Darwin J. Burnor
FAIRFIELD - Darwin James Burnor, 77, passed away in his home in Fairfield surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, March 18, 2007. He was born in Westford, Vt., June 19, 1929, son of the late Maurice and Mildred (Griffin) Burnor.
He attended high school in Cambridge and enlisted in the army in 1946. He served in the Korean War and was twice wounded in combat. Once on Sept. 23, 1950, and was sent home to recover. He volunteered to return to action and was wounded again April 2, 1953. Darwin was awarded the Purple Heart. He was honorably discharged April 2, 1953. Darwin was a lifetime member of the disabled American Vet’s. He married the love of his life, the former Colleen Clapper on May 18, 1952, in Cambridge. They bought a farm in Fairfield in 1956 and farmed there together until his death.
His is survived by his loving wife and soul mate of 54 years, Colleen (Clapper) Burnor of Fairfield; his three beloved children: David Burnor and wife, Elaine (Laduc) of Bakersfield, Brian Burnor and companion, Vanessa Wyss of Swanton, Vt. and Greenwood, Va., Paula Gebo and husband, James of Fairfield; two sisters: Patricia Tucker and husband, Donald of Westford, Evelyn Tilton and husband, Amos of Waterville; one brother-in-law, Ernest Washburn of New Hampshire; four grandchildren: Jennifer (Gebo) Mimms, James Gebo, Michael Gebo, Karl Burnor; two great-grandchildren, the sunshine of his later years, his precious princess Arielle Gebo, his shadow in everything he did, and little mischief maker, Nathaniel Mimms; two step-grandchildren: Joseph Laduc and wife Holly, Daniel Leduc; two step great-grandchildren, Tyler and Mikayla; a much loved uncle and aunt, Gregory and Arlene Griffin of Waterville; and several nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by his sister, Maxine Washburn.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday, March 30, 2007, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at A. W. Rich Funeral Home – Fairfax Chapel. A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2007, at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church of Fairfax with the Reverend Elizabeth Griffin officiating and Stephen Maxfield Co-officiating with full military honors being awarded. Inurnment will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made in Darwin’s memory to American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, Mass. 01701; or to American Heart Association, 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston, Vt. 05495. Those who wish may forward their online condolences by visiting
www.awrichfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by John D. Workman, A. W. Rich Funeral Home – Fairfax Chapel, 1176 Main St., Fairfax, Vt. 05454.
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