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Obituaries 6-13-17 ARLAND WILLIAM STEADYFEBRUARY 6, 1925 - MAY 29, 2017Arland passed away in his home surrounded by his family on May 29, 2017 at the age of 92. Arland was a hardworking, humble, loving husband, brother, father, uncle, grandfather, and friend who valued spending time with his wife, Ellen and all of their family. Arland and Ellen were together for 72 years. They had 5 boys: Tommy, Dennis, Stanley, Byron, and Jeffery; 8 grandchildren: Carrie, Kristy, Jennifer, Dennielle, Chad, Lance, Jessica, and Timothy; 11 great grandchildren: Shawna, Jenna, Lilly, Emily,Kelsey, Eben, Brianna, Christopher, Stanley, Sarah, and Raylynn; 3 great great grandchildren: Levi, Bou, and Auddie (due in July). Arland was born to Edward and Irene (Shea) Steady on February 6, 1925. He was the fourth child born out of 14 siblings: Rosemond, Margie, Randall, Arland, June, Pat, Ted, Neil, Glenn, Roland, Lorraine, Avis, Lyle, and Nancy. Arland worked many jobs throughout his life to support his family. In his younger years, he worked between Vermont and Connecticut to help support and raise his siblings while starting his family with Ellen. Throughout the years he worked at various jobs like logging on Mt. Philo, driving school bus, driving trucks, delivering mail. He was a gifted mechanical engineer and welder. Many people would come to Arland’s garage for parts and repairs for their cars, trucks, and tractors. He loved to keep himself busy with projects around the house and in his shop. He could always be found tinkering on something. Ellen and Arland traveled the country in an RV with his brother Randall and sister in law Polly. They visited family and saw many national landmarks on their journey. In his later years when he could not see well anymore, he could still diagnose engine issues and tell you how to fix it. Arland loved to reminisce with family and friends and share his experiences and travels and he liked to discuss local and national news and politics. Arland was proud of each of his children, grandchildren, and nieces and nephews for all of their life’s accomplishments. Arland is predeceased by his parents, Ed and Irene; his children, Byron and Stanley; his nephew, Randy; his siblings, Rosamond, Margie, Randall, June, Neil, Glenn, Roland, Lorraine. Please join us on Friday, June 16, 2017 at 10:00am at the St. Peter’s Church in Vergennes to Celebrate the Life of Arland William Steady. A reception immediately following the service at Arland and Ellen’s house. Please bring a dish and memories to share. Burial at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Vergennes Area Rescue Squad in his name.
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