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TWOMBLY: Elwin H. Jr. , 63, of Lyndon Center, a longtime history teacher at Lyndon Institute, died Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2001, in the emergency room at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. He was born in Concord, Vt., April 20, 1938, the son of Elwin H. and Claire (Parker) Twombly. A graduate of St. Johnsbury Academy, Class of 1956, Elwin received his bachelor of arts degree from the University of Vermont. He served in the U.S. Army overseas as well. A teacher dedicated to Lyndon Institute and its students for 27 years, he taught history and later became the chairman of the social studies department for 16 years. He served as adviser to the student council for many years, was creator of the first modern audio-visual department, established the close-up club, enthusiastically supported and directed winter carnivals for many years, gave faithful dedication to scholarship in social studies throughout his tenure, and was head of the "Select Community" there. He was a good friend to any and all members of the Lyndon Institute community. Elwin enjoyed people and good conversation. He was an avid reader, a Boston Celtics fan and derived great pleasure cultivating his rhubarb patch, from which he made pies, muffins and anything else he could add rhubarb to. After retirement he enjoyed spending winters in Puerto Rico. He was a life member of the VFW Post 10038 of Lyndonville. He is survived by two sons and their wives, Sean and Stacey Twombly of Washington, D.C., and Kevin and Heather Twombly of Newmarket, N.H.; two brothers, Stephen Twombly of Penacook, N.H., and Christopher Twombly of Henniker, N.H.; two nieces, Carrie and Brooke; a nephew, Christopher; former students, faculty and staff of Lyndon Institute and many close friends. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home Sunday, Sept. 23, from 6-8 p.m. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Sept. 25, at 6:30 p.m., at the Lyndon Institute auditorium, with his close friend, Mike Flynn, officiating. Burial in the family lot at Mount Pleasant Cemetery will be private and held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations made in his memory may be directed to The Elwin H. Twombly Jr. Memorial Fund, in care of Lyndon Institute, attention Paul Wheeler, P.O. Box 127, Lyndon Center, VT 05850.






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