Henry C. Hale, 84, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2016, at his stepson's home in Fayston.
He was born in Elmore on November 9, 1931, the son of Daniel and Elda Hale.
He attended school in Chelsea. He started working at a young age on his family's farm wherever they lived in Vermont. The family moved many times living in Elmore, Woodbury, Brookfield, Chelsea, Franklin and finally Graniteville.
Henry helped care for his mother until her death. He also worked at Wells-Lamson Granite Quarry from 1957 to 1980 and at Rock of Ages Quarry from 1980 to 1995.
On October 16, 1971, he married Beverly J. Hayward of Chelsea. They lived most of their married life in Williamstown. They had many happy years together before her death on December 20, 1998. For the last two years he has made his home with his stepson Richard Avery Jr. in Fayston.
Henry enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to hunting camp, puzzles, country music, dancing and going to the Barre Legion on Friday nights. He was a hardworking, quiet man who never complained or said a bad word about anyone ever.
He is survived by two stepsons, Richard Avery Jr. of Fayston, VT, and Dale Avery and his wife Kathy of Tunbridge, VT; a stepdaughter-in-law, Lisa Chouinard of South Burlington; a stepson-in-law, Gary Lilley of Chelsea, VT; four step-grandchildren, Nicole Marie Avery of Northboro, MA, Carrie Avery and Dale Avery Jr. of Tucson, AZ, and Skye Larie Lilley of Braintree, VT; a sister, Judy Carpenter of Plainfield, VT; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his wife, Beverly; a stepdaughter, Wanda Lilley; a Brother, Daniel Hale; and a sister, Jenny Spear.
There are no public calling hours. A memorial service was held Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at 2 p.m. at Boardway & Cilley Funeral Home, 300 VT Route 110, Chelsea, VT. Burial will be at a later date in Highland Cemetery in Chelsea, VT.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Meals On Wheels, Mad River Valley Seniors, 5309 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT 05673.
A private message of sympathy for the family can be shared at www.boardwayandcilley.com.
