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ALAN MARSH BYINGTON

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ALAN MARSH BYINGTON - BURLINGTON - Alan Marsh Byington, 77, passed away on Feb. 1, 2015, in the presence of his loving family. He was born in St. Johnsbury in July 1937, the first son and third child of Marsh M. and Julia (King) Byington. Alan was raised on a dairy farm on Route 7 in Charlotte. He attended Charlotte Elementary, Mount Herman Academy, and graduated from Burlington High School. He then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and after an honorable discharge, he attended and graduated from the University of Vermont with a BS in finance. While there, he was a member of the Sigma Phi fraternity. After graduation, he married Jeannette Woods and he began his lifelong career as a stockbroker, retiring from Morgan Stanley where he was known by fellow brokers as "Big Daddy." Alan, "Big Daddy," was a proud Vermonter who loved history, a plus member of the 251 Club and was for many years the treasurer of the Burlington Chess Club, playing a weekly game. Alan loved his trips to Las Vegas and his poker games with friends. After retirement, Al and Jan traveled to all 48 lower states in their 17' Roadtrek camper. He also audited several classes at UVM and enjoyed season hockey tickets. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jeannette; daughters, Kay Emily Byington of Agawam, Mass., Ann King Byington of Queens, N.Y., and Beth Woods Byington of Barrington, N.H.; three grandchildren, Isabella, Julia and Weston Alemany of Queens, N.Y.; and sister, Laura Kreutzer of Massachusetts. Alan was a kind and gentle man and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Graveside services will be held this spring. Should you want to remember Alan, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 300 Cornerstone Drive, Suite 128, Williston, VT 05495, www.alz.org; or a charity of one's choice.

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Published by The Burlington Free Press on Feb. 4, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for ALAN BYINGTON

15 Entries

June Gibson Lee

March 4, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. Al was a good person and always kind to me in high school

Ernie Cordes

February 17, 2015

My thoughts and prayers go out to Jan and the family. Al was a good friend and fraternity brother at UVM.

Joyce Stone

February 16, 2015

I'm very sad to hear of the passing of our BHS class of '56 classmate. My condolences to you, Jan and to your family.

Mary Ann Ray

February 14, 2015

Our thoughts are with the Byington Family. Mr. Byington was a kind and thoughtful man. Our deepest sympathy, Mike and Mary Ann Ray

Sandy Valine

February 6, 2015

Ann, Kay and family... Thinking of you during this difficult time.

David Carter

February 5, 2015

Al was an excellent chessplayer and will be missed by us all.

Marie Gill

February 5, 2015

I was so sorry to hear yesterday that Al had passed away. Working with Big Daddy for many years, I appreciated his kind and helpful nature as well as his sense of humor. The office was never the same without him! Rich and I send the family our sincerest sympathies. Marie Gill

February 4, 2015

I am very sorry to read of Al's passing. I have wonderful memories of the times we had while at UVM and subsequent visits. Al was a friend, and good poker player, who I was fortunate to have known. Thoughts and prayers to Jan and his "kids".
Ken Hopper

William McGrath

February 4, 2015

Al is truly missed. He was a mainstay in the chess club for years. Fun to play, fun to visit with, a genuine well met fellow. And honest too. Al saved me quite a bit of money with his sound advice. A wonderful guy.

Michael Gervais

February 4, 2015

I am shocked to read of Alan's passing. UVM hockey games just won't be the same without my seat friend. In the short time that I have known Alan and his wife I always looked forward to seeing them and chatting at the games. He will be missed by my hockey group. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.

Elliot Gray

February 4, 2015

I am sorry for your loss Jan & famliy. Whether he was at the UVM hockey game in his leather bomber jacket, or at the office in suspenders and tie, he was always good for a high five and telling a good joke. His years of experience and his art of storytelling are missed every day at Morgan Stanley. Hopefully he has found himself a comfortable seat at a lucky craps table and is "hitting it the hard way".
"See you on the Quad" ...Big Daddy.

February 4, 2015

Lynn (Strong) Calderwood

February 4, 2015

I am so sad to hear of cousin Alan's passing. Jan, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Alan had such a great sense of humor. He and dad, Horace, are probably swapping stories now. May you find peace and comfort as you remember the good times. Sending our love.

February 4, 2015

To "Big Daddy's" family. May you remember the best of times always and sympathy from me and my family on your loss.
Al was a joy to have as a work friend for many years and added much wry humor often when needed most. He will be missed! Bob Eddy

Roger Amidon

February 4, 2015

I remember Alan well from high school, a key member of the Class of '56's "Charlotte Mafia." He was always good-natured and well-liked. Condolences to Alan's family.

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