Gregory M. Donabedian

Gregory M. Donabedian obituary, Springfield, VT

Gregory M. Donabedian

Gregory Donabedian Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Davis Memorial Chapel on Sep. 21, 2024.

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Gregory Higgins Donabedian, 82, of Chester, VT passed away Monday, September 16, 2024. Greg was born in New York, NY on April 6, 1942.
He graduated from Francis C. Hammond High School in 1960 and Georgetown University in 1965. Greg was a highly involved and dedicated parishioner at Holy Family Parish. Greg dedicated his career to public service. He served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps and spent the rest of his career working at the Centers for Disease Control.
He is survived by his nephews, William Patrick Donabedian (Melissa), Gregory Thomas Donabedian; niece, Margaret Joyce Donabedian; cousins Patricia Trapasso (Frank), Gina Dugan (Mike), Kim Lynch (Dallas).
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Margaret Donabedian, and brother, Thomas Donabedian.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 am on Thursday, September 26 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Springfield, VT followed by interment at 1 pm at Vermont Veterans Cemetery, Randolph, VT. A reception will follow at the Nolin Murray Center, Springfield, VT around 3:30 pm upon return from the burial.
Memorial contributions can be made to Holy Family Parish (www.holyfamilyvermont.com) or the American Heart Association (www.heart.org).
Davis Memorial Chapel is assisting with the arrangements.

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Don Banister

April 13, 2025

Oh My.... I just happened to look for Greg as I called him April 10th the day his brother and my dear friend, Tommy, passed away 6 years ago in 2019. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. As young kids, Tom and I would play together and get Greg to chase us as he was older and had to study for college. He would be very upset and we would laugh as he chased us. They lived on Valley Dr. in Alexandria, Va. Greg was a man devoted to God and his fellow countrymen. He and Tommy both served in the Marine Corp. His life in Vermont is where he found his greatest satisfaction and solitude. He and Tom are smiling down at all of us. Both are in God's care. May he rest in peace my dear old friend and brother. God bless you.

James Ferrando

March 31, 2025

You were always faithful to God, and always an encouragement to me during my wife's illness. Thank you.

American Heart Association

September 25, 2024

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

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