From Town of Brandon, Vermont Town Report for 1995/6:
IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM WARREN PECK [1923-1996]
Bill Peck was the perfect example of a community-minded individual who has helped to make Brandon a better place to work, shop, live and raise a family.
Mr. Peck was born on January 13, 1923, the son of George W. and Marie (Premo) Peck. after graduationg from Middlebury High School in 1940, he attended Norwich University and the University of Missouri. His education was interupted by service in World War II. He attended Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Georgia, was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Army, and served in the Pacific Theater. Upon his discharge from the Army, he returned to Norwich University, from which he graduated in 1946.
Settling in Brandon, Bill worked hard to serve his community in many endeavours over the succeeding half-century. He owned and operated Peck Ice Company, and later established and operated Brandon Fuel, until his retirement in 1983. After retiring from Brandon Fuel, Bill purchased and operated Vermont State Liquor store in Brandon until 1986. In addition to his business activities, he worked tirelessly for the betterment of the community. Mr. Peck was a member of the Building Committee, Prudential Committee and Board of Directors of Brandon Congregational Church, Brandon's Rotary Club, and the St. Paul's Masonic Lodge 25 F&AM in Brandon, the Farmer's Chapter 9 Royal Arch Masons and the Farmer's Council 9 Royal and Select Masters. He was also a member of Mount Cavalry Commadery in Middlebury and Cairo Temple in Rutland. Recently, Bill had become involved in Brandon's historical sites, and was particularly instrumental in restoring the old Town cemetery adjacent to the Congregational Church, including replacement of the ornamental wrought iron fence and gate, which had been sacrificed by Brandon's citizens during the scrap metal collection drives prior to World War II.
A few of Brandon's older residents may remember Bill's ice business, and certainly many of us can remember him visiting their homes on cold winter evenings to restart their furnace. Bill took resposibility as a business owner very seriously, and was always there when needed. He was also there for his community in the many church, civic, and charitable organizations in which he gave his all. The members of the Tuesday coffee club miss you Bill, and your community thanks you- a good friend, a good Christian, and a valuable asset to the Town of Brandon.
IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM WARREN PECK [1923-1996]
Bill Peck was the perfect example of a community-minded individual who has helped to make Brandon a better place to work, shop, live and raise a family.
Mr. Peck was born on January 13, 1923, the son of George W. and Marie (Premo) Peck. after graduationg from Middlebury High School in 1940, he attended Norwich University and the University of Missouri. His education was interupted by service in World War II. He attended Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Georgia, was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Army, and served in the Pacific Theater. Upon his discharge from the Army, he returned to Norwich University, from which he graduated in 1946.
Settling in Brandon, Bill worked hard to serve his community in many endeavours over the succeeding half-century. He owned and operated Peck Ice Company, and later established and operated Brandon Fuel, until his retirement in 1983. After retiring from Brandon Fuel, Bill purchased and operated Vermont State Liquor store in Brandon until 1986. In addition to his business activities, he worked tirelessly for the betterment of the community. Mr. Peck was a member of the Building Committee, Prudential Committee and Board of Directors of Brandon Congregational Church, Brandon's Rotary Club, and the St. Paul's Masonic Lodge 25 F&AM in Brandon, the Farmer's Chapter 9 Royal Arch Masons and the Farmer's Council 9 Royal and Select Masters. He was also a member of Mount Cavalry Commadery in Middlebury and Cairo Temple in Rutland. Recently, Bill had become involved in Brandon's historical sites, and was particularly instrumental in restoring the old Town cemetery adjacent to the Congregational Church, including replacement of the ornamental wrought iron fence and gate, which had been sacrificed by Brandon's citizens during the scrap metal collection drives prior to World War II.
A few of Brandon's older residents may remember Bill's ice business, and certainly many of us can remember him visiting their homes on cold winter evenings to restart their furnace. Bill took resposibility as a business owner very seriously, and was always there when needed. He was also there for his community in the many church, civic, and charitable organizations in which he gave his all. The members of the Tuesday coffee club miss you Bill, and your community thanks you- a good friend, a good Christian, and a valuable asset to the Town of Brandon.
From Town of Brandon, Vermont Town Report for 1995/6:
IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM WARREN PECK [1923-1996]
Bill Peck was the perfect example of a community-minded individual who has helped to make Brandon a better place to work, shop, live and raise a family.
Mr. Peck was born on January 13, 1923, the son of George W. and Marie (Premo) Peck. after graduationg from Middlebury High School in 1940, he attended Norwich University and the University of Missouri. His education was interupted by service in World War II. He attended Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Georgia, was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Army, and served in the Pacific Theater. Upon his discharge from the Army, he returned to Norwich University, from which he graduated in 1946.
Settling in Brandon, Bill worked hard to serve his community in many endeavours over the succeeding half-century. He owned and operated Peck Ice Company, and later established and operated Brandon Fuel, until his retirement in 1983. After retiring from Brandon Fuel, Bill purchased and operated Vermont State Liquor store in Brandon until 1986. In addition to his business activities, he worked tirelessly for the betterment of the community. Mr. Peck was a member of the Building Committee, Prudential Committee and Board of Directors of Brandon Congregational Church, Brandon's Rotary Club, and the St. Paul's Masonic Lodge 25 F&AM in Brandon, the Farmer's Chapter 9 Royal Arch Masons and the Farmer's Council 9 Royal and Select Masters. He was also a member of Mount Cavalry Commadery in Middlebury and Cairo Temple in Rutland. Recently, Bill had become involved in Brandon's historical sites, and was particularly instrumental in restoring the old Town cemetery adjacent to the Congregational Church, including replacement of the ornamental wrought iron fence and gate, which had been sacrificed by Brandon's citizens during the scrap metal collection drives prior to World War II.
A few of Brandon's older residents may remember Bill's ice business, and certainly many of us can remember him visiting their homes on cold winter evenings to restart their furnace. Bill took resposibility as a business owner very seriously, and was always there when needed. He was also there for his community in the many church, civic, and charitable organizations in which he gave his all. The members of the Tuesday coffee club miss you Bill, and your community thanks you- a good friend, a good Christian, and a valuable asset to the Town of Brandon.
IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM WARREN PECK [1923-1996]
Bill Peck was the perfect example of a community-minded individual who has helped to make Brandon a better place to work, shop, live and raise a family.
Mr. Peck was born on January 13, 1923, the son of George W. and Marie (Premo) Peck. after graduationg from Middlebury High School in 1940, he attended Norwich University and the University of Missouri. His education was interupted by service in World War II. He attended Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Georgia, was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Army, and served in the Pacific Theater. Upon his discharge from the Army, he returned to Norwich University, from which he graduated in 1946.
Settling in Brandon, Bill worked hard to serve his community in many endeavours over the succeeding half-century. He owned and operated Peck Ice Company, and later established and operated Brandon Fuel, until his retirement in 1983. After retiring from Brandon Fuel, Bill purchased and operated Vermont State Liquor store in Brandon until 1986. In addition to his business activities, he worked tirelessly for the betterment of the community. Mr. Peck was a member of the Building Committee, Prudential Committee and Board of Directors of Brandon Congregational Church, Brandon's Rotary Club, and the St. Paul's Masonic Lodge 25 F&AM in Brandon, the Farmer's Chapter 9 Royal Arch Masons and the Farmer's Council 9 Royal and Select Masters. He was also a member of Mount Cavalry Commadery in Middlebury and Cairo Temple in Rutland. Recently, Bill had become involved in Brandon's historical sites, and was particularly instrumental in restoring the old Town cemetery adjacent to the Congregational Church, including replacement of the ornamental wrought iron fence and gate, which had been sacrificed by Brandon's citizens during the scrap metal collection drives prior to World War II.
A few of Brandon's older residents may remember Bill's ice business, and certainly many of us can remember him visiting their homes on cold winter evenings to restart their furnace. Bill took resposibility as a business owner very seriously, and was always there when needed. He was also there for his community in the many church, civic, and charitable organizations in which he gave his all. The members of the Tuesday coffee club miss you Bill, and your community thanks you- a good friend, a good Christian, and a valuable asset to the Town of Brandon.
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