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Melvin Friberg Obituary
BARRE TOWN - The service of remembrance and celebration of the life of Melvin A. Friberg, of Wildersburg Common, was held Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at 1 p.m. in the Barre Congregational Church. He died May 15, 2009, at Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.
The Rev. Dereen Vanderlinde-Abernathy, covering minister and pastor of the Berlin Congregational Church, led the service.
His daughters Nancy Pope and Carolyn Friberg and son-in-law Carl Yalicki shared their memories of Mellie with the congregation.
Organist Eric Giles accompanied the congregation in the hymns "In the Garden" and "How Great Thou Art" and the doxology.
Fellowship and refreshments followed in the church dining room.
The graveside service preceded at the Hope Cemetery in Barre where the Rev. Vanderlinde-Abernathy offered the committal prayers. The folded American flag was presented to his wife, Merilyn Friberg, by Bruce W. Judd.
The Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St. in Barre, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Melvin Friberg
Tim and Sue Busby
May 28, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Terry & Angela Corbin
May 26, 2009
Our very deepest sympathy to Merily and family on the death of Mel. We pray that your memories will sustain you through this sad time and the days ahead.
Dave Noyes
May 22, 2009
My deepest sympathies to Merilyn, Peter, Nancy and Cary, and the rest of your families at this difficult time. Keep the wonderful memories of Mel in your hearts to ease the pain of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Roy MacLeod
May 21, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Stuart & Kelly Burke
May 19, 2009
Uncle Mel was a man to look up to. He provided for and always stood by his family, community and country. He was kind, gentle and as rock solid as the granite he worked with. We admired and loved you Uncle Mel.
Scott Stone
May 18, 2009
Dear Mrs. Friberg, Peter, Nancy, and Carolyn,
Just a short note to extend to my deepest sympathy at the passing of Mr. Friberg. What the heart has know is never truly lost. Look for him in the things he loved and he will be there.
Chuck and Eileen Houle
May 18, 2009
To the Friberg Family,
We are thinking of you in your time of need. Melvin had a way of making your smile even when he wasn't smiling. He will be dearly missed.
Rick Garand
May 18, 2009
To the Friberg Family,
Mellie will be very much missed. He always had a kind word for me and I always enjoyed visiting with him. His Zest for life we could all learn a lesson from. Thinking of you all.
Jack Sterry
May 17, 2009
Mrs. Friberg & family,
I am so very sorry to hear about Mellie. I was new to the granite business in 1987 and Mellie was the first to visit me from Barre. To this day, the best ambassador and a Gentleman's Gentleman... My best always,
Katrina Zapora
May 16, 2009
Mel lived life to the fullest! I've never known anyone that wanted to get better at his golf game at the age of 85! I will miss his hand in my candy dish @ Hair By Us. He will be greatly missed. With love @ prayers Katrina
robert brooks
May 16, 2009
sorry for your lose you are in our thoughts and prayers bobby used to work for him at anderson and friberg
May 16, 2009
Cary and Karl, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Jan Ruiz (formerly Turner from West Danville)
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