Jay T. Palmer

1944 - 2017

Jay Palmer Obituary

Jay Taylor Palmer of Greenfield, MA and Shaftsbury, VT, passed away on October 8, 2017.

He was born on January 19, 1944. Jay T. Palmer grew up in in Greenfield, MA and graduated in 1962 from Greenfield High School. He graduated from Norwich University in 1966 with a BA in History and a commission as 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He received his MA in American History from Sam Houston State University and was a teacher in the History Department.

Jay entered the U.S. Army in 1969 as a 2LT of Armor. After the Army Officers School at FT. Knox, he was assigned as a troop commander in the 3rd Cavalry Regiment at Ft. Lewis. Shortly after he was posted to South Korea as an Infantry company commander. After a short tour at Ft. Dix, CPT Palmer left active duty in 1971. He continued his active duty in 1990 for Operation Desert Shield and spent a year at Forces Command at Ft. McPherson. His military career ended as Lieutenant Colonel with 28 years of service.

Mr. Palmer was a foreman with Sprague Electric Company and Steiner Film Inc. from 1973 to 1988. He was team chief for TRW in Saudi Arabia, developing curriculum for the Royal Saudi Land Forces Infantry School from 1993 to 1995. He and his wife opened several restaurants in the area, built a "Bow House" in Pownal on North West Hill Rd. and refurbished colonial homes throughout their marriage. His civic duty continued into his retirement as a volunteer docent for the Bennington Museum and with service on the local community board. The crowning achievement of his craftsmanship is his renovated colonial farmhouse in Shaftsbury, VT.

He is survived by his 3 children, Daniel, Jennifer and Matthew, his beloved granddaughter, Taylor, and his sister Gale and brother Clark.

SERVICES: A gathering will be held on Wednesday, October 11. Condolences may be made through birchesroyfuneralservices.com

Published by Bennington Banner on Oct. 11, 2017.
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My sincere condolences to Jay's family. A great friend at Norwich. RIP, Warrior.

William Fisher

November 2, 2017

My condolences to Jay's family. I also have fond memories of Jay from GHS where we were classmates.

Susan Tyler Warburton

October 17, 2017

MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOU A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17

KELLEY

October 13, 2017

My sincere condolences to Jay's family. He was a great classmate who served his country well.

Dave Robinson NU '66

October 12, 2017

I got to know Jay during the annual Deer Hunting event at Clark's (Brother) property. Such an interesting person and so easy to talk to. He will surely be missed.

Sincere condolences to Clark, Carol and the entire Palmer family. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.

Steven DesLauriers

October 12, 2017

My deepest sympathies for your loss please know that God is aware of your pain and wants to bring you comfort phillipean 4:6,7.

October 11, 2017

We went to High School together, Jay was always funny and a great kid, Never forget his flat top with wings hair cut. And his moms new VW bug.
RIP Jay you were one of the good guys.
(Hans). Frank Michael Taylor
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Frank Michael (Hans) Taylor

October 11, 2017

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