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Stanley Gale Galvin

SALISBURY - Stanley Gale Galvin, age 92, passed away peacefully, at his home in Salisbury on January 29, 2011, with his wife Nancy by his side.

    Stan was born in Salisbury on August 4, 1918, the son of George and Florence (Gale) Galvin. He had lived his whole life in Salisbury. He graduated from Brandon High School and Vermont Technical College. He operated the family farm with his brother, Ellsworth for more than 50 years, retiring in 1996. He was also a substitute mail carrier for more than 20 years. Stan acted on the belief that people need to demonstrate responsibility for their communities through active service. Stan was a Salisbury Town Lister, for more than 20 years, served on the Planning Commission and the Zoning Board and as Selectman and Town Health Officer. He also served on numerous agricultural organizations both at county and state levels and served on the Salisbury Cemetery Commission.

    Stan is survived by Nancy his wife of 41 years, four sisters; Eleanor Place of Peru, NY, Marjorie Galvin of Bennington, Josephine Haines and husband Carleton of Essex Jct., and June Lucia of South Windsor, CT, his brother Ellsworth Galvin of Salisbury, five daughters; Emily Hayes and husband Ted of Dade City, FL, Janice Gemino and husband Virgil of New Windsor, NY, Susan Chiasson of husband Mark of Westfield, MA, Gloria Emilo and husband Robert of Middlebury, Kathryn Mandigo and husband Dean of Salisbury, 3 sons; Michael and his wife Susan of Tallassee, FL, George of Elmwood Park, NJ and Edward and his wife Laura of Salisbury. 10 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews & cousins also survive him. Stan was predeceased by a wife, Mildred (Noyes) Galvin and two sisters; Laura Oney and Elizabeth Davis.

    Special thanks to caregivers; Jennifer Hobbs, Dolores Rochon, Cheryl Morrison; Hospice caregivers, Barbara Gevery, Hospice Nurse Stephanie Stoddard, also Diana Densmore, Tim Hanson, Doug Campbell and Connie Quinn and special little caregiver, Clover Hobbs.

    The funeral service was held on Saturday, February 5, 2011, at the Salisbury Congregational Church. The Rev. John Grivetti, pastor officiated. A private graveside committal service and burial will take place at a later date, in the family lot, at Holman Cemetery in Salisbury.

    Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made to; The Addison County Home Health & Hospice, P.O. Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753 or to The Salisbury Congregational Church, P.O. Box, Salisbury, VT 05769.

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

ROBERT  BERGEDICK, JR.

RIPTON - Robert A. Bergedick, Jr., 64, most recently a longtime resident of Middlebury, died unexpectedly Sunday, January 30, 2011.

    Born in Dayton, OH August 23, 1946, he was the son of the late Robert A., Sr. and Phyllis L. (Heffner) Bergedick.

    Bob was a graduate of Fayetteville High School, Fayetteville AR and the University of Vermont.  

    He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps in which he served from 1964-1968, having served in Viet Nam.  

    Bob was employed by Vermont State Parks where he served as park supervisor.  In later years he worked at Mary Hogan Elementary School, where he also volunteered and served as a friend to special needs students.  His devoted service was appreciated and  acknowledged by the school.  During summer months he volunteered at Silver Towers Camp in Ripton.  

    Most recently Bob worked for Kinney Drug of Middlebury.

    Bob was a collector of model cars and had an extensive music collection from the 1960’s and 1970’s. He also had articles published in Mobilia, a publication for model car enthusiasts.

    Surviving family include four sisters; Kay Doolan and her husband Jim and “Patches” of Ripton, Patricia “Pat” Lynch and her husband Paul of Poultney, Nancy Bergedick and her partner Gene Connelly of E. Bridgewater, MA, and JoAnn Bergedick and her partner Lauren Aldrich of Bisbane, Australia; nieces and nephews.

    A private family service will be conducted at Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home, Middlebury.  Burial will be at a later date in Ripton.

    In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Ripton Fire and Rescue, Ripton, VT 05766. www.sandersonfuneralhome.com.

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