John B. Griffith, Jr.

John B. Griffith, Jr. died Jan. 24, 2018 at the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington. He was born April 23, 1933 to John B. and Edith (Thompson) Griffith of Danby. He was a graduate of Burr & Burton Seminary, served in the U.S Army in Germany from 1950-1953, was a member of Marble Lodge #76 F&AM, the American Legion, and spent a life-long career with the U.S Forest Service, Green Mountain National Forest. He was predeceased by his parents (John B. and Edith), and his sister Betty Falzo. He is survived by his brothers Lester (Bud) of Montana, Vollie (Tom) and Edward, both of Danby, and several nieces and nephews. The calling hours will be on Wednesday January 31st, from 5-7pm at the Brewster-Shea Funeral Home in Manchester. The funeral service will be held on February 1st, at 1pm at the Danby Congregational Church, burial will occur at a later date. Memorial contributions, in his memory may be made to Second Chance Animal Shelter in Arlington, VT c/o Brewster-Shea Funeral Services P.O. Box 885 Manchester Center, VT 05255. The calling hours will be on Wednesday January 31st, from 5-7pm at the Brewster-Shea Funeral Home in Manchester. The funeral service will be held on February 1st, at 1pm at the Danby Congregational Church, burial will occur at a later date.