Kenneth C. Lynde
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Guilford- Kenneth Charles "Ken" Lynde, 85, of Green River Road, a lifelong resident of Guilford, went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday afternoon, November 30, 2021. He passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family.
Ken was born at home in Guilford on August 2, 1936, the son of Elbert and Clara (Worden) Lynde. He attended a one room school house in West Guilford and was a graduate of Brattleboro Union High School with the Class of 1955.
He went on to serve his nation in the Vermont Army National Guard's Brattleboro Armory.
In 1984, Ken established Lynde Well Drilling, based in West Guilford, with his wife Patricia, son Gary and his wife Nancy, which continues to be operated by the Lynde family today. Previously he had been employed by the late Larry Cooke at Northeast Well Drilling in Brattleboro.
During his earlier years Ken had been employed for several area businesses that included: Maple Farms Dairy (Weeks Dairy), Allen Oil Company, Crosby Milling, and worked as a truck driver and manager for Hemingway Transportation, P.S. Duprey Trucking of Dummerston and later at their Plattsburgh, NY Location, Quinn Freight Lines and Tri-State Trucking.
For several years Ken also had a mail route in Guilford. He also served as a committee member of the Bell Cemetery and West Guilford Cemetery Association.
A man of deep faith, he and his wife had attended the Greenfield, MA Christian & Missionary Alliance Church.
Of his leisure time activities, Ken loved the outdoors, hunting, chopping fire wood and puttering around his home. He loved driving his "big rigs" in area parades, attending his high school reunions and time shared with his family.
On February 2, 1957 at the Bernardston, MA Baptist Church, Ken was married to Patricia Ann Grant. His faithful and devoted wife of 59 years predeceased him on April 21, 2016.
Survivors include: two daughters, Cathy Hunt and husband Doug of Guilford and Cheryl Sund and husband Tim of Greenfield; two sons, Steven Lynde and wife Wendy of West Brattleboro and Gary Lynde and wife Nancy of Guilford; eleven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
Additionally, he leaves many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Besides his wife, Ken was predeceased by five sisters: Helen Dix, Eva Harris, Doris Barber, Grace Stebbins and Alice Lynde; and three brothers, Elbert, Carl and Mowry Lynde.
A celebration of Ken's life will be conducted Saturday, 12/11/2021 at 10:30 A.M. at the home of his son Gary, (under the big tent, which will be heated) at 5345 Hinesburg Road in West Guilford, (in the open field across the road from the residence). Officiating will be Pastor Steve Dunklee of Vernon Union Church. There will be a calling hour from 9:30 A.M. until the start of the services.
Ken's family requests that those planning to attend to please dress in warm comfortable clothing.
Ken will be laid to rest next to his wife in the family lot in West Guilford Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ken's name may be made to: Guilford Volunteer Fire Dept., 108 Guilford Center Road, Guilford, VT 05301.
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