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RICHARD DERAGON Obituary

RICHARD CHARLES DERAGON - BRISTOL - Richard Charles DeRagon, 72, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. He was born Nov. 13, 1940, in Hartford, Conn., the son of Romeo and Ida Cyr DeRagon. He was a member of VFW, American Legion Post #19, USS Nautilus Alumni, Vermont Street Rodders, and St. Ambrose Church. He owned and managed Park Filling Station for 18 years from December 1985 to December 2004. Richard is survived by his wife, Nettie DeRagon; son, Scott and Rachael DeRagon of Virginia; daughter, Mary and Mark Tierney of Monkton; two grandsons, Mitchell and Mattison Tierney; brother, Harold DeRagon of Florida; sisters, Linda Engle, Judy LaRose, and Donna DeRagon all of Connecticut; several nieces and nephews; friends, Tom and Peggy Adams, Ernie and Sally Russell, and Chris and Karen Luciano; friends and neighbors at Pleasant Hills; and special friends at the VT Street Rodders. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013, at St. Ambrose Church in Bristol. Friends may call at Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Bristol on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013, from 5 to 8 p.m. To send online condolences please visit www.brownmcclay.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bristol Rescue Squad, PO Box 227, Bristol, VT 05443.

Published by The Burlington Free Press on Oct. 29, 2013.
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I remember Richard fondly. I got to know him through Park Filling, where I took my old Valiant. Richard was kind to me when I was broke and undercharged me because he knew I needed a hand. Such kindness to another is a model for compassion.
My condolences to the family.

Warren Baker

November 2, 2013

So sorry, my thoughts are with the family. I have fond memories of when my plumbing shop was next the Park Filling and every morning before starting our day some of us would gather for coffee. Dick was alway quick with a smile and good morning to start the day.

Mike Cousino

October 31, 2013

Nettie, just want to let you know how much he will be missed. He was a very special person.

Desiree de Waal

October 30, 2013

To Nettie and the DeRagon Family, I'm so sorry for your loss of a wonderful man who always was there to help a person in need and he would always give it to you straight even when you didn't want to hear it. He was like a grandfather to me. My father Jay worked for the Deragon's for years running the deli and redemption center and I would help on weekends that was my favorite part was going to the store and lending a helping hand to Dick & Nettie around the store or just to be there visiting. I would always help Dick wash that Beautiful white pickup he had. I probably was a pain more than a help but I enjoyed it. Nettie you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Heather Barry

October 30, 2013

Nettie and family...we are so very sorry for your family's loss. Dick is free from pain and in the arms of loved ones who have gone before him. An angel watches over you all.

Darlene & John Mercier McGrath

October 30, 2013

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. RICHARD WAS A VERY NICE GUY. I ENJOYED PICKING HIM UP AND TAKING HIM TO HIS APPOINTMENTS. HE WILL BE MISSED DEARLY.R.I.P. DICK .KIRK CHANDLER BUS DRIVER FOR ACTR.

October 29, 2013

To the family of Dick DeRagon, Nettie, I am so sorry for your loss of your wonderful husband and to the rest of your family for their loss as well. A man who will be remembered always for his kindness as well as a firm word when needed. God bless you all, my thoughts and heart are with you. Rest in God's loving arms now Dick.

Debbie Clark-Lyter

October 29, 2013

Goodbye Mr Deragon

October 29, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Dick was a good fellow.

Brad Bedard

October 29, 2013

Our thoughts are with you always a smile when we'd go into the store friendly word.your at rest and peace now with the lord you'll be missed and rememberd in a lot of hearts .

Marlene & Tony Pidgeon

October 29, 2013

When I went looking for a job outside of our family business as a teenager, Dick was there. That's how we met. He was a great business owner who could draw out the best in people. Throughout the past years, he counted on me to help him with technical questions through our family business. He made a difference in my life and will always hold a part of my heart. To all that he left behind, my wishes for healing and the ability to remember all of the great memories and that those memories get you through this tough time of letting go. His life mattered, he touched so many lives in such great ways.

Chris Marion

October 29, 2013

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