Quentin Pershing Trombley

Quentin Pershing Trombley, 81 passed away Sunday Jan. 26, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born October 31, 1932 the son of Henry C. and Dorothy (Hamilton) Trombley in Simonsville at the Farmhouse where he lived his entire life until his passing.

He was a graduate of Chester High School class of 1953. He was an Agriculture Student and member of the Future Farmers of America. Quentin was a lifelong Dairy Farmer and for a few years had worked at Stratton Mountain. He was a member of the Windsor Farm Bureau, NRA, International Harvestor Collector’s Club, New England Chapter, Association of New England Ox Teamsters, Inc. the Simonsville Community Church and had also served on the Andover Cemetery Commission.

He was an avid hunter, local historian, Classic Tractor collector and a Maple Sugaring expert.

He is survived by his sisters, Alice T. Perry of Bellows Falls and Thelma T. Puechl of Rehoboth, MA, his brother in law, George Puechl of Rehoboth, MA and several Nieces and Nephews. He is also survived by a dear family friend and “Adopted Brother” Greg Donabedian as well as his faithful companion, Pete –his Border collie and his prize Oxen, Scottie and Kurt.

He was predeceased by Father and Mother, his Brothers, Henry C. Trombley, Jr, and Gene David Trombley, His sister, Betsy Trombley Simonds, and Brother in law, Harry Simonds, his sister in law, Alayne T. Trombley, brother in law, William R. Perry Sr. and his nephew, William R. Perry, Jr.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday Feb. 1, 2014 at 1:00 PM at the Andover Community Church with the Pastor Daryl Martens officiating. A time of fellowship will follow at the church.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Chester-Andover Community Cares Network, PO Box 64 Chester, VT 05143.

Arrangements are under the care of the Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chester