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BRUCE NYE Obituary

BRUCE E. NYE - MONKTON - Bruce E. Nye, 78, passed away Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013, with his family by his side. He was born in Foster, R.I., Oct. 8, 1934, the son of the late Ernest and Bertha (Borders) Nye. He was raised in Rhode Island until he entered the Marine Corps, where he served for three years during the Korean Conflict. He married the former Mae Nichols in Raleigh, N.C., on Sept. 17, 1954. They recently celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary. They lived in Rhode Island before moving to Vermont to farm in 1965, and found their "home." Bruce was a former member of Vermont National Resources, VAST director of Addison County and enjoyed snowmobiling. He helped form the Monkton Volunteer Fire Department and was an active member. Bruce and Mae ran a square dance hall in South Weymouth, Mass., and were western style dancers for many years. They also liked camping and they camped across country in 2004-2005 to celebrate their 50th anniversary. He is survived by his wife, Mae; two sons, Bryan (Dru), and Barry (Katherine); two daughters, Brenda Nye Lattrell (Dan), and Belinda Nye Nixon (Rusty); sister, Barbara Nye Gorham (John); and 11 grandchildren, James, Benjamin and Bryce Nye, Daniel, Jacob and Joshua Nye, Laurel and Amber Lattrell, Emily, Anna and Laura Nixon; and several nieces and nephews. At Bruce's request there will be no calling hours, a private service will be held at the convenience of the family.

Published by The Burlington Free Press on Sep. 23, 2013.
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Dad (Grandpa) We love you and will miss you always! Many thanks to all who have been so kind....Everyone in VT please take good care of my Momma! Belinda Maine

September 26, 2013

brian , thoughts are with you and your family .

alan whitney

September 24, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. Mr Nye was a wonderful man and I am so pleased that I knew him. I remember visiting at your home in Vermont and participating in family BBQ and watching you square dance. My family and I are thinking of the Nye Family at this sad time.

Reuki Schutt

September 24, 2013

Bruce...a great neighbor and friend.
I warmly remember "Santa's" visits when my kids were small. He alyways had great stories to tell of family and travels. I'll miss our many driveway chats..
Bruce&May..2 peas in a pod
GOD love ya...

John Shandrow

September 24, 2013

To the entire Nye family,
All of you are in our thoughts and in our prayers during your time of need.

Tom & Roberta Jones

September 24, 2013

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