Avis de décès de Roger-S. Webster

BARNARD - Roger Sherwood Webster, 74, died Oct. 19, 2008, at his home. He was born Oct. 11, 1934, in Washington, Vt., the son of Ernest and Florence (Pero) Webster.He attended Spaulding High School in Barre. Mr. Webster served in the Army from 1952-1955. He was a ranger-qualified U.S. paratrooper with the 82nd and 11th Airborne Divisions 503rd Infantry where he completed more than 100 jumps. He achieved veteran status as the "point of the spear" in Berlin during the Soviet blockade.He worked in the construction business for nearly 50 years. He started his own business in 1966 as a general contractor specializing in concrete until his retirement several years ago.He served the Barnard community, including on the board of selectmen.Mr. Webster enjoyed skiing, hunting and shooting. He was a marksman and horseman, as well as a singer and guitarist.Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Vivian (Ward); four sons, Grayling of Royalton, Rock and Lance of Barnard and Roger of Colchester; sisters, Catherine Nanna of Colchester, Beatrice Robinson of Orange, Yvonne LaCross of Berlin and Carolyn "Cookie" Pepin of Montpelier; eight grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Jeffery; five brothers, Marshall, Reginald, Roland, Rudolph and Cornelius "Bunny;" and three sisters, Ervine Morrison, Joyce Clermont and Virginia Sanborne. The graveside service will be held at noon Saturday, Oct. 25, in the Methodist Cemetery on North Road in Barnard. A memorial gathering will follow at the Barnard Town Hall.There will be no calling hours.Memorial contributions may be made to Barnard Fire Department, PO Box 857, Barnard, VT 05031; or Barnard Historical Society, in care of Eleanor Tatro, 8719 Vt. Route 12, Bethel, VT 05032.Arrangements are under the direction of the Cabot Funeral Home in Woodstock.View the guest book at rutlandherald.com/obits.