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South Hero, Gary F. Tourville, 67 of South Hero passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 17, 2015 in the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. Gary was born August 2, 1947 in Burlington, the son of the late Alfred and Mary Lawrence Tourville. He attended Lyndon Institute and Johnson State College. He started his working career at Thermal Wire and then Moon and Sons Gulf station in South Hero. Presently he was employed as the Purchasing Manager for Lake Champlain Transportation. On July 4, 2000 he married Darlene Atherton in South Hero. Gary loved camping, skiing and riding his motorcycle however his happiest times were spent when he was at camp where he always enjoyed a good party. Gary is survived by his wife, Darlene of South Hero and his daughter, Rebecca Cook and her husband, Moe of Shoreham. His sons, Matthew McGrath and his wife Nikka of Shelburne and Michael McGrath of Colchester. His grandchildren; Jacob and David; Olivia, Alae'ah, and Matthias; Logan; Ben, Jeff and Ryan. His uncle, Buhd Lawrence of South Hero. Sister in law, Barb Tourville of Oklahoma. Mother in law, June Atherton of Grand Isle. His in laws, Howard Atherton and wife Jan of Grantham, NH, Mary Kay Atherton and fiancé, Joe Butkus of Essex, Donald and Cindy Atherton of Milton, Cheryl and John Daniels of Florida, Dale Atherton and fiancé, Jane Halvorson of Sheldon and Wendy Atherton and partner, David Getty of North Carolina. He also leaves his very special family, Keith and Holly Chase of Richmond as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his father, Alfred Tourville and his mother, Mary Moon, Gary was predeceased by his stepfather, Marshall Moon and his father in law, Sanford "Sandy" Atherton, his brother Paul Tourville. Gary was a respected member of the South Hero Rescue Squad and the National Ski Patrol at Bolton Valley. Visiting Hours will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2015 from 5 to 8pm in the Minor Funeral Home, Route 7 in Milton. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 22nd at 11 am in the funeral home. Burial will be in the South Hero Village Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to South Hero Rescue, PO Box 365, South Hero, VT 05486 or to C.I.D.E.R. PO Box 13, South Hero, VT 05486




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