EDWARD WINSTON RAWSON

EDWARD WINSTON RAWSON JERICHO - Edward W. Rawson, 88, died at his home on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Underhill on March 30, 1922, the son of Solon and Orilla (Burnett) Rawson. He grew up in Underhill and attended Underhill schools. In 1943, he married Jane Woodward in Connecticut. Edward was a lifelong farmer. He sold Alice Chalmers Farm Equipment from 1959 to 1971 when he added Artic Cat Snow Machines to his sales in 1968 until the early 1970's. He currently was selling farm supplies. He is survived by his four children and their spouses, Edith McLaughlin and husband, Roger, of Underhill, Solon and Twila Rawson of Derry, N.H., Phyllis Mongeon and husband, Keith, of Jericho, Burton and Bonnie Rawson of Underhill; 11 grand- children, 14 great-grandchildren; his brother, Dr. Burnett Rawson; his daughter-in-law, Joanne Rawson, widow of Stephen Rawson; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Jane in 1989; his son, Stephen Rawson in 1994; two brothers, Solon and Kent Rawson; and his sister, Elna Prior. Visiting hours are Friday, Oct. 22, 2010 5 to 8 p.m. in the United Church of Underhill, with services in the church on Saturday at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in the family lot in Pleasant View Cemetery, Jericho. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to American Parkinson Disease Association, Vermont Chapter, c/o University of Vermont, Given B202, Burlington,VT 05405, United Church of Underhill, Park St., Underhill, VT 05489, or the Jericho - Underhill Food Shelf. c/o Good Shepard Church, Route 15, Jericho, VT 05465. Gifford Funeral Home, 22 Depot St. in Richmond in charge of arrangements.