FUNERAL HELD: Burton Richard “Burt” Sorrell

 DATELINE: Swanton / Fairfax

 

A Funeral Service was held Saturday, May 22, 2010, at 11 a.m. from The Kidder Memorial Home. Father Bernard J. Bechard, SSE pastor of Saint Anthony Roman Catholic Church, Sheldon Springs and Saint Mary Mission, Franklin officiated. Music was provided by organist and soloist, Mary Jo Gillilan. Special Words of Remembrance were shared by granddaughter, Melaney Smith and grandson, Luke Cyr. Among the delegations in attendance were representatives from, IBM, Leader Evaporator, Vermont Public Transportation Association, Swanton Taxi and Fairfax Pharmacy. The Rite of Committal and Interment followed at the Sorrell family lot in Saint Luke’s Cemetery, Fairfax with Father Bechard reading the committal prayers. The bearers were, Gary Read, Gary Vietta, Louis Bates, Mike Reynolds, Eric Barren, Luke Cyr, Lyle Parah, Maurice Parah, Lonnie Bates and Joe Bishop. Following The Prayers of Committal a reception was held for family and friends in the Holy Angels Parish Center hosted by Mrs. Rosalie Jacques and the Ladies of Saint Anne. During the Friday evening visitation members of the Loyal Order of Moose, Lode 1090 of Saint Albans conducted their Tribute Service. Participating were Former Administrator Larry Dugan and Administrator Dick Ohligen. Mr. Sorrell has been a member of the Moose Lodge since 1952.

 

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