Corinth, Vt. —
Gifford graduated early from Waterbury High in 1941 to enlist in the Navy where he served for three years as a radioman. After the war he attended Champlain College on the G.I. Bill and graduated with an associates in bookkeeping.
Gifford found Corinth was where he wanted to settle down. His grandparents’ old family home, where he had many fond memories, had been left vacant for many years so along with his Mother and sisters returned to Corinth and made a wonderful loving home with them. During this time he also joined the Corinth Center Church where he enjoyed volunteering with the youth groups, teaching Sunday school and even mowing the lawn. His responsibilities also included being a deacon for many years.
He worked at Bowen Hunters until the mill burned in 1967.
He then proudly accepted a job for the US postal service as a rural route carrier for the towns of Corinth and Vershire, continuing an occupation that dates back to his grandfather who was the first rural carrier in Corinth. Retiring in 1981 allowed him time to relax and enjoy his home whether it be gardening or tinkering around the house he was always very content.
An avid Red Sox fan he took many trips to Boston with family and friends to enjoy a game and always willing to play a round of “skip bo.”
Later in life dementia took over but he still had a twinkle in his eye and a warm loving smile on his face.
A memorial service will be held at the Corinth Center Church on Dec. 11, 2016 at 1 p.m. with a private family burial immediately after.
A private message of sympathy for the family can be shared at www.boardwayandcilley.com. The Boardway & Cilley Funeral Home, Chelsea, Vt. is assisting the family with arrangements.