Henry Joseph "Joe" Magne, 88, of Moody Beach, Maine formerly of Montpelier, died Saturday February 21, 2009 at his residence in Palmetto, FL surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born on March 19, 1920 in Montpelier, the son of Romeo and Ernesta (Abbiati) Magne. He graduated from Montpelier High School in 1938. Shortly after graduation, Joe was granted a full football scholarship to Dartmouth College. Instead he declined the scholarship and chose to work for Pratt Whitney as an aircraft engine tester. In August of 1942, Joe enlisted in the United States Air Force as a bomber pilot during World War II. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart for the courageous missions he completed during that time. He ended his military career with the rank of Captain. On June 28, 1945, he married Marie K. Flannery in a Catholic ceremony in Columbus, Miss where he was stationed. Joe and Marie spend the next 33 years in Montpelier raising their loving children of 2 daughters and a son. He worked for New England Telephone for 33 years. In 1978 Joe and Marie moved to Moody Beach, Maine, where they purchased Knox Haven By-the-Sea, a vacation cottage rental complex where they vacationed as a family for many years. In 1982, they closed the vacation rental complex and built their dream home on their beachfront site where Joe lived up until the time of his death. Joe and Marie spent many winters in Florida, South Carolina, and Arizona. Joe was an avid golfer and took great pride in his annual vegetable garden. Joe touched so many people's lives with his compassion and caring personality. His greatest joy in life was his family. Joe is survived by his daughters, Sandra B. Garner and her husband Darryl, of Tarpon Springs, FL and Sherry LaPrade and her husband Andre of Joe's Pond; son David J. Magne and his wife Colleen of Middlesex; grandchildren, Timothy and Michael Brown, Aaron and Ryan LaPrade, Meghan McGregor, Nathan Magne; great grandchildren Michael, Justin and Brandon Brown, Hailey and Hayden LaPrade, several nieces, nephews and cousins. His parents, and his wife Marie predeceased him. A memorial service will be held on June 24, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Guare and Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier VT 05602. Internment and military honors will immediately follow the service at Hope Cemetery in Barre VT. A luncheon reception will follow at the Montpelier Elks at 1:00 p.m. Memorial Contributions can be made to Tidewell Hospice and Palliative Care, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238 Those wishing to send on-line condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com and do a search for Joe's obituary,