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Robert Davis Obituary
He was born April 17, 1919, in Morrisville, the son of Percy and Edith Dodge Davis.
He was a 1937 graduate of Peoples Academy and a 1941 graduate of the University of Vermont, with a bachelor's degree in dairy management and a minor in forestry.
He was a captain in the U.S. Army during World War II, serving primarily in northern Africa and Italy.
He married Barbara Davison on July 13, 1946, at Puffer United Methodist Church in Morrisville.
Bob was an integral member of the civic and business community in the area for many years. He was the longtime general manager of the Cabot Farmers Co-op, beginning his career in April 1952, and retiring in December 1984. He served on many boards and committees in the town of Cabot, including the Cabot Board of Adjustment where he served for 33 years, the Cabot School Board, Cabot Development Council and also served as the delinquent tax collector. Bob served on the board of directors for the New England Dairy and Food Council for over 30 years, and held the positions of treasurer, vice-president and president. He also held offices with numerous other dairy industry organizations at the local, state and national level. He was an incorporator of the Central Vermont Hospital, and served as a trustee for 25 years.
Bob was a member of Mount Vernon Lodge #8, F & A.M.
He was a lifelong maple producer and an active farmer in his retirement. He also enjoyed golf, gardening, hunting and fishing, and always a game of cribbage.
Bob is survived by his children, Dan Davis and wife, Mary Jo of Newark, Vt.; William Davis and wife, Deb of Delray Beach, Fla.; and Laurie Callahan and husband, Jack of Montpelier; grandchildren, Tad and Maura Davis; Heather and Alden Guptill; and Beth and Kevin Seniw; and great-grandchildren, Faye, Teddy, Gwen and Lacey. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Barbara Davis on Jan. 30, 2010, and also by two brothers, Ralph and Don Davis.
A graveside service with full military honors will be held in the spring in the Pleasant View Cemetery in Morrisville.
White-Fiess Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Bob's memory to UVM Miller Agricultural Research Farm Fund, c/o UVM Foundation, 411 Main St., Burlington, VT 05401; or the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675, or go to woundedwarriorproject.org.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Davis
December 29, 2013
Dear Laurie, Dan, Bill,
Time does pass so quickly, does it not?!
You often come to mind Laurie and am thankful to have met your mom and dad and you.
Your dad was a thoughtful and kind person.
Janet Gonyea
Lora Byers Johnson
December 29, 2013
Mr. Davis was a customer at Hannaford's in Morrisville where I work and never failed to tease me when he came in. My mother was a Walbridge and although I never was he always shook his head and called me that Walbridge girl and told me I was trouble just like the rest of them. I will greatly miss his teasing. What a great man he was!!
Sarah Smith Joslin
December 26, 2013
As a child from Cabot, I remember my brother Pliny Smith, and Bob and son Dan, skinning the carcass from a trapped animal, on my mother's kitchen table. I have many fond memories of all of the Davis family. I am so sorry. As an adult and living in Jericho, I shared Board of Civil Authority work with Hub Vogelmann. I am so sorry, that UVM has lost two great men. Remember the sugaring, the Creamery, and the kindness, I know that I shall.
Stephanie Caffin
December 25, 2013
Dan, Bill, Laurie…..Thinking of you at this time. Wishing you peace.
alice calcagni nichols
December 25, 2013
Bob's family, many good times between Cabot and Granit City your mother and Dad were great friends. my thoughts andf prayers are with the family
alic calcagni nichols
December 25, 2013
To Bob's family, many good times between Cabot and Granite City both mother and Dad were great people my thoughts and prayers to all of you.
December 25, 2013
Rest in peace Robert.Soon you will hear his voice. John 11:42,43
Marilyn (Walbridge) Smith
December 25, 2013
My Thoughts and Prayer go out to the Family and Friends of Mr. Davis. I knew him from growing up in Cabot and also worked for him at Cabot Creamery. A great man and did so much for others.
Vernon and Pat Jewett Thompson
December 24, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He was the last of a group of men that bowled together for years - Si Jewett, Joe Yacovone, Ron White and others, who allowed us youngsters (Vernon and me) to bowl with them. We miss seeing them all. They were a great group.
Jane and Frank Emanuel
December 24, 2013
A fine man --- he will be missed
A generous contributor to industry and community
A good summer neighbor to several generations of the Emanuel Family
Our sincere sympathy
Tom Vogelmann
December 24, 2013
I extend heartfelt condolences on behalf of the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences community. We are grateful for Bob's many contributions to Vermont's maple industry, dairy industry, the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences and the University of Vermont. His was an exemplary career filled with significant professional accomplishment and service to his community, state and nation - the kind to which our students aspire. May he rest in peace.
December 24, 2013
Dan, Bill and Laurie
Ellie and I just became aware of the death of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Spud and Ellie Gibson
Lake Tansi, Tennessee
john Ormsby
December 24, 2013
To Bill and the family of Bob.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Bob & Barbara were customers and friends at Ormsby's in Barre. What a Good Man he was and his smile will always be in our memory bank.
May he rest in peace.
John & Agnes Ormsby
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