Herman D. Piper

September 20, 1933 – March 22, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Herman Dean Piper. Our beloved Herm (Pop) passed on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Valley Terrace after a brief illness. He was born September 20, 1933 in Lyme, NH and was the son of William Piper and Dorothy Piper (Henry).

He married his high school love, Nancy Alice Piper (Banker), in June 1953, and they shared 67 years together. They had five children and, later in life, adopted a sixth. In his early years Herm worked as a miner at the Elizabeth mine in Strafford, VT, along with a short time in North Carolina doing the same. He later built and ran a very successful plumbing and heating business, H.D. Piper Plumbing and Heating, in the upper valley area for over 35 years. He contributed to building and developing many homes and land in the town of Fairlee, VT. He enjoyed watching and sponsoring local race cars and cultivated a lifelong love for the sport.

Anyone who knew Herm knew he was one of a kind. He was the most loving husband, father, and friend to everyone he knew. He was a strong, kind, and funny man that could tell a story or joke like no other. Herm loved planting and tending to his vegetable gardens every year, only to give anyone he knew the bounties of his hard work and love. Herm loved spending time with his family, his dogs, hunting, fishing, Nascar races, and football.

Herman is predeceased by his beloved wife Nancy, two sons, Michael Piper and Douglas Piper, and a daughter Debra Rosẻn. He is survived by his sons David Piper of Bradford VT and Nicholas Piper of Plainfield NH, daughter Donna Uline of Fairlee VT, six grandchildren, Michael Piper, Arty Piper, Chris Uline, Dawnelle Weaver (Uline), Matt Piper, Brian Piper, eleven great grandchildren and brother Arthur Piper of Texas.

The family of Herm would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the staff that loved and cared for him during his short stay at Valley Terrace. We would also like to thank the caring staff of the VNH Hospice team for their love and support, as well as Hale Funeral Home (Bradford, VT) for all your kindness and support for our family through this. Herm will be remembered for his generous spirit and the unending amount of love and humor he gave to anyone he met.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the VNH Hospice (88 Prospect St., White River Junction, VT 05001) or the Upper Valley Human Society (300 Old Route 10, Enfield, NH 03748).

A celebration of life will be held at a later date at the discretion of the family.

Arrangements are in the care of Hale Funeral Home, 187 Upper Plain in Bradford, VT.

Those wishing to express online condolences may do so at: www.halefuneralhomes.com