Woodstock, Vermont
WILLIS LANSING CURTIS WOODSTOCK - Willis Lansing Curtis died at home in his ninety-fourth year, on April 18, 2011. He was born on Sept. 25, 1917, in Marlborough, Mass., son of John Arnold and Dorothy Rumsey Curtis. Will attended Westminster School in Simsbury, Conn., and graduated from Vermont...
Read MoreLate comer to this page - Fond memories of Will who was in my Vermont Merories series for Vermont Public television. We shared Vermont Academy, our love for the out doors, and this State's history. Will and his wife will always be part of that.
Rick Moulton
April 18, 2022 | Work
"I've Been Working on the Railroad", "Singing in the Rain" etc. I must say Will and I rocked that big old house with song and some dancing during Wills last few months. I smile when i think Will Curtis
Krit maxham
April 14, 2021 | South Pomfret, VT | Friend
Dear Jane and family,
We have had the pleasure of getting to know Will while volunteering at Billings Farm. We have many fond memories of him.
We extend to you and your family our deepest condolences.
Lynn, Helen and John Kennedy
April 27, 2011 | Bellows Falls, VT
Dear Jane,
We will all mis Bill very much. I have fond memories of the trips I took with you and will. To England. to Far Eeatern Russia, to France and the many hikes that we went on with the Ottauquechee section of G.M.C.
Sincerely,
Don Whitney
Don Whitney
April 23, 2011 | Springfield, VT
Jane, Am so very sorry to hear of Will's passing. Feel so fortunate that I was able to meet and enjoy both of you. Know Will will be sorely m,issed by all. So sorry I wasn't in Vermont to experience Will's various careers! What a busy gentleman. May God Bless you,
Jane Varnum
April 23, 2011
On Willis Lansing Curtis, As He Lay Dying
Will had a voice that everyone well knew,
Broadcast each day just as the sun went down,
He spoke of bats and moles, of sky and ground -
And listeners loved his sympathetic view.
His VPR programs revealed a few
Conditions of the natural world around
Us, yet unknown, about which the fine sound
Of his rare voice revealed that which is true.
And now he passes from this life, from us -
And with...
William Donahue
April 23, 2011 | Hartland, VT
WILLIS LANSING CURTIS, AS HE LAY DYING
Will had a voice that everyone
well knew,
Broadcast each day just as the sun
went down.
He spoke of bats and moles, of sky
And ground -
And listeners loved his sympathetic
view.
His V.P.R.programs revealed
a few
Conditions of the natural world
around
Us, yet unknown, about which
the fine sound
Of his rare voice revealed
that...
William Donahue
April 23, 2011 | Hartland, VT
Jane, We were sorry to hear of Will's passing. We have memories of a backpacking trip to Yellowstone 30 years ago,visiting your home, and finding Will at the History Expo in Tunbridge. We will miss his voice and stories on the Nature of Things. You are in our thoughts. Andy and Carlene Squires
Carlene Squires
April 22, 2011 | Richmond, VT
John and I were so sorry to learn of Will's passing. I wish you were on Monhegan so I could give you a giant hug. We are thinking of you. If you need anything please call.
Winnie Murdock
April 21, 2011 | Monhegan Island, ME
