George J. Abair
(January 26, 1929 - August 20, 2011)
George Joseph "Pucky" Abair, Sr., 82 of Websterville Road, Barre Town and formerly of Montpelier died Saturday, August 20th at Woodridge Nursing Home.
George was born in Montpelier on January 26, 1929 the son of Joseph and Helena (D'Arthenay) Abair. He attended St. Michael Grade School and graduated from St. Michael's High in 1946, where he played basketball all four years of high school. He was known to many as "Pucky".
Pucky started a 44 year career with the State of Vermont Highway Department in 1947. As an engineer, he worked on the Interstate I-91 and I-89 Highway Projects as well as other roads in Vermont. He retired from the State in 1991.
He served in the US Army during to Korean War being stationed in Germany as a tank commander from 1950-1953.
George was married to Clarice Russell in Barton, VT on July 1, 1950. Together they raised their two sons, George, Jr. and Mark on Tremont Street, Montpelier as well as their camp on Shadow Lake in Glover. Clare died on August 26, 1991. In 1998, Pucky moved to Fort Pierce, Florida and later moved back to Vermont in 2008 to live with his son, George, Jr.
Pucky was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, Boston Bruins and the New York Giants. Over the last several years he was an avid Norwich University Ice Hockey fan, attend all home games and listening to the away games on the radio.He specially enjoyed playing Pinochle and talking to his many long time friends. He a life member of the Montpelier Elks, VFW # 792 and American Legion # 3.
Survivors include his son, George J. Abair, Jr. and his wife, Mary Donald-Abair of Barre Town; and his two canine grandogs, Sophie and Raven; two granddaughters, Margaret Abair of Montpelier and Sarah Abair of Barre; sister, Janice H. Abair of The Arbors, Shelburne, VT; daughter-in-law, Tammy Abair of Montpelier. He is also survived by Marina D'Arthenay and her daughter, Courtney D'Arthenay of Pembroke, Ont. Canada and Jennifer L. D'Arthenay and Kimberly D'Arthenay.
George was predeceased by his wife in 1991, his son, Mark on January 27, 2000, daughter-in-law, Connie Abair on May 2, 1998 and cousin, John "Jack" D'Arthenay on April 12, 2001.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday evening from 7-9 pm at Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Thursday, August 25th at St. Monica Catholic Church, Barre. A luncheon for family and friends will follow the mass. At the conclusion of the luncheon committal prayers with military honors will be offered at the Green Mount Cemetery, Montpelier.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, New England Division " Road to Recovery", 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495.
Those wishing to send on-line condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com and go to Pucky's obituary.
(January 26, 1929 - August 20, 2011)
George Joseph "Pucky" Abair, Sr., 82 of Websterville Road, Barre Town and formerly of Montpelier died Saturday, August 20th at Woodridge Nursing Home.
George was born in Montpelier on January 26, 1929 the son of Joseph and Helena (D'Arthenay) Abair. He attended St. Michael Grade School and graduated from St. Michael's High in 1946, where he played basketball all four years of high school. He was known to many as "Pucky".
Pucky started a 44 year career with the State of Vermont Highway Department in 1947. As an engineer, he worked on the Interstate I-91 and I-89 Highway Projects as well as other roads in Vermont. He retired from the State in 1991.
He served in the US Army during to Korean War being stationed in Germany as a tank commander from 1950-1953.
George was married to Clarice Russell in Barton, VT on July 1, 1950. Together they raised their two sons, George, Jr. and Mark on Tremont Street, Montpelier as well as their camp on Shadow Lake in Glover. Clare died on August 26, 1991. In 1998, Pucky moved to Fort Pierce, Florida and later moved back to Vermont in 2008 to live with his son, George, Jr.
Pucky was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, Boston Bruins and the New York Giants. Over the last several years he was an avid Norwich University Ice Hockey fan, attend all home games and listening to the away games on the radio.He specially enjoyed playing Pinochle and talking to his many long time friends. He a life member of the Montpelier Elks, VFW # 792 and American Legion # 3.
Survivors include his son, George J. Abair, Jr. and his wife, Mary Donald-Abair of Barre Town; and his two canine grandogs, Sophie and Raven; two granddaughters, Margaret Abair of Montpelier and Sarah Abair of Barre; sister, Janice H. Abair of The Arbors, Shelburne, VT; daughter-in-law, Tammy Abair of Montpelier. He is also survived by Marina D'Arthenay and her daughter, Courtney D'Arthenay of Pembroke, Ont. Canada and Jennifer L. D'Arthenay and Kimberly D'Arthenay.
George was predeceased by his wife in 1991, his son, Mark on January 27, 2000, daughter-in-law, Connie Abair on May 2, 1998 and cousin, John "Jack" D'Arthenay on April 12, 2001.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday evening from 7-9 pm at Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Thursday, August 25th at St. Monica Catholic Church, Barre. A luncheon for family and friends will follow the mass. At the conclusion of the luncheon committal prayers with military honors will be offered at the Green Mount Cemetery, Montpelier.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, New England Division " Road to Recovery", 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495.
Those wishing to send on-line condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com and go to Pucky's obituary.
George J. Abair
(January 26, 1929 - August 20, 2011)
George Joseph "Pucky" Abair, Sr., 82 of Websterville Road, Barre Town and formerly of Montpelier died Saturday, August 20th at Woodridge Nursing Home.
George was born in Montpelier on January 26, 1929 the son of Joseph and Helena (D'Arthenay) Abair. He attended St. Michael Grade School and graduated from St. Michael's High in 1946, where he played basketball all four years of high school. He was known to many as "Pucky".
Pucky started a 44 year career with the State of Vermont Highway Department in 1947. As an engineer, he worked on the Interstate I-91 and I-89 Highway Projects as well as other roads in Vermont. He retired from the State in 1991.
He served in the US Army during to Korean War being stationed in Germany as a tank commander from 1950-1953.
George was married to Clarice Russell in Barton, VT on July 1, 1950. Together they raised their two sons, George, Jr. and Mark on Tremont Street, Montpelier as well as their camp on Shadow Lake in Glover. Clare died on August 26, 1991. In 1998, Pucky moved to Fort Pierce, Florida and later moved back to Vermont in 2008 to live with his son, George, Jr.
Pucky was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, Boston Bruins and the New York Giants. Over the last several years he was an avid Norwich University Ice Hockey fan, attend all home games and listening to the away games on the radio.He specially enjoyed playing Pinochle and talking to his many long time friends. He a life member of the Montpelier Elks, VFW # 792 and American Legion # 3.
Survivors include his son, George J. Abair, Jr. and his wife, Mary Donald-Abair of Barre Town; and his two canine grandogs, Sophie and Raven; two granddaughters, Margaret Abair of Montpelier and Sarah Abair of Barre; sister, Janice H. Abair of The Arbors, Shelburne, VT; daughter-in-law, Tammy Abair of Montpelier. He is also survived by Marina D'Arthenay and her daughter, Courtney D'Arthenay of Pembroke, Ont. Canada and Jennifer L. D'Arthenay and Kimberly D'Arthenay.
George was predeceased by his wife in 1991, his son, Mark on January 27, 2000, daughter-in-law, Connie Abair on May 2, 1998 and cousin, John "Jack" D'Arthenay on April 12, 2001.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday evening from 7-9 pm at Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Thursday, August 25th at St. Monica Catholic Church, Barre. A luncheon for family and friends will follow the mass. At the conclusion of the luncheon committal prayers with military honors will be offered at the Green Mount Cemetery, Montpelier.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, New England Division " Road to Recovery", 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495.
Those wishing to send on-line condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com and go to Pucky's obituary.
(January 26, 1929 - August 20, 2011)
George Joseph "Pucky" Abair, Sr., 82 of Websterville Road, Barre Town and formerly of Montpelier died Saturday, August 20th at Woodridge Nursing Home.
George was born in Montpelier on January 26, 1929 the son of Joseph and Helena (D'Arthenay) Abair. He attended St. Michael Grade School and graduated from St. Michael's High in 1946, where he played basketball all four years of high school. He was known to many as "Pucky".
Pucky started a 44 year career with the State of Vermont Highway Department in 1947. As an engineer, he worked on the Interstate I-91 and I-89 Highway Projects as well as other roads in Vermont. He retired from the State in 1991.
He served in the US Army during to Korean War being stationed in Germany as a tank commander from 1950-1953.
George was married to Clarice Russell in Barton, VT on July 1, 1950. Together they raised their two sons, George, Jr. and Mark on Tremont Street, Montpelier as well as their camp on Shadow Lake in Glover. Clare died on August 26, 1991. In 1998, Pucky moved to Fort Pierce, Florida and later moved back to Vermont in 2008 to live with his son, George, Jr.
Pucky was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, Boston Bruins and the New York Giants. Over the last several years he was an avid Norwich University Ice Hockey fan, attend all home games and listening to the away games on the radio.He specially enjoyed playing Pinochle and talking to his many long time friends. He a life member of the Montpelier Elks, VFW # 792 and American Legion # 3.
Survivors include his son, George J. Abair, Jr. and his wife, Mary Donald-Abair of Barre Town; and his two canine grandogs, Sophie and Raven; two granddaughters, Margaret Abair of Montpelier and Sarah Abair of Barre; sister, Janice H. Abair of The Arbors, Shelburne, VT; daughter-in-law, Tammy Abair of Montpelier. He is also survived by Marina D'Arthenay and her daughter, Courtney D'Arthenay of Pembroke, Ont. Canada and Jennifer L. D'Arthenay and Kimberly D'Arthenay.
George was predeceased by his wife in 1991, his son, Mark on January 27, 2000, daughter-in-law, Connie Abair on May 2, 1998 and cousin, John "Jack" D'Arthenay on April 12, 2001.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday evening from 7-9 pm at Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Thursday, August 25th at St. Monica Catholic Church, Barre. A luncheon for family and friends will follow the mass. At the conclusion of the luncheon committal prayers with military honors will be offered at the Green Mount Cemetery, Montpelier.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, New England Division " Road to Recovery", 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495.
Those wishing to send on-line condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com and go to Pucky's obituary.
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