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William Rudkin Obituary
William L. Rudkin,87,of Pawlet, VT. died peacefully Saturday, December 28,2013.A resident of Pawlet for over 25 years and previously of Southport,Ct., Bill was born April 26,1926 to Henry A. Rudkin and Margaret F. Rudkin. He is survived by his younger brother,four children,eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.Bill was class of '48 at Yale,trained as a navy pilot and worked at the family company of Pepperidge Farm.He was an avid sailor and sportsman. As an accomplished golfer,Bill will be remembered for his devotion and dedication to his game. A memorial will be held late spring in Manchester,Vt. More info. atwww.sheafuneralhomes.com
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Marleigh McNealus
September 12, 2020
We were reminiscing about Bill today. Gone but not forgotten. He was a lovely man. Love and peace to his family.
Marleigh McNealus
September 12, 2020
We were reminiscing about Bill today. Gone but not forgotten. He was a lovely man. Love and peace to his family.
David Whitney
January 11, 2014
Memories of fall duck hunts on Lake Christina come to mind from years ago. I was with some of my father's friends this evening and Bill's name came up. So sorry to read of his passing. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Kathie Peltz
January 9, 2014
What a lovely gentleman and always enjoyed our conversations about Ekwanok and visiting with you at Equinox Terrace.
January 7, 2014
I will forever remember you my friend.
Frank Ellsworth
January 6, 2014
RIP my friend. My prayer are with you and your family.
Jonathan Day
January 5, 2014
You were an inspiration and wonderful to sail with you!
Beth Ricketts
January 4, 2014
You will be missed Mr. Rudkin, you had a way of making people laugh even if we didn't want to. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. R.I.P
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