Keith A. Cretelle

Keith Cretelle Obituary

BRATTLEBORO -- Keith A. Cretelle, 56, of Putney, died Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2006, in a motor vehicle accident.

He was born in Brattleboro on Nov. 30, 1949, the son of Ralph and Laura (Smart) Cretelle.

He worked as a press operator for the Deerfield Packaging Co. He was recently married to his longtime companion, Christine A. Buffum.

Mr. Cretelle was very proud of having served his country in the Army. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars 1034.

He was a real family man and loved spending time with his family at reunions. Mr. Cretelle and his wife used to go dancing together. He was also very fond of fixing things and tinkering in his garage.

In addition to his wife Christine Cretelle, he is survived by his mother, Laura Cretelle; two sons, Michael Burke of Bellows Falls and Keith Cretelle Jr. of Bellows Falls; three stepsons, Jeff Buffum of Jamaica, Jerry Buffum of Bellows Falls and Allen Buffum of Bellows Falls; three daughters, Cindy Burke of Bellows Falls, Karen Cretelle of Brattleboro and Cindy Hurburt of Chicopee, Mass.; and four stepdaughters, Cheryl Kerry of Flint, Mich., Charlene Sprague of Springfield, Cindy Riendeau of Saxons River and Carol Buffum of Saxons River.

He is also survived by two brothers, Kerry Cretelle of Hinsdale, N.H., and Kevin Cretelle of Brattleboro; two sisters, Kim Jacques of Westminster and Kathi Winter of West Brattleboro; 28 grandchildren, one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mr. Cretelle will be on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the KER-WESTERLUND FUNERAL HOME in Brattleboro.

Committal will follow at the Meetinghouse Hill Cemetery also in Brattleboro.

Calling hours will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 7-9 p.m.

Memorial contributions in his memory may be sent to the family with checks payable to Christine Cretelle and sent to Ker-Westerlund Funeral Home, 57 High St., Brattleboro, VT 05301.u

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Published by Brattleboro Reformer on Sep. 7, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Keith Cretelle

11 Entries

bob&connie chase

September 14, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Amy Reynolds

September 12, 2006

Christine,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Keith was a wonderful man. He was so kind, sweet, dependable and thoughtful. He will sorely missed by everyone who knew him.

Nikki Conley

September 8, 2006

Mike,Cindy.Karen.and Keith

Sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. He was a really great man. He sure did love you kids. It's so sad to know that one minute someone is here and then in the blink of an eye they are gone. I just saw your dad not to long ago at the supermarket and had along talk about all you kids. He will surely be missed.My thoughts and prayers are with you all including your dads wife and his stepchildren. My deepest condolences are with you. If you need anything or just to have someone to talk to feel free to call 463 2584. Sincerely, Nikki

Ray Damon

September 7, 2006

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

skyler buffum

September 7, 2006

papa i will never forget you me daddy&jenn hailie &ryan miss you so much i love you so much love skyler buffum your grand son

Tammy Birkheimer

September 7, 2006

I didn't know him personally, however I do know his son K.C. and I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray for you in your time of need. You are in my thoughts and I hope God will see you through your rough time. May he rest amoung the angels.

Allen Buffum

September 7, 2006

Keith - I will never forget you. I remember the the times that you had helped me and was always there for me! You would always help me with my car when it needed fixing and you took me in when I didn't have a place to stay. You were always there for me. Thank you so much. I will always remember you and have you in my heart. Love, Allen

Jenn Buffum

September 7, 2006

I will always remember Keith as a caring, loving and sincere person. From the time I've known him he has always had great conversations with me. I will always remember the times that he laughed when my daughter would get into mischief. It was a look on his face that was non replacable. I love you Keith and I will always remember you!

cindy hubert

September 7, 2006

as you walk among the angels in heaven, know that you will always be in our hearts we love you

love cindy & kristen

daughter & granddaughter

cindy hubert & kristen hubert

cindy

Michelle and jason Hume / Simons

September 7, 2006

omg...i am soo sorry to hear he has passed he was a very sweet man...gosh and still so young too...my heart and thoughts are with you all especially keith , cindy burke , and karen....love ya all.....

cindy hubert

September 7, 2006

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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