Kelly Robert Lasell

WILLIAMSTOWN - Kelly Robert Lasell, 45, of Graham Road and lifelong Williamstown resident, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, at his home.

Born on April 3, 1963, in Montpelier, he was the son of John E. and Ann E. (Kelley) Lasell. He attended Williamstown Elementary School and graduated from Williamstown High School in 1982.

On July 20, 1985, he married Penny Manning in Williamstown. Following their marriage, they always made their home in Williamstown.

In 1982, Kelly began working for Vermont Castings in Bethel. He worked in manufacturing, assembly, and later as an assistant supervisor. He also worked for R. G. Paving and Gary Storrs Construction, both of Williamstown, before returning to Vermont Castings where he retired due to ill health.

Kelly was a member of the Central Vermont Boating Club in Milton, where he served as commodore, vice-commodore, or director for many years. He also competed in the LCI Fishing Derby. He enjoyed camping, boating, fishing, helping others, and spending time with his family, especially their miracle daughter, Amanda Lynn, who was born on April 13, 2004.

Survivors include the two great loves of his life, his wife, Penny Lasell and daughter, Amanda Lynn Lasell of Williamstown; his father, John Lasell, and brothers, Darrel Lasell and his wife, Cheryl, and Winston Lasell, all of Williamstown; his sister, Elizabeth "Beth" Bicknell and her husband, David of Tunbridge; ma-in-law, Jane Manning of Randolph Center; sisters-in-law, Patty Manning of Brookfield and Peggy Manning of Northfield; aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

His mother, Ann K. Lasell; his sister, Laura Lea Lasell; and father-in-law, Kenneth Manning predeceased him.

A Service of Remembrance will be held Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009, at 11 a.m. in the Williamstown United Federated Church. Interment in the spring will take place in the East Hill Cemetery in Williamstown. Family and friends may call at the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009, from 7 to 9 p.m.

Contributions in his memory may be made to the Amanda Lasell Educational Fund, c/o Chittenden Bank, 292 North Main Street, Barre, VT 05641 or to the American Cancer Society, 121 Connor Way, PO Box 1460, Williston, VT 05495.