1912
Wareth
2009
Wareth "Buster" Garrett
August 22, 1912 — September 15, 2009
ENOSBURG FALLS - Wareth E. Buster Garrett, age 97, husband of the late Lillian (Lumbra) Garrett, passed away at his home on Tuesday morning September 15, 2009. Buster was able to be at home over the last 3 years with the loving care he received from his caregivers Wendy, Sam, Roberta & Marta.
Buster was born August 22, 1912 in East Bakersfield, VT the son of the late Ectus & Ella (LaCross) Garrett.
Buster was a lifelong resident of Enosburg and was a 1930 graduate of Enosburg Falls High School serving as class president and was a member of the baseball team. He attended University of Vermont for 2 years playing baseball there too. Following the untimely death of his father, he left UVM to run the family farm in West Enosburg. He farmed until 1947 when he moved to Enosburg Falls. He also worked for Wirthmore Feeds as a manager and road salesman and continued with Agway upon their acquiring Wirthmore until his retirement in the early 1970s. Upon retirement Buster & Lillian bought a camp on Lake Carmi where they spent countless hours boating, fishing, having fish frys and spending time with family and friends.
Busters love for the game of baseball continued with him umpiring American Legion baseball games throughout Vermont & Canada.
Buster was a member of the Lincoln Lodge #78 F&AM of Enosburg Falls, receiving recognition as a 50 year member earlier this year.
He is survived by his daughter and her husband, Avis & Normand Gervais of Enosburg Falls; 3 grandchildren, David Gervais of Springfield, MA, Michael Gervais of So. Burlington, and Judy Gervais of Sanford, NC; his great grandchildren, David Gervais, Garrett Gervais, Casey (Gervais) Ramsey, Caitlin Gervais, Tyler Gervais, Simeon Gervais, and Whitney Gervais; great great grandchildren, Nya & Celia Ramsey, and Cade Brouillard; several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Lillian Garrett on January 13, 2007. They were married on August 29, 1933. He was also predeceased by his grandson, Steven Gervais on August 17, 2007; 2 sisters, Ruth Myott & Kathryn Gelbar; and a brother, Robert Garrett.
A celebration of Busters life will be held Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the Enosburg Falls United Methodist Church with Rev. Jon Bly officiating. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in the West Enosburg Cemetery. There will be no visiting hours.
For those who wish, contributions in Busters memory may be made to the Cold Hollow Hose & Ladder Company, 83 Sampsonville, Rd., Enosburg Falls, VT 05450
Buster was born August 22, 1912 in East Bakersfield, VT the son of the late Ectus & Ella (LaCross) Garrett.
Buster was a lifelong resident of Enosburg and was a 1930 graduate of Enosburg Falls High School serving as class president and was a member of the baseball team. He attended University of Vermont for 2 years playing baseball there too. Following the untimely death of his father, he left UVM to run the family farm in West Enosburg. He farmed until 1947 when he moved to Enosburg Falls. He also worked for Wirthmore Feeds as a manager and road salesman and continued with Agway upon their acquiring Wirthmore until his retirement in the early 1970s. Upon retirement Buster & Lillian bought a camp on Lake Carmi where they spent countless hours boating, fishing, having fish frys and spending time with family and friends.
Busters love for the game of baseball continued with him umpiring American Legion baseball games throughout Vermont & Canada.
Buster was a member of the Lincoln Lodge #78 F&AM of Enosburg Falls, receiving recognition as a 50 year member earlier this year.
He is survived by his daughter and her husband, Avis & Normand Gervais of Enosburg Falls; 3 grandchildren, David Gervais of Springfield, MA, Michael Gervais of So. Burlington, and Judy Gervais of Sanford, NC; his great grandchildren, David Gervais, Garrett Gervais, Casey (Gervais) Ramsey, Caitlin Gervais, Tyler Gervais, Simeon Gervais, and Whitney Gervais; great great grandchildren, Nya & Celia Ramsey, and Cade Brouillard; several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Lillian Garrett on January 13, 2007. They were married on August 29, 1933. He was also predeceased by his grandson, Steven Gervais on August 17, 2007; 2 sisters, Ruth Myott & Kathryn Gelbar; and a brother, Robert Garrett.
A celebration of Busters life will be held Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the Enosburg Falls United Methodist Church with Rev. Jon Bly officiating. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in the West Enosburg Cemetery. There will be no visiting hours.
For those who wish, contributions in Busters memory may be made to the Cold Hollow Hose & Ladder Company, 83 Sampsonville, Rd., Enosburg Falls, VT 05450
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