| Notes |
- The Burlington Free Press, August 24, 2013
Edward Coldren Bechtel (Picture included)
Edward Coldren Bechtel, 91, of Essex Junction, died on Aug. 22, 2013, in the Green Mountain Nursing Home in Colchester. He was born in Reading, Pa., on Oct. 29, 1921, the son of Floyd and Helen (Coldren) Bechtel. Edward graduated from Reading High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army during WWII and served in the First Special Service Force and then the 82nd Airborne. He met his wife, Theresa Bessette when he was stationed at Fort Ethan Allen for training. They married in 1946 and moved to Essex Junction in 1950. He retired from the John Hancock Insurance Company. Edward loved barbershop singing and was a longtime member of the Green Mt. Chorus and many barbershop quartets. He was also a proud member of the VFW. Edward is survived by his children, Kathryn Converse and husband, David, of Newport, Carol Hathaway and husband, Donald, of Essex Junction, Christina Gonillo and husband, Joe, of Essex Junction, and Henry Bechtel and his wife, Sandra, of Colchester; daughter-in-law, RandyKay Lavalley of Burlington; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and eight nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by Theresa, his wife of 65 years; his son, Charles Edward Bechtel; and his sister, Mary Gallagher of Philadelphia. The family wishes to express their thanks to the staff of Green Mt. Nursing Home who cared for both their mother and father to the end. Calling hours will be Monday, Aug. 26, 2013, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Corbin and & Palmer Funeral Home, 9 Pleasant St., Essex Junction. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Essex Junction on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Holy Family/St. Lawrence Parish Hall Rebuilding Fund, 4 Prospect St., Essex Junction, VT 05452; or Essex Rescue Inc., 1 Educational Dr., Essex Junction, VT 05452
|
Bassett Family Association Database
1921 - 2013 (91 years)