FUNERAL HELD: Calvin Edward Mumley

 DATELINE: Alburgh, Vermont

 

The Liturgy of Christian Burial was concelebrated Thursday, April 29, 2010, at 11 a.m. from Saint Amadeus Roman Catholic Church. Long time family friend, The Reverend Monsignor Wendell H. Searles was the celebrant and homilist. Concelebrating was Father Timothy Sullivan, Roman Catholic Chaplain at Fletcher Allen Health Care. Assisting as Deacon was The Reverend Mr. Alan Vincelette. Mark Batchelder served as Minister of the Altar.. Music was provided by soloist Maurice Gauthier accompanied by organist, Carol Pellerin. A Guard of Honor was formed by members of the American Legion, Creller Landon Post 60 and Auxiliary. Calvin was carried to the church and cemetery by his daughter, Lisa Arnold and the Crucifix was placed by his wife of 59 years, Lorraine. The Old Testament Reading was proclaimed by granddaughter, Sarah Carson and The New Testament Reading by granddaughter Elizabeth Tatro. The Offertory Gifts of bread, wine and flowers were presented by all of Calvin’s grand and great grandchildren. Following communion Special Words of Remembrance were shared by his three children, Cathy Tatro, Thomas Mumley and Lisa Arnold. Among the large delegations in attendance were representatives from the, United States Postal Service, Alburgh Village and Town Offices, Alburgh Public Library, Alburgh Historical Society, Alburgh and Grand Isle School Districts, Poissant Auto, Mylan Technologies, Island in the Sun Senior Citizens, Alburgh and Isle La Motte Cemetery Commissions, Irick Excavating, Senesac Memorials, Alburgh Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue, Fletcher Allen Heath Care, Northwestern Medical Center, Chittenden Bank, Isle La Motte United Methodist Church, The Islander, Visiting Nurse Association, and the parish communities of Saint Amadeus, Saint Joseph’s Mission and Saint Anne Shrine. The Rite of Committal and Interment followed at the Mumley family lot in Saint Amadeus Cemetery with Monsignor Searles reading the committal prayers. Full Military Honors were accorded the deceased by members of the Vermont Army National Guard, Funeral Honors Team. Officer in Charge was, SPC Darrell McClay. The American Flag honoring the World War II veteran was folded by, SPC Danielle Quenneville and SPC Jack Curtis and presented to Mrs. Lorraine Mumley by, SPC McClay.  SPC Jack Curtis sounded Taps. Following The Prayers of Committal and Military Services a reception was held for family and friends at the Saint Amadeus Parish Center hosted by Maurice Gauthier as well as the Alburgh community of friends and neighbors.    

 

Private on line condolences may be directed to the family by way of: www.kiddermemorialhome.com.