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Lance Woodard Obituary

Lance B. Woodard

1946-2014 NORTH POWNAL Lance B. Woodard, 68, a resident of North Pownal, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Albany Medical Center following a brief illness. Lance was born in Barton, Vermont on February 22, 1946 to Ned and Hazel Friend Woodard. A veteran of the Vietnam War, Lance served in the U. S. Navy on the U.S.S. Enterprise from 1964 1968. He later worked for different companies including Johnson Controls, Isola, Taconic Plastics and Crane Paper where he retired from three years ago. Lance enjoyed hunting and fishing in his younger years and recently enjoyed listening to talk radio and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a fan of John Wayne movies, George Jones music and spending his time as he pleased. Lance was a husband, father, brother and grandfather. He leaves behind his wife of 42 years, Norma Bisson Woodard; two daughters, Vicki and Jessica; two sons-in-law, Jimmy and Lucas; his grandchildren, Lance, Austin, Logan and Emily; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Emery and Norma Woodard and Stanley and Linda Woodard; a sister and brother-in-law, Norma and Russell DeGraff; an aunt, Leslie Gearwar and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Lance was predeceased by a sister, Judy Chiotte. The family would like to invite all to join them at the Pownal American Legion on Sunday, June 22, 2014 from 2 to 4 p.m. for a celebration of Lance's life. Military honors will be accorded at 2:30 p.m. Should friends desire memorial contributions in Lance B. Woodard's memory may be made to the Pownal Rescue Squad through the office of the MAHAR SON FUNERAL HOME, 628 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201. Guest book condolences may be made at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net.



Published by Bennington Banner on Jun. 17, 2014.
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Norma, Vicky, Jessica. I am so sorry to hear about Lance. I'm sure he is now watching over his loving family. You guys are in my thoughts since I found out.

Cori Milby (Johnson)

July 5, 2014

Norma, Jessica and Vicki I am so sorry for your loss. I am there for you any time you need me. Your friend always, Donna

Donna Scott

June 23, 2014

Norma, Jessica and Vicki I am so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you during this difficult and know that I am thinking of you all.

Deborah Mears

June 23, 2014

Norma, i'm so sorry to learn of Lance's demise.he was a super guy and will be missed by a lot of people,especially family.peace be with you.

Bernie/Helena Hogan

June 22, 2014

In memory of a wonderful and fun-loving brother..we shared a great sense of humor and a love of traditional country music. Lance was a great father and loving family man to Norma, Vicky, Jessica, and grandchildren. I will miss him always.. and keep him in my heart forever.

Emery Woodard

June 21, 2014

So sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Hoyt's

Corine Hoyt

June 20, 2014

Jess, So sorry for your loss of your Dad,
Our prayers our with you and your family.

Mike Smith & Debbie

June 18, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.Norma,Vicki and Jess I am so sorry for you lose. May your husband and Dad RIP.

Missy Carpenter

June 18, 2014

Family,
I was Lance's supervisor at Globe Union. Great guy and a heck of an operator. His machine sang while running.

Richard Weeks

June 18, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Inez

June 17, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

June 17, 2014

Norma and girls so sorry for your loss our prayers are with all of you

Phyllis & Bill Bushner

June 17, 2014

Norma, Vicki and Jesse I am deeply sorry for your loss. He will be remembered by us for sitting out front in his car and watching the world go by. Dorothy Kimball and JOe Baker

June 17, 2014

Norma, and family I just want to give you my sincere condolences.

cathy mayer

June 17, 2014

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