William L. Scott

CHELSEA—William L. "Bill" Scott, 89, died April 18, 2008, at the home of his companion of 15 years, Frances Ladd of Chelsea.

He was born March 5, 1919, in Barre, the son of James F. and Maude E. (Urban) Scott. He attended schools in Barre City and Barre Town.

He worked on different farms in the area and enlisted in the National Guard in September 1940. When the guard was mobilized on February 24, 1941, he went to Camp Blanding, Fla., for basic training. He served in the invasion of Europe on January 6, 1944, and the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium in 1944 and 1945. He was honorably discharged October 3, 1945.

He was employed with the E.L. Smith Quarry, and had his own backhoe business and trucking business for seven years. From 1961-1959, he worked for Barre Town on a major sewer project, then he worked as a highway foreman for Barre Town until 1984, a total of 23 years. He was a life member of the American Legion, Elks Club, the Moose and Canadian Club. He enjoyed dancing with Frances, especially polkas.

Survivors include his companion, Frances Ladd of Chelsea; a daughter, Joan, and her husband, Carroll Witham, of East Montpelier Center; two granddaughters; three sisters, Elizabeth Bean, and husband Charles of Manchester, N.H., Bernice Allen of Montpelier, and Marjorie Hill of Barre; two brothers, Maurice of North Hampton, Mass., and Bernard of Barre; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by a sister, Maude McHugh; and three brothers, Francis J., Richard and James Scott Jr.

A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to benefit an organization of choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the Boardway & Cilley Funeral Home on Main Street in Chelsea.

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