BRANDON — John C. Bernor, 73, Forest Dale business man for more than 56 years, died at his home Friday after several months' illness.
He was born In Forest Dale July 5, 1878, the son of John and Annie (Wonder) Bernor.
As a young child he lived for a few years in Massachusetts but had spent the rest of his life in Forest Dale. He was educated In the public schools in Forest Dale and Brandon.
Mr. Bernor was in the grocery business for more than 50 years in the same building, first in partnership with the late Wilbur Avery and then alone.
In 1899, he married Ellen Leonard, who survives. On April 26, Mr. and Mrs. Bernor observed their 52nd wedding anniversary.
Besides his wife, Mr. Bernor is survived by a daughter, Inez.
He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Forest Dale and served in the vestry for several years. He was also a member of St Paul's Lodge of Masons and Farmers Chapter of Royal Arch Masons and was active in civic affairs.
The funeral was held at Grace Church Sunday, Rev. Richard Foster officiating.
Burial was in Forest Dale Cemetery.
Bearers were Welland Horn, Leslie Forguites, George Jennings, Burton Baker, Archie Johnson and Grant Crotto.
People from out of town attending the funeral were Dr. and Mrs. Harold D. Ross of Sanford, Me.; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Leonard and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Walk of Green Island, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bernor of Bridgeport, Conn.; Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Smith of Burlington; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Thompson of Waltham; Mr. and Mrs. Roland Thompson, Mrs. Ruth Sperry and Mrs. Francis Phelps of Middlebury; Mrs. Isabelle Leonard, Mrs. Clarice Weston, Mrs. Hattie Dickerman, Mrs. Harry Holden Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Percy Wood and Mrs. Harry Burton all of Rutland; Dr. and Mrs. Russell Baker and son, Edgar of Glens Falls, N.Y.; Charles Whitcomb of West Englewood, N.J.; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baker of Middlebury; Mrs. Charles French of Proctor; Miss Emeline Scanlon and Miss Margaret Gray of Pittsford.
***Published in the Addison County Independent,
Middlebury, Vermont, 5 Oct 1951, Fri • Page 6***
He was born In Forest Dale July 5, 1878, the son of John and Annie (Wonder) Bernor.
As a young child he lived for a few years in Massachusetts but had spent the rest of his life in Forest Dale. He was educated In the public schools in Forest Dale and Brandon.
Mr. Bernor was in the grocery business for more than 50 years in the same building, first in partnership with the late Wilbur Avery and then alone.
In 1899, he married Ellen Leonard, who survives. On April 26, Mr. and Mrs. Bernor observed their 52nd wedding anniversary.
Besides his wife, Mr. Bernor is survived by a daughter, Inez.
He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Forest Dale and served in the vestry for several years. He was also a member of St Paul's Lodge of Masons and Farmers Chapter of Royal Arch Masons and was active in civic affairs.
The funeral was held at Grace Church Sunday, Rev. Richard Foster officiating.
Burial was in Forest Dale Cemetery.
Bearers were Welland Horn, Leslie Forguites, George Jennings, Burton Baker, Archie Johnson and Grant Crotto.
People from out of town attending the funeral were Dr. and Mrs. Harold D. Ross of Sanford, Me.; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Leonard and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Walk of Green Island, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bernor of Bridgeport, Conn.; Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Smith of Burlington; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Thompson of Waltham; Mr. and Mrs. Roland Thompson, Mrs. Ruth Sperry and Mrs. Francis Phelps of Middlebury; Mrs. Isabelle Leonard, Mrs. Clarice Weston, Mrs. Hattie Dickerman, Mrs. Harry Holden Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Percy Wood and Mrs. Harry Burton all of Rutland; Dr. and Mrs. Russell Baker and son, Edgar of Glens Falls, N.Y.; Charles Whitcomb of West Englewood, N.J.; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baker of Middlebury; Mrs. Charles French of Proctor; Miss Emeline Scanlon and Miss Margaret Gray of Pittsford.
***Published in the Addison County Independent,
Middlebury, Vermont, 5 Oct 1951, Fri • Page 6***
BRANDON — John C. Bernor, 73, Forest Dale business man for more than 56 years, died at his home Friday after several months' illness.
He was born In Forest Dale July 5, 1878, the son of John and Annie (Wonder) Bernor.
As a young child he lived for a few years in Massachusetts but had spent the rest of his life in Forest Dale. He was educated In the public schools in Forest Dale and Brandon.
Mr. Bernor was in the grocery business for more than 50 years in the same building, first in partnership with the late Wilbur Avery and then alone.
In 1899, he married Ellen Leonard, who survives. On April 26, Mr. and Mrs. Bernor observed their 52nd wedding anniversary.
Besides his wife, Mr. Bernor is survived by a daughter, Inez.
He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Forest Dale and served in the vestry for several years. He was also a member of St Paul's Lodge of Masons and Farmers Chapter of Royal Arch Masons and was active in civic affairs.
The funeral was held at Grace Church Sunday, Rev. Richard Foster officiating.
Burial was in Forest Dale Cemetery.
Bearers were Welland Horn, Leslie Forguites, George Jennings, Burton Baker, Archie Johnson and Grant Crotto.
People from out of town attending the funeral were Dr. and Mrs. Harold D. Ross of Sanford, Me.; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Leonard and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Walk of Green Island, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bernor of Bridgeport, Conn.; Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Smith of Burlington; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Thompson of Waltham; Mr. and Mrs. Roland Thompson, Mrs. Ruth Sperry and Mrs. Francis Phelps of Middlebury; Mrs. Isabelle Leonard, Mrs. Clarice Weston, Mrs. Hattie Dickerman, Mrs. Harry Holden Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Percy Wood and Mrs. Harry Burton all of Rutland; Dr. and Mrs. Russell Baker and son, Edgar of Glens Falls, N.Y.; Charles Whitcomb of West Englewood, N.J.; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baker of Middlebury; Mrs. Charles French of Proctor; Miss Emeline Scanlon and Miss Margaret Gray of Pittsford.
***Published in the Addison County Independent,
Middlebury, Vermont, 5 Oct 1951, Fri • Page 6***
He was born In Forest Dale July 5, 1878, the son of John and Annie (Wonder) Bernor.
As a young child he lived for a few years in Massachusetts but had spent the rest of his life in Forest Dale. He was educated In the public schools in Forest Dale and Brandon.
Mr. Bernor was in the grocery business for more than 50 years in the same building, first in partnership with the late Wilbur Avery and then alone.
In 1899, he married Ellen Leonard, who survives. On April 26, Mr. and Mrs. Bernor observed their 52nd wedding anniversary.
Besides his wife, Mr. Bernor is survived by a daughter, Inez.
He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Forest Dale and served in the vestry for several years. He was also a member of St Paul's Lodge of Masons and Farmers Chapter of Royal Arch Masons and was active in civic affairs.
The funeral was held at Grace Church Sunday, Rev. Richard Foster officiating.
Burial was in Forest Dale Cemetery.
Bearers were Welland Horn, Leslie Forguites, George Jennings, Burton Baker, Archie Johnson and Grant Crotto.
People from out of town attending the funeral were Dr. and Mrs. Harold D. Ross of Sanford, Me.; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Leonard and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Walk of Green Island, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bernor of Bridgeport, Conn.; Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Smith of Burlington; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Thompson of Waltham; Mr. and Mrs. Roland Thompson, Mrs. Ruth Sperry and Mrs. Francis Phelps of Middlebury; Mrs. Isabelle Leonard, Mrs. Clarice Weston, Mrs. Hattie Dickerman, Mrs. Harry Holden Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Percy Wood and Mrs. Harry Burton all of Rutland; Dr. and Mrs. Russell Baker and son, Edgar of Glens Falls, N.Y.; Charles Whitcomb of West Englewood, N.J.; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baker of Middlebury; Mrs. Charles French of Proctor; Miss Emeline Scanlon and Miss Margaret Gray of Pittsford.
***Published in the Addison County Independent,
Middlebury, Vermont, 5 Oct 1951, Fri • Page 6***
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