Woodstock, Vermont

Barry Phillip Shortlidge, 62, died on Sunday February 9th at his home with his wife of 34 years, Mary Lynn Shortlidge at his side after a 6 and ½ year battle with cancer his family is relieved that he is at peace.

Barry was born on December 3, 1951 in Atlanta, GA the son of Joseph Bacon Shortlidge and Natalie Jane Newell.

Barry lived in Chappaqua, NY from 1964 to 1978
He moved to the Woodstock area in 1978

Barry was an Arborist and Landscape Designer with a passion for working in nature.

Barry is survived by his wife of Woodstock, his stepson Jason Mack(Maura) and grandson Declan Mack of N. Tahoe, CA, two of his brothers; Todd Bacon Shortlidge of Barnard, VT and Peter Chandler Shortlidge(Tricia) of Lake Helen, FL. 3 Nephews Joel (Lisa), Aaron (Ellen) and Allan Shortlidge. 3 Nieces Tassie(John) Kimsey, Chelsie (Blake) Harting and Natalie Shortlidge. Great Nephews Dyllon, Davie , Trevin and Great Niece Emaline. . Barry is pre deceased by brother David Newell (Martha) Shortlidge.

There will be no services for Barry, however his family will have a celebration of his life gathering when his ashes/remains are interned at the Saint Alphonss Cemetery in Pittsford, VT.

Barry was very fond of his great nephew Davie, son of Joel and Lisa Shortlidge. Davie was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Davie!

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The family would like to thank the hospice nurses from Bayada, especially Sherri Lorette.

Cabot Funeral Home is assisting in arrangements, condolences may be offered by visiting cabotfh.com