Leslie Somers White, 90, of Williston died Sunday July 10, 2016
following a brief illness. Born January 12, 1926, the only child
of Dorothy (Somers) and Glen White in Barnet, VT.
He attended Peacham Academy and graduated from St.
Johnsbury Academy. Immediately following his graduation he
proudly served his country during WWII in the 94th Infantry in
Germany. After his honorable discharge, he returned home and
attended and graduated from UVM in 1950.
While serving in the army, he met the love of his life, Marjorie
Dalgleish, in Edinburgh, Scotland. They were married in
September, 1948, and had a wonderful marriage for almost 68 years.
Leslie began his business career working for Ralston Purina in
St. Johnsbury, then moved to Springfield, Newport, and
Montpelier VT where he worked for the State of Vermont in the
Department of Motor Vehicles, Department of Education, and
retired from the Department of Mental Health. After his
retirement, he spent endless hours volunteering as a tour guide
for Vermont Transit and in the Dorothy Alling Library in
Williston where he received volunteer of the year honors.
He is survived by his wife Marjorie, three children Mary Manzi,
Elizabeth Warren and James White and his wife Carol Mader. He
is also survived by four grandsons, Major Cornelius Granai IV
(Tad)and his wife Lindsey, and Robert Granai, Nicholas Warren
and his wife Shannon and Brian Shelden; six great-grand
children: Hannah, Lilah, Ava, Tyler, and Ella Granai and Garrett
Warren. There are also five nieces in nephews in Australia along
with many cousins. He was predeceased by his parents and one
nephew, Stephen Haggerty of Australia.
There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers please make
donations to the Alzheimers Association, 300 Cornerstone Dr., Williston, VT 05495.
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