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BRILL: Nelson C., 71, of East Lyndon, died at his home Tuesday morning, Sept. 16, 2003. He was born June 26, 1932 in Lyndon, the son of the late Lewis and Rosa (Cassady) Brill. Nelson was a graduate of Lyndon Institute, Class of 1952. On Oct. 20, 1956, he married Shirley Bishop. Nelson worked on area dairy farms in the 1950s. He then worked as a mechanic for Jack and David Cassady for several years at the Mobil station at the corner of Depot and Broad streets in Lyndonville. In the early 1960s, he worked as a truck driver delivering eggs throughout New England and New York. In 1964, Nelson began a 30-year career with Lyndon Institute retiring as maintenance supervisor. For many years he worked part-time for his brother Lewis at the Western Auto store in Lyndonville helping out wherever he could. He enjoyed woodworking and after his retirement he began his own business, NCB Woodworking, building tables and chairs, etc., out of his shop located beside his home. An avid bowler, Nelson bowled Wednesday nights at Gold Crown Lanes for over 40 years. He also loved music and played guitar at many kitchen junkets and was a member of The Country Ramblers Band. Hunting and fishing also brought him great enjoyment. He was a member of the Moose Club in St. Johnsbury. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Shirley Brill of East Lyndon; four children, Darryl Brill and wife Lynda of Lyndon, Rodney Brill and wife Debbie of Lyndonville, Jacqueline Kincaid and husband Shawn of Lyndon, and Stuart Brill and wife Diana of Danville; five grandchildren, Travis, Branden, Ethan, Nicholas and Heather; a brother, Lewis Brill and wife Carlene of Sheffield; a sister, Isabelle Monahan and husband Eugene of Milford, N.H.; a brother-in-law, Richard Swain of Needham Heights, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, George Brill; and two sisters, Lucille Swain and Evelyn Thorpe. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 20, at 11 a.m., at the funeral home with the Rev. Tim Pittman officiating. Burial will follow in the Lyndon Center Cemetery. Friends may call on the family Friday evening from 6-8 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations made in his memory may be directed to either the American Cancer Society, 11 Loomis St., Montpelier, VT 05602-3021; or Caledonia Home Health Inc., P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.




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