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Williamstown Man Dies in Car AccidentStaff reports
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02:50PM / Wednesday, March 11, 2009
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — A Williamstown man was killed in a one-car accident Tuesday night in Pownal, Vt.
Vermont State Police say Richard K. "Bud" Trombley, 80, lost control of his 1976 Mercedes Benz 450 SEL and hit a tree just north of the Massachusetts line on Route 7 at about 9:23 p.m. He was declared dead at the scene.
Trombley was employed for 20 years on the North Adams Highway Department and later as custodian for the former Williamstown National Bank and Paul Harsch Associates. A past commander of Richard A. Ruether American Legion Post 152, he oversaw the club's expansion, the construction of the new post home and veterans memorial.
He had two children and five grandchildren.
Trombley had apparently just left a Lions Club meeting in Bennington, Vt., and was traveling south on Route 7 when his vehicle veered left and crossed the northbound lane, said police. The vehicle then went over a slight embankment and struck a tree head on, according to the report by Trooper Todd Wilkins.
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Richard 'Bud' Trombley was a past commander of the Williamstown American Legion. |
Trombley was not wearing a seat belt. The road conditions were wet and there was a light ran. Police reported family members said Trombley had previously fallen asleep while driving. State police found no evidence Trombley applied his brakes prior to striking the tree.
The car received damage to the grill, hood, bumper and a headlight from impact with the tree.
It was determined Trombley had not consumed alcohol. The cause of death hss not yet been determined. |
Our Dear Beloved Dad and Granddad aka:"PaPa"
You will always be in our hearts with the love
we all shared with you and all the GREAT memories
you gave us..From now to the end of our lives you
will be in our hearts, and then we will be with
you for eternity..
We love you dad-PaPa,
your daughter by love,
Holly | | from: Holly Mead | on: 03-18-2009 |
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| "Dad" you will always be missed and never forgotten. | | from: Sue, Tom n Zachary | on: 03-13-2009 |
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| So sorry to hear about Bud. I have many happy, good memories of him. Our condolences to you all. | | from: Thekla & Larry | on: 03-13-2009 |
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| Very Sad, God Bless the family and friends through this difficult time. He certainly made a mark in the community. | | from: AJ | on: 03-13-2009 |
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| So shocking, so sad. Are thoughts are with his family. | | from: Brenda and Phil | on: 03-13-2009 |
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| Very sad news, God bless the family during this very difficult time. | | from: Scott | on: 03-12-2009 |
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| We love you papa, and we miss you so much, just not ready to let you go yet. | | from: Amber | on: 03-12-2009 |
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| R.I.P. BUD, you were a great mand and we'll all miss ya! | | from: Ashley | on: 03-11-2009 |
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