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Edward Eurich Obituary
Edward R. Eurich
1916-2010 WAITSFIELD, VT Edward R. Eurich, 93, a longtime resident of Waitsfield, dairy farmer, selectman and legislator, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his family at the Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010.
Born in Warren on May 24, 1916, he was the son of Roy and Blanche Richardson Eurich. On June 19, 1939, Ed married the former Alleen Nina Dodds in Waitsfield. Alleen predeceased Ed on Sept. 29, 2005.
Ed leaves his children, Gordon Eurich and his wife, JoAnn, of Waitsfield, Janet Peduzzi and her husband, Len, of Vernon, Sally Lyddon and her husband, David, of Pittsford, N.Y., Gregory Eurich and his wife, Michele Caitlan, currently of the Bahamas, and Beecher "Beth" Eurich and her partner, Claire Doyon, of Waterbury Center; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Madaline Kingsbury of Waitsfield and Christine Crill of Rome N.Y.; as well as nieces, nephews and extended family.
A sister, Marion Neil, and two brothers, Clesson Eurich and Roger Eurich, predeceased Ed.
FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services will be held from the Waitsfield United Church of Christ on Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 11 a.m. Friends may call at the PERKINS-PARKER FUNERAL HOME in Waterbury on Monday from 7 - 9 p.m. Interment will take place this spring in the Waitsfield Common Cemetery.
The family requests that flowers be omitted; rather memorial gifts would be appreciated to the Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center Patient Activities Fund, 98 Hospitality Drive, Barre VT 05641, or to the Mad River Valley Masonic Lodge #77 Porch Restoration Fund, C/O Charles Kettles, PO Box 448, Waitsfield VT 05673. To send on-line condolences and to read the entire obituary, please visit www.perkinsparker.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Eurich
Phyllis Gonzalez
March 12, 2010
Aside from the obvious connection through school with Gordie and family, I have fond memories of rehearsals in the Waitsfield Community Hall for quite a few minstrel shows. Ed was always singing and dancing. My thoughts go out to all of you.
Joyce Farnsworth
March 2, 2010
To the Eurich Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. He was a Waitsfield role model for many generations.
The Family of Howard Kenyon
February 26, 2010
To the Eurich Family,
We are sorry to hear of Ed's passing. Our families(Orr and Hartshorn)spent time with him in many ways. My grandmother, Kit Hartshorn, worked with Ed for the Dept. of Agriculture for many years. Our families shared laughter as neighbors at Lake Champlain. Our parents(Stanley and Eleanor Orr ) used to travel to the Dog Team Tavern for dinner with Ed and Alleen. Our thoughts are with Ed's family during this time.
Kathi and Reggie Orr
Waitsfield
Ronald Allbee
February 24, 2010
Ed will be missed by all that knew him. He was a very dedicated individual and loved people, vermont agriculture and Vermont. He always had a smile on his face and looked forward to life. My sympathies and prayers are extended to Ed's family...Ron Allbee
February 23, 2010
Our prayers and thoughts go out to the Eurich family at this time of their lost. We took care of Ed and his wife in their failing years. They were great to be with. So much love for each other and their familys.
Ginnie grant and Ellen Lawson
David + Nathalie Blodgett
February 22, 2010
To the Eurich family: the staff at Berlin Health + Rehab Center will miss Ed very dearly(especially B-wing)...he brought smiles to our faces. We loved and cared for him everyday. We enjoyed his stories of his life and loved his cute smile. Ed will forever be in our hearts. The Eurich family is in our prayers....
Eleanor Ritchie
February 22, 2010
My condolences to Ed's family. I knew him when he was the FmHA State Director, and looked forward to his visits to the St. Johnsbury office and seeing him at meetings. He was a fine spokesman for Vermont agriculture through the years.
Cindi Lane
February 22, 2010
Beecher ~
I'm sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My prayers are with you, Claire and your family.
Cindi & Jim Jones
February 22, 2010
Gordie, Joanne, Sally and Family,
We were sorry to hear of Ed's passing. He was a very oustanding, caring individual who I will remember from the memories up at camp, to growing up here in the Valley with your family. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Denny Barnard
February 21, 2010
Our condolences to the family of Ed Eurich. He was certainly a wonderful role model as a husband and father while contributing so much of his knowledge and energy through years of community service, Masonic work and service to Vermont as a legislator and Commissioner of Agriculture.
While we didn't see him much in recent years, I have fond memories of visiting he and Alleen with my Mom a few years back, talking with Ed about Masonic references and enjoying Ed and Clesson singing a duet in Cabin Fever Follies.
Our heartfelt sympathy to the entire Eurich family on your loss.
Denny & Linda Barnard
Nancy Hickory
February 20, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the Eurich family. I didn't know Mr. Eurich personally but I remember my dad, Andy Poland, used to talk about him.
February 20, 2010
I WAS SAD TO HEAR THE NEWS OF ED'S PASSING.I WILL NEVER FORGET HIS SINCERE INTEREST IN THE EASTERN STATES EXPOSITION. PARTICULARLY THE BEAUTIFUL VERMONT BUILDING . DURING MY TERM AS THE CEO OF THE BIGE,THE AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS AND 4 H YOUTH PROGRAMS OF VERMONT WERE ALWAYS SUPPORTED BY ED..
ED WAS A FRIEND,A LEADER ,AND SO PROUD TO BE A VERMONTER.. I AMONG MANY WILL MISS HIM.
GEORGE JONES
RETIRED PRESIDENT
EASTERN STATES EXPOSITION
Peggy Williamson
February 20, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. I have known him since I was a child when his parents lived in Warren. He was a very giving & caring man. He will be missed. Peggy Greenslit-Williamson.
February 20, 2010
Beecher and the extended family,
Our deepest condolences in the loss of your father. May your memories bring you peace in this time of sorrow.
Denise and Ben Sanders
February 20, 2010
We were swaddened to learn of
Ed's passing. He was a fine man and had a wonderful family, we were proud to have known him and to have been a part of his Masonic family.
Our sincere sympathy to the fine members of his family.
Wayne and Geneviee Rowell.
Wilmington, VT
David Coburn
February 20, 2010
Ed was a friend of my father, Carroll Coburn, and I remember him from a few Masonic meetings we shared with him. His maple syrup set the standard by which I have measured that made by others. He was a grand gentleman.
Jenni Hartshorn- Heath
February 19, 2010
We were sad to hear of Ed's passing. Remembering good memories of him at the camp. I always thought it was cool that he lived here in the valley but he was my parents neighbor all the way up in Grand Isle County for a time. :) Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers go out to the entire family during this difficult time.
~ Chad, Jenni, and Aiden Heath
Duane & Sherry Howes
February 19, 2010
Eurich Family-
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories bring you comfort.
February 19, 2010
Sally,Janet,Gordie, and Joanne as well as other members of the Eurich family..You have my deepest sympathy and may it give you some comfort to know that Your Dad's laughter,sense of humor,and zest for life touched many including myself.....Anna(Livingston)Nicholas
Sonia
February 19, 2010
I remember Ed when I used to visit my Mom at Berlin Health and Rehab. What a wonderful person he was. My condolences to his family at this sad time.
Linda and David Dodds
February 19, 2010
The Newmarket NH Dodds have many wonderful memories of going to Vermont to visit Uncle Ed and Aunt Alleen. It was such a welcoming place to go. We loved seeing everyone and listening to Uncle Ed's stories. He was quite a man.
God Bless You All.
Linda and David Dodds
February 19, 2010
My prayers and thoughts go out to Ed's family. Ed was grand master the year I joined freemasonry and got to know him quite well over the years.He had a very keen memory and always remembered my name.I got to Know Gordon as well through freemasonry. I can't make either service because of things I can't back out of at this point but will be there in spirit. Randy Ricker Waterbury center, Vt.
Roger Allbee
February 19, 2010
Ed was a very dedicated public servant who worked hard and represented Vermont and Vermont Agriculture as a leader and advocate. He had very distinguished service on many fronts to include Commissioner of Agriculture for the State of Vermont, not an easy task but one that he performed very well.
Roger Allbee
Vermont Secretary of Agriculture
Sherry Larrow
February 19, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rita Weisburgh
February 19, 2010
I worked with Ed when he was the appointed State Director for USDA/Farmers Home Administration in the late 80s. He was a wonderful caring person and a pleasure to work with. Over the years I ran into him in various places and he always had a smile and a hug. I will miss him My condolences to the family.
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