J. Francis Angier

J. Angier Obituary

J. Francis Angier

J. Francis Angier, 97, of Spring Hill FL, passed away July 27th

Born in Burlington, VT to Frank and Mamie Angier. His beloved wife Madeleine predeceased him in 2011 after 65 years of marriage. They lived most of their lives in Addison, VT with the last few years spent in Florida. He is survived by his son John (Karen) of Clearwater FL, Michael (Dawn) of Spring Hill FL, Phillip (Debra) of Panton VT, Pierre of Wolfeboro NH. Son Thomas passed away in 2015. He leaves 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He's also survived by his brother Frank and was predeceased by 3 brothers and 4 sisters: Wilfred, Albena, Viola, Rena, Carl, Marcelline and Lawrence. As a B-17 Flying Fortress pilot with Army Air Forces in WWII, he flew 33 combat missions over Nazi Germany, was shot down, captured and remained a POW until the end of the war. He went on to fly over 100 different aircraft including helicopters and jets for the VT Army and Air National Guard. His book, "Ready or Not, Into the Wild Blue", chronicles his dramatic aviation career. Funeral services expected next year.

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Published by The Burlington Free Press from Jul. 31 to Aug. 2, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for J. Angier

10 Entries

Aleksander Pusey

August 15, 2023

Major Angier sure was and always will be a true Greatest Generation Legend, I want his whole family to remember that always. Despite wishing that I was able to visit with him at least one or a few more times before passing three years ago, I consider myself so blessed and fortunate to have met him through my wonderful friend and his buddy Technical Sergeant Richard Henry Hamilton. His Autobiography Ready or Not Into the Wild Blue if far-by the best and most outstandingly nostalgic historical autobiography that I have ever read and my all-time favorite as well. I send my condolences and best wishes to all of his family and wish them well after the past 3 years, God bless and y'all forever always.

larry Martin

July 25, 2022

Francis was a very brave WW II fighting air hero who we all owe large debt of gratitude. As great a war hero as Francis was, he was even a better man.

Larry Martin

Judith Meacham Knutson

August 5, 2020

Dear John, Michael, Phillip & Family: My sincere sympathy regarding the passing of your wonderful patriot father J. Francis.
I had the honor of meeting your father J. Francis and your beloved mother Madeleine almost 40 yrs ago when my own precious parents Paul W. Sr. & Shirley J. Meacham & I were invited to have lunch at your parents home.
Our parents enjoyed each others company and had great respect for each other.
Our fathers shared military experiences, would always be a special bond, as my father Paul was in the U.S. Navy On Subs (UDT) and Later PT Boats.
I was always joyful to see them greet each other with their mutual respect and special camaraderie. Their additional special bond as Catholics brought them together for many functions over the years.
John, I am forever grateful for your and your father's care and continued contact with my father after my mother passed and especially during his difficult last years. Your and your father's visits and prayers meant everything good to him. He always told me about them when I called him, visited and cared for him. He kept every picture and card he got and jotted notes on his message board to remember and enjoy.
Your mutual kindness extended to me when he passed in 2017 will always be a comforting memory for me, during that painful and stressful time. Thank you for making that time easier to bear.
I will forever be grateful that our parents had that wonderful friendship and respect not often shared in these days, and that I got to experience them together.
God Bless J. Francis, your mother Madeleine, you John and your family always.
Sincerely Yours, Judith Meacham Knutson Alberta, Canada

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Dave Lajoie, Historian

August 2, 2020

I was fortunate to meet and chat with this gentleman a few years ago. His war experience punctuated a purpose filled life of honor, achievement , and service . Another treasured member of the greatest generation. My final salute!
Condolences to the family.

Aleksander Pusey

August 2, 2020

I am deeply saddened by the loss of Major Angier who was a close friend of my friend Technical Sergeant Richard Hamilton, also a World War II US 8th Army Air Force veteran and former P.O.W. . I had the pleasure of meeting him twice both times I went back to Vermont on vacation in July of 2011 during the Vermont National P.O.W. Picnic at Plymouth State Park and at the Vermont National P.O.W. Luncheon in Barre, VT in October of 2016 and have always admired him for his brave ordeal and service to our country in World War II as well as wonderful personality, Mr. Hamilton and I shall forever miss him. His autobiography Ready or Not Into The Wild Blue is far by the most amazing book that I have ever read and will always be my all-time favorite book. He was a very kind-hearted, interesting, respectable, well-spirited, and wise man with many stories to share about his experiences in the service during World War II in the European Theater of Operations along with being held Prisoner of War at Stalag Luft III where The Great Escape occurred and in his life in general. I pray for all of the remaining World War II veterans and Greatest Generation of his to never be forgotten for their service to our wonderful country during World War II and the future generation of the US will preserve their legacy so that everyone can remember that they fought to keep and protect our freedom/God-given rights during the largest conflict that ever occurred in the whole world. I also send my condolences and grief to his entire family up North in Vermont, down South in Florida and elsewhere in the US. May God bless him and he rest in peace with his beloved wife Madeline and all of his other pre-deceased relatives.

Monica & Bob Shattuck

August 2, 2020

John & Pierre - A wonderful gentleman. Always enjoyed our conversations. Our sympathy to you and family

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