ENOSBURG - Richard James Scribner, age 86, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at Northwestern Medical Center.
Richard was born in Burlington on May 22, 1931 to the late Lewis Sr. and Evelyn (Harris) Scribner.
Richard was a finish carpenter whose passion was working with wood. He spent 13 years honing his craft at Kennedy Brothers in Vergennes. Richard also served in the Army. He was a kind loving man that adored doing everything with his family. They hunted, fished, cooked and hosted family BBQs together frequently. Included in their adventures was his cherished dog Willy. Willy adored Richard. Richard always found time to mess around with his good buddy Conrad who stayed with him to the end. One of Richards greatest accomplishments was building a sought-after replica of a Concord Stagecoach.
He is survived by his wife Minnie Scribner; son Dale Scribner and his significant other Tammy Terren of Enosburg; brother Bill Scribner of NY; sisters Mary Moore and Beverly Jones of NC; nephew John Jones of SC and niece Andrea Jones of SC. Besides his parents, Richard was predeceased by his son Richard Scribner Jr.; brother Lewis Jr. and sisters Carlene and Barb.
Visiting hours will be held at the familys home, 2492 Perley Road, Enosburg on Sunday, November 26, 2017 between 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM.
For those who wish, contributions in Richards memory may be made to Enosburgh Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 465, Enosburg Falls, VT 05450.
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