department, for all they did with Fred.

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