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George Edward Hornbeck

BRANDON - George Edward Hornbeck, age 71, died peacefully Tuesday, August 3, 2010, at his home in Brandon surrounded by his family.

    Mr. Hornbeck was born in Goshen on February 26, 1939. He was the son of George and Myrtle (Hayes) Hornbeck. He received his education in Brandon Schools and was graduated from Vermont Technical College, class of 1958. In 1964, he received his Master’s Plumber License, and he owned and operated Hornbeck’s Plumbing and Heating for over 45 years. He loved his work and through it, met many of his lifelong friends.

    George had a real zest for life. He was well known by all for his sense of humor, practical jokes and trickery.

    George enjoyed hunting, fishing, four wheeling, and camping. A highlight of his life was moose hunting with his grandson in the Northeast Kingdom in 2007. He was a very talented woodworker, creating many cherished family pieces. He was the happiest when he was at gatherings with all his family around him. He and his wife Patty just celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary together with their family.

    Surviving is his wife Patricia of Brandon; whom he married in Brandon on July 22, 1961; 2 daughters, Valerie Chickanosky and her husband John of South Burlington, and Tricia Keith and her partner Greg Birajiclian of Rutland; three grandchildren, Sarah, Matthew, and Annie Chickanosky; three sisters, Jean Conant of Montpelier, Nancy Hornbeck of Waitsfield, and Barbara Schoolcraft of Bridport. He was predeceased by a brother Roger Hornbeck in 1964. Several nieces, nephews & cousins also survive him.

    The funeral service was held on Saturday, August 7, 2010, at the Brandon Congregational Church. The Rev. Richard White, pastor officiated. A private graveside committal service and burial followed, in the family lot, at Forestdale Cemetery.

    Following the ceremony the family will receive friends at the Congregational Church Hall, for a time of fellowship & remembrance.

    Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made, in his memory to: The Foley Cancer Clinic, 160 Allen Street, Rutland, VT 05701.

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