CRAFTSBURY – Edmund Tex Williams, 92 of Craftsbury, passed away on May 25, at his village home in the company of his daughters. Ed was born on Coburn Hill, Craftsbury and moved to the Wild Branch where electric lines had made their way to Craftsbury. Eddie grew up as a dairy farmer milking cows, tending fields and riding his horse, Charm Boy. A devastating fire claimed the farm house and barn, kick-starting Ed on a many-faceted career line: a “grease monkey” at the local garage, cement vault form contractor, dairy route driver gathering milk from Craftsbury area farms, Craftsbury Village schools caretaker, house painter, tree farmer and sugar maker. Ed’s sugarhouse was a local gathering spot where sweet memories were often shared.
Ed married his high school sweetheart, Cherie Young, whom he adored and cherished for 65 years until her passing. He was blessed with two devoted daughters, Gail and Lori who cared for him in his late-life illness.
Ed loved his family as well as his town. He dedicated many years to serving his community acting as road commissioner, serving on the board of select men, and voted in as chief of the Craftsbury Volunteer Fire Department. Ed was a man’s man, comfortable in his own skin, kind and generous, always willing to lend a hand to those in need, devoted to his family and friends and service to his community.
He was predeceased by his wife Cherie, parents Roland and Mamie Williams, brothers Roland and his wife Elizabeth, Louie Williams and his wife Shirley, and sister Joanne Williams who died as a child.
He is survived by his daughters Lori and Gail Williams (Tom Boyle); brother, Robert Williams; sisters Beryl Darling, Diane Sanville (Ronnie) and Donna Williams and many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday June 12, at the Craftsbury Village Cemetery with Pastor Kim Larose officiating. If friends desire memorial contributions in Edmund’s name may be made to Orleans VNA and Hospice, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, VT 05855. Online condolences are welcomed at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
