IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Stanley Denton

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September 3, 2018

Obituary

Marshfield, VT Stanley Denton Folsom, 90, was born in Lyman, New Hampshire to Harley and Helen (Clough) Folsom. They lived in Littleton, NH, St. Johnsbury, then Marshfield, VT where he attended and graduated from High School. He attended and later graduated from Lyndon Teachers College in 1952. It was here that he played basketball, baseball, where he led the school choir. Playing the piano was a treat for him and all those she heard him. He taught in Rochester, VT for two years, Randolph for three years, then in Milton, VT for 27 years, mostly junior high school English. He coached boys baseball and basketball in Rochester, girls basketball in Randolph and in Milton he coached boys baseball for one year and boys basketball for four years, and girls basketball for 22 years. Stanley was an accomplished piano and organ player. His love of jazz and standard tunes were enjoyed by all who heard him. He played with the H. Guy Dunbar Band, Rollie Beaupre Trio, Quartets and the 12 piece Forest Lake Band, The Bob Evarts Trio, and with many other groups and top musicians. He also worked for the Vermont State Highway Department during the summer for 10 years. He married nurse, Sally Perron from St. Albans, who survives him. They had two children; Steven R. Folsom and Carissa M. Lovely. Stanley was a self-taught artist drawing pictures of trains and railroad stations- the scenes are of local and national trains. He recently had an art showing at the Marshfield Library, where he also did a talk on railroading. Calling hours will be held from 6-8:00 pm on Friday, September 7, 2018 at the Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier, VT. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am on Saturday, September 8, 2018, also at Guare & Sons. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice, 600 Granger Road-Berlin, Barre, VT 05641.
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Calling Hours

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September
7

Guare & Sons, Barber & Lanier Funeral Home

30 School St, Montpelier, VT 05602

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Funeral Service

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September
8

Guare & Sons, Barber & Lanier Funeral Home

30 School St, Montpelier, VT 05602

Starts at 11:00 am

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