1933
Richard
2008
Richard Churchill
July 3, 1933 — June 11, 2008
SHELDON - Richard J. Dickie Churchill, age 74, passed away Wednesday June 11, 2008 at his home with his loving family at his side.
He was born July 3, 1933 in St. Albans the son of the late Wellington & Myrtha (Wilson) Churchill.
Dickie was employed at the Rock-Tenn Paper Mill in Sheldon Springs for 28 years and then at the Boise Cascade Hydro Plant for 10 years before retiring. He also rebuilt, owned and operated the Franklin General Store from 1978 to 1984. Following his retirement he spent time raising beef cattle and cutting wood.
He was a member of the Vermont National Guard from 1950 to 1952 and was activated during the Korean War, stationed in Germany.
He was a member of the American Legion Post # 1 of St. Albans, V.F.W. Post # 778 of Swanton, and the Elks Lodge # 1566 of St. Albans.
Dickie enjoyed spending time ice fishing, golfing, hunting, playing pool, gardening and especially loved spending time with his family, friends and dogs Mesha & Molly
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Agnes (Macia) Churchill of Sheldon; his children, Debbie Williams of Sheldon, Roddy Churchill and his wife Cindy of Sheldon, Randy Churchill of Swanton, Tony Churchill and his wife Kerri of Sheldon, and Mark Churchill and his wife Tina of Sheldon; 14 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren; sister, Nancy LaCross of Hampton, VA; and a brother, Bob Touchette and his wife Pat of Auburn, WA; several nieces and nephews.. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his step-father, Albert Cotnoir; brother, Wellington Churchill Jr.; and son-in-law, Ken Williams.
Funeral services will be held Monday June 16, 2008 at 3:00 PM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Enosburg Falls with Pastor Rich ODonnell celebrating the Mass of Christian burial. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no visiting hours.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dickies memory may be made to the Franklin County Home Health Agency - Hospice Program, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, VT 05478 or to the Silver Towers c/o Earl Cavanaugh, Sec., 1116 US Rt. 5, East Dummerston, VT 05346
He was born July 3, 1933 in St. Albans the son of the late Wellington & Myrtha (Wilson) Churchill.
Dickie was employed at the Rock-Tenn Paper Mill in Sheldon Springs for 28 years and then at the Boise Cascade Hydro Plant for 10 years before retiring. He also rebuilt, owned and operated the Franklin General Store from 1978 to 1984. Following his retirement he spent time raising beef cattle and cutting wood.
He was a member of the Vermont National Guard from 1950 to 1952 and was activated during the Korean War, stationed in Germany.
He was a member of the American Legion Post # 1 of St. Albans, V.F.W. Post # 778 of Swanton, and the Elks Lodge # 1566 of St. Albans.
Dickie enjoyed spending time ice fishing, golfing, hunting, playing pool, gardening and especially loved spending time with his family, friends and dogs Mesha & Molly
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Agnes (Macia) Churchill of Sheldon; his children, Debbie Williams of Sheldon, Roddy Churchill and his wife Cindy of Sheldon, Randy Churchill of Swanton, Tony Churchill and his wife Kerri of Sheldon, and Mark Churchill and his wife Tina of Sheldon; 14 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren; sister, Nancy LaCross of Hampton, VA; and a brother, Bob Touchette and his wife Pat of Auburn, WA; several nieces and nephews.. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his step-father, Albert Cotnoir; brother, Wellington Churchill Jr.; and son-in-law, Ken Williams.
Funeral services will be held Monday June 16, 2008 at 3:00 PM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Enosburg Falls with Pastor Rich ODonnell celebrating the Mass of Christian burial. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no visiting hours.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dickies memory may be made to the Franklin County Home Health Agency - Hospice Program, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, VT 05478 or to the Silver Towers c/o Earl Cavanaugh, Sec., 1116 US Rt. 5, East Dummerston, VT 05346
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