Bridgewater, Vermont

Lyle E. Bellimer, 84, husband to the late Ilene Brown Bellimer, passed
away on Thursday, February 15th, 2018 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical
Center.

He was born January 8th, 1934 to the late George Charles and Anna May
(Merriam) Bellimer, in their Woodstock, VT home.

From a young age, Lyle showed a strong work ethic that continued to
develop throughout his life. He will always be remembered as a
cherished employee for a great number of locally known businesses. In
his earlier years he worked at the Woolen Mills in Bridgewater, Ludlow,
and Claremont and was even a Foreman of the Spinning room. He also
worked at Tip Top Bakery, Astro Bowl, The Ottuaquechee Health Center,
Lewis Book Bindery, Baybutt Construction, Co., Leonard's Gas and
Electric, and finally, A.L. Bellimer Co. Along with his work ethic, Lyle was
know n for excelling in his abilities and skills he had acquired in his
lifetime.

On August 2nd, 1952 when Lyle and Ilene married, they not only grew
their family, but they also grew their businesses together. The Bell
Ringer Restaurant was a beloved part of their community, as well as
Ilene's thriving Tupperware business.

It wasn't all work and no play, however. Lyle could frequently be found
enjoying family trips to Old Orchard Beach, fishing, camping at Coolidge
State Park, spending days on Lake Bomoseen, hunting at the White
Birches Leanto with his family, and visiting local families as Santa Clause during the holiday season.

Surviving Lyle are his three daughters, Deborah B. Ulle of Blooming
Glen, PA, Pamela B. Burnett of West Woodstock, VT, Colleen J. Bivins of
Newport, VT, and his son Audie L. Bellimer of Bridgewater Center, VT.
He also has 9 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and 8 great-great
grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, his wife Ilene as of September 20th, 2004, his
three brothers Lawrence, Arnold, and Cleo, and his sister Shirley
predeceased Lyle.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday June 23rd in the Baker Hill Cemetery in Bridgewater Center Vermont.

Those wishing to contribute are encouraged to make a donation to a charity of their
choice in Lyle's honor.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Cabot Funeral Home in
Woodstock, VT. An online guest book can be found at cabotfh.com