1930
Ernest
2020
Ernest Dennis Harwood
July 20, 1930 — September 12, 2020
Ernest was born in Bennington on July 20, 1930, he was the son of the late Frank Pepper Harwood and Ellen (Lane) Harwood. Cathleen was born in Bennington on March 2, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Edwoland Mary (Buckland) Hier. Ernie received his education in North Bennington and was a 1948 graduate of North Bennington High School. Cathleen received her education in Bennington and was a 1952 graduate of Bennington High School.
Ernie was a veteran of the Korean War, he served in the U. S. Marine Corps from May 6, 1953 until May 5, 1957 when he was discharged with the rank of Sargent.
Ernie and Cathleen were married at the Bennington Methodist Church on July 3, 1954. They recently observed their 66th wedding anniversary.
In earlier years Ernie worked at the former BenMont Paper company in Bennington and then was employed at the Stanley Tools Eagle Square plant in Shaftsbury until his retirement in 1992. Cathy served for ten years as the Shaftsbury Town Clerk. After leaving the town office she spent the next 20 years working in Bennington at both the Vermont District Court and Family Court until her retirement
Ernie was an avid outdoorsman he enjoyed hunting, fishing, working in his flower gardens and raising hunting dogs. He was a longtime member of the Hale Mountain Fish and Game Club. Cathy was a very active member of the Shaftsbury Methodist Church. She loved all of the various arts including oil painting and interpretative dance. She was also active in the Special Olympics Program for many years
Survivors include five children, Gail (Jason) Balch of Manchester, Brian E. Harwood of Hoosick Falls, NY, Lori (Tim) Blair of Wells, Dennis H. (Honor Thompson) Harwood of Bennington and Frank E. Harwood of Manchester; 9 grandchildren, Erica Gray, Leah Zoufaly, Nicholas Balch, Brian Eric Harwood, David Ernest Harwood, Jocelyn Elaine Harwood, Nathan James Harwood, Timothy B. Blair and Dennis Harwood along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. They were predeceased by a daughter, Susan Jane Harwood and a grandson, Lorne Blair. Ernie was pre-deceased by two sisters and two brothers, Alice Pratt, Priscilla D'Alessandro, Junior and Silas Harwood and Cathleen was pre-deceased by three sisters, Dorothy Hier, Jane Moffit and Ruth Lasher.
The funeral will be held from the Shaftsbury Methodist Church on Saturday September 19, at 11:00 a.m.
Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
The burial will follow at the family lot at the Shaftsbury Village Cemetery
All Covid 19 procedures will be followed including the wearing of masks and social distancing.
Should friends desire memorial contributions in memory of Ernest and Cathleen Harwood may be made to either the Vermont Special Olympics or the https://vtfishandwildlife.com/get-involved/donate/vermonts-land-and-facilities-trust-fund through the office of the Mahar & Son Funeral Home, 628 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201.
Guestbook condolences may be made at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net.
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Visitation
Saturday, September 19, 2020
10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Shaftsbury United Methodist Church
Service
Saturday, September 19, 2020
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Shaftsbury United Methodist Church
Interment
Saturday, September 19, 2020
Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)
South Shaftsbury Cemetery
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