Richard K. Trombley Sr., 80
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. â€' Richard Kenneth "Bud" Trombley Sr., 80, of 2 Higgins Court died Tuesday, March 10, 2009, as a result of an automobile accident in Pownal, Vt.
Born in Williamstown on March 9, 1929, son of Lionel D. and Viola LaCosse Trombley, he attended local schools, including the former Williamstown High School.
An Army veteran, he served as a private.
Mr. Trombley was employed as caretaker for Harsch Associates at the time of his death. He was previously the proprietor of Bud's Cleaning Co. and worked in maintenance at the former Williamstown Savings Bank. He also had been employed for 18 years as a heavy machine operator for the city of North Adams.
He was a longtime active member of Richard A. Ruether Post 152 American Legion, serving in a number of capacities including two terms as commander. Under his leadership, the post was moved to its new location on Latham Street and the memorial honor roll at Field Park was installed. He volunteered for the Williamstown Holiday Walk and at the information booth. He was 28-year member of the International Lions Club, first in Williamstown, during which he served in several offices including president, and later in Bennington, Vt.
He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Boston Red Sox and all the athletic teams at Williams College. In his younger years he played semi-professional football in Bennington.
He leaves a daughter, Andrea Bryant and her husband, Daniel, of Williamstown; a son, Richard K. Trombley Jr. and his wife, Tammy Trombley, of North Pownal, Vt.; a friend, Holly Mead, whom he thought of as a daughter; his former wife, Mary Darling Trombley-Bellanger of Sioux, S.D., and five grandchildren, Richard K. Trombley III, Amber Lee Bryant, James R. Bryant, Alyssa Marie Towslee Trombley and Luke Wilson Towslee Trombley.
He was predeceased by another son, Scott Trombley in infancy, and his brothers John Trombley and Donald Trombley.
FUNERAL NOTICE â€' Graveside services with full military honors will be conducted Thursday, March 19, at 11 at Westlawn Cemetery in Williamstown by the Rev. Peter Daniels of First Baptist Church of Williamstown. There will be no calling hours.
Memorial donations are suggested for the Williamstown Veterans Memorial Fund or to Lions International Fund in care of the Bennington, Vt., Lions Club through Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, West Chapels, 521 West Main St., North Adams, MA 01247.