Middlesex, Vermont
1930 - 2007
Lawrence W. Westover, Sr. – 77, of Route 2 Middlesex, passed away at his home on Friday, February 23, 2007. Born in Richford on January 5, 1930, he was the son of the late Charles and Anna (Martin) Westover. On October 17, 1959, he married the former Jeanette Despault in Waterbury.
Lawrence graduated from Waterbury High School and joined the US Army with which he served during the Korean War. Following his discharge, he remained with the Vermont Army National Guard and Army Reserve.
Lawrence was employed by Philbrook’s Fur Farm in Middlesex Center for many years before he and his wife Jeanette, owned and operated for over 17 years, Westover’s General Store in Middlesex. They later owned and operated Meme and Papa’s Store in Riverton from which he retired.
In his leisure time Lawrence enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating and camping. He was a member of the Harry N. Cutting American Legion Post 59 of Waterbury.
Lawrence is survived by his wife of 47 years, Jeanette Westover of Middlesex; their children, Gena Westover Nelson and her companion, William Paoli of Stratford CT, Lisa Shephard and her husband, Kris of Moretown, Elaine Westover Soucie and her husband Darrell of Ashford CT, Carla Summers of Greenville TN, Lawrence Westover Jr. and his companion, Darcy Coutts, and Keith Westover of Waterbury; 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren;
3 sisters, Doris Bowen of Rochester, Theresa Bruce of Lebanon NH, and Mabel Houghton of Passumpsic; a brother, Harland Westover Sr. of Moretown; as well as nieces, nephews and extended family. He was predeceased by 3 sisters, Alice Gavin, Genevieve Deyette, and Hazel Collins, and a brother, Edmond Westover.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Andrew Catholic Church in Waterbury on Wednesday, February 28th at 11 a.m. Friends may call at the Perkins-Parker Funeral Home in Waterbury on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Spring interment with military honors will take place in the Middlesex Center Cemetery. The family requests that flowers be omitted; rather memorial gifts would be appreciated to the Central Vermont Humane Society, PO Box 687, Montpelier VT 05601. To send on-line condolences, please visit www.perkinsparker.com
Dear Westover Family Members,
I'm very sorry to learn of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this horrible time.
Chris Comi
March 24, 2007 | Waterbury, VT
Dearest Gena and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Margaret, Trina, Hapatia, and Margie
Margie Schulman
March 01, 2007 | Trumbull, CT
To Larry's Family,
Ken and I are so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. We hadn't seen each other in a few years but remember Larry as a fun and witty guy who certainly lived a lot in his time. Our thoughts are with you all.
Ken and Jackie Hurlburt
Waitsfield, Vermont
Ken and Jackie Hurlburt
February 28, 2007 | Waitsfield, VT
Dear Westover Family
my thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family. My father was in the Army With Larry Jr.
Amy Felch
February 27, 2007 | Barre, VT
To the entire Westover Family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. I was too young to remember all the kids, but do see Lisa and Larry around town. We always exchange inquiry about our parents when we see each other. Stories of our father's will live on forever (our poor Mom's). Anyways, know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Penny (Dillon) Touchette
February 26, 2007 | Duxbury, VT
Dear Westover Family, We were both so sad to hear of your loss. Please know that Jim and I are thinking of all of you.
Jim and Carol Webster
February 26, 2007 | Barre, VT
I was shocked to hear of Sonny's passing. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. If there is anything Tim and I can do please let us know. Also, time will help heal the emptiness/sorrow you are feeling right now. It is very hard to let go but remember he is in a better place.
Much love,
"Uncle Tim and "Aunt Ginette Stridsberg
Ginette and Tim Stridsberg
February 26, 2007 | Berlin, VT
Dear Jeannette and family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your precious husband and father. Please know our love and support are there for you now and always. My Elaine, you know we love you and are here in CT to help you. Love Janice and Karl Sentivany
Janice and Karl Sentivany
February 26, 2007 | Coventry, CT
Jeanette,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know we have not been in touch for several years but my thoughts have been with you and Sonny often. we had many good times together and the years Sonny and I served in the Guard and Reserves are memories I will keep forever. I know you will miss him but you can take comfort in all the children you had. I called Barbara and left a message advising her of Larry's passing.
My love to you and all the children.
Bill Laufman
February 26, 2007 | Tallahassee
