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Stanley Orr Obituary
WAITSFIELD - Stanley R. Orr, 92, of Radcliffe Drive, passed away in the comfort of his family at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009. Born in Calais on Sept. 3, 1916, he was the son of the late Fred and Mabel (Slayton) Orr. On Aug. 18, 1945, Stanley married the former Eleanor Wells in Plainfield.
Stanley was a graduate of the former Plainfield High School and as a young man he worked on the family farm in Calais. His specialty was raising turkeys. In 1946, he purchased the Hardware Store in Marshfield and with it founded a plumbing and heating business. Moving to Waitsfield in 1959, Stanley continued his plumbing and heating business and in addition, with his wife, began a ski lodge known as Orr's Ark, a longtime institution in the Mad River Valley. Stanley retired in 1975 and with Eleanor, began traveling in their mobile home throughout the lower 48 states as well as Alaska, an adventure they completely enjoyed for nearly 30 years. Stanley also loved hunting and fishing.
His memberships included the Couples Club in Waitsfield, the Waitsfield United Church of Christ, the Valley Rotary Club and he was a founding member of the Mad River Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club.
Stanley is survived by his wife of 63 years, Eleanor Orr of Waitsfield; a daughter, Deborah Orr of Moretown; a son, Reginald Orr and his wife, Kathi of Waitsfield; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; as well as nieces, nephews and extended family. Stanley was predeceased by two children, Peggy Orr and Brian Orr, as well as three sisters and seven brothers.
Memorial services will be held from the Waitsfield United Church of Christ on Wednesday, Jan. 7, at 6:30 p.m. The family requests that flowers be omitted; rather memorial gifts would be appreciated to the Mad River Valley Ambulance Service, PO Box 305, Waitsfield, VT 05673. To send online condolences please visit www.perkinsparker. com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Stanley Orr
Dale Goddard
January 8, 2009
Dear Eleanor, Debbie, and Reggie,
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. I have some great memories of Stanley during the times that I visited you all in Waitsfield. I know you have even more to comfort you now and in the future. I'm thinking of you all.
Love,
Cousin Dale
Jim, Cindi, Jason, Jessie Jones
January 7, 2009
To the Orr Family, Our thoughts and love are with you all during this hard time. Stanley will always be in your hearts with the many wonderful memories and lessons he left behind for you all.
Sherry Larrow
January 7, 2009
Debbie & Reggie: Here is something that comforted me when I lost my Dad.
What is a Father?
A father is a special man
Who cares for his family...
He helps his children without complaint
And gives his love so freely.
With problems one cannot solve,
a father can find the cure...
Happy times are also shared,
wonderful memories, for sure.
Fathers teach important morals
to be kind, honest and true...
They are models to their childen
In all they say and do.
Father, you are my dearest friend,
You're always by my side...
Guiding me through life's walkway,
My Love for you, I cannot hide.
Sherry Larrow
January 7, 2009
Debbie, When you called and told me about your Dad passing away--my heart went out to you- immediately. It brought back the same feelings of losing my Dad in 04.
I remember when we were young and how much I enjoyed spending time with your family at "The ARK." WONDERFUL TIMES & MEMORIES!!! I also remember square dancing with your parents!! Boy, could they shake a leg!!! Wow, that was a long time ago!! Of late, I remember the cribbage games--and how much your Dad enjoyed playing cards and how fast he could count the points!!
You were blessed to have such a wonderful man for a father & friend!!
Sherry, your friend always
Sally & Bud Sells
January 7, 2009
Dear Eleanor and family, as we have said before Eleanor Stanley lived a life that most would envy. An adventurous soul who loved life and all that is in it, as well as his adoring wife beside him enjoying his adventures. Look out heaven, it will never be the same, Stanley is looking it over. We love you Sally & Bud Sells
Jack Rocanello Jr.
January 6, 2009
Dear Orr Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on Stanleys passing. I will always remember him at the recreation field with the snowmobiles. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Jack-Liz Rocanello and family
Velma Goddard
January 6, 2009
Dear Cousin Eleanor:
We wish that we could be there with you but will be up later in a few weeks to spend time with you. We always had such good times with you and Stan. Dancing, looking for deer in the early P.M., or just gabbing. We love you and you will be in our thoughts always. Love, Velma and Kenny
Larry Orr
January 6, 2009
Aunt Eleanor and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, What a wonderfull family mentor! He'll be surely missed but not forgotten.
Robert (Robbie) Casey
January 6, 2009
Dear Aunt Eleanor, Debbie, Reggie and Kathi;
Of course, my deepest condolences on Uncle Stanley's passing. How lucky we all were to have known him. I always felt that he provided an example of strength and confidence to all of us who held him in such high regard and I will always remember him this way.
Joann Lausier
January 6, 2009
Dear Aunt Eleanor, my thoughts are with you and your family. We all have such fond memories of Uncle Stanley and our times together. He's in a better place with Brian, Peggy, Katie and Joe and all the other great Orrs that have passed on.
With love and sorrow, Joann
Nancy and Jack Scalia
January 5, 2009
Dear Aunt Eleanor, Debbie, Reggie, Kathi and Families,
We were so sorry to hear about Uncle Stanley. He was a wonderful man and we have many fond memories of him. Our love and prayers are with all of you.
Love, Nancy and Jack Scalia and Family
Dottie & Travis Orr
January 5, 2009
Aunt Eleanor & Family,
We send our most sincere condolences and fondest wishes to all.
Susan Rocanello
January 4, 2009
Aunt Eleanor and my cousins, It is a sad time for all of you, but Uncle Stanley has left us all with a world of memories. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love to you.
Joyce Forrester
January 4, 2009
Aunt Eleanor, Reggie, Debbie and families, Uncle Stanley lived a wonderful life and I feel blessed to have seen him at the last reunion after not seeing all of you for over 20 years. I have wonderful memories of vacationing and family reunions in Vermont at the Ark and Chalet, memories that will last a life time. God bless to all of you.
With each passing is new Life....
Albie & Patti Lewis
January 4, 2009
Debbie,
Stanly will surely be missed and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Albie and Patti Lewis
Suzanne Rocanello
January 4, 2009
Dear Eleanor, Reggie, Kathi, Debbie & family,
Have some wonderful memories of Uncle Stanley where we spent many summers at the farm and later at "Orr's Ark" in Waitsfield. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Love
Suzanne Rocanello
Ken Soden
January 3, 2009
Aunt Eleanor, Reggie & Kathy,
Were are so sorry to hear that Uncle Stanley died. Please know our thoughts & prayers are with you in the days ahead. We will always remember Uncle Stanley as the King of Cribbage. May God bring you comfort in your time of Loss.
Ken Soden & fam
Don Schmitz and Stanley Orr, Arizona hunting
Kish Schmitz Pisani
January 3, 2009
I'm so sorry to hear about Stanley's passing. I'm sure our dad will welcome his company as they are both in a better place. I will always remember Stanley from his time in Tucson at our home. He could fix anything -- including my skis. I was thinking about him just yesterday! The Orr's were a welcome addition to our ranch and I enjoyed hearing about their travels. My thoughts are with the entire Orr family.
Lorraine & Ron Barlow
January 3, 2009
We were so sorry to hear that Stanley passed away, even thought we all know he is in a better place. He will leave a big void in his Family.
We will keep you all in our prayers through this difficult time
Sheia Eurich
January 3, 2009
Kevin and I send our deepest sympathy and our prayers at this time. Our thoughts are with the family.
Tony Amenta
January 3, 2009
Reggie + Kathi,
I am so sorry to hear of Stanley's passing. My thoughts are with you and the rest of the Orr's.
Albie Lewis
January 3, 2009
Eleanor, Reggie, Kathi,
It was with great sadness that I read of Stanley's passing today in the paper. Although I will be working in TX this week, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I will long cherish my time with your family and the talks I had with Stanley.
God bless!!
Albie
Karl Senor
January 3, 2009
To Orr Family,
Our thought in prayer of your loss.
may it be the comfort in love and
peace in your family.
Karl,Sharon and Karsten Senor
Bob Orr-Family
January 3, 2009
Aunt Eleanor,Debbie,Reggie and Kathi,our thoughts are with each of you during this sad time.
Over my lifetime your family has always been the leaders in all Orr events and very much appricated.Stan was a great man and it was my fortune to have know him and enjoyed may good times with him while growing up.
January 2, 2009
Eleanor, Reggie & Kathi,
Our thoughts are with you. Stanley was a great man. We will miss him but his essence will always be present bringing happy memories.
Love Doug, Cari, Tim and Ben
Brenda and Skip Wallace
January 2, 2009
Dear Eleanor, Reggie, Kathi, Debbie and Families,
We are very sorry to hear of Stanley's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you find comfort and peace in the coming days. May your memories bring joy.
Love,
Brenda and Skip
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