Merrill Brendon Cole

He was born on September 5th 1937 to the late Alberto and Gladys Mason Cole in Morrisville Vermont.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Lisa Lorraine Cole.

He was a Army veteran and retired after 24 years of service and a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church, VFW life member and owned and operated Cole’s Mobil Service in Johnson Vermont for several years where he had a reputation of excellent service to his customers

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Surviving in addition to his wife of 53 years; Vivian Blair Cole of the home, a son Craig Alan Cole and wife Eileen of Catawba, a daughter, Eileen Faye Toomey and husband Steven of Morrisville, VT, two grandsons, Bryan Brendon Cole and Keith Daniel Toomey both of Morrisville, VT, four sisters, one brother, two half-brothers, sister-in-laws, brother-in-law a number of nieces and nephews and his beloved dog, Sir Charles.

A memorial service will be at 7:00 P. M. Thursday, January 6, 2011, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church with Father Bob Ferris officiating.

Memorial services will be held at the convenience of the family in the Spring at Holy Cross Church in Morrisville, VT with burial in Pleasant View Cemetery .

Condolences may be made on line at www.hickoryfh.com.

Memorials may be made to Palliative CareCenter and Hospice of Catawba Valley, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658

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Hickory Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.