Lifelong Lyndon resident Douglas Roy Minor died peacefully at
his home on Main Street in Lyndonville March 13, 2005, with his
long-time companion Lucille Ventres and her family by his side.
Doug was born March 23, 1934, in Lyndon Corner, the son of
Avon and Eva (Whitehead) Minor. He was predeceased by his
wife, Sandra (Daniels; his parents; and his sister, Eldena. Doug
leaves three brothers, Cleveland and his wife Vernice of St.
Johnsbury, Arkland and his wife Elaine of Readsboro, and
Wellman and his wife Lorna of Bristol, Conn.; several nieces
and nephews; and aunts, Bessie Whitehead of Granby, Quebec,
and Norma (Minor) Walker of Dundas, Ontario. A graduate of
Lyndon Institute, Doug served in the Korean War. He was a
self-employed painting contractor and a Red Sox fan all his life.
He was a member of the VFW and American Legion, a volunteer
at the Darling Inn Mealsite and an RSVP member. Doug will be
missed in Lyndonville by his many friends, who he greeted daily
at his favorite spots around town. An open house will be held at
the Darling Inn Mealsite on Main Street in Lyndonville on
Wednesday, March 16, from 3-5 p.m. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be directed to the Lyndonville Fire Dept., in
care of Bonnie Norway at the Lyndonville Savings Bank. He will
be buried with military honors at the Woodmont Cemetery in
East Burke on Saturday, May 21, at 10 a.m.
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