Delwin R. Wood

ST. JOHNSBURY, VT - Delwin R. ("Mickey") Wood, 87, formerly of Lunenburg, died Tuesday morning, February 4, 2020, at St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Wood was born in Lunenburg, March 20, 1932, the seventh and youngest child of Reuben A. and Flora I. (Savoie) Wood. Industrious and responsible from his earliest years, he began to work in the fields at the age of 6 while attending school full time in order to supplement the family's income during the difficult era of the Great Depression. He graduated from Lancaster Academy in 1950 and began his own pulp-hauling business, which he operated until 1952 when he was drafted into the US Army during the Korean conflict, serving in C Company, 822nd Engineer Aviation Battalion (SCARWAF). He was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant eight months prior to his honorable discharge in December 1954. His service medals were as follows: National Defense Service Medal; United Nations Service Medal; and Korean Service Medal (with 3 bronze service stars). After returning home, Delwin worked at the Gilman Mill and the Groveton Paper Company. He married Majel R. Finley on September 8, 1968, and then embarked upon a career in car sales and sales management, becoming well respected in the profession for over 25 years until his retirement in 1993. His employers included Robert Walker, Wayne Ford, Woodburn Chrysler-Plymouth, Barcomb Motor Sales, and finally, South Main Auto in St. Johnsbury. Delwin had a wide variety of interests and hobbies, including reading, carpentry, physical fitness, and an extensive knowledge of automobiles. He was most fulfilled, however, when maintaining his home and devoting himself to the needs and comforts of his family. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Majel R. (Finley) Wood and by his son, Ryan D. Wood (both of Lunenburg); several nieces, nephews, and cousins; numerous former customers and coworkers; and also by the staff of St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation, who had become a second family to him during his courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He was predeceased by his parents, 6 siblings, and by two lifelong friends, Gerald P. ("Gerry") Bresnahan of Lunenburg and Leon P. Trottier of Lyndonville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Delwin's name to the Alzheimer's Association at https://alz.org. There will be no calling hours and burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Delwin R. Wood

March 20, 1932 - February 4, 2020