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Paul St. George Obituary

FAIR HAVEN - Paul J. St. George, 79, died Sept. 13, 2011, at Rutland Regional Medical Center, following a long illness.

He was born Jan. 23, 1932, in West Castleton, the son of Joseph and Ellen (Doran) St. George.

He married Miriam Hay Aug. 20, 1955.

Mr. St. George was self employed as a custom sign painter for many years until retiring.

He was a member of Fair Haven Rescue Squad and Fire Department and Our Lady of Seven Dolors Church, where he was also in the choir.

He was a Boy Scout leader, Special Olympics coach and an avid fisherman who enjoyed looking for deer and hunting.

Survivors include his wife of Fair Haven; two daughters, Ellen St. George of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Betty Brown of Castleton; two sons, John St. George of Hilo, Hawaii, and Abe St. George of Fair Haven; a sister, Alice Villemaire of Springfield; his stepmother, Eva St. George of Winooski; two granddaughters, four grandsons and a great-grandson; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at the Durfee Funeral Home, 119 North Main St., Fair Haven.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Church in Fair Haven.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fair Haven Concerned or Castleton/Fair Haven Special Olympics, in care of Durfee Funeral Home, PO Box 86, Fair Haven, VT 05743.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Rutland Herald from Sep. 14 to Sep. 15, 2011.

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September 19, 2011

Miriam,Ellen,John,Betty and Abe, so sorry for your loss. Paul had such a talent with his painting. As neighbors I remember watching in amasement as he made his signs seamingly come to life. My heartfelt condolences.
Cathy Elias Ranney

Ginny Allen

September 17, 2011

My prayers are with all the family at this very sad time. May your memories help each and everyone of you get through this difficult time.

Vicki Kenyon

September 17, 2011

We are very saddened about the loss of Paul. He was a good man with a good heart. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you all during this difficult time. With love from all of us in the White family ( Emery and Wilma's ).

September 16, 2011

Dear Miriam and family,
Sending my sincere sympathy to you on the loss of your husband and father. I will always remember Paul as a devoted father and talented craftsman.
May your warm memories help you through this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Fran LaPlaca

Kelly Morris Danyow

September 16, 2011

Marion,John, Ellen, Betty and Abe
Im so very sorry for your loss, please know that your in my thoughts and prayers
Love and Peace
Kelly Morris Danyow

Laurel Douglas

September 15, 2011

I am sorry to hear of the loss of Paul. My thoughts and prayers and with you and abe. Love, Laurel

pam kerstner

September 15, 2011

I am so very very sorry your loss. Prayers for each and everyone of you during this sad time, Pam k

Lee Selden

September 15, 2011

Miriam & family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Paul's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I got out the pictures of your wedding when I was your flower girl. That was one of the highlights in my young life. My mother always said that memories are precious and indeed they are.
Love, Lee & Gary Selden

Brian Perry

September 15, 2011

Mrs. St George and Family; I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I have known Paul my whole life. He was a master painter who I watched as a kid and I rode the rescue squad with him for many years. He was a great guy and will be missed. My deepest sympathies.

September 14, 2011

Miriam, John, Betty, Abe, and Cathy: Sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in your treasured memories. With sympathy,
Michael and Desna

Karen Morris

September 14, 2011

Mrs. St George, Ellen, John, Betty and Abe -
I was very sorry to hear of your loss. May you all find strength in each other at this difficult time.

September 14, 2011

Marion, Ellen, John, Betty & Abe,

I'm so sorry to here the loss of your husband/father. He was a great neighbor. I've been missing his wave as he went by the house and will continue to do so.

With Deepest Sympathy,
Jean

September 14, 2011

Marion, Ellen, John & Betty,

I'm so sorry to here the loss of your husband/father. He was a great neighbor. I've been missing his wave as he went by the house and will continue to do so.

With Deepest Sympathy,
Jean

Terry Havens

September 14, 2011

Betty,
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Please let me know if I can do anything.
Terry Morris Havens

September 14, 2011

I'm sorry to hear about Paul. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Marion, at this difficult time.

With deepest sympathy,
Deane Black

sue Doran

September 14, 2011

Marion and family: Thoughts and prayers at this sad time.

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