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Francis Taft Obituary
Rev. Peter O'Leary, pastor of St. Monica Catholic Church of Barre, led the service.
Military honors were held for Francis Taft Sr. by the U.S. Navy Funeral Honors Team. The American flag was folded by Captain Craig Roegner and 1st Class Babock and was presented to Prudence Fournier, daughter, by Captain Roegner. Bugler, 1st Class Babcock, sounded taps.
Following the service, the family gathered at Francis "Rikk" Taft Jr.'s Lake House at Lake Elmore.
Arrangements were in the care of the Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home, 58 Summer St., Barre.
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Cindy Bullard (Emmons)
May 31, 2016
So sorry to hear that both Francis and Leah have passed. I saw Francis often when I was a kid out running errands with my Dad Richard Emmons. He was always so nice to me. He even gave me a little Homelite bracelet once - I was thrilled. Who even remembers that brand anymore?! And of course we saw Leah and Francis at the Hilltop and at the lake. I have such fond memories of them. I am sure they are missed terribly.
May 30, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that Jeremiah 29: 11, 12 brings you some comfort during this difficult time.
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Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home - Barre58 Summer St. P.O. Box 370, Barre, VT 05641
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