Ted Rounds Dies In Jeffersonville At The Age Of 81

CLESSON "TED" E. ROUNDS

JEFFERSONVILLE - Clesson "Ted" Edward Rounds, 81, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2009, in Birchwood Nursing Home in Burlington, Vt. Ted was born on April 5, 1928, in Fairfax, Vt., son of the late Harold and Mayfred Rounds. Ted had served his country well as a proud member with the U.S. Army. He had been a dedicated employee with Central Vermont Public Service for 45 years. Ted worked as a line-man for CVPS and was well known. Ted was a giving person always there unconditionally for those that were in need of his heart-felt assistance. He never hesitated to help anyone in need no matter how big or small the task was. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him. Ted is survived by his loving and caring wife of 33 years, Jeannette Rounds of Jeffersonville; his three sons, Clesson Rounds Jr. and wife Diane of Essex, Jeffrey Rounds and his wife Rita of Montpelier, Floyd Rounds and his wife Marsha of Addison; his two daughters, Cheryl Lesperance of Rutland, Elizabeth Hoague of Florida; four stepdaughters, Deborah Billado and husband Alfred Parrella of Essex Junction, Donna Hall of Virginia, Lucinda Stetson and husband Norman of Florida, Sylvia Quicksill and husband Charles of North Carolina; stepsons, Gary Conger of Burlington, Robert Conger and wife Sheela of Richford; his brother Bill Rounds of Massachusetts; his sister Rebecca Bushey and husband Leo of Florida; several nieces, nephews and grandchildren. He was also predeceased by his stepson Dale Conger in March of 2009; his stepdaughter Barbara Quennville of California in February of 2009; his sister Rosaline Tannis in 1995. Visiting hours will be held for Ted and his stepson Dale on Tuesday, May 12, 2009, from 5 to 7 p.m. at A. W. Rich Funeral Home - Essex Junction Chapel. A private family funeral service for both will be held and burial will be in the family lot in Jeffersonville Village Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, VT Affiliate, Inc., 77 Hegeman Ave., Colchester, VT 05446. Arrangements are by John D. Workman, A. W. Rich Funeral Home - Essex Junction Chapel, 57 Main St., Essex Junction, VT 05452. The family invites you to share your online condolences and memories by directly visiting www.awrichfuneralhomes.com .