Michael W. Oddy

1942 - 2008

Michael W. Oddy

1942 - 2008

BORN

1942

DIED

2008

Michael Oddy Obituary

Published by Brady & Levesque Funeral Home on Aug. 19, 2008.
St. Albans Mr. Michael W. Oddy, age 66, died early Monday morning, August 18, 2008,at his home, following an extended illness. He was born in South Glens Falls, N. Y. January 23, 1942, son of the late William and Marion (Douglas) Oddy. He graduated from Glens Falls High School in1959 and went on to study in law. He joined the U. S. Air Force, having served over 20 years, serving on the inspector General Team for the USAF and in Nebraska served in the Strategic Air Command during the Cold War. Upon return to Vermont he taught in the ROTC program at St. Michael’s College. Mike volunteered for everything that involved youth and children’s programs. He umpired little league baseball and continued up to college level, coached basketball for Trinity College, coached football and taught archery for over 10 years at Pelkey’s Archery Shop in St. Albans, teaching the Junior Olympic Archery Development program for children. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed hunting archery, golf and fishing. Mike was an avid John Leclair fan and greatly enjoyed watching his every game.

After discharge from the Air Force he was employed for 13 years at the State of Vermont Department of Correction in Burlington and St.Albans and later at the Office of Child Support for 7 years. He was a member of the American Legion, Green Mountain Post # 1, of St. Albans.

June 6, 1987 he married Bonnie Stanley. Besides his wife, Bonnie of St. Albans, he is survived by five children Michael A. and his wife Wendy Oddy of Swanton, Donna M. Oddy of Rockledge, Fla., Kelly and her husband Gene Inmann of Chetopa, Kansas, Timothy Crowe of Burlington and Brett Crowe of Owassa, Oklahoma, 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, the mother of his children Donna J. Smith of South Hero, sister Melody Moon of Queensbury, N. Y., brothers Gary Oddy of Queensbury, N. Y., and Kevn Oddy of St. Johnsbury, several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, Aug. 21, at 10:00 A. M. in Holy Angels church. Friends may call at the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home, 86 South Main Street from 5 to 7 P. M. Wednesday. Interment will be in the Oddy family lot in Mt. Calvary Cemetery with full military honors following the Mass. Memorials may be made to the Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, Vt. 0548.. Online Condolences may be sent to Michael’s family by the funeral home website: www.bnlfh .com. Arrangements are entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home and Commemorative Services.

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August 26, 2008

Cindy, Scott and Jessica Sweeney posted to the memorial.

August 23, 2008

Christine Newell posted to the memorial.

August 22, 2008

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Cindy, Scott and Jessica Sweeney

August 26, 2008

Dear Bonnie and Family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Mike was a wonderful man and very caring. You never heard the word "No" from him.(Well, maybe you did once or twice) I can still see him cheering JOAD children on when they hit the target! He impacted so many lives young and old. He is a loss for us but a gain for heaven.

Christine Newell

August 23, 2008

Bonnie and Family;
Michael was my coworker,mentor and friend. When I first began work at OCS he was there to teach me and most importantly to let me know i could get the job done. I shall never forget his intelligence,kindness, and love and acceptance of everyone he knew. Everyone who know Mike was blessed but his greatest legacy is what he did for the children. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. He will be missed.
Christine Newell
Pittsford, Vt.

Al Pardee

August 22, 2008

Bonnie, Mike and family:

My thoughts are with you. Mike was a very good man, and I am happy to have known him.

Kory Beaulieu

August 21, 2008

old man Mike,
I'll never forget the times at the Sportsman Show fighting for the clicker. You had a wonderful personality and you brought life every where you went. The memories that were created will stay in my heart forever.

Patti Creller

August 21, 2008

Bonnie and Family,
I was blessed to have worked with Mike when he was with OCS. He was such an asset to me when I first started as a case manager at the court. If he didn't have an answer to any of my questions, he would find it. He was such a knowledgable and caring man. I will never forget his humor and kindness.My prayers are with you and your family.

Judy Higgins

August 20, 2008

Bonnie and family,

We are so sorry to read about Mike's passing and know that you are going through an immeasurably difficult time. Mike was a truly fine person and will be missed. It is at times like this that we, too late, wish we had made the phone calls and the time to spend together. Our thoughts are with you.

Kayla DeLoy

August 20, 2008

To me, Mike was an excellent archery teacher, had a great sense of humor, and was someone who inspired confidence in me even when I didn't know I was lacking it. He was a great guy, and I will always remember him.

Judy Crouse

August 20, 2008

Dear Bonnie, please know you are in my thoughts. It was my privilege to have met and worked with Mike and you at Clinic. Judy Crouse, Social Worker

Debbie Gabriel

August 20, 2008

There are very few times in life where you meet a person like Mike who gave of himself unselfishly and touched so many lives in so many ways. You will be deeply missed and always remembered, so at the Sportsman show next year when I get down on bended knee to help that little two year old (that you loved helping so much) shooting for the first time, I will say this one is for you!

Tanya Saunders

August 20, 2008

Bonnie, Tim and Alex,

We are all so sorry to hear of mike's passing...Our thoughts and prayers to all of you...

all our Love always,

Tanya, Kris, Addie Mae and Murphy

wendie Dreves

August 19, 2008

Bonnie,
Know that I have thought of you both so often. And all of the good times we had together. There were so many. I will miss him. If you need anything I am here.

Love
Wendie

Esther Perelman

August 19, 2008

Bonnie - My deepest sympathy. Mike was a true gentleman and a good soul. My thoughts are with you in this difficult time.

Sr. Karen Pozniak

August 19, 2008

Dear Bonnie,
You and your family are in my prayers at this difficult time. Please know I am still here for you if you need someone to listen or share Healing Touch.

Jennifer Gabriel

August 19, 2008

Mike, you meant so much to me. I'll never forget the times that we shared and the memories that were created. Thank you for being an amazing achery instructor and a wonderful person. You will be missed.
Love,
Jen.

The Staff of Brady & Levesque Funeral Home And Commemorative Services

August 19, 2008

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