BENNINGTON, VT
— Ronald P Myers, 86, a resident of Bennington, VT, passed away August 14, 2018 at the Vermont Veterans Home. Ronald was born in Hoosick Falls, NY on July 31, 1932 the son of the late Albert and Norma (Gavone) Myers. He attended school in Hoosick Falls and graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls, class of 1951. Ronald was employed at the former Benmont Corporation, managed the Charleston Mill Store in Bennington with his wife and later years was employed at Tansitor Electronics from which he retired. Ronald was a member of the United States Army serving his country during the Korean Conflict in the 25th Infantry Division from 1952-1957. He enjoyed hunting and fishing of all kinds, was an avid bowler for many years entering many tournaments with his son. He enjoyed following the San Francisco forty-niners and the Chicago Bulls and Michael Jordan. Ronald is survived by his children Raymond A. Myers and his wife Joann of Bennington and Cheryl L. LaRoche and her husband James of Bennington, grandchildren Robert P. Church and his wife Julie of Bennington, Andrew P. Myers and his significant other Felecia Blackberger of Bennington and Ethan C. Myers and his significant other Rebecca Garrity of Bennington and great grandson Kenneth Myers. He was preceded in death by his wife Mabel Alma Myers whom he married November 16, 1957 in South Shaftsbury, VT. Mrs. Myers died February 11, 2015. He was also preceded in death by his brother Albert Myers. Military honors will be accorded to Ronald on September 7, 2018 at 11am at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery followed by interment. There are no visiting hours. If friends desire memorial gifts in Ronald’s memory may be made to the American cancer Society, Vermont Division, c/o Hanson-Walbridge & Shea Funeral Home P.O. Box 957 Bennington, VT 05201.
Funeral Information
Military honors will be accorded to Ronald on September 7, 2018 at 11am at the Gerald B. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery followed by interment. There are no visiting hours.
