BARRE - Abilio P. "Bill" Amor, 92, a longtime resident of Barre, died Sunday night, Nov. 17, 2013, at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington.
A complete obituary will be published in a later edition of The Times Argus.
The Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre, is in charge of the arrangements.
Published in Times Argus on Nov. 19, 2013
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BARRE - Abilio P. "Bill" Amor, 92, of Waterman Street, died Sunday night, Nov. 17, 2013, at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. His sister Ana was with him at his bedside.
Born June 29, 1921, in Barre, he was the son of Abilio and Maria Luisa (Bedia) Amor. He attended Barre schools and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1939.
Following graduation, Bill attended a machinist trade school in Quoddy, Maine, and was employed at Cone Automatic in Windsor.
From October 1943 to May of 1946, he served with the United States Navy.
Following his military discharge, he followed his machinist career at the Lane Manufacturing Co. in Montpelier, the Rock of Ages Corp. and the Sprague Electric Co. He later worked at the Trow and Holden Co., retiring in 1986.
His memberships included the MacKenzie-Webster Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 790, the Barre American Legion Post 10, the Barre Canadian Club, the Granite Masonic Lodge 35, and he was very active in the Barre Senior Center.
He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, wood crafts, basket weaving and the out-of-doors.
On June 1, 2013, the Amor family reunion was held at North Beach in Burlington. Bill was proud to be honored as the oldest family member present. This was hosted by two of his grandnieces.
Survivors include his sister Ana Cumming, with whom he made his home for many years; and his brother, Raymond Amor, of Frederick, Md.; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters Dolores "Lola" Rioux, Petra Calcagni, Esperanza Warnke, Louisa Puricelli and Anita Bailey.
Bill's life will be honored and celebrated Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at 11 a.m. in the Church of the Good Shepherd (Episcopal).
Burial will follow in the Hope Cemetery. There are no calling hours.
The Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre, is in charge of the arrangements.
Published in Times Argus from Nov. 19 to Nov. 20, 2013
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BARRE - The celebration of life and burial office for Abilio P. "Bill" Amor, of Waterman Street, was held Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at 11 a.m. in the Church of the Good Shepherd (Episcopal) in Barre. He died Nov. 17, 2013, at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington.
The Rev. Earl Kooperkamp, rector of the church, was the officiant. Organist Marjorie Strong began the service with a special organ anthem, "There is Something About That Name," as well as accompanying the congregation in the hymns, "In the Garden," "O God Our Help in Ages Past" and "Amazing Grace."
The Old Testament lesson was read by niece Dolores (Rioux) Frascoia, and the New Testament lesson was proclaimed by family friend Cathy Hartshorn.
The Rev. Kooperkamp read from the Gospel and was homilist.
The bearers were Douglas Bailey, David Daggett, Matthew Shangraw, Trevor Whipple, and Douglas and George Cumming, all members of Bill's family. Burial was made in the Hope Cemetery in Barre, where the Rev. Kooperkamp offered the committal prayers.
Three balloons representing the Holy Trinity were released skyward by his grandniece Judy Perdue.
The folded American flag to honor his Navy service during World War II was presented to his sister, Ana Cumming, by Bruce W. Judd.
Fellow craftsmen of Granite Masonic Lodge 35 of Barre honored his membership with the apron ceremony at the gravesite, with Palmer Martin as worshipful master and Russell Slora as chaplain.
Fellowship and luncheon followed at the Barre American Legion Post 10, where Bill was a longtime member.
The Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre, was in charge of the arrangements.
Published in Times Argus on Nov. 26, 2013
A complete obituary will be published in a later edition of The Times Argus.
The Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre, is in charge of the arrangements.
Published in Times Argus on Nov. 19, 2013
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BARRE - Abilio P. "Bill" Amor, 92, of Waterman Street, died Sunday night, Nov. 17, 2013, at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. His sister Ana was with him at his bedside.
Born June 29, 1921, in Barre, he was the son of Abilio and Maria Luisa (Bedia) Amor. He attended Barre schools and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1939.
Following graduation, Bill attended a machinist trade school in Quoddy, Maine, and was employed at Cone Automatic in Windsor.
From October 1943 to May of 1946, he served with the United States Navy.
Following his military discharge, he followed his machinist career at the Lane Manufacturing Co. in Montpelier, the Rock of Ages Corp. and the Sprague Electric Co. He later worked at the Trow and Holden Co., retiring in 1986.
His memberships included the MacKenzie-Webster Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 790, the Barre American Legion Post 10, the Barre Canadian Club, the Granite Masonic Lodge 35, and he was very active in the Barre Senior Center.
He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, wood crafts, basket weaving and the out-of-doors.
On June 1, 2013, the Amor family reunion was held at North Beach in Burlington. Bill was proud to be honored as the oldest family member present. This was hosted by two of his grandnieces.
Survivors include his sister Ana Cumming, with whom he made his home for many years; and his brother, Raymond Amor, of Frederick, Md.; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters Dolores "Lola" Rioux, Petra Calcagni, Esperanza Warnke, Louisa Puricelli and Anita Bailey.
Bill's life will be honored and celebrated Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at 11 a.m. in the Church of the Good Shepherd (Episcopal).
Burial will follow in the Hope Cemetery. There are no calling hours.
The Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre, is in charge of the arrangements.
Published in Times Argus from Nov. 19 to Nov. 20, 2013
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BARRE - The celebration of life and burial office for Abilio P. "Bill" Amor, of Waterman Street, was held Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at 11 a.m. in the Church of the Good Shepherd (Episcopal) in Barre. He died Nov. 17, 2013, at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington.
The Rev. Earl Kooperkamp, rector of the church, was the officiant. Organist Marjorie Strong began the service with a special organ anthem, "There is Something About That Name," as well as accompanying the congregation in the hymns, "In the Garden," "O God Our Help in Ages Past" and "Amazing Grace."
The Old Testament lesson was read by niece Dolores (Rioux) Frascoia, and the New Testament lesson was proclaimed by family friend Cathy Hartshorn.
The Rev. Kooperkamp read from the Gospel and was homilist.
The bearers were Douglas Bailey, David Daggett, Matthew Shangraw, Trevor Whipple, and Douglas and George Cumming, all members of Bill's family. Burial was made in the Hope Cemetery in Barre, where the Rev. Kooperkamp offered the committal prayers.
Three balloons representing the Holy Trinity were released skyward by his grandniece Judy Perdue.
The folded American flag to honor his Navy service during World War II was presented to his sister, Ana Cumming, by Bruce W. Judd.
Fellow craftsmen of Granite Masonic Lodge 35 of Barre honored his membership with the apron ceremony at the gravesite, with Palmer Martin as worshipful master and Russell Slora as chaplain.
Fellowship and luncheon followed at the Barre American Legion Post 10, where Bill was a longtime member.
The Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre, was in charge of the arrangements.
Published in Times Argus on Nov. 26, 2013
BARRE - Abilio P. "Bill" Amor, 92, a longtime resident of Barre, died Sunday night, Nov. 17, 2013, at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington.
A complete obituary will be published in a later edition of The Times Argus.
The Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre, is in charge of the arrangements.
Published in Times Argus on Nov. 19, 2013
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BARRE - Abilio P. "Bill" Amor, 92, of Waterman Street, died Sunday night, Nov. 17, 2013, at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. His sister Ana was with him at his bedside.
Born June 29, 1921, in Barre, he was the son of Abilio and Maria Luisa (Bedia) Amor. He attended Barre schools and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1939.
Following graduation, Bill attended a machinist trade school in Quoddy, Maine, and was employed at Cone Automatic in Windsor.
From October 1943 to May of 1946, he served with the United States Navy.
Following his military discharge, he followed his machinist career at the Lane Manufacturing Co. in Montpelier, the Rock of Ages Corp. and the Sprague Electric Co. He later worked at the Trow and Holden Co., retiring in 1986.
His memberships included the MacKenzie-Webster Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 790, the Barre American Legion Post 10, the Barre Canadian Club, the Granite Masonic Lodge 35, and he was very active in the Barre Senior Center.
He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, wood crafts, basket weaving and the out-of-doors.
On June 1, 2013, the Amor family reunion was held at North Beach in Burlington. Bill was proud to be honored as the oldest family member present. This was hosted by two of his grandnieces.
Survivors include his sister Ana Cumming, with whom he made his home for many years; and his brother, Raymond Amor, of Frederick, Md.; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters Dolores "Lola" Rioux, Petra Calcagni, Esperanza Warnke, Louisa Puricelli and Anita Bailey.
Bill's life will be honored and celebrated Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at 11 a.m. in the Church of the Good Shepherd (Episcopal).
Burial will follow in the Hope Cemetery. There are no calling hours.
The Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre, is in charge of the arrangements.
Published in Times Argus from Nov. 19 to Nov. 20, 2013
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BARRE - The celebration of life and burial office for Abilio P. "Bill" Amor, of Waterman Street, was held Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at 11 a.m. in the Church of the Good Shepherd (Episcopal) in Barre. He died Nov. 17, 2013, at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington.
The Rev. Earl Kooperkamp, rector of the church, was the officiant. Organist Marjorie Strong began the service with a special organ anthem, "There is Something About That Name," as well as accompanying the congregation in the hymns, "In the Garden," "O God Our Help in Ages Past" and "Amazing Grace."
The Old Testament lesson was read by niece Dolores (Rioux) Frascoia, and the New Testament lesson was proclaimed by family friend Cathy Hartshorn.
The Rev. Kooperkamp read from the Gospel and was homilist.
The bearers were Douglas Bailey, David Daggett, Matthew Shangraw, Trevor Whipple, and Douglas and George Cumming, all members of Bill's family. Burial was made in the Hope Cemetery in Barre, where the Rev. Kooperkamp offered the committal prayers.
Three balloons representing the Holy Trinity were released skyward by his grandniece Judy Perdue.
The folded American flag to honor his Navy service during World War II was presented to his sister, Ana Cumming, by Bruce W. Judd.
Fellow craftsmen of Granite Masonic Lodge 35 of Barre honored his membership with the apron ceremony at the gravesite, with Palmer Martin as worshipful master and Russell Slora as chaplain.
Fellowship and luncheon followed at the Barre American Legion Post 10, where Bill was a longtime member.
The Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre, was in charge of the arrangements.
Published in Times Argus on Nov. 26, 2013
A complete obituary will be published in a later edition of The Times Argus.
The Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre, is in charge of the arrangements.
Published in Times Argus on Nov. 19, 2013
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BARRE - Abilio P. "Bill" Amor, 92, of Waterman Street, died Sunday night, Nov. 17, 2013, at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. His sister Ana was with him at his bedside.
Born June 29, 1921, in Barre, he was the son of Abilio and Maria Luisa (Bedia) Amor. He attended Barre schools and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1939.
Following graduation, Bill attended a machinist trade school in Quoddy, Maine, and was employed at Cone Automatic in Windsor.
From October 1943 to May of 1946, he served with the United States Navy.
Following his military discharge, he followed his machinist career at the Lane Manufacturing Co. in Montpelier, the Rock of Ages Corp. and the Sprague Electric Co. He later worked at the Trow and Holden Co., retiring in 1986.
His memberships included the MacKenzie-Webster Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 790, the Barre American Legion Post 10, the Barre Canadian Club, the Granite Masonic Lodge 35, and he was very active in the Barre Senior Center.
He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, wood crafts, basket weaving and the out-of-doors.
On June 1, 2013, the Amor family reunion was held at North Beach in Burlington. Bill was proud to be honored as the oldest family member present. This was hosted by two of his grandnieces.
Survivors include his sister Ana Cumming, with whom he made his home for many years; and his brother, Raymond Amor, of Frederick, Md.; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters Dolores "Lola" Rioux, Petra Calcagni, Esperanza Warnke, Louisa Puricelli and Anita Bailey.
Bill's life will be honored and celebrated Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at 11 a.m. in the Church of the Good Shepherd (Episcopal).
Burial will follow in the Hope Cemetery. There are no calling hours.
The Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre, is in charge of the arrangements.
Published in Times Argus from Nov. 19 to Nov. 20, 2013
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BARRE - The celebration of life and burial office for Abilio P. "Bill" Amor, of Waterman Street, was held Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at 11 a.m. in the Church of the Good Shepherd (Episcopal) in Barre. He died Nov. 17, 2013, at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington.
The Rev. Earl Kooperkamp, rector of the church, was the officiant. Organist Marjorie Strong began the service with a special organ anthem, "There is Something About That Name," as well as accompanying the congregation in the hymns, "In the Garden," "O God Our Help in Ages Past" and "Amazing Grace."
The Old Testament lesson was read by niece Dolores (Rioux) Frascoia, and the New Testament lesson was proclaimed by family friend Cathy Hartshorn.
The Rev. Kooperkamp read from the Gospel and was homilist.
The bearers were Douglas Bailey, David Daggett, Matthew Shangraw, Trevor Whipple, and Douglas and George Cumming, all members of Bill's family. Burial was made in the Hope Cemetery in Barre, where the Rev. Kooperkamp offered the committal prayers.
Three balloons representing the Holy Trinity were released skyward by his grandniece Judy Perdue.
The folded American flag to honor his Navy service during World War II was presented to his sister, Ana Cumming, by Bruce W. Judd.
Fellow craftsmen of Granite Masonic Lodge 35 of Barre honored his membership with the apron ceremony at the gravesite, with Palmer Martin as worshipful master and Russell Slora as chaplain.
Fellowship and luncheon followed at the Barre American Legion Post 10, where Bill was a longtime member.
The Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre, was in charge of the arrangements.
Published in Times Argus on Nov. 26, 2013
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