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Graydon Longley Obituary

BARRE - Graydon Norman Dean Longley, 79, of 2 Balsam Drive, died Sept. 18, 2011, at home, surrounded by family.

He was born June 5, 1932, in Lowell, the son of Elizabeth Emery and Clifton Longley.

He was a high school graduate and a member of the Vermont National Guard, activated during the Korean conflict. He served in Germany and was awarded the Army of Occupation Medal.

Mr. Longley was a resident of Agawam, Mass., Troy, Vt., and Barre for the last three years. He was a farmhand when young and then worked for Hoods HP for many years as a truck driver.

He was a life member of the American Legion and VFW.

He enjoyed hunting, woodworking and being a dad and grandpa.

Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Ann B. Longley; three sons, Randall Longley, Jim and John Boyle; a daughter, Kathleen Corcoran; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two sisters and three brothers, Grace Edney, Beverly Norton, Emery, Clifton and Leroy Longley; and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Longley was predeceased by his parents.

The graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26, in Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph Center, and officiated by Todd Soble.

Memorial contributions may be made to CVHH, 600 Granger Road, Berlin, VT.

Thanks to Amanda, Bonnie and Melonie at CVHH for all you did.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Times Argus on Sep. 20, 2011.

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Debra (& Larry) Lacross, Lowell, VT

July 29, 2024

I know it has been years since Graydon's passing. I am sorry to see this. I knew him when he lived in Troy VT and I worked with Ann. I went to the house and saw all of her beautiful dolls. I am hoping that she is doing well. I tried to return an item Ann let me borrow, but the Barre address wasn't correct and the item was returned to me. If anyone knows where she is, Please have her call me. They are both dear people. My sincere sympathies on the loss of Graydon. My husband thought of him as a friend also.

September 25, 2011

Randy, Olivia and Whitney, our deepest sympathy goes with you and your family at this very tough time. We wish we could be with you. If you need anything please let us know. Love you all Mark and Carleen

Audrey & Jim Richardson

September 23, 2011

Ann , Our deepest sympathy to you and your family . You are in our thoughts and prayers .

Matt Guild

September 23, 2011

Ann you have our deepest condolences and well wishes.

Matt & Marty

September 22, 2011

Dear Aunt Ann
My prayers are with you. I will miss the humor that uncle Graydon had and the the fun times we had at reunions. God Bless.
Virginia Edney

Jerry & Ginny Perantoni

September 20, 2011

Ann, our sincere condolences to you and your family for the loss of Gray. May wonderful memories bring you and your famiy comfort at this difficult time.

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