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HUMPHREY: Cedric "Zeke" G. Sr. , 69, died at his home in East Burke Saturday, Nov. 2, 2002. He was born Nov. 2, 1933 in St. Johnsbury, the son of the late Earl C. and Hazel L. (Dresser) Humphrey. He was a graduate of the St. Johnsbury Trade School, Class of 1952. In 1954 he entered the U.S. Army, serving three years. He then served five years in the USAR Vermont Military District. On Aug. 27, 1955 he married Marion Mitchell. Zeke worked for Vance Tree Contractors in Danville for 10 years. Following that, he worked as a truck driver for the town of Lyndon for 24 years. After his retirement he continued driving truck for area contractors until failing health forced him to fully retire. Zeke enjoyed his pulling ponies for many years, pulling throughout New England and New York. He was a member of the Eastern Draft Horse Pulling Association, Northeast Kingdom Pulling Association and the Mid-State Draft Pony Association for many years. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Marion (Mitchell) Humphrey of East Burke; four sons, Acklin Humphrey of Sheffield, William "Bill" Humphrey and wife Cynthia Stuart of Concord, Cedric "Ced" Humphrey Jr. and wife Judy of Indian Town, Fla., and Stanley Humphrey and wife Jeannie of Waverly, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and his brother, Robert Humphrey and wife Virginia of Naples, Fla. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m., at the Guibord Funeral Home with the minister, Douglas Adams, officiating. Friends may visit with the family Friday evening, Nov. 8, from 6-8 p.m., at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations made in Zeke's memory may be directed to the East Burke Fire Brigade, P.O. Box 36, East Burke, VT 05832.






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