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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Albert Burbank
Albert
Burbank
Dec 8, 1925 — Apr 25, 2015
Albert Burbank's Obituary
Albert C. Burbank, 89, of Vero Beach FL and Warner, NH passed away peacefully April 25, 2015 at the VNA Hospice House.
Al was born Dec. 8, 1925 in Plymouth, MA to Elliott Burbank and Lydia Jones Burbank. He was proud of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and was very involved with scouting as a young boy. He graduated from Hanover High in 1943, and attended Dartmouth College enrolling in the Naval Aviation training program in connection with St. Mary's College, Berkeley, CA where he attended flight school.
He went on to attend the University of NH attaining a Bachelor of Science degree in 1949. He taught music at Middlebury HS in VT for one year before attending the Cincinnati Conservatory, where he studied trumpet with Frank Simon, and obtained a Masters of Music in 1950. He then became the Band Director in Fairview Montana from 1950-57. In the early 60's he continued his teaching career in Waterford and Wilton,CT until his retirement.
He received a Master of Education at Columbia University in 1975, and went on to pursue his Doctorate.
During his time of teaching he spent summers building his motel on Lake Winnipesaukee, NH, The King Birch Motor Lodge which he ran for 25 years.
He enjoyed skiing all his life, and was a member of the Dartmouth Ski Team.
In the mid 90's he began spending his winters in Vero Beach.
Al is survived by his wife Catherine Burbank, his nephew Frank Burbank, their three sons Richard, Dale and Brian and three nieces, Lydia, Joan and Betty.
A Memorial service in celebration of Al's life will be held at The Community Church of Vero Beach on May 7th, 2015 at 1:30 PM.
There will also be a Celebration service at the United Church of Warner, NH on Saturday, June 20th at 1:00 pm 42 East Main Street .
There will also be a brief Graveside service on Sunday, June 21st in Sandwich, MA at the Bay View Cemetery at 12 noon.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach FL 32960 or to the Church of your choice. Donations may also be made to the United Church P.O. Box 203 Warner, NH 03278.
A guest book may be signed at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com
Al was born Dec. 8, 1925 in Plymouth, MA to Elliott Burbank and Lydia Jones Burbank. He was proud of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and was very involved with scouting as a young boy. He graduated from Hanover High in 1943, and attended Dartmouth College enrolling in the Naval Aviation training program in connection with St. Mary's College, Berkeley, CA where he attended flight school.
He went on to attend the University of NH attaining a Bachelor of Science degree in 1949. He taught music at Middlebury HS in VT for one year before attending the Cincinnati Conservatory, where he studied trumpet with Frank Simon, and obtained a Masters of Music in 1950. He then became the Band Director in Fairview Montana from 1950-57. In the early 60's he continued his teaching career in Waterford and Wilton,CT until his retirement.
He received a Master of Education at Columbia University in 1975, and went on to pursue his Doctorate.
During his time of teaching he spent summers building his motel on Lake Winnipesaukee, NH, The King Birch Motor Lodge which he ran for 25 years.
He enjoyed skiing all his life, and was a member of the Dartmouth Ski Team.
In the mid 90's he began spending his winters in Vero Beach.
Al is survived by his wife Catherine Burbank, his nephew Frank Burbank, their three sons Richard, Dale and Brian and three nieces, Lydia, Joan and Betty.
A Memorial service in celebration of Al's life will be held at The Community Church of Vero Beach on May 7th, 2015 at 1:30 PM.
There will also be a Celebration service at the United Church of Warner, NH on Saturday, June 20th at 1:00 pm 42 East Main Street .
There will also be a brief Graveside service on Sunday, June 21st in Sandwich, MA at the Bay View Cemetery at 12 noon.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach FL 32960 or to the Church of your choice. Donations may also be made to the United Church P.O. Box 203 Warner, NH 03278.
A guest book may be signed at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com
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Funeral Services for Albert Burbank
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May
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Community Church of Vero Beach
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