Barnard, Vermont

Todd B. Shortlidge, 75, of Barnard, born in White Plains, NY to Joseph and Natalie (Newell) Shortlidge, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2021 at Rutland Regional Hospital following a brief illness. Todd attended Dean Junior College in Franklin, MA and then University of Denver, CO. He then worked as an art director for advertising agencies NYC, including Shaller Rubin, for a number of years. In 1965 he married Pamela Bay and lived in Millwood, NY. They later divorced. He was married to Deborah Rice of Barnard from 1986 to 1994 and moved to Vermont, where he was self-employed in graphic design. He served as Zoning Administrator for the Town of Barnard. Todd enjoyed gardening, photography, and skiing. He loved dogs and was known to all the neighbor's dogs for his generous dog biscuit handouts.

Todd is survived by his son Todd Allan Shortlidge (and partner, Dash), of San Francisco; his brother, Peter Shortlidge (Patricia) and nieces Tassie, Chelsea, and Natalie, all of Florida; stepson Peter Butler (Deborah) and step granddaughter Lily; his nephews Joel Shortlidge (Lisa), and Aaron Shortlidge (Ellen) of NH; step sister Bonnie Farrell (Pat) of Virginia; his sister-in law Lynn Shortlidge and nephew Jason Mack of California; his sister-in-law Martha Shortlidge White, of Michigan: as well as several great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers David and Barry Shortlidge, his father Joe, mother Natalie Shortlidge, his stepmother Leona Shortlidge, and stepmother Dorie Shortlidge.

Arrangements are by Cabot Funeral Home. There are no calling hours, and a private family memorial celebration is planned. The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to the Central Vermont Humane Society in Todd's name.

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