James H Colvin

June 21, 1947 — September 20, 2024

James H. Colvin, 77, died suddenly, following a heart attack on September 20th in Bennington. He was born in Bennington, VT on June 21, 1947, the son of the late Vernon E. Colvin and the late Mildred (Lewis) Colvin, the second of five children.
He graduated from Bennington High School in 1966 and Central Missouri State University in 1970 with a degree in zoology. Upon his return to Bennington, he was hired to teach science at Mount Anthony Union High School. He completed his master's degree in 1973 while working in the school system in guidance and administration, serving as the principal of Molly Stark School.
Jim married the former Lodie Ann Graves on August 23, 1969 in the Old First Church. They made Bennington their home for 55 years of marriage. Together they raised two daughters.
Jim Served on the Town of Bennington's Select Board from 1979-1984, serving as it's chair for five years before becoming the Town Manager, a position he held for four years. He later served as a town lister and as town moderator. He purchased Bennington Car Wash in 1986 and grew the business with self=service wash bays and added Bennington Express Lube in 2001. He became the plant manager for Catamount Pellet Fuels in Adams, MA, before deciding to serve in the State House as a representative from Bennington. He was appointed Chair of the House Commerce Committee during his tenure from 1999-2002. In 2002 he was appointed to the position of Assistant Judge for Bennington County by then Governor, Howard Dean. He served in that capacity for twenty years, until retiring from the bench in 2023.
Jim is survived by his wife, Lodie, his two daughters; Hope Colvin Owens (and her husband Richard) and Sarah Lynne Bluto (and her husband, Tim). He also leaves his precious grandchildren: Rocco and Cash Campolungo, Ainsley Owens and Vance and Gigi Bluto.
Other survivors include his two sisters: Sandra C. Burkus and Sharon Colvin ( and her husband, Don McCullers) and two brothers: Donald Colvin (and his wife, Cindy) and Randall Colvin (and his wife, Cindy).
At his request, the committal services will be private. The family will receive friends for a celebration of his life at the Mount Anthony Country Club from 1:00- 3:00 pm on Thursday September 26th.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of James H. Colvin may be made to the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department at Southwest Vermont Medical Center or to the charity of your choice through the office of the Mahar and Son Funeral Home, 628 Main Street Bennington, VT 05201.

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James H Colvin

June 21, 1947 — September 20, 2024

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