Woodstock, Vermont
Harvey Bumps passed away on January 11
th
, 2023 after a long battle trying to recover from a car accident resulting in a brain injury.
Harvey was born April 16
th
, 1945 to Warren and Mary Lewis Bumps and graduated from Woodstock Union High School in 1964. He then served in the US Army Signal Corp during the Viet Nam War era, mostly in Germany. He enjoyed draft horses, fishing and other traditional Vermont activities. Harvey enjoyed helping the community and served on the Planning Commission. He was an EMT for the Woodstock Ambulance Service as well as a member of the Woodstock Fire Department for 37 years, rising to the rank of Captain. His passion for giving blood led him to become a regular pheresis donor at DHMC. He also owned his own business as a very talented stone mason.
Harvey had a great love for his family and is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sam (Sandra), daughter Jenn and husband Bob Firpo, daughter Becky and husband Kenneth Bailey; grandchildren George and Meghan; grandson Mike Firpo and wife Signe; great-grandchildren Gabriel and Karen; and his brother Harry and wife Dianne, nephew Ethan and niece Lindsay.
In lieu of flowers please honor Harvey 's spirit of giving by donating blood, donating to the Jack Byrne Center at DHMC, the Michael J. Fox Parkinson's Foundation, or to a charity of your choice.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Woodstock Emergency Services Building on Saturday April 8th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
An on-line guest book can be found at
cabotfh.com