Robert I. Lamson

ROYALTON—Robert I. Lamson, Sr., 83, died unexpectedly at his home on Gee Hill, Wednesday, March 5, 2008.

He was born August 21, 1924 in Royalton, the son of Nelson Guy and Ruth (Spaulding) Lamson. He attended school in Royalton and later South Roaylton High School. He worked on the family dairy farm until he entered the U.S. Army in 1943. He served throughout many European countries before his discharge in 1946.

On May 28, 1947 he married Maydene Clark in Royalton. They lived all their married life in Royalton. For a few years, he did carpentry work for his father-in-law, Ralph Clark. He also worked at Connecticut Valley Construction in Springfield, before working for over 20 years for Trumbull Nelson Construction in Hanover, N.H. He retired in 1990 due to ill health.

He was a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation and enjoyed going to their banquets. He enjoyed sawing wood at his sawmill, riding his four wheeler, deer hunting, feeding and watching wildlife, finding ginseng, farming, especially mowing hay, going to the Fryburg Fair with his wife, and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of Royalton; three sons: Robert I. Lamson Jr. and Gregory C. Lamson, both of Royalton, and Brian C. Lamson of Middletown Springs; two daughters, Gloria G. Ashley and Regina L. Winot, both of Royalton; eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, three sisters: Ruth Chandler and Jean Tucker, both of Woodstock; and Helen Coburn of Keene, N.H.; and several nieces, nephews an cousins.

He was predeceased by three brothers: Guy William Lamson, Frank Lamson and Clifton Lamson; and a sister, Marjorie Brigham.

Calling hours were held Tuesday, March 11, followed by a memorial service at the Boardway & Cilley Funeral Home on Main Street in Chelsea. His nephew, Neil Lamson, officiated the service. He read the poem "The Old Farmer’s Prayer," spoke of his uncle’s life, hard work and love of the woods and nature. He also read a poem by daughter Regina Winot and a writing, "In Honor of Brian and Dad." He closed the service with "The Hunter’s Prayer." Burial will be held at a later date in the Vermont Veterans’ Cemetery in Randolph Center.

Memorial contributions may be made to National Wild Turkey Federation-Jakes Division, c/o Mike Lefebvre, 166 Home Road, Brookfield, Vt. 05036.

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