Milton - Lyle E. Rushlow, 77, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2011 at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington following a lengthy illness.
Lyle was born on January 18, 1933 in Richford, the son of Lawrence and Louise (Pollender) Rushlow. He was a 1951 graduate of Richford High School and had resided in Richford for most of his life. While in school, Lyle was an active basketball and baseball player.
In 1952, Lyle met and married Joyce Lumbra. From 1983-2000, Lyle lived in Burlington and from 2000 until the present he has resided in Milton. He had worked at many occupations and retired from IBM in 1995. Lyle was passionate about and active in many sports including coaching Little League, boxing in Golden Gloves, bowling and watching the Celtics and Red Sox on TV.
Lyle leaves his loving wife and devoted caregiver, Joyce of Milton; his sons Kris of Milton, Kurt of Killeen, TX, Kent and his wife Robin of Franklin; his daughters Pamela of Swanton and Melody of Los Angeles, CA; 14 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and a daughter-in-law Holly Rushlow of Richford. In addition to his parents, Lyle was predeceased by a sister Loretta Fecteau and sons Kevin, Kim, Kerry and Keith.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, January 24, 2011 at 11:00 AM at St. Anns Catholic Church in Milton with Rev. John G. Feltz officiating. Interment will take place in the spring in All Saints Cemetery in Richford. There are no calling hours planned.
Should friends desire, gifts in Lyles memory may be made to St. Anns Catholic Church, PO Box 1, Milton, VT 05468