Robert R. Burrington, 81, of Hickory Hill Road, Coalmont, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring after losing his long battle with cancer. He was born on January 30, 1929 in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, a son of the late Ray and Vivian (Duvall) Burrington. He is survived by his wife of thiry-three years Gloria (Adolphson) Burrington.
Along with his wife he is survived by the following family:
Five Children:
Toni Buck, Enfield, CT
Marc Burrington married to Vicky, Sheldon, IA
Vikki Stokes, Chicopee, MA
Kim married to Larry Wiedemann, Enfield, CT
Timothy Strobel and FiancAC.e Linda, Everett
Seven Grandchildren
Eight Great Grandchildren
And three companions his dogs: Blue, Rosco and April along with many feline companions.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter.
Mr. Burrington was a graduate of St. Johnsbury Trade School, where he majored in Engineering and Draftsmanship.
He served in the United States Navy until his discharge in 1950.
He was employed at United Technologies Hamilton Standard until his retirement in 1987.
Robert and Gloria moved from their Connecticut home retiring to Coalmont in 2004. Robert enjoyed his 1950 Harley Davidson Hardtail and was in the process of restoring it. He had a sharp eye for detail and was quit the artist; his many sketches and drawings were very impressive. He was an avid fan of basketball, rarely missing the U-Conn Huskies Basketball games.
Burial in I.O.O.F. Broad Top Cemetery, Broad Top City.
If friends so desire memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mr. Burrington to your local chapter of the American Cancer Society or your local Animal Shelter.
Along with his wife he is survived by the following family:
Five Children:
Toni Buck, Enfield, CT
Marc Burrington married to Vicky, Sheldon, IA
Vikki Stokes, Chicopee, MA
Kim married to Larry Wiedemann, Enfield, CT
Timothy Strobel and FiancAC.e Linda, Everett
Seven Grandchildren
Eight Great Grandchildren
And three companions his dogs: Blue, Rosco and April along with many feline companions.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter.
Mr. Burrington was a graduate of St. Johnsbury Trade School, where he majored in Engineering and Draftsmanship.
He served in the United States Navy until his discharge in 1950.
He was employed at United Technologies Hamilton Standard until his retirement in 1987.
Robert and Gloria moved from their Connecticut home retiring to Coalmont in 2004. Robert enjoyed his 1950 Harley Davidson Hardtail and was in the process of restoring it. He had a sharp eye for detail and was quit the artist; his many sketches and drawings were very impressive. He was an avid fan of basketball, rarely missing the U-Conn Huskies Basketball games.
Burial in I.O.O.F. Broad Top Cemetery, Broad Top City.
If friends so desire memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mr. Burrington to your local chapter of the American Cancer Society or your local Animal Shelter.
Robert R. Burrington, 81, of Hickory Hill Road, Coalmont, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring after losing his long battle with cancer. He was born on January 30, 1929 in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, a son of the late Ray and Vivian (Duvall) Burrington. He is survived by his wife of thiry-three years Gloria (Adolphson) Burrington.
Along with his wife he is survived by the following family:
Five Children:
Toni Buck, Enfield, CT
Marc Burrington married to Vicky, Sheldon, IA
Vikki Stokes, Chicopee, MA
Kim married to Larry Wiedemann, Enfield, CT
Timothy Strobel and FiancAC.e Linda, Everett
Seven Grandchildren
Eight Great Grandchildren
And three companions his dogs: Blue, Rosco and April along with many feline companions.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter.
Mr. Burrington was a graduate of St. Johnsbury Trade School, where he majored in Engineering and Draftsmanship.
He served in the United States Navy until his discharge in 1950.
He was employed at United Technologies Hamilton Standard until his retirement in 1987.
Robert and Gloria moved from their Connecticut home retiring to Coalmont in 2004. Robert enjoyed his 1950 Harley Davidson Hardtail and was in the process of restoring it. He had a sharp eye for detail and was quit the artist; his many sketches and drawings were very impressive. He was an avid fan of basketball, rarely missing the U-Conn Huskies Basketball games.
Burial in I.O.O.F. Broad Top Cemetery, Broad Top City.
If friends so desire memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mr. Burrington to your local chapter of the American Cancer Society or your local Animal Shelter.
Along with his wife he is survived by the following family:
Five Children:
Toni Buck, Enfield, CT
Marc Burrington married to Vicky, Sheldon, IA
Vikki Stokes, Chicopee, MA
Kim married to Larry Wiedemann, Enfield, CT
Timothy Strobel and FiancAC.e Linda, Everett
Seven Grandchildren
Eight Great Grandchildren
And three companions his dogs: Blue, Rosco and April along with many feline companions.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter.
Mr. Burrington was a graduate of St. Johnsbury Trade School, where he majored in Engineering and Draftsmanship.
He served in the United States Navy until his discharge in 1950.
He was employed at United Technologies Hamilton Standard until his retirement in 1987.
Robert and Gloria moved from their Connecticut home retiring to Coalmont in 2004. Robert enjoyed his 1950 Harley Davidson Hardtail and was in the process of restoring it. He had a sharp eye for detail and was quit the artist; his many sketches and drawings were very impressive. He was an avid fan of basketball, rarely missing the U-Conn Huskies Basketball games.
Burial in I.O.O.F. Broad Top Cemetery, Broad Top City.
If friends so desire memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mr. Burrington to your local chapter of the American Cancer Society or your local Animal Shelter.
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