Langdon Edward Bedell1

M, #39229, b. Apr 13, 1921, d. May 15, 2011
Father*Henry Alonzo Bedell1 b. Jan 16, 1882, d. Jul 3, 1954
Mother*Florence Louise Snyder1 b. Oct 22, 1902, d. May 19, 1983

Chronological Events

Birth*Apr 13, 1921 Langdon Edward Bedell was born on Apr 13, 1921 at Lowell, Orleans County, Vermont, United States.1 
 He was the son of Henry Alonzo Bedell and Florence Louise Snyder.1 
Death*May 15, 2011 Langdon Edward Bedell died on May 15, 2011, at age 90 at Sweetbrook Care Center, Williamstown, Orange County, Vermont, United States.2 
ObituaryMay 18, 2011  OBITUARY: Langdon E. Bedell 1921-2011 POWNAL, VT Langdon E. "Lanny" Bedell, 90, of 21 Fern St. Pownal, Vt., died May 15, 2011 at Sweetbrook Care Center, Williamstown. He was born in Lowell, Vt., on April 13, 1921 a son of the late Henry Bedell and Florence (Neddo) Bedell. He attended schools in Vermont and Lee, graduating from Lee High School. He was a decorated veteran of both World War II and the Korean Conflict serving in the U.S. Navy. He was employed in the Transformer Division of General Electric Company in Pittsfield for many years. He was also employed as a Mutual Teller at Green Mountain Race Track. He was an active member and instructor of the Color Guard of the American Legion Post #90 in Pownal, Vt. He was also a member of the VFW in North Adams. He was an active golfer, skier, fisherman and hunter. He is survived by his wife, the former Geraldine F. "Geri" DeRose whom he married on October 5, 2002. Two sons, Langdon Bedell Jr. of Eugene, Ore., and Terrance Bedell and his wife Carol of Pleasanton, Calif. One daughter, Susan McCauley and her husband Dennis of Maryland. Five granddaughters, Sharon, Jennifer, Dominica, Nichole and Cara and five great grandchildren. Three stepsons, Larry DeRose and his wife Michelle of North Adams, Michael DeRose and his wife Becky of Georgia and Joseph DeRose and his wife Susan of Georgia. Six step grandchildren, Chad, Alicia, Ryan, Shane, Amber and Nicholas, who is also his Godson. He was predeceased by a brother: Harry Bedell FUNERAL NOTICE: Graveside Services with military honors will take place Tuesday May 24, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the Vermont Veteran Memorial Cemetery in Randolph, Vt. Memorial Donations are suggested for the Make a Wish Foundation through the Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St. North Adams, Ma. 01247

Published in The Berkshire Eagle on May 18, 2011.2
 
Burial*May 24, 2011 He was buried on May 24, 2011 at Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Randolph Center, Orange County, Vermont, United States, Find A Grave Memorial# 70028629.3 

Military *

 

Listed as a Military Veteran who served in wartime combat in World War 2.

 

Citations

  1. [S1094] Vermont - Birth Record, online at Ancestry.com.
  2. [S19] Obituary - Online, Newspaper or Funeral Home.
  3. [S58] Gravestones - Death Cert, Find-A-Grave, BillionGraves, #79.