Richard Dorman Obituary

Richard Dorman Sr.

1934-2010 POWNAL, VT Richard O. Dorman Sr., 75, of Pownal, left this world to be with his Lord and Savior on June 20, 2010.

Born in Bennington on July 21, 1934, the son of Otis and Daisy Hewitt Dorman, Richard received his early education in N. Bennington and Pownal Schools. He was a graduate of Williamstown, Mass., High School.

He married Edna "Bonnie" Paul on Jan. 22, 2006. His first wife of 51 years, the former Patricia Franz, passed away in 2002.

Richard worked in car sales and service for Shapiro's and McAndrew-King.

He enjoyed collecting honey from honey bee hives, working on cars and gardening. He was a NASCAR fan, especially of Dale Earnhardt Jr. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with his cats.

He attended Men's Christian Fellowship Group in Bennington. He enjoyed singing and Christian music, and he loved the Lord.

He leaves his wife, Edna "Bonnie" Dorman of Pownal; his sons, Robert Dorman of Clarksburg, Mass., Richard Dorman Jr. of Venetia, Pa., and William Dorman of Bradenton, Fla.; his daughters, Linda Goyette and Brenda Jones, both of Bennington; his stepson, Gary Viands II of Harpers Ferry, W.Va.; his stepdaughters, Irene Ryman of Martinsburg, W.Va., and Bonnie Wiley of Vienna, Va.; his daughter-in-Christ, Jonny Emerson of Dorset, Vt.; his sister, Margaret Martin of Greenfield, Mass.; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and his beloved cats, Tiger, Taffy, Benny and Babee.

FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 12 p.m. at the North Pownal Congregational Church. Pastor Gary Rogers will officiate. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the North Pownal Congregational Church on Saturday, June 26 from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 12 p.m. when the family will be in attendance.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in Richard's memory be made to the North Pownal Congregational Church or to the family of Richard Dorman, Sr., (Edna Dorman) c/o HANSON-WALBRIDGE FUNERAL HOME, P.O. Box 957, Bennington, VT 05201. To send personal e-mail condolences to the family please visit www.sheafuneralhomes.com.

Published by Bennington Banner from Jun. 21 to Jun. 23, 2010.
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BOB AND RACHEL SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS ARE PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU UNCLE PETE AND JOAN

June 23, 2010

To Mr. Doorman's Family:

We were sadden to hear of Mr. Doorman's passing. Please accept our prayers and sympathies.

Mrs. Doris Haley and family

June 23, 2010

To Bill and your family: We are so sorry hear of your loss. Mr. Dorman has always been a happy memory to us. Please extend our sympathy to your family. Love, Dennis and Carole

June 23, 2010

To Dick's family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. May it be of comfort to know that he is at peace and no longer in pain. I taught in Pownal in the 60's and was glad to meet Dick and Bonnie at the class lunches that I attended with Eddie.

Esther and Eddie Herrick

June 23, 2010

I am sorry for your loss.The last time I saw him he was mowing his lawn. His Mother worked for us at Ladd Brook Restaurant and Motel.Bill Give me a call I have something for you

Henry W. Bassen

June 23, 2010

We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family , Paula, Kaitlin, and Patrick

Paula Dorman

June 22, 2010

Bonnie,I am so sorry for your loss..Dick is now at rest,and at peace.Our thoughts and prayers to the family. The Hykes family (Greencastle Pa)

rhonda hykes

June 22, 2010

We are sorry to hear about Your loss. Our prayers are with you, Bob and Julie DesMeules ( former neighbors in Pownal ) ( Ocala Florida )

Bob & Julie DesMeules

June 21, 2010

I am sorry to hear about your loss. My toughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.

Denise Dorman

June 21, 2010

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