Earl W. Coolbeth

HARDWICK: Earl Warren Coolbeth, 88, a life-long Hardwick resident, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, January 9, 2022 in the comfort of his home. His loving family was at his side.

He was born September 30, 1933 in Hardwick; the son of the late Sherman and Margaret (Chaffee) Coolbeth. He attended Hardwick Academy and St. Johnsbury Trade School.

Earl entered the US Air Force on February 20, 1953 in Manchester, NH. He served his country at Greenville Air Force Base, Mississippi.  He was Honorably Discharged on February 19, 1957 and continued his service in the Army National Guard of Vermont.  Earl was Honorably Discharged on April 7, 1966 in Morrisville, VT.

On May 6, 1955, he married Barbara Lucille Mundle in Hannibal, Missouri. They started their married life in Greenville, Mississippi. They moved to Hardwick in 1957, where they lived and raised their six children.

Earl was a talented sandblaster in the granite industry at the Peerless Granite Company in Barre, where he was co-owner of Town and Country Memorials. He was well known for his beautiful roses. When he retired in 1994, he started his own business, Buffalo Mountain Monuments, and worked lettering, cleaning and selling monuments throughout New England.

Earl was a member of the Caspian Lake Lodge #87 F & AM and the American Legion Post #7, both in Hardwick. He was an honorary member of the Hardwick Fire Department. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping at East Long Pond, in Woodbury, playing cards and golfing.  He will be remembered as a very devoted family man.  Earl especially loved family gatherings and spending time with the grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors include his loving wife, Barbara of 66 years; six children, Richard Coolbeth & partner Brenda Bonner of Hardwick, Vanessa and Jim Davison of Hardwick, Bonnie & Jerry Pittman of Marion, PA., David and Amy Coolbeth of Wolcott, Sherman & Terry Coolbeth of Hardwick, Warren & Laurie Coolbeth of Cabot; a sister, Beverly Barnes of Chambersburg, PA; 10 grandchildren; 12  great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins .

In addition to his parents, Earl was predeceased by two sisters, Janice Finn and Betty Smith.

To honor his request, all services will be private at the convenience of his family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network, 198 Farr Avenue, Morrisville, VT 05661.

Arrangements are in the care of Dian R. Holcomb of Northern Vermont Funeral Service, 60 Elm Street, Hardwick.

On line condolences are welcomed at: northernvermontfuneralservice.com