George R Davis

George R. Davis, 86, a resident of Haynes Road, passed away November 20, 2021 at Albany, NY Medical Center. A lifelong resident, George was born in Wilmington on September 18, 1935 the son of the late Lawrence F. and Annette (Howard) Davis and attended Wilmington schools. George served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Cuban Missile Crisis and upon discharge came home and worked as a logger. He spent his early days building trails at Mt. Snow and most of his working life was spent working for Haynes Brothers operating heavy equipment. He also worked for Vermont Barnboard as a log scaler and in the debarker room. He retired from groundskeeping at the White House of Wilmington. George enjoyed hunting and loved running his tractor. He enjoyed being outdoors collecting anything especially vinegar cruets. He enjoyed listening to classic country-western music, enjoyed working and attending horse draws especially at the local fair and spending time with his family. George is survived by his wife, Virginia Davidson Davis whom he married in Wilmington on April 26, 1958, his daughters Laurie Cole (Matthew) of Wilmington and April Murray (Harold) of Norfolk, VA, grandchildren Christopher (Nicole), Aliza, Michael (Samantha), Lydia and Saryn and great grandchildren Ella, Davis, Bailey and Emersyn. He was preceded in death by his siblings Gene Davis, Bernice Sullivan and Michael Davis. Graveside funeral services for George will be held Wednesday November 24, 2021 at 11:00 am in Riverview Cemetery in Wilmington. There are no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in George’s memory be made to the Deerfield Valley Rescue Squad, c/o Covey-Allen & Shea Funeral Home P.O. Box 215 Wilmington, VT 05363