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Eric Davis Obituary

WILMINGTON -- Eric Alan Davis, 18, a resident of Davis Drive, died unexpectedly Monday morning June 2, 2003, in Wilmington.

Davis was born in Bennington on Feb. 1, 1985, he was the son of Alan and Lynn (Boyd) Davis.

He received his education in Wilmington at the Deerfield Valley Elementary School and Wilmington Middle High School. In addition, he had attended the Southeastern Vermont Career Education Center in Brattleboro in the Building Construction Trades program. In earlier years he had been active with the Cub Scouts and had played Little League baseball. An outdoors person, he enjoyed hunting, four-wheeling, dirt-biking and in the winter, snowboarding, snowmobiling and ice fishing. He was a junior member of the Wilmington Fire Department and had worked with his father during the summer months in the business his grandfather established, Philip Davis and Son Construction.

Mr. Davis leaves his parents, Alan S. and Lynn G. Davis of Wilmington; a half-sister, Kimberly Laird of Ridgeway, Colo.; his paternal grandmother, Eleanor (Cutting) Davis of Wilmington; his maternal grandmother, Geraldine (Dunn) Christensen and maternal step-grandfather Karl Christensen, both of St. Petersburgh, Fla., and Wilmington; as well as aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

In honor of his love of the outdoors, graveside services will be held at the Davis family lot in Intervale Cemetery on Smith Road (across from the Sitzmark) in Wilmington on Friday, June 6, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Marcia Dorey, pastor of the Wilmington Congregational Church, officiating. There are no calling hours. A memorial reception with refreshments and fellowship will follow the services at the Wilmington Fire House. All are invited to attend.

Memorial donations may be made to the Wilmington Firefighters' Association (Junior Program) or to the charity of one's choice in care of the Covey & Allen Funeral Home, P.O. Box 215, Wilmington, VT 05363.

For directions or to send condolences: www.nsm.org/covey.

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Published by Brattleboro Reformer from Jun. 3 to Jun. 4, 2003.

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Molly Martin

June 9, 2004

My precious childhood memories will forever be filled with thoughts of Eric and the joy he brought to my life. I miss him greatly and send his family all my love and sympathy.

kayla bartlett

May 16, 2004

I miss ya eric. Im so sorry for your loss. I loved eric a bunch. Hope that everything is going ok. Love you guys so much.

love kayla bartlett

Jenny Johnson

June 22, 2003

Eric meant the world to alot of people and now he has the whole world. He was such a great friend! Alan, Lynne, Kimberly, Family and Friends, Im sorry about everybodys loss of this wonderful young life. Eric has many friends and we are all here for you.

Jessica Urban

June 21, 2003

I am sorry to hear about the loss of this wounderful person. I will always remember him in my heart, he was a great friend to have, and most of all a great person to spend time with.

Elwin & Brenda Holland

June 12, 2003

Alan & family,so sorry for your loss.Our prayers are with you.If there is any way I can help you please let me know,Elwin

Timothy Davis

June 9, 2003

I am truly sorry to hear about your loss.

Wendy Boyd

June 6, 2003

Lynn,Alan,Kim,Family,so sorry Eric has gone.I did not know him well but,I understand your pain and loss.I pray you can find strength in each other to help you in your grief and sorrow.With love sincerely,Wendy,Susan,Sarah

Greg and Darcey Brown

June 5, 2003

Very sorry for your loss.If we can be of help in any way please let us know.

Art Ball

June 4, 2003

My condolences on the loss of Eric. My prayers are with you.

Forrest & Molly Stone

June 4, 2003

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May it help to ease the pain and comfort you in your sorrow to know that others care. With deepest, heartfelt sympathy,

sarah strange

June 4, 2003

i want to say i'm sorry for your lost and that he was a great person to know but i never new him as well as his friends did but i want to say sorry for your big loss

Jackie Deedman

June 4, 2003

I am so sorry for the loss of a wonderful young man. Eric was a great person and friend. I will always remember his beautiful smile and kindness. We will miss you Eric.

Jon P. & Judy Carrier

June 4, 2003

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With sympathy, Jon & Judy Carrier

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