Moretown, VT
Gordon Chester Currier, 89, Jones Brook Road, Moretown, died Monday, August 22, 2011 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in White River Jct., VT.
He was born in Lyndon, VT on November 6, 1921 the son of Percy and Mabel (Anair) Currier.
Gordon married the former Eunice Ellen Fletcher in Barnet, VT on October 16, 1940. Mrs. Currier pre-deceased him on March 13, 2000.
He served in the US Army during World War II in the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean Theater from September 1943 through his discharge in October 1945.
Following his military service, he worked in the granite industry as a sandblaster in various granite sheds in the Barre -Montpelier area. He retired in the early 70's for health reasons. He operated a farm in Marshfield, Vt.
He was a member of the VFW # 792 and the American Legion Post # 3.
Survivors include four daughters, Lynn Shaw of Moretown, VT; Ginny Donaldson of Davenport, Fl; Helen Wilder of Montpelier; Cindy Reed of East Montpelier; son, Gordon P. (Joe) Currier of Marshfield, VT; 11 grandchildren; several great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren. He was pre-deceased by two grandchildren, Justin & Larry Reed.
At Gordon's request there will be no calling hours. A grave side service be held at Eaton Cemetery, Marshfield, VT at 11:00 am, Monday, August 29th.
Memorial contributions may be made to Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice.