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Richard K. Trombley Sr., 80

03/10/2009

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.

Recollections & Sympathy For the Family Post Comment

High School Classmate and good friend He did much good for many persons
from: Ed Mannix	on: 03-22-2009

Bud was an invaluable companion in helping our father maintain his independence when he no longer drove his own car. Any time of day, Bud could be counted on to show up at the retirement home to get dad to doctor's appointments, the post office, grocery store--wherever he needed or wanted to go. We considered him a valuable member of our family "team," and were ever appreciative of the important role he played. Thank you, Bud, from all of us. Our thoughts are with your family and close friends and their loss of your steadfast presence. The Charles Reder Family—Jan, Jeff, David & Nancy
from: Jan Hersey	on: 03-18-2009

“No problem” were the words that Bud was so well known for when asked to perform any task at the office from clearing the snow an extra time, to putting up a sign, to running an errand or whatever needed doing on short notice. Whatever the request, Bud was always there with a cheerful can-do attitude. Bud was a fiercely loyal, hard working and dependable employee as well as a friend. Bud came to our Christmas party this past December and wore a Santa hat along with the rest of us sharing the good spirit (not spirits since there was no alcohol and Bud did not drink) and camaraderie of the evening. Bud was a good natured and dedicated volunteer in so many worthy ways around town. He was in his own humble way, a great booster and worker for the community. Bud was asked to take in a wonderful cat a little over a year ago and they both bonded very quickly. He now had a friend to share TV with and she had some warm feet to sleep on at night. It was a good match and the marvelous Snowshoe Siamese will miss him as much as the rest of his large family. Bud passed we trust, very peacefully, most likely without even realizing the tragedy that was surrounding his accident. His family, his friends, his fellow veteran and of course, we at the agency, miss him already. May God bless Bud on his journey forward.
from: Paul Harsch	on: 03-13-2009

Dear Andrea & Rick, I was so sorry to hear the news about your Dad's accident. Please know my thoughts & prayers are with you both. Treasure your good memories and know that you will all see eachother again one day. In His Name, Selma Collier
from: Bud Trombley	on: 03-13-2009

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