George T Graber

LUNENBURG, VT- George T. Graber, 85, of Bobbin Mill Road, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 27, at Weeks Medical Center, following a period of failing health. Mr. Graber was born on March 2, 1922, in Montvale, New Jersey the son of John M. and Marie E. (Day) Graber. George moved to the North Country in the early 1940's and was married to Cora "Jeanne" Graber for over 37 years. He served in the United States Navy during WWII and saw action in the South Pacific. He was honorably discharged and returned home to Lancaster. He worked for the former Eastern Breeders Association for over 25 years before becoming a licensing officer for the New Hampshire Department of Safety. He retired to Lunenburg, VT in 1986. George loved to fly and could often be seen in the skies over the North Country. He flew for more than 60 years; logging more than 16,000 hours, piloting his last flight at the age of 80.He also loved nature and the study of local wildlife. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trapping. He was a member of John W. Weeks VFW post #3041, Lancaster, and the Fredonwarell Post # 17, American Legion, Groveton. He will be deeply missed by family and friends. He is survived by, his wife Jeanne, a son G. Thomas and his wife Laurie Graber of Palmdale, CA, a daughter Katrina "Tina" and her husband Perley Whipple of Bethlehem, three step-sons Don and his wife Suzan Tibbetts of Blythe, CA, Paul and his wife Loretta Howell of Peabody, MA and Ed and his wife Erin Howell of St. Paul, MN, a step-daughter Nancy and her husband Charles Goldman of Haverhill, MA a sister in-law, Lorraine Graber and a niece Patricia and her husband George Gulley all of Naples, FL. 17 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by, a brother John P. Graber and a nephew John "Jack" Graber. A memorial service will be held on Saturday May 19, 2007 at 11:00 AM, at the Lancaster Congregational Church, Reverend Virginia Alvarez, pastor will officiate. Reverend John Gregory will co-officiate. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made in George's memory to the Gilman Rescue, PO Box 132 Gilman, VT 05904 or a charity of ones choice.

George T Graber

March 2, 1922 - April 27, 2007