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Dean Burgess Obituary
He was born Nov. 18, 1936, at home in Proctor, VT, the son of Roy and Bruna (Navari) Burgess.
Dean was a U.S. Air Force Veteran serving during the Korean War.
He was a past commander of American Legion Post #31 in Rutland and served on the board of directors of Green Mountain Boys State.
Dean was employed for many years as a bus driver for VT Transit Company.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and working on old cars, but above all he enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Dean is survived by his wife, Noreen, of Center Rutland; 3 sons Dean Burgess Jr. of Grantham, NH, Steve Burgess of Rutland and Kenneth Burgess of Center Rutland; grandchildren Whitney, Justin, Meghan and Brenna Burgess; one sister Myrtle Poyerd of Groton, CT; 2 brothers Howard Burgess of Center Rutland and Harold Burgess of West Rutland; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a sister, Marie Young, and a brother, Donald Burgess.
A memorial service will be held Monday, May 18, 2015, at the Barnard Funeral Home in Pittsford at 11:00 a.m. immediately followed by a reception for family and friends at Sweet Caroline's Restaurant in West Rutland.
Burial with military honors will be held at a later date in the VT Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Dean's memory be made to Rutland County Humane Society, 765 Steven Road, Pittsford, VT 05763 or VFW Post 648 Parade Fund, C/O VFW Post 648, Parade Finance Chairman, 15 Wales Street, Rutland, VT 05701, or a favorite charity of one's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dean Burgess
Dave Cobb
May 14, 2020
It's hard to believe that five years have passed since we lost our friend, Dean. I think about him frequently, especially around Legion activities and Boys' State. A special moment this spring was having Steve reach out in support of Rutland area delegates as part of his SAL position. Glad the Burgess tradition of service is alive and thriving. Best to Noreen and the entire Burgess family.
Peggy Stattel
May 20, 2015
Dear Noreen and family. Please accept my deepest sympathy at Dean's passing. I will keep you all in my prayers
Francis Killay
May 20, 2015
I am very sorry to here of your loss .
Dean was always present at the Eagle Scout luncheon in Montpelier.He was a great legionnaire.god bless his sole.
Debbie Ballantine
May 18, 2015
Noreen I was very sad to hear of Dean's passing. He was a very pleasant man and did so much for the Legion's and the Veterans. I always enjoyed seeing him at Friday night dinner at Post 39. I will miss him dearly.
Anita Bizzarro
May 18, 2015
Noreen and Family
Sorry to hear the passing of Dean.
Both Noreen and Dean were great to me,
when I would babysit the boys. Chuck also remembers picking up the cleaning and joking with Dean about fishing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you..
Anita Jozwiak Bizzarro & Chuck Bizzarro
Donna Sanabria
May 18, 2015
Dean and Tony and family .. I am so sorry for your loss - I am thinking of you as we all are at DHMC .. Miss you and sending prayers of sympathy and love .. Love you Dean, Donna
barbara bushAw
May 18, 2015
Noreen I and sorry for your loss? I enjoyed working with Dean at Boys State. We had a thing where would see how may Boys we could get each year and he would get me by one or two. He loved working with our Veterans and all the young people. Dean wanted to see young men advance within the community. We surly will miss him. PDC Barbara Bushaw, my prayers are with you and the family.
william brothers
May 18, 2015
Sorry for your loss our prayers are with you
Chris Howard
May 17, 2015
Hello Noreen and family..My deepest Sympathy to all of you on the passing of a good friend and a hard-working Veteran, as Dean was to many to his friends.. Prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this time.. Blessings, Chris Howard
Chuck Mailhiot
May 17, 2015
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Eugene Manfredi
May 17, 2015
Noreen and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Dean's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time.
Cousin Gene Manfredi
Rodger Brassard
May 17, 2015
Worked with Dean from 1970 thru 1990. Always enjoyed seeing him and working with him. Last saw him at the Loyalty Day Parade 4 -5 years ago. My thoughs and prayers to out to you at this time.
May 17, 2015
Noreen, Dean, Steven, Kenny and family,
So sorry for loss. We want you to know we are all think of you at this very hard time.
Stacy,Jonna & Greg Smith
Ed Campbell
May 16, 2015
Noreen and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss.I worked with Dean for many years, working out of Burlington.
May 16, 2015
Noreen & family, I 'am so sorry to hear of Dean's passing. Hang on to all those good memories. Joan &
Fran Bradish.
Luanne & Walter Kulpa
May 16, 2015
Noreen and Family, My heart breaks for all of you. Dean was one of a kind. A real sweet heart. He loved and adored his grand children. May you all find strength in your memories. May God Bless you all. RIP Dean
Wendy and Dick Daley
May 16, 2015
"Mom" Noreen-
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Dean gave so much to so many!
Michele Raymond
May 16, 2015
Aunt Noreen and boys my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. I have so many fond memories of Uncle Dean when I was little. He was always smiling and made me feel welcome. He will be greatly missed by all who knew SNF loved him
Mary Bride
May 16, 2015
Mr. Burgess was a youthful and wonderful man! His passion for the youth of Rutland county is beyond words. When he visited school I enjoyed many a conversation with him. He adored Whitney and Brenna and was so proud of them. How lucky we all were to have known such a wonderful man.
Blessings and Prayers....
Dean Burgess - Boys' State 2014
Dave Cobb
May 16, 2015
Dear Noreen and Family,
On behalf of Dean's Boys' State family, please accept our heartfelt condolences on your loss. Dean's involvement and dedication to Boys' State provided such wonderful opportunities to hundreds of young men from the greater Rutland area! His presence over the past several years made the Boys' State experience a special time for delegates and staff alike. He will be missed but not forgotten. We will remember him through the young people he helped become the next generation of Vermont's leaders.
Thank you for sharing him with us. We are much the better for knowing him and calling him friend.
Karen Burgess
May 16, 2015
Most wonderful grampa to my two beautiful daughters...
Stephen Stomper
May 16, 2015
With deepest sympathy to the family of classmate Dean Burgess. God bless Dean and may he rest in peace. Memories come back as we went through school together in Proctor. Class of '54, first class to graduate from the New high school in Proctor. Theresa and Stephen Stomper. Safe journey, Dean.
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