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Ken Johnson posted a condolence
Saturday, September 29, 2012
I am surprised and sad to hear of Ernie's passing. He was my landlord when I owned KENN Welding on Adams Street and he was more than patient and understanding when I had difficulty paying my rent when most of my customers were going through the "China cycle". Ernie, I hope you have a gentle and quiet passover to your next life. I extend my condolences to your family. Ken Johnson
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Robert and Mary Buckland posted a condolence
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Ernie had been our neighbor for almost 30 years. We always loved the idea that such a great guy moved into one of the Buckland family homes. Great neighbor, great friend, we will miss you Ernie.
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Denise and Joe Roberts posted a condolence
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Last evening, Wednesday September 19, 2012, Denise and I went out for dinner with a friend. By chance, we chose Adams Mill, a stretch from our normal Berlin, Kensington area. As we drove along Adams St., I reminisced, out loud, of the Becker family and the connection between Adams St. and Addison Road. I am a sucker for reliving memories of the past. I recount the school bus ride way to the end of the road before circling back from the town boundary. Each bus stop, each group of kids each turn in the road is part of the memory; a memory reinforced as we delivered newspapers along the same route. The Becker place was always tidy. The trucks in the driveway were always clean and shiny. Each truck had a fleet number; a fleet of thousands for all I knew. I remember Ernie explaining the difference between a sign that was painted on a truck and a sign that was a magnetic stick on. It was a big difference for him. He had a pride in those trucks. I also remember the “wing dings” on Addison Pond: a particular night of skating. It was a night of bitter cold, a warm fire and hot chocolate in brown stoneware mugs. We were right down on the ice. I vividly remember the sounds of clashing skates, scraping ice and the crashing of mugs. I remember the sheepish look on Ernie’s face as he regained his balance, stood up and began collecting the pieces of broken cups. The party immediately resumed. The whole incident would have been forgotten if not for what happened a few days later. There was a knock on the door. There was Ernie, bag in hand, offering up an “I’m sorry about that”. He handed over the bag. Somehow Ernie had come up with mugs to replace the broken ones. The replacements were nicer than the broken ones. We still have and use those mugs at our cabin in the woods. I am sorry if I have rambled. It is important that I get this right. It is important because it is the way that Ernie was. He could play hard, but in the end, it was important for Ernie to make things right.
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Leo, Kim, Brianna and JP Masson posted a condolence
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Your smile, stories and friendship will never leave our memory. We loved to hear all your stories. Oh did you make us laugh! Who is going to let us know what is going on around town in VT so that we have something to do now? VT just won't be the same without my favorite dinner guest. We have so many fond memories with you in VT and CT. I always had decaf coffee on hand just for you! Will miss you so much but heaven must have needed another angel - and so, you were choosen. Hope there are fields for you to mow where you are now. Be at peace and know that you touched many lives. Miss you. Godspeed.
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Ronald Mason posted a condolence
Thursday, September 20, 2012
I am sorry to hear of Ernie's passing. We were classmates at Cheney Tech class of 71. He was a great person and will be greatly missed. His family will be in my prayers. Ron Mason, Summerville, SC
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fred frost posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Ernie was a great friend and fun to be around. In 1992 he got so mad at his 5 year old dodge he beat the heck out of it. I never saw him get mad at a person like that ever but he sure didn't like that truck. It is a 1987 dodge 150LE. I still have it and drive it. I heard from Aldo that he had passed so I went to drive that truck ,(it wouldn't start) Ernie let my kids learn to swim in his pool and that is a fond memory for them. He was my friend and I will miss him.
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