1940
Ronald
2020
Ronald O. White
September 10, 1940 — May 6, 2020
Ronald O. "Whitey" White, 79, a resident of Old Mill Road, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2020.
Born in Shaftsbury on September 10, 1940, he was the son of the late Eber and Edna (Labshere) White. Whitey received his education in Arlington and was a graduate of Arlington High School.
He was employed at Orvis Company in Manchester for 38 years as a bamboo fly rod builder where he was revered for his knowledge, craftsmanship and vision. Over the years Whitey received several awards recognizing his expertise at his craft.
Whitey enjoyed all sports but was an avid golfer. He was a member of the Arlington Golf Association and was known for hosting rousing Card Games.
Survivors include his partner and best friend of 20 years, Pam Clough of East Arlington; two sons, Jeffrey White of North Bennington and Daniel (Sarah) White and their son John of Liverpool, NY; a sister, Donna (Carl) Brown of Rutland and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Whitey was predeceased by six sisters and eight brothers.
Graveside committal services will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.at Scottsville Cemetery in Danby, VT
Should friends desire memorial contributions in Whitey's memory may be made to the Vermont Heart Association through the office of the Mahar & Son Funeral Home, 628 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201.
Guestbook condolences may be made at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Ronald O. White, please visit our flower store.
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