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WILLIAM FULLINGTON WYMAN
1942 - 2009
DATELINE: Waterbury Center
William Fullington Wyman – 66, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Wednesday evening, May 13, 2009 with his wife and daughter by his side. Born in Burlington on June 8, 1942, he was the son of the late Frederick G. and Myrtle (Hill) Wyman. On November 28, 1964, Bill married the former Bernadette Decker in Georgia VT.
William was a 1960 graduate of Springfield High School and then continued his education at the University of Maine. Joining the US Air Force, William served from 1961 – 1965. As a young man William worked as a dairy farmer. Following graduation from Castleton State College in 1975, he worked as a Park Ranger for the State of Vermont Department of Forest and Parks, and then ran the Vermont State Ski Dorm in Stowe for 3 winters with his wife and daughter. For the next 26 years he was a Wholesale Food Sales Representative for L. Hershberg, Inc., Jordan Foods, Burlington Food Service and MacAuley Foods. He later worked for the Golden Eagle Resort in Stowe and for the past two summers, worked for the Country Club of Vermont in Waterbury.
William enjoyed many of life’s treasures including hiking the entire Long Trail with his family, golfing, skiing, canoeing, snowshoeing, and just being in the outdoors. His proudest accomplishment has been his apple orchard for which took great pride in. He always said “at the top of the apple tree lays great reverence.”
Free Masonry was integral to William’s life. He was a proud member of Winooski Lodge #49, F&AM, Franklin Lodge #4, F&AM, Mt Zion Commandery #9, and Barre Council #22 R&SM. He was also a member of the Vermont All-Terrain Sportsman Association.
William is survived by his wife of nearly 45 years, Bernadette Wyman of Waterbury Center; their daughter, Lorelei Wyman of Waterbury Center; a sister, Sally Ryan of South Burlington; 2 brothers, E. Rhodes Wyman of Brandon and F. Peter Wyman of Bellevue FL; as well as nieces, nephews, including a special nephew, John F. Ryan of Singapore, and many special family friends.
Memorial services will be held from the Stowe Community Church on Thursday, May 21st at 1 p.m. with a reception to follow.
The family requests that flowers be omitted; rather memorial gifts would be appreciated to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre VT 05641, or to the Central Vermont Medical Center for the Central Vermont Cancer Center, Attn: Community Relations, PO Box 547, Barre VT 05641, or plant an apple tree in Billy's memory.
To send on-line condolences please visit www.perkinsparker.com . Assisting the family is the Perkins-Parker Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Waterbury
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Kathleen Yoxtheimer (Shelton)
FROM VICKI SILISKI (PROUTY)
Dear Classmates of 1960:
We have lost a truly good person - Billy Wyman. He was always smiling or laughing and could make you feel better just by that wide grin! Billy took me to my first high school prom as a freshman and we had a blast. My Dad took us to the dance and then came and got us because we were too young to drive. He was a perfect gentleman, a great dncer and was so much fun. I will never forget him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this sorrowful time.
Vicki Siliski (Prouty)
Kathleen Yoxtheimer (Shelton)
FROM CLASSMATE DAN BLAKE
Springfield High School - Vermont
Class Of 1960
Though this was written in reference to truck drivers, I feel it addresses the emotions within, as we pause to reflect upon the passing of our classmate, Bill!
GOIN' HOME
Eighteen wheels roll down a highway
on the othere side of time
where a dark and ghostly shadow moves
along the centerline
As he rolls across tomorrow
through that final border town
hear the distant fading thunder as he
puts the hammer down
Where there are no ropes or fences
no more dispatch on the phone
just a free and easy spirit
on his final journey home
He'll never face another heartache
he'll not shed another tear
and reaching out through destiny
he shifts his final gear
As he rides beyond the sunset
he waves his last goodbye
and now he rolls across forever
on that highway in the sky!
Diesel Dan
(Dan Blake)
Patricia Young (Parizo)
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Bill. I remember his happy personality and his positive attitude when we were in high school.Pat and George
Sandra Wienka (Douglas)
My prayers go out to Bill's family. He will surely be missed by many who knew him.Sandi
Kenneth Houle
Our prayers and thoughts go with Bill's family. Bill and I were just starting to correspond through the web site and I was so looking forward to seeing him at the 50th.We will miss him; I am sure he is at the right hand of God now.
Maureen Laramie (Wagner)
My thoughts and prayers go out to Bill's family during this difficult time. My best memory of Bill was he was always kind to everyone. I thought of him as having a string of kindness from his heart that would move up when he smiled and lit up the sparkle in his eyes. When a star twinkles in the beautiful night sky, I will think of it as the sparkle in Bill's eyes smiling down and lighting up the night.Maureen Laramie Wagner
Janaine Colburn (Saunders)
I would like to offer my condolences to Bill's family and friends. Janaine Colburn SaundersCurtis Blake
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Bill, Bernie and family during this most difficult time.I will always remember the many good times and Bill's positive attitude about everything and, of course, that big ol' grin of his. Bill's caption in our yearbook stated, "One thing I like is a good time, and WOW!" really speaks volumes about Bill even 49 years later.
Peggy and I had the opportunity to join Bill and Bernie, Sue and Craig with Lori and Larry for dinner in Hanover not too long ago. We all just picked up where we left off for a wonderful and beautiful evening which I will always remember and cherish. Yes, the big ol' smile was still there.
Bill will be missed by those who knew him and always remembered.
Marjorie Stearns (Edson)
My prayers and thoughts are with Billy's family. You can be sure that he is smiling down on them and all of us.I'll always remember his smile
Marjorie Stearns Edson
Carol Fairbanks (Cumings)
Our prayers go to Bill's family and loved ones.God bless you and be with you at this sad time.