Florence Elene Eurich – 84, a lifelong resident of Waitsfield, passed away at Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin on January 23, 2005. Born in Waitsfield on February 29, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Earl W. and Etta E. (Bowen) Baird. On September 25, 1937, she married Clesson E. “Stub” Eurich in Montpelier. Mr. Eurich passed away on November 14, 1992.
Florence attended Waitsfield High School and following her marriage, she was busy as a homemaker and raising her family. With her family grown, Florence worked for the hot lunch program at Waitsfield High School, she was a sales clerk at the Souhan the Woolman Store in Waitsfield, worked in housekeeping at the Mad River Barn and later was a clerk the Drug Store in Waitsfield. Her memberships included the Mad River Valley American Legion Auxiliary Unit 75 of Waitsfield, the Waitsfield Federated Church and the former Morning Star Chapter #23 – OES of Waitsfield with which she served in several offices and was honored with a lifetime membership.
Music always played a significant role in Florence’s life beginning at an early age with violin and piano lessons (the latter taught by her mother). She was a member of a number of choirs throughout the years which included, for many years, the Waitsfield Federated Church Choir. She was a cast member of the many Minstrel Show productions during the 1950’s and was a violinist with the former Mad River Valley Orchestra, which produced a record in the late 1960’s. Later in life Florence played for the pure enjoyment it brought her until the onset of Alzheimer’s robbed her of her abilities. Walking was another favorite past time. She and Clesson, over the years, would be seen often out walking the Common Road in Waitsfield, a regimen she continued until her health declined.
The Baird sisters remained close throughout their lives, particularly Florence and her younger sister, Barbara. Many an adventure was shared and treasured in a lifetime of memories she reflected fondly upon often.
Contributor: Linda Brothers
Florence attended Waitsfield High School and following her marriage, she was busy as a homemaker and raising her family. With her family grown, Florence worked for the hot lunch program at Waitsfield High School, she was a sales clerk at the Souhan the Woolman Store in Waitsfield, worked in housekeeping at the Mad River Barn and later was a clerk the Drug Store in Waitsfield. Her memberships included the Mad River Valley American Legion Auxiliary Unit 75 of Waitsfield, the Waitsfield Federated Church and the former Morning Star Chapter #23 – OES of Waitsfield with which she served in several offices and was honored with a lifetime membership.
Music always played a significant role in Florence’s life beginning at an early age with violin and piano lessons (the latter taught by her mother). She was a member of a number of choirs throughout the years which included, for many years, the Waitsfield Federated Church Choir. She was a cast member of the many Minstrel Show productions during the 1950’s and was a violinist with the former Mad River Valley Orchestra, which produced a record in the late 1960’s. Later in life Florence played for the pure enjoyment it brought her until the onset of Alzheimer’s robbed her of her abilities. Walking was another favorite past time. She and Clesson, over the years, would be seen often out walking the Common Road in Waitsfield, a regimen she continued until her health declined.
The Baird sisters remained close throughout their lives, particularly Florence and her younger sister, Barbara. Many an adventure was shared and treasured in a lifetime of memories she reflected fondly upon often.
Contributor: Linda Brothers
Florence Elene Eurich – 84, a lifelong resident of Waitsfield, passed away at Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin on January 23, 2005. Born in Waitsfield on February 29, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Earl W. and Etta E. (Bowen) Baird. On September 25, 1937, she married Clesson E. “Stub” Eurich in Montpelier. Mr. Eurich passed away on November 14, 1992.
Florence attended Waitsfield High School and following her marriage, she was busy as a homemaker and raising her family. With her family grown, Florence worked for the hot lunch program at Waitsfield High School, she was a sales clerk at the Souhan the Woolman Store in Waitsfield, worked in housekeeping at the Mad River Barn and later was a clerk the Drug Store in Waitsfield. Her memberships included the Mad River Valley American Legion Auxiliary Unit 75 of Waitsfield, the Waitsfield Federated Church and the former Morning Star Chapter #23 – OES of Waitsfield with which she served in several offices and was honored with a lifetime membership.
Music always played a significant role in Florence’s life beginning at an early age with violin and piano lessons (the latter taught by her mother). She was a member of a number of choirs throughout the years which included, for many years, the Waitsfield Federated Church Choir. She was a cast member of the many Minstrel Show productions during the 1950’s and was a violinist with the former Mad River Valley Orchestra, which produced a record in the late 1960’s. Later in life Florence played for the pure enjoyment it brought her until the onset of Alzheimer’s robbed her of her abilities. Walking was another favorite past time. She and Clesson, over the years, would be seen often out walking the Common Road in Waitsfield, a regimen she continued until her health declined.
The Baird sisters remained close throughout their lives, particularly Florence and her younger sister, Barbara. Many an adventure was shared and treasured in a lifetime of memories she reflected fondly upon often.
Contributor: Linda Brothers
Florence attended Waitsfield High School and following her marriage, she was busy as a homemaker and raising her family. With her family grown, Florence worked for the hot lunch program at Waitsfield High School, she was a sales clerk at the Souhan the Woolman Store in Waitsfield, worked in housekeeping at the Mad River Barn and later was a clerk the Drug Store in Waitsfield. Her memberships included the Mad River Valley American Legion Auxiliary Unit 75 of Waitsfield, the Waitsfield Federated Church and the former Morning Star Chapter #23 – OES of Waitsfield with which she served in several offices and was honored with a lifetime membership.
Music always played a significant role in Florence’s life beginning at an early age with violin and piano lessons (the latter taught by her mother). She was a member of a number of choirs throughout the years which included, for many years, the Waitsfield Federated Church Choir. She was a cast member of the many Minstrel Show productions during the 1950’s and was a violinist with the former Mad River Valley Orchestra, which produced a record in the late 1960’s. Later in life Florence played for the pure enjoyment it brought her until the onset of Alzheimer’s robbed her of her abilities. Walking was another favorite past time. She and Clesson, over the years, would be seen often out walking the Common Road in Waitsfield, a regimen she continued until her health declined.
The Baird sisters remained close throughout their lives, particularly Florence and her younger sister, Barbara. Many an adventure was shared and treasured in a lifetime of memories she reflected fondly upon often.
Contributor: Linda Brothers
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