CENTER RUTLAND - Dean R. Burgess Sr., 78, died Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at Rutland Regional Medical Center with family by his side.
He was born Nov. 18, 1936, at home in Proctor, VT, the son of Roy and Bruna (Navari) Burgess.
Dean was a U.S. Air Force Veteran serving during the Korean War.
He was a past commander of American Legion Post #31 in Rutland and served on the board of directors of Green Mountain Boys State.
Dean was employed for many years as a bus driver for VT Transit Company.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and working on old cars, but above all he enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Dean is survived by his wife, Noreen, of Center Rutland; 3 sons Dean Burgess Jr. of Grantham, NH, Steve Burgess of Rutland and Kenneth Burgess of Center Rutland; grandchildren Whitney, Justin, Meghan and Brenna Burgess; one sister Myrtle Poyerd of Groton, CT; 2 brothers Howard Burgess of Center Rutland and Harold Burgess of West Rutland; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a sister, Marie Young, and a brother, Donald Burgess.
A memorial service will be held Monday, May 18, 2015, at the Barnard Funeral Home in Pittsford at 11:00 a.m. immediately followed by a reception for family and friends at Sweet Caroline's Restaurant in West Rutland.
Burial with military honors will be held at a later date in the VT Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Dean's memory be made to Rutland County Humane Society, 765 Steven Road, Pittsford, VT 05763 or VFW Post 648 Parade Fund, C/O VFW Post 648, Parade Finance Chairman, 15 Wales Street, Rutland, VT 05701, or a favorite charity of one's choice.
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Published in Rutland Herald from May 16 to May 19, 2015.