Milton E. Montgomery Jr. , 82, of St. Johnsbury, died early
Monday morning June 18, 2007,, at Northeastern Vermont
Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury, Vt. He was born Dec. 7, 1924,
in St. Johnsbury, the son of the late Milton and Dorothy
(Farnham) Montgomery Sr. A graduate of the St. Johnsbury
Trade School, Milton enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War
II, and later served during the Korean Conflict. While on leave
from his first tour of duty, he married Mary E. Sumner. She
predeceased him Nov. 17, 1981. Milton worked as a auto parts
salesman for Goldbergs in St. Johnsbury for 28 years. He later
worked for Roberts Motors in Lancaster, N.H., and Woodsville
Auto in Woodsville, N.H. He finished his working career with EHV
Weidmann in St. Johnsbury. Following retirement, he volunteered
in the Lifeline office at NVRH. Memberships include the Elks
BPOE 1343 of St. Johnsbury (61 years), a life member of V.F.W.
Post 793 of St. Johnsbury, American Legion post 58 of St.
Johnsbury (62 years), Masonic Pulaski Lodge 58 of Wells River,
Vt., and the DAV. An avid Red Sox fan, Milton enjoyed camping in
Maine, NASCAR racing, gardening and creating oil paintings. He
was a food connoisseur who enjoyed cooking and baking for
family and friends. Survivors include two daughters, Inda Dunbar
and husband Durwood of Barnet, Vt., and Karen Montgomery of
St. Johnsbury; three grandchildren, Kendra Noyes, Robert
Montgomery, and Michael Dunbar; two great-grandchildren,
Megan and Tyler Roy; his brother, Bryce Montgomery and wife
Esther of West Danville, Vt.; two cousins, Everett Ruggles of St.
Johnsbury, and Natalie Mann and husband George of Maryland;
several nieces, nephews, and many close friends; and his best
friend and pet, Fred T. Bassett. A graveside funeral service with
military honors will be held Wednesday, June 27 at 11 a.m., at the
Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Johnsbury with Mr. John Sleeper
officiating. Memorial donations made in his memory may be
directed to NVRH Lifeline, P.O. Box 905, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.
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