1933
William
2021
William B. Center Jr.
September 24, 1933 — June 22, 2021
Born in Bennington on September 24, 1933, he was the son of the late William B. Center Sr. and Blanche (Kivler) Center. Bill received his education in the Shaftsbury and North Bennington schools and was a graduate of North Bennington High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
In earlier years Bill was employed at the former Polygraphic company in North Bennington for 25 years. He later worked at the William E. Dailey Company in Shaftsbury, the Sears store in Rutland and his last employment prior to retirement was with Walmart in Rutland where he worked as an assembler.
Bill was a member of American Legion Post 13 in Bennington, and both the Teamsters Union and Lithographers Union in earlier years. An avid outdoorsman he enjoyed raising his beef cattle, hunting, fishing and was an avid fan of NASCAR.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara (Ezzo) Center of North Clarendon; a daughter and son-in-law, Pamela S. and William P. Sargent of Springfield, VT; a son and daughter-in-law, William L. and Diana L. Center of Bennington; five grandchildren, Hannah M. Hill, Colby W. Hill and his fiancé, Marybeth Merriam, Danica A. G. Hill, Molly S. Center and Liam P. Center; three great-grandchildren, Taylor R. Hill, Colby B. Hill and Ethan E. Cross; a sister, Leona Center of Cambridge, NY and two brothers, Carleton (Ellen) Center of Fairview, NJ and Nelson Center of Guilderland, NY and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. when the family will be in attendance.
The funeral will be held from the Mahar & Son Funeral Home Monday, June 28, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Burial with Military Honors will take place in the family lot in Center Shaftsbury Cemetery following the funeral.
Should friends desire memorial contributions in William Center's memory may be made to the Veterans Outreach and Family Resource Center (VOFRC) at the Vermont Veterans Home through the office of the Mahar & Son Funeral Home, 628 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201.
Guest book condolences may be made at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net.
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Sunday, June 27, 2021
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Monday, June 28, 2021
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