JAMES "JIM" RICHARD ANDRITZ , 67, of Northside Rd, Stark, died Thursday March 8, 2018 at University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, VT after a sudden illness.

Jim was born on February 18, 1951 in Buffalo, NY a son of Gerald John and Margaret (Davis) Andritz.  He has been a resident of the Groveton/Stark area for thirty-five years coming from Buffalo, NY. He graduated Syracuse University with his Bachelors in Science.

Before retiring Jim was the Regional Timber Sales Manager for TRG and even though he retired he still insisted on working part-time.

Jim was a true outdoorsman, enjoying hunting many types of game; fishing; target shooting with antique rifles; and hiking. He had hiked most of the 4,000-footers in NH with his daughters and dearest friends.  He enjoyed working in his apple orchard; daily walks with his canine friends in all types of weather; softball and spending time with his three daughters and grandson. His best friends were his grandson and daughters, and it was very evident that they were all his pride and joy.

Jim is survived by his wife of 41 years Terry (Stanton) Andritz of Stark; three daughters Hillary Warner of Somersworth, NH; Heather Eich and husband Matthew of Stark; and Kate Andritz of Concord; one grandson Jameson Eich and a few nieces and nephews.

Jim was predeceased by his parents and one brother Gerald Andritz in December 2017.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday March 11, 2018 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Armstrong-Charron Funeral Home in Groveton. Funeral service will be on Monday March 12, 2018 at 10:00 am at the funeral home with Fr. Daniel Deveau, pastor of the St. Marguerite d'Youville Parish officiating. Burial will be in the spring in the Emerson Rd. Cemetery in Stark.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Jim's name to either Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation; 103 Vision Way; Bloomfield, CT 06002 ( https://www.fidelco.org/donate ); Good Karma Rescue; Montpellier, VT ( www.goodkarmarescue.com/info/donate ) or Riverside Rescue; 236 Riverside Ave.; Lunenburg, VT 05906.

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