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Philip Rancourt Obituary
He was born Sept. 5, 1933 in Brattleboro, the son of William and Lillian (Jones) Rancourt. He attended schools in Vernon and St. Michael's Parochial School, graduating from St. Michael's High School, class of 1952.
A resident of Brattleboro for most of his life, he was a former resident of Vernon for 20 years.
Mr. Rancourt served 16 years with the Vermont National Guard. He was formerly employed at the A&P store in Brattleboro, Maple Farms Dairy, and Cersosimo Industries' Real Estate Division.
An avid golfer, he was a member of the Brattleboro Country Club, American Legion Post 5 in Brattleboro, Brattleboro Lodge of Elks 1499 and the National Ski Patrol.
He was a 31-year member of the Brattleboro Fire Department, serving as assistant chief.
Mr. Rancourt enjoyed hunting, fishing and skiing. He had been a coach of Small Fry Baseball, Little League and Babe Ruth League and coached ski jumping in Brattleboro.
He had served as a representative to Brattleboro Town Meeting.
On Feb. 7, 1953, he married the former Natalie Codding, who survives.
Besides his wife of 51 years, he leaves three sons. Philip W. Rancourt Jr of Brattleboro, Martin W. Rancourt of Brattleboro and Thomas Natt Rancourt of Keene, N.H.; a daughter, Sandy M. Rancourt of Guilford; his mother, Lillian Rancourt of Brattleboro; two brothers, John “Jack” Rancourt of West Chesterfield, N.H., and William Rancourt Jr. of Westmoreland, N.H.; one sister, Joan Richardson of Brattleboro; five grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
The liturgy of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Brattleboro.
Burial will follow in Meetinghouse Hill Cemetery in Brattleboro.
Friends are invited to call at the Max E. Carr Funeral Home, 147 Western Ave., on Thursday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. The Brattleboro Lodge of Elks will conduct services Thursday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made in Mr. Rancourt's memory to: Brattleboro Fire Department Benefit Association, 103 Elliot St., Brattleboro, VT 05301; Rescue Inc., Box 593, Brattleboro, VT 05302; or Yellow Ribbon Operations S.O.S. c/o June Aleck, 380 Old Guilford Road, Brattleboro, VT 05301.
MAX E. CARR FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.u
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Memories and Condolences
for Philip Rancourt
FRANK MURACH
August 27, 2004
i very sorry to here of the the passing of buzz. when i was last in brattleboro buzz and nat were one of the few people i had the time to visit. i will miss him.
Jack Dempsey
August 11, 2004
Natalie and family,
I know he is in a better place, but it is always hard to let a good guy go. Buzzy was one of my inspirations in life. He could always give the best advice when asked. He had a way of calming a frustrating situation and helped me through many difficult situations in my younger life. Always willing to help he was a wonderful man.
I will always remember him cheering our softball team on and offering his leadership. We always respected his suggestions and respected him as a positive infulence on our team.
Buzzy was a great leader and just an all around great guy. I am not there, but I respect him and will miss his spirit.
My Love and Respect
Jack Dempsey
Barbara Purdy (nee Lunden)
August 8, 2004
Dear Natalie
I don't know if you remember me from our school days, way back when. I am sorry to hear of Buzzy's passing. I remember him from ski patrol, which I belonged to before moving to Cal. in 1961. My condolances to you and your family.
Regards,
Barbara (Lunden) Purdy
Nikki Rancourt
August 7, 2004
It was truly amazing to see at yesterday's services the outpouring of love and to see how many lives my father-in-law truly touched. I have known this wonderful man for 28 years and have never ceased to be amazed at how he still is able to surprise all of his family. He sustained his full 70 someodd years with dignity, love, and an outstanding amount of strength. He taught each and every one of us right up until his last breaths a new lesson. His final lesson to all of us was a gift of peace and that in death there is nothing to fear and that it can truly be a magical experience. Although we will miss him tremendously, his spirit will always be with us and his memories will live on in each and every one of us for years to come. I am so glad that I had the opportunity to share life with this great man. Thank you to every one for your support.
Chris & Dan Curtis
August 7, 2004
So sorry to hear about Buzzy's passing. We know he is in a better place and at peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.
With heartfelt sympathy and love,
Chris and Dan
Gretchen Burbank Vogeley
August 5, 2004
Natalie,
I would like to offer my condolences to you and the extended Rancourt family. I can only remember the good times at BFD with my Dad(Rollie) and Buzzy. Those guys sure loved to have fun. Both of my parents thought well of him. Oh, so many times I have wished we could turn the clock back. Take care.
Sue and Jim McPhail
August 5, 2004
Dear Nat,
We are saddened to hear of Buzzy's passing. What fun memories we have of BCC and The ELks.To you and your family, please accept our heartfelt sympathy. Fondly, Jim and Sue
Pam & Steve Nelson
August 5, 2004
Dear Nat and family,
We wish to send our thoughts and prayers to you all. Buzzy was a super person. We'll remember him fondly. Peace to you all.
Sincerely,
Floyd Timson
August 5, 2004
My sincere condolences to the Rancourt family. I also was one of the Vernon Kids many years ago.
Annie Rancourt
August 5, 2004
This has been a hard time for all of us. i grandpa had great friends and a great family. i know he is up there now looking down at every singel one of us making sure we are all safe. he was such a caring man and never complained abotu anything. he always had a smile on is face all the way up untill the end, and i know he still dose because he knows we all care. he would have never let go if he knew that we couldnt handel life without him. But he trusted us and he knows that we can do it. I am so gald that now he is nice and peaceful and now he can spend time with his dad and grama loul. And grama if you ever need anything you know i am just up the road and my mom and dad would be glad to bring me down to help you out with things you need to do. I am very sorry Sandy,Phil, Tom, and my dad (Marty), and grama (nat) i wish i knew him as long as you guys did he was a great guy.
Donald & Theresa Earp
August 4, 2004
To the Rancort Family
I'm Sorry to hear about your loss.
Our THoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Donald & Theresa Earp
Yellow Ribbon Group
[email protected]
Erik Ravenna
August 4, 2004
My sincere condolences, we swam in the family's pool many years ago while at buhs. Marty I'm not sure if you remember me or my brother Neil, however our prayers are with you and your family. I am still a volunteer fire fighter down here in florida. Peace.
Linda Stark
August 4, 2004
I am truly sorry to hear of Buzzy's passing. He was one of a kind, a gentle soul that never failed to make me smile.
"Some lives are like a song-every note rare and precious. We feel lucky to have heard the music".
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paul Zarr
August 4, 2004
my condolences to the Rancourt family. We were neighbors many years ago.
Lorraine Reilly
August 4, 2004
Dear Phil,Nikki,Megan and Will,
We are very sorry and saddend to read about the loss of your Dad and Grandpa. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family members.
With Sincere Sympathy,
Ray,Lorraine,Raymond and Brandon Reilly
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