Robert Eugene Fales Sr.
Robert Eugene Fales Sr.
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Robert E. Fales, Sr. 86 passed away Sept. 25, 2025 at Porter Medical Center Hospital in Middlebury. He was born in Sherburne, Vt son of Adrian B. and Rose A.D. Fales
Mr. Fales moved to Leicester Jct. in 1949 at the age of 10 from Middletown Springs and moved to Brandon in 1952. He attended Forestdale school for two years and finished his education at Brandon High graduating in the class of 1958. Robert worked for Bill Ryan Motors through high school and was hired by the U.S Post Office in January 1959. He worked at the Brandon Post Office for twelve years as a clerk-carrier and assumed the duties of Postmaster of the Forestdale Post Office in April 1970 from which he retired in September of 1992. Mr. Fales also joined the VT National Guard in 1956 while in high school. He retired from the guard in March of 1993 holding the rank of Chief Warrant Officer. He was active in the Masonic Bodies of Brandon serving as Master and Secretary of St. Paul's Lodge and Farmers Chapter and Council. He also served as treasurer of Farmers Chapter and Council for many years. He served as District Deputy and Grand Lecturer, and Grand Chaplain of the Grand Council of Vermont. He was a member of Mt. Calvary Commandery of Middlebury, Vt and a member of Cairo Shriners of Rutland since 1977.
Surviving is his former wife Lucille S. Fales, his son Robert Jr. and his wife Maria of Brandon and his daughter Darlene M. Scarborough and her husband Jon of Eagle Rock, VA.
Two brothers, David A. Fales and Lawrence C. Fales; one sister, Elaine J. Mumford; One grandson and one granddaughter and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers Louis A. Fales and Richard N. Fales.
The memorial service in Celebration of his life will be held on Saturday October 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon conducted by members of St. Paul's Lodge #25 F. & A.M.
Private committal services will take place in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Middletown Springs.
Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to St. Paul's Masonic Lodge, 1046 Park St Brandon, Vt 05733
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