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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rodney Emerson Croft of East Barnard, Vermont, born in Barre, Vermont, who passed away on December 6, 2022, at the age of 76, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page (echovita.com>rodney-emerson-croft-15637290) and share them with the family.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 17th 2022 at 11:00 AM at the East Barnard Church (25 Allen Hill Rd, South Royalton, VT 05068).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Legion Post #24, PO Box 365, Woodstock, Vermont 05091 or the Thompson Center, 99 Senior Lane, Woodstock, Vermont 05091.
Posted : 2022-12-10 21:51
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Rodney Emerson Croft, 76, died unexpectedly on Tuesday morning December 6th at his home in East Barnard.
Rodney was born on May 22, 1946 in Barre, Vermont the son of Richard and Linda (Parker) Croft.
Rodney grew up in Chelsea, Vermont graduating from Chelsea High School in 1965. Soon after graduation he enlisted in the United State Marine Corp and very proudly served his country with two tours in Vietnam. Part of that time with the US Marine Observation Squadron (VMO-6). Semper Fi.
Rodney returned home to Vermont and married Mary VanAlstyne on January 3, 1970. In addition to starting a family with Mary, Rodney started and continued to drive trucks and equipment for many years at Adams-McNichol & Melen in White River Junction and later at Northwoods Excavation in Thetford. He also worked as a Field Enumerator with the USDA National Ag Statistic Service.
In addition to being a dedicated family man, Rodney was a lifelong member, supporter, and current Commander of the American Legion Post #24 in Woodstock, Vermont. He was also a member of the Broad Brook Volunteer Fire Department and served as Cemetery Commissioner in Barnard for many years.
Rodney enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as being involved with maple sugaring with family. He found great satisfaction in cutting, splitting, and properly stacking firewood.
Rodney is survived by his wife Mary, 2 daughters; Jennifer (Ian) Lutz, Gwendolyn (Wayne) Lallo, 3 grandchildren; Sam Lutz, Max Lutz, and Kayla Lallo, his 3 siblings; Richard (Kathy) Croft, Harlie (Jean) Parker, and Mary Osgood, his sister-in-law Charlotte Croft, and many extended family members. In addition to his parents Rodney was pre-deceased by an infant granddaughter, Paige, and his brother, Bert Croft.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Legion Post #24, PO Box 365, Woodstock, Vermont 05091 or the Thompson Center, 99 Senior Lane, Woodstock, Vermont 05091
A service of celebration will take place on Saturday December 17th at the East Barnard Church beginning at 11:00am with burial in the East Barnard Cemetery to follow.
Posted : 2022-12-14 20:52
