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Ernest Vandal Obituary
Ernie was born in Grafton, Mass., Dec. 22, 1927, the son of the late Peter and Albena Vandal. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, who served during World War II. Ernie was proud of his family; they were the light of his life. He instilled a little piece of himself in each one of them.
Besides his wife of 64 years Joyce, he is survived by his three daughters, Patricia (Eroh) and her husband, Mark, Paula (Doyon) and her husband, Rodney, Katherine Vandal and daughter-in-law, Joyce Vandal wife of the deceased son, Thomas; six grandchildren, Shawn (Ken) Clark, Thomas Vandal Jr., Christen (Ryan) Riley, Sarah Eroh, Julie (Rob) Quattron, and Rebekah Eroh; five great-grandchildren, Dustin, Kalei, Hailey, Allyssa Riley and Blake Vandal; sisters, Loretta Walker, Delores (Gillis) Elie; and brother, Roland (Alice) Vandal; several nieces and nephews; and three grand dogs.
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held Saturday, Feb. 5, at 12 noon, at the Church of the Resurrection, 115 Pond Hill Road, Wallingford. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of the Tiglhman Funeral Home, 52 Main St., New Egypt, N.J. 08533, www.tilghmanfh.com
Thank you to the wonderful, compassionate staff of the Deborah Heart and Lung Center for taking such special care of a very special man.In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, LLS, 300 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT 06450.
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kevin elie
February 25, 2011
Dear Ern Vandal family, I have always loved you all so very much since I can remember.I will miss my uncle ernie very much because he was my favorite uncle on my mothers side.
You had a wonderful gathering for my uncle ernie on that special day not long ago. Peace be with you all each and every day of your beautiful lives. Kevin Elie
February 2, 2011
Dear Joyce and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ernie was a good friend from our "Stimpson's days" and many fun nights of "Set-Back".
Sincerely, Dave Euerle
Michele Mizenko Novak
February 1, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
February 1, 2011
We are so very sorry for your loss. We know he was surrounded by the most loving, wonderful family anyone could ask for. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave and Debbie Rich
Janice Arsenault
February 1, 2011
Aunt Joyce and family,
Uncle Ernie will be in our hearts forever.
Our love and thoughts are with you all.
Janice, John, Nicole and Heather
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