Francis Elvin Daggett, Jr.

Essex,

Francis Elvin Daggett, Jr., (Bub) 69, passed away on Thursday July 9, 2015 at University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. He was born on August 18, 1945 in Richmond, VA, son of the late Francis and Margaret (Dyer) Daggett.

His daughter Dawn, Grandkids, Nieces and Nephews liked his version of “Bringing Home a Baby Bumble Bee” and his Donald Duck impressions.

Was a great husband, father, grandfather and had quite a sense of humor. His greatest pastime was cutting wood and always had his dogs on his tail. Frank was retired from IBM and also worked at Aubuchon’s in Essex. He was a Veteran of The Vietnam War and volunteered for Special Olympics.


He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years Pauline (Therriault) Daggett of Essex Jct., two sons Alfred Barnes and wife Sun of Essex, Russell Barnes and wife Pamela of Underhill, his daughter Dawn Daggett of Essex, four sisters Shirley Hatt, Connie Cole, Colleen O’Brien and husband Ken, Sheila Ouelette and husband Ken all of Maine, his mother-in-law Mary Therriault, five grandchildren Tiffany Barnes, Jessica Barnes, Taylor Barnes, Justin Barnes and Austin Barnes and many nieces and nephews.

He was also predeceased by his son Edward Daggett, granddaughter Samantha Sun Barnes and father-in-law Henry Therriault.


Visiting hours will be held on Saturday July 18, 2015 from 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. at A W Rich Funeral Home – Essex Chapel, 57 Main St. Essex Jct., VT 05452. A graveside committal service will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the family lot in Fairview Cemetery, Old Colchester Road, Essex Jct., VT. Memorial contributions in memory of Francis may be made out to Special Olympics Vermont, 16 Gregory Drive, Suite 2, South Burlington, VT 05403, with Frank Daggett memorial in the memo section. The family also invites you to share your memories and condolences by visiting www.awrfh.com.