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Alan Mattison, Sr.
1932 - 2010 ARLINGTON, VT Alan G. Mattison, Sr., 78, of Arlington died peacefully Saturday, March 6, 2010, in the Center for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington, with his large and loving family by his side.
He was born Feb. 27, 1932, in Arlington, son of Ernest Sr. and Isabella Grant Mattison. He was educated in the Arlington school system. Mr. Mattison was self-employed for 52 years as the owner and operator of Alan G. Mattison & Sons Burial Vaults, with his wife, Sonja.
He had many other jobs throughout his life, including his job as constable in Arlington for many years, a longtime member of the Bennington Sheriff's Department, Chief of Police in North Bennington, manager of the Arlington Water Company and a founding member of the Arlington Rescue Squad. Last but not least, was his job "running the reels" at the Manchester Playhouse where he met Sonja, the love of his life.
Alan leaves his wife of 56 years, Sonja Anderson Mattison, and six children and their spouses; Barry; Joyce Guillemette (Michael); Bruce (Leora); Kevin (Brenda L.); Alan, Jr. (Brenda I.), and Karran Parker. He leaves 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He also leaves his brother and family, Fraser Mattison of Niantic, Conn., and two sisters-in-law, Virginia Mattison of Arlington and Lolly Merritt (Mattison) of Redwood City, Calif.
He was predeceased by his parents and two brothers, Grant Mattison and Ernest Jr. (June) Mattison.
FUNERAL NOTICE: At his request, there will be no visiting hours or funeral service. Arrangements are under the direction of the family and DURFEE FUNERAL HOME in Fair Haven, VT.
A graveside service for family and friends will be held at the West Arlington Cemetery (VT ) on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at 11 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Arlington Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 295, Arlington, VT 05250.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alan Mattison
Don Crofut
March 10, 2010
Sonja and Family,
Sorry to learn about Alan. Alan did so much to aid his community. I will always remember his kindness of doing my father's driveway without being asked. I will remember him for our activities all through school. My sincere condolences.
WHITES FUEL STOP
March 10, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kate Williams
March 9, 2010
Dear Karran and family,
I was sorry to hear of your dad's passing and wanted you to know that you're in my thoughts.
March 9, 2010
Sonja and family,
Words can't explain how much Alan will be missed. He will always be remembered and admired by us for all the special things he has done for our family over the years. He was a wonderful man.
David and Tracey Barnard
Dennis and Brenda Pickering
March 9, 2010
Alan, Karran and the rest of the Mattison family. Sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers..
William (Billy) Bell
March 9, 2010
Dear Sonja and family,
It was with a touch of sadness that I read about Alan's passing. I was glad to bump into him one day in Fair Haven about 5 years ago. It was nice catching up on School Street. A lot of good memories, like baseball behind the telephone office, to the star on the atenna for the holidays, Riding in a truck around the medow with Bruce, and that dang retired NY lawyer on the end of School Street.
May God take you through these heavy times.
Wm. (Bill) Bell
March 9, 2010
To the Mattison Family: just Sunday I walked down School Street and wondered how Alan was doing. How well I remember how welcomng your whole family was when I moved in next door in 1960. From helping with my garden to plowing my mini-driveway, you were such good neighbors.Alan was a man for all seasons, for sure. My best to one and all,
Jean E. Miller, Arlington
Lorraine Moody
March 9, 2010
To Sonja and all the Mattison family: Our deepest sympathy goes to you at this time. Alan was a very special person. I remember his kindness and helpfulness when we brought my husband, Art' ashes to be buried in Arlington. He was a good neighbor when we lived on School St. Lorraine and all the Moody family.
Jerry Sargood
March 9, 2010
Dear Sonja and the entire Mattison family,
We are saddened to hear about the loss of Alan. Please know that our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
With sympathy, Jerry & Nan
Pam Wellspeak
March 8, 2010
Amy and Jill I'm sorry to hear about your lose. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Barrett
March 8, 2010
Hello Alan and Families,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I never saw him when there wasn't a twinkle in his eye and his hand in the air waving as I drove up the street.
Your former neighbor
March 8, 2010
KEVIN,BRENDA,JILL AND AMY, I'M SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, MAY THE MEMORIES YOU HAVE HELP YOU GET THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
PRISCILLA SETZER
Alison (Chiuchiolo) Garst
March 8, 2010
Mrs. Mattison, Barry, Joyce, Bruce, Kevin, Alan Jr., and Karran and families: I am so saddened to learn of Alan Sr.’s passing and am sending my deepest sympathies to all of you. "Mr. Mattison" was such a wonderful and down-to-earth person with a terrific sense of humor and sharp wit and he will be greatly missed. I’ll always remember Alan Sr. for being a very caring and gentle soul with a large amount of common sense. I’m glad to have so many fond memories of our visits to Arlington and appreciate the hospitality always so graciously extended toward our family. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Jim Martin
March 8, 2010
Sonja & family,,,You know I havn't been on School St in some 50 years, but in truth, I've never left it..My sincere sympthy for your loss, I remember all too well, the bike rides, the ball games, his folks, and his BIG brothers 'knowing all'..The first TV in Arlington & my folks & the whole street watching that little black box in his folks' living room,, You all will be in my prayers...
Teri White
March 8, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss you are all in our thoughts and prayers. we will definitely miss him at he store we loved to harrasse him as much as he enjoyed harrassing us
Cathy (Chiuchiolo) Engelsher
March 8, 2010
Mrs. Mattison and all of the Mattison family. We were very sorry to hear the news about Mr. Mattison. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers... The Engelsher's
March 8, 2010
To the entire Mattison family--
We were so saddened to learn of Alan's passing. Pat, in particular, has many fond memories, growing up in the neighborhood. We are sure that there will be quite an empty space in Arlington, and in all of your hearts. Our fondest thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Stephanie and Pat O'Neil--Marlboro, NJ
Steve & Kathy Main
March 8, 2010
Wanted to share A "precious moment" of one of many pictures we have; steve & kathy > see pitcure at right / click on
Ben&Donna Parker
March 8, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Steve & Kathy ; Remembering
March 8, 2010
Ginny Waite-Hosley
March 8, 2010
To all of the Mattison family, So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. My favorite Arlington memory is the Christmas star your dad always put way up high on an antenna so that it was visible to all of downtown Arlington. I remember I could see it out my bedroom window as a child. May you find comfort in your memories.
Paula Matteson
March 8, 2010
I was so sorry to hear about Mr. Mattison's passing. He was such a good soul. Always made me laugh!
Shannon McGibney Howlett
March 8, 2010
Sonja and all the Mattison Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. With love and sympathy,
Steven Main
March 8, 2010
What can I say;I loved and respected the old man,he taught me so much including coman sense,he would help anybody anytime,he was like A second dad to me;will miss him so much,We Kathy & I send our sincere condolances to Sonja and the entire family,as I got to know and treated as A family member more than an employee,I bow my head and cheers to him ,I know he will watch over all of us;Steve & Kathy Main
Janet Livingston
March 8, 2010
Barry and Alan, Sorry to hear of your father's passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers
March 8, 2010
To all of the Mattison Families. We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
Our prayers and love to you all.
Patrick and Carrie (cole) Pickering
March 8, 2010
Dear Sonja! our hearts and thoughts are with you all at this time, Alan was a great person and we will remember him fondly, he will be dearly missed.
Love to you all,
Bonnie Hollister-Wilkins & Janet Mattison-Hollister
Betty Croft
March 8, 2010
Sonja and family, my thoughts are with you all. I remember quite often the times we had while being sequestered at the Paradise Motel for a trial in Bennington. You and Alan did all you could to try and make this ordeal a little nicer. I have good memories of the two of you.
Karen (Sargood) Cross
March 8, 2010
Dear Karran, Alan & Brenda, Kevin & Brenda and the entire Mattison family,
My thoughts & prayers are with all of you at this sad time.
With Sympathy & friendship,
Karen (Sargood) Cross
March 8, 2010
Dear Sonja and family,
We were so saddened to receive a call from Ann, notifing us of Alan's passing. We have so many memories of Alan, and all are happy or funny from a long time ago..Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Fondly, Jack and Sharon (O'Neil) La Rhette, Naples, Fl.
March 8, 2010
to the Mattison family, our deepest condolences. our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Pete and Phyllis Cornell
Rose (Reed) Springer
March 8, 2010
Dear Sonja and the whole Mattison family, I am so very sorry for the loss of big Alan. Please know that my thoughts are with you. Take care.
Jackie White
March 8, 2010
WE are so sorry for the loss of Alan!! We will remember all the stories about life he has told us through out the years!
Kevin/Michelle Cone
March 8, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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