Peter D. Orvis

BRANDON — Peter Douville Orvis, 69, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, at his home in Brandon.

A memorial service “In Celebration of His Life” will be held Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013, at 10 a.m., at Grace Episcopal Church in Forest Dale.

The graveside committal service and burial, with military honors, will take place at a later date in Pine Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Rutland Area Visiting Nurse & Hospice, 7 Albert Cree Drive, Rutland, VT 05701; or to The Foley Cancer Clinic, 160 Allen St., Rutland, VT 05701.

A complete obituary will be published in a future edition of Rutland Herald.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon.