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HAROLD PUTNAM Obituary

HAROLD B. PUTNAM - CAMBRIDGE - Harold Butler Putnam, 99, of Cambridge, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013, with family by his side. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, from 3 to 6 p.m. at A.W. Rich Funeral Home - Fairfax Chapel, 1176 Main St., Fairfax. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013, at 11 a.m. at United Church of Fairfax. Memorial donations in Harold's memory may be made to the Cambridge Historical Society, PO Box 16, Jeffersonville, VT 05464. Inurnment will be private and at the convenience of the family. The family invites you to view further information and share your memories by visiting www.awrfh.com.

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Published by The Burlington Free Press on Dec. 26, 2013.

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December 30, 2013

Billy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Penny Slayton Duke

Diane St.Cyr

December 29, 2013

Dear family,

We were saddened to just learn of Harold's passing. He was blessed with a long, fruitful life of 99 years, but even so, it is always heart breaking to lose one's father. Your faith in God is a testament to both your mom & dad. He has left a wonderful legacy that will live on in each of you, for generations to come. May the love & comfort of God comfort your hearts in the days & weeks ahead.

Love,
Louie & Diane

December 27, 2013

I have such fond memories of Harold and the entire Putnam family, in many ways they have laid the ground work for what cambridge is today. he will surely be missed, God Bless.
Roger and Maggie St. Cyr

Betsy MaGee

December 27, 2013

Dear Beth and family

I am sorry I am unable to attend services but wish to say that Harold was a true Vermonter who loved his family and certainly knew Cambridge and area history. It was a pleasure to care give for Harold whether sharing Vermont stories or reading from the Bible. Best to you and the family.

Pat Blair

December 27, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the Putnam Family today. Always loved talking to the Putnams at all the town events.

Pat, Jeff and Jules Guillemette

Lee Paulin

December 27, 2013

I have fond memories of the Putnam home and family growing up. My heart goes out to each of your.
Lee Paulin

December 26, 2013

So sad to hear of Harold's passing. He had so much knowledge about Cambridge's history and that will be a great loss with his passing.
Sorry, I can't make the viewing as I'm on my way to Tucson, AZ.

Jeff Warren
Bristol, Vt

Gary Irish

December 26, 2013

I would like to offer our sympathy to Harold's family. I never really knew him, but of course remember seeing the farm when driving by. Then about 1986 or so, he had an auction, which my wife and I attended. We were recently married and had just built a new house, and we purchased a wooden storm door that day. All these years later, we are still using that door! Hopefully it will be a reminder of Harold for many years to come.

Shirley Lipka

December 26, 2013

Want to extend our sympathy to the family. Harold lived a good long life. He is at rest today. Love and Prayers
Gary and Shirley Lipka

Judymae Allen Cognetta

December 26, 2013

God Bless the Putnams family...Mr. Putnams was my icon, mentor...my Father.. Frederick J. Allen's best friend growing up in Cloverdale, Cambridge area, as farmers, hunting, sugaring, skiing or just eatting cake at a party...to reminisce over the good old days...Vermont has now lost a true Vermonter...I adored him at a distance, he was my MAN OF VERMONT...go in peace my friend..you had a great life, family, friends, and neighbors. My cousins at the Boyden Farm were always helping each other out..that is what farmers do...much love...Judymae Allen Cognetta

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