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Title: Henry Seymour Passes - Obituary & Funeral Write-Up
Post by: Chris Santee on October 08, 2007, 01:50:40 PM
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Henry Richard Seymour

Fairfax - Henry Richard Seymour, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, October 5, 2007, in the loving home of his caretakers, Chris and Terri Santee.  He was the son of the late Glenn R. and Julia L. (Magivney) Seymour.  Henry was born at the Gifford Memorial Hospital in Randolph on May 14, 1932.

Henry loved life.  He made friends everywhere he went.  He always had a kind word.  Henry was a beautiful gentle soul.  He loved to collect hot wheels, loved the Red Sox and Bellows Free Academy, Fairfax baseball. He loved to make people happy and hear them laugh. He also enjoyed delivering the Fairfax News.

Henry lived in Brandon for many years.  He also spent time in Alburgh, St. Albans and Swanton before making Fairfax his home.

Survivors include his brother, Rodman G. Seymour and his wife, Freda of Winter Haven, Florida and his sisters; Mertie G. Seymour and Joyce Seymour Burrell both of Bethel, Vermont. He also leaves many cousins in Vermont.  Henry leaves his Fairfax family, Chris, Terri, Colin and Cale Santee. His very special friends; Amy Bronson, Diane Morris, Michelle Moss and family, Rodney Farmer, George Walsh, Coach Mark Irish, Gary Stewart, Barry Keefe, Nate Meuhl, Bryan Kirby, Andrew Duprat and many, many more friends too numerous to list.

The Santee family would like to thank Rick Hogle and the staff at Fairfax Pharmacy, Dr. Teig Marco and staff at Fairfax Associates in Medicine, Dr. Nick Ferrintino of FAHC and the entire staff at Northwestern Medical Center for their loving care of Henry and most especially Northwest Counseling Support Services for over thirty years of love and support.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 10, 2007, at 11:00 A.M. in the Heald Funeral Chapel, 87 South Main Street, St. Albans. The Reverend Elizabeth Griffin, Pastor of Fairfax United Church officiating.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 10:30 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.  Interment will be in the Seymour family lot in the South View Cemetery in Randolph. There will be a reception on Wednesday at the Santee home from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. to celebrate Henry’s life. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Henry’s name to B.F.A. - Fairfax, Baseball Team, c/o Mike Brown, 75 Hunt Street, Fairfax, Vermont 05454.  Messages of condolence are welcome at www.healdfuneralhome.com (http://www.healdfuneralhome.com). [/b]
Title: Re: Henry Seymour Passes
Post by: Fairfax_Rick on October 08, 2007, 03:56:15 PM
Sad news. Hang in there Chris. - rick
Title: Re: Henry Seymour Passes
Post by: Henry on October 10, 2007, 12:35:42 PM
Funeral For Henry Seymour:

Henry Richard Seymour

Fairfax – A memorial service for Henry Richard Seymour, who passed away on Friday, October 5, 2007, was held on Wednesday, October 10, 2007, at 11:00 A.M. in the Heald Funeral Chapel in St. Albans with the Reverend  Elizabeth  Griffin, Pastor  of the  Fairfax United Church officiating.  Musical selections, “Amazing Grace”, “Will You Go Lassie Go”. “ I Will Remember You”, “Here Comes The Sun”, “Tie A Yellow Ribbon”,  and “Rainbow” Connection” were by vocalist and guitarist, Cheryl Kerr Finch. Two of Henry’s favorite songs, “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” and “You Are My Sunshine” were sung by those in attendance.  Words of Remembrance were shared by George Walsh.

In attendance was representation from Northwest Counseling and Support Services, Bellows Free Academy – Fairfax Board and Sports Programs, Langelier Family Farm, L-Team Car Wash, The Fairfax News, Rachel’s Styling Salon, Yandow & Son Lawn Care Service, St. Luke’s Catholic Church, and Fairfax United Church.

Honorary bearers were George Walsh, Rodney Farmer, Colin Santee and Jeff Moss.

A reception and time of sharing was held on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Chris and Terri Santee.  A graveside service and interment will be held on Friday, October 12, 2007, at 11:00 A.M. at the Seymour family lot in the South View Cemetery in Randolph. Assisting Henry’s family is the Heald Funeral Home of St. Albans.

Title: Re: Henry Seymour Passes - Obituary & Funeral Write-Up
Post by: Chris Santee on October 24, 2007, 07:54:09 AM
Thanks Henry, Thanks Rick, Thanks Fairfax.
Thanks to all who wrote and visited, and fed us.
Your support has been overwhelming.

Henry fit right into this community because this community opened its arms to Henry.
Especially the kids !
When the BFA Fairfax JV baseball team stopped a game and gave him an autographed ball for his 75th birthday, I about lost it.

I wasn't born here.
I wasn't educated here.
I traveled the world and picked this community to raise my family.

Thank you, everyone.

Maybe I have been educated here.