Obituary of Chester Edward Thayer

Chester "Chet & Ted"  Edward Thayer

Fair Haven, VT - Chester Thayer 77, of Fair Haven, VT, formerly of Eastford, CT, died peacefully on Friday May 27, 2011 with his loving family at his bedside. He was born on August 31, 1933 in Orwell, VT. Chester was a twin born to the late Chester Erza and Grace (Lapsher) Thayer.

Chester married Anna Farkas on September 8, 1951 in Bridport, VT. They have celebrated 59 wonderful years together. Throughout his life, Chet lived in Hubbardton, Castleton, Poultney and Fair Haven VT and Eastford CT. He worked as a farmer, a mechanic, and loved his workshop. He was always tinkering with something. He loved Nascar Racing and going to Devil's Bowl in VT & Thompson, Stafford Motor Speedways in CT.

In addition to his wife,Chester is survived by his children: 5 daughters: Bonita King (Steve) of NC, Donna Spink (Peter), Anna Bryant (Terry)and Mary Freeland (George) all of CT, Paula White (Herbert) of MA. 3 sons: Chester Thayer, II (Betty) of RI, Frank Thayer (Beth) of CT and John Thayer (Lisa) of VT, a sister Muriel & Mert Leonard of VT/FL, 23 grandchildren, 27 great grand children, and 1 great-great grandchild. He was predeceased by his brothers: Lester and Harold, his sisters Rose Bryant and Betty Alger; his daughter-in-law April Bourn Thayer and grandson Christopher Michael Thayer.

Funeral service will be held Thursday at 11:00 AM at Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, CT. Calling Hours Wednesday, 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Funeral Home. Burial in Grove Cemetery, Eastford. In Chester's Memory, to assist family with medical expenses, donations can be sent to Anna Thayer, PO Box 661, Hydeville, VT 05750. www.smithandwalkerfh.com