1927
Thomas
2015
Thomas Azur
December 30, 1927 — October 6, 2015
Thomas J. Azur, 87, of Farmer Drive in St. Johnsbury, passed away at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center, Tuesday, October 6, 2015, where he resided the past 6 months.
"Tony" or "Junior" as he was known was born in Newport, Vermont, December 30, 1927, son to the late Thomas and Nellie Bertha (Handy) Azur. He was raised and educated in Montpelier and lived there all his life until moving to St. Johnsbury in 2013 to be near family. Tony left school when he was in the 7th grade to begin working to help with the family needs as many did in that era. He was a Veteran during WWII serving stateside for his country. He worked various jobs over the years and later in his life he was a Crossing Guard in Montpelier at the corner of Elm and School Street where he became a known fixture having been photographed in the Time-Argus on several occasions. Tony was a faithful member of St. Augustine's Catholic Church and of the American Legion in Montpelier, a beloved manager for the American Legion baseball team for years, an accomplished bowler and cribbage player, earning a 29 Hand Trophy. He was very close to his family and they were very close to him; Uncle Junior will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by a sister: Ann Azur of St. Johnsbury, 3 nieces: Roseanna & Steve Bennett of St. Johnsbury, Denise & Bruce Whitehead also of St. Johnsbury, Michelle & Doug Urie of Waterford, and 3 nephews: Chris and Kilee Willey of Concord, VT, Tony & Judith Willey of Underhill, VT and Schyler Azur of Montpelier.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1PM on Friday, October 9, 2015 at St. John the Evangelist Church on Main Street in St. Johnsbury.
Friends may call on the family from 12PM until the hour of Service on Friday at the Sayles Funeral Home, 525 Summer Street in St. Johnsbury,
Burial will take place at 12:30PM on Monday October 12, 2015 at St. Augustine Cemetery on Lincoln Ave. in Montpelier.
Memorial donations may be made in Tom's name to the American Legion Post #3, 21 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05601.
Condolences may be shared privately with the family at www.saylesfh.com
"Tony" or "Junior" as he was known was born in Newport, Vermont, December 30, 1927, son to the late Thomas and Nellie Bertha (Handy) Azur. He was raised and educated in Montpelier and lived there all his life until moving to St. Johnsbury in 2013 to be near family. Tony left school when he was in the 7th grade to begin working to help with the family needs as many did in that era. He was a Veteran during WWII serving stateside for his country. He worked various jobs over the years and later in his life he was a Crossing Guard in Montpelier at the corner of Elm and School Street where he became a known fixture having been photographed in the Time-Argus on several occasions. Tony was a faithful member of St. Augustine's Catholic Church and of the American Legion in Montpelier, a beloved manager for the American Legion baseball team for years, an accomplished bowler and cribbage player, earning a 29 Hand Trophy. He was very close to his family and they were very close to him; Uncle Junior will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by a sister: Ann Azur of St. Johnsbury, 3 nieces: Roseanna & Steve Bennett of St. Johnsbury, Denise & Bruce Whitehead also of St. Johnsbury, Michelle & Doug Urie of Waterford, and 3 nephews: Chris and Kilee Willey of Concord, VT, Tony & Judith Willey of Underhill, VT and Schyler Azur of Montpelier.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1PM on Friday, October 9, 2015 at St. John the Evangelist Church on Main Street in St. Johnsbury.
Friends may call on the family from 12PM until the hour of Service on Friday at the Sayles Funeral Home, 525 Summer Street in St. Johnsbury,
Burial will take place at 12:30PM on Monday October 12, 2015 at St. Augustine Cemetery on Lincoln Ave. in Montpelier.
Memorial donations may be made in Tom's name to the American Legion Post #3, 21 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05601.
Condolences may be shared privately with the family at www.saylesfh.com
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