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for WILLIAM LARRABEE
Evie & Dick Burke
March 9, 2014
Dear Mae and June,
Bill was the epitome of a true Vermonter. He loved, and did so much for his community, and always with a very, positive attitude.
He was so very proud of his family, and never was too busy to let us know how you were progressing. We are privileged to count Bill a friend.
We hope that the many memories, that you shared as a family, will help you through this time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
March 3, 2014
Very sorry to hear about bill passing.it will never be the same without him being around town.he was just always there he always had a story for you and he made you feel like he had the time to share a few words he has always made me glad to be a friend we have lost a great person sincerely dawn shepard
Wally Rooney
March 3, 2014
Dear Becky, June, Mae & Lynn,
Bill was one of the nicest men that I ever had the pleasure of knowing. He is at rest with Billy now.
Larry Myott
March 2, 2014
Becky and Family, My sincere condolences on Bill's passing. I too knew him as Jogger Bill and the stories that went with the name. He was a good friend and always willing to lend a hand. He'll be deeply missed.
Ernie Farrar
March 2, 2014
Becky,June,Maye,
May God bless you in this time of sorrow!I will always remember Chief Larrabee for his stories & he had plenty of them. He would always remember my birthday with a humorous card.He would address the envelope to:"That radio guy in Snalbans! That was Bill!He was known to me as "Jogger Bill" or "Ole Jog" (rather inside!)He was truly a great friend,& I'm going to miss him. RIP Chief Larrabee..
Ernie Farrar, USN-R (Retired)
Carolyn Gibson
March 1, 2014
June, I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you.
David Pidgeon
February 28, 2014
Mae and your family
I want to extend my heartfelt condolences and kindest thoughts in your time of sorrow.
Everett Lee
February 28, 2014
Dog Team, US Naval Reserves, US Postal Service. Thank You for being there sharing your wit and wisdom.
James Cousino
February 28, 2014
Rest in peace Uncle Bill
Raymond Fritz
February 28, 2014
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), we offer our sincere condolences to Rebecca, June, Mae, and all of William's family and friends as you mourn his passing. May God whisper peace into your hearts, comfort, and heal them. We are grateful for Bill's courageous and dedicated service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service during WWII. To our “Brother of the Dolphin” we say … "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country."
William Harry Larrabee, TM2(SS), US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
His record is now posted online in the Eternal Patrol file on the USSVI website.
Rev. Ray Fritz, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.
February 27, 2014
Remember Bill yrs ago in Vergennes, and post office. Sorry to hear of his passing. Kenneth Estey, Terry, Bob, Jim, and Kathie.
Mary Bingham
February 27, 2014
RIP Uncle Bill! You were one of a kind...Aunt Becky, June and Mae...you know we are all sending love and prayers your way. I too loved to hear Uncle Bill's stories, and when we went to the Dog Team when he was bar tending, I used to tell the waitress NOT to tell him he was fixing a drink for me because I knew he would be very "generous" and I would have to stumble out of there!
Kitty & Lou Muzzy
February 27, 2014
Lou and I are sorry for your loss. Bill was an icon in Verg. I knew him my whole life and as a teacher Bill came to most of our Veteran Day and Memorial Day celebrations. Bill never met a stranger and will be greatly missed.
Gail-Bristol Wehling
February 27, 2014
I sure remember Bill. As kids I think we drove him nuts at the post office but it was all in fun. Sorry to learn of his passing. He had a nice long life. Always liked Bill.
Janet Piper
February 27, 2014
I worked with Bill for many years at the Dog Team I will miss him and his great stories.
John Mitchell
February 27, 2014
I lived in the Vergennes area for 8 years, having just moved in July 2013. I first met Bill at the Veteran's Day parade Vergennes hosted in 2005 - he was decked out in his Navy Chief's dress blues and looking very much the old salt. Owing to our common Navy backgrounds, we became friends over the years and I heard many a sea story from him. When I had out-of-town guests, a drive-by of Bill's house on McDonough drive was a stop on the Vergennes tour - the submarine dolphins on the garage, the flagpoles and memorial to his son across the street and the impeccably maintained grounds. If we were lucky, Bill would be out and about and I could "talk him into" sharing a few stories about Vergennes and the Navy with my guests.
My sincere condolences to Bill's family. He was one of my favorite people from the years I lived in VT.
John Mitchell, USN (Ret)
Marty Thompson
February 27, 2014
My Deepest condolences to June and the Larrabee Family. May all the wonderful times shared with Bill live on in your hearts forever
Bernard Bingel
February 27, 2014
Bill,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the recent loss of your father. It's been many, many years since you, your Dad and I served together in the US Naval Reserves in Surface Division 1-44 (M) at 1 College Street in Burlington, which is where I first met him as our beloved Master At Arms. He was a role model shipmate who had a story for every occasion! What a great man. Please find comfort in knowing that you and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Bernie Bingel, USNR IC2
Laurie St.Cyr
February 27, 2014
We will miss seeing Bill at Kinney's; he was a kind, sweet man. Condolences to his family.
Bruce Barr
February 26, 2014
RIP Chief. We have the watch. CUCM(SCW)
February 26, 2014
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.
Trudy
February 26, 2014
I first met Bill at the Post Office and after his retirement I would often meet him on the street and he would always stop to say hello and see how things were. Bill was a great person and he will be greatly missed. My condolences to the family
David Austin
February 26, 2014
I always enjoyed seeing Bill around Vergennes, he was always keenly interested in the civic affairs of the City. His smile and quick wit would always brighten my day. I remember he would always insist that I call him "Bill" - not "Mr. Larrabee", " Because all my friends call me Bill". Vergennes will not be the same without him. Rest in Peace, Bill.
Cliff Douglas
February 26, 2014
Going to miss you Uncle Bill. What a great loss for all. You were a great patriot. Rest in peace my friend and Brother.
February 26, 2014
Though I didn't know Bill personally, I will miss seeing him at VUES and around town. You are an amazing angel with God now.Hugs to his family.
Chris Cousino
February 26, 2014
Vergennes and so many of us will miss you Bill on Memorial Day. I always enjoyed your Saturday afternoon chats when you would stop by to check out our Red Hibiscus plant in the flower bed. RIP and Thank you for your service.
Ann Bicknell Poskas
February 26, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I just saw him the other day on his porch steps cleaning up snow. He was such a hard worker, and I have fond memories of him from Dog Team as well as the post office. He will be missed!
Neil Swenor
February 26, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Chip McKnight
February 26, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the family right now. I thought the world of Bill as did my whole family. I have the fondest memories of the impromptu visits we'd make to his house as kids and the Birthday cards my father always received on the Marine Corps. anniversary.
Wayne Stanfield
February 26, 2014
Well done Shipmate, we have the watch.
Lisa Morrison
February 26, 2014
Fair winds and following seas Bill. Godspeed. Sending comforting thoughts to the Larrabee Family.
David LaRose
February 26, 2014
My thoughts are with the Larrabee family as I remember all the stories he would tell me at the Middlebury College Mail Center. Bill stopped in twice a month to pick up a dozen copies of " The Campus " for 20 years to mail to friends local and around the country. What a thoughtful man.
February 26, 2014
Becky and June,
I was greatly saddened to learn of Bill's passing. I have thought of him often since our days at the Dog Team. Please accept my sympathy. I will remember Bill for his humor, pride in serving his country and.....his wine corks.
Jorene Doria
elaine st.pierre
February 26, 2014
to becky, mae and all of bill's blood family and extended family i send my sincere sympathy. bill was one of the first people to welcome me to vergennes when i started at the post office. i always enjoyed talking with him and felt that he was a living,walking history lesson. he will be missed by many.
Ed & Rosemary Payne
February 26, 2014
How time flies! I was dating Rosemary when she worked at the Dog Team. became a good friend to both of us. He gave us the recipe for our wedding punch (45 years). Always took time to chat. Miss you
Tom and Hope Pezzullo
February 26, 2014
We were so saddened today to read of Bill's passing. He was a gem and a true Vergennes-ite, possessed of a prodigious memory and gifted with the special arts of nickname-bestowal and storytelling. He also was warm-hearted - we know that from his many kindnesses over the years to Hope's parents, Bernard and Catherine Daigneault. From the period we lived in Vermont following our marriage, we recall Bill behind the bar at the Dogteam Tavern. Himself never a drinker, he would mix us the best-ever Rob Roys and Dry Martinis. We shall miss his birthday and Christmas cards and occasional Vergennes photos, always bearing his hand-printed legend: "Ya!". To Rebecca, June and Mae, and all Bill's family,our deep condolences.
Tom and Hope Pezzullo, Melbourne, Florida
February 26, 2014
Ricky Blake
February 26, 2014
Bill Larrabee was cut from the finest stock and was a proud veteran. He truly will be mist by many.
Maria Farnsworth
February 26, 2014
What an incredibly sweet man. Sending healing thoughts and prayers to the family.
Brenda Sargent
February 26, 2014
June, we hadn't heard until we saw the obituary. We are so sorry and are thinking of you with love!
Jim Tracey Jr
February 26, 2014
Larrabee Family, I was so saddened to hear of Bill's passing. I spent some time with him last year visiting, and hearing some stories. I always enjoyed talking to Bill and Beckey, and will miss him when I make my trips to Vergennes. Please accept my deepest sympathies, and prayers for this nice man. R.I.P. Bill
Andre & Mary Bergeron
February 26, 2014
Bill will be greatly missed.Every time you saw Bill he would come over and talk to you. R.I.P. Bill, what a great person.
Jackie LeBeau-Cushman
February 26, 2014
Bill was the one that gave me the nickname of Jackson when I was a little girl going to the Post Office. He was a great person and will be missed bu many. thoughts and prayers to the Family.
Rodger Brassard
February 26, 2014
I first met Bill when I joined the Navy in 1962 - then every time we went to the Dog Team (first date with my wife) and then every Memorial Day parade at the Post and while my Color Guard (VFW Post 6689) would form up. I will hold wonderful memories of this very special person and hold him in my heart forever.
Michelle Loudin
February 26, 2014
Bill was a wonderful, warm, friendly man. I will never forget that tattered bomber jacket he wore for many years. God Bless you all at this difficult time.
Rose and Ralph Wenzel
February 26, 2014
Bill was my neighbor on MacDonough drive for 5 years. We often walked by and would stop and chat with Bill and Mae. Ralph Talks often of Bill's contribution to our country. I enjoyed seeing him at the school Veterans Day assemblies. Bill will be greatly missed , but his stories will remain in Vergennes forever. His smile will never be forgotten either.
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