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Leo Gavin Obituary
Age: 87 • Essex Junction
Leo N. Gavin, 87 of Essex Junction died peacefully while surrounded by his family on March 17, 2016. He was born in Barre, Vermont on June 8, 1928, the son of Michael J. and Doris (Hamilton) Gavin. He was educated in Barre Town city schools and at the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York.
He served in the United States Air Force from 1950 to 1954.
He was employed by the Federal Aviation Administration as a Radar Air Traffic controller with assignments in Augusta, ME, Pittsburgh, PA and at the Burlington, VT international Airport serving 28 years in that capacity.
He worked several years for the Essex Junction School Department retiring in 1995.
He was married on November 24, 1956 to Jacqueline Emery in St. Mary's R.C. Church in Augusta, ME and was a member of St. Lawrence Church in Essex Junction. He was an active member of Bishop Rice Council Knights of Columbus in Essex Junction.
He is survived by his daughter Kathleen (Kate) and husband Richard Walton of Montpelier, son Neil and wife Denise of Georgia, VT and son Patrick of Fletcher.
He leaves two grandsons, Daniel Goetz and wife Kasha of Castle Rock, CO and Jason Gavin and wife Amy of Vergennes. He also leaves a brother Robert and wife Beverly of Graniteville, two sisters, Barbara Brown and husband Maurice of East Montpelier and Patricia Mills of Manchester, KY and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife Jacqueline (Jackie) and brothers Michael and Lawrence, sister-in-law Dorothy Gavin and brother-in-law William Mills.
A special thanks to the staff of Vermont Respite House for their wonderful and compassionate care. Thanks also to the staff at the hematology oncology department at UVM Medical Center.
Visiting hours will be on Monday, March 21 from 4 pm to 7 pm at Corbin & Palmer Funeral Home, 9 Pleasant Street, Essex Junction, VT.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 22 at 10 am at St. Lawrence Church with internment to follow at Resurrection Park Cemetery in South Burlington.
Contributions may be made in his memory to Knights of Columbus, Bishop Rice Council, Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 91, Essex Junction, VT, or the Respite House, 99 Allen Brook Lane, Williston, VT 05495.
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March 25, 2016
Katie and Neal
So sorry to hear about your dad. I remember the good old days at school and at the airport with both our dads. My thoughts and prayers are with you. June (Bartinoski) Mulheron
Scott Turnbull
March 20, 2016
The Brother Knights of Bishop Rice Council express our condolences and offer our prayers to your family in this difficult time.
-- Grand Knight Council #2946
Dana Coutu
March 20, 2016
Katie, Neil and Patrick,
I am so saddened by the news of your father's passing. I cannot remember growing up on Wenonah Ave without thinking of your father. I still remember Pat and I in the woods and we swore we found deer tracks. We went back to get your Dad and Teddy. They came out and he laughed saying they were rabbit tracks.
I will miss all of his jokes and always welcoming smile.
Lisa Hickory
March 20, 2016
Neil, Denise and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shirley Rivard
March 20, 2016
Bobby, Barb and families,
Sorry to have read that your brother Leo passed. It's hard to lose siblings. We think of our siblings like we are still kids growing up together. It leaves holes in our heart with each sibling we lose.
Bobby, when I saw you just a few days ago, I didn't know that you were soon to be losing your brother, Leo.
With my sincere sympathy,
Shirley (McDonald) Rivard
March 20, 2016
Katie, Neil and Patrick,
My heart and thoughts are with you at this time. Your dad was a kind, gentle soul and is now at peace with your mom, (and mine...) and no longer suffering. My love and prayers to you all.
Very sincerely,
Kim Auer Abramovich
March 20, 2016
Neil Gavin and Family. Katie, Neil and Patrick, sorry to hear of your Father's passing. I grew up with him and went to school with him in Websterville and Spaulding High. Barbara and Bob, I'm sure that he will be missed very much. Our condolences, Peter and Beverly Conti.
James and June Thibault
March 20, 2016
Neil Denise Jason and family
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
March 19, 2016
Katie, Neil and Patrick,
We were very sorry to hear of your father's death. Leo was a gentleman and a gentle man. We will miss him dearly.
Mike and Sue Sullivanu
March 19, 2016
Neil, Katie ; Patrick, I am so sorry to read that your Dad has passed. You are all in my thoughts. Peace. Caroline Daniels
Connie Russell
March 19, 2016
Neil and Denise, so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely ,
Connie Russell
shelley Wells
March 19, 2016
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. He and your mom will be together for Easter this year. May peace and good memories fill your heart.
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