HARDWICK – Christopher E. Gravel, 40, of Hardwick passed away unexpectedly on January 1.
Christopher was born at Copley Hospital on August 24, 1980, to Edward and Lynn (Gravel).
He attended Walden Elementary school and then Cabot High School.
Chris worked for various construction companies as an excavator operator and recently worked for his dad on construction projects. Chris joyed skiing, hiking, four wheeling and other outside activities with his friends. Chris also enjoyed working out, running, and playing with his dog Benny. Chris had a big heart; he was always willing to help anybody at any time. He was always there for his father when he needed him.
Chris is survived by his wife Kim Gravel, his father Edward Gravel and stepmother Sandra Gravel, his brothers, Nicholas and Amanda Gravel of Woodbury, Eric Gravel and his fiancé Carrie McCloe, of Winooski, nephews Elijah Gravel of Cabot, Zachary Gravel of Woodbury, and many aunts and uncles. Christopher will be greatly missed. Chris was raised as a Jehovah’s Witness; he believed in the Resurrection as quoted in Acts 24:15.
Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home, 58 Summer Street of Barre, assisted the family.