BLODGETT: Malvern R. , 78, of Shelburne, died Wednesday,
July 9, 2003, at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington of
complications from congestive heart failure and diabetes. He was
born in North Danville Nov. 4, 1924, the son of the late Walter and
Ruth (Davis) Blodgett. In 1942 he graduated from St. Johnsbury
Academy. He graduated cum laude from the Lincoln Extension
Institute for Industrial Management in 1963. Mal served
meritoriously in the U.S. Army 30th Infantry as a machine gunner
in the European Theater during World War II. He was a decorated
combat veteran receiving the Silver Star for his experience in the
Battle of the Bulge as well as additional decorations for several
other European campaigns. Mal's service in the war had a
profound influence on the remainder of his life. He was married
May 24, 1947 to Marilyn M. Morrill. She predeceased him after 54
years of marriage, on June 13, 2001. Mal retired as a programmer
from the General Electric Company in 1986 after 35 years of
service. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in
Burlington. Mal will be fondly remembered by family and friends
for his understated Vermont wit and sense of humor. He enjoyed
being in the outdoors, fishing and had a special love for working
with draft horses. Mal was particularly proud of, and had great
affection for his eight grandchildren. He is survived by four
children, Linda Clark and husband Paul of St. Albans, Denny
Blodgett of South Burlington, Sharon Shand and husband Robert
of Jericho, and Douglas Blodgett and wife Kim of East
Wallingford; seven grandchildren, Stacey Clark, Eric, Emily and
Grayden Shand, Nathan Blodgett, and Kristin and Cory Blodgett;
his sisters and brother, Shirley Langmaid of Danville, Neil
Blodgett of Waterford, and June Sager of McIndoe Falls; and
nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by a grandchild,
Cami Sue Clark in 1998. There will be no calling hours. A
celebration of his life will be held Saturday, July 12 at 11 a.m. in
the First Baptist Church, 81 St. Paul St., Burlington. Family
members will attend a private burial. In lieu of flowers, donations
in his memory may be made to the First Baptist Church.
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