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Donald M Wheatley

Birth	:	26 Feb 1922 Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont, USA
Death	:	7 Apr 2017 Newport, Orleans County, Vermont, USA
Burial	:	Westlook Cemetery, Glover, Orleans County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.6880989, -72.1911011
Description	:	"Donald M. Wheatley, 95, of Newport, VT, formerly of Glover, VT, passed away on April 7, 2017 at Bel-Aire in Newport. He was born on February 26, 1922 in Rutland, VT to Ernest and Mary (Markolf) Wheatley and grew up in Chester Depot. His wife, the former Carol Clark of Glover, predeceased him on May 25, 2012. During his first semester of college at Northeastern University, war was declared and he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force, serving as a radio and high speed code operator mostly in North Africa, where his outfit worked with the British armed forces... Read More	"Donald M. Wheatley, 95, of Newport, VT, formerly of Glover, VT, passed away on April 7, 2017 at Bel-Aire in Newport. He was born on February 26, 1922 in Rutland, VT to Ernest and Mary (Markolf) Wheatley and grew up in Chester Depot. His wife, the former Carol Clark of Glover, predeceased him on May 25, 2012. During his first semester of college at Northeastern University, war was declared and he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force, serving as a radio and high speed code operator mostly in North Africa, where his outfit worked with the British armed forces to drive the Germans out of that region, and then was stationed in Italy. He had many stories he loved to tell, some of which have been recorded recently in local publications. Proud of his military service, he actively participated in American Legion Post 76 for more than 30 years, before moving to Bel-Aire in 2012. As a civilian, Donald worked for several radio stations in Vermont including WJOY in Burlington. While living in Burlington, he was set up on a blind date with University of Vermont student Carol Clark, whom he married in Glover on July 11, 1948. They moved briefly to St. Johnsbury with their young family before taking a leap of faith and moving to the Washington, D.C. area where he continued his career, working as a technical engineer for the Voice of America. His wife obtained her Masters Degree at George Washington University and spent her career teaching in Arlington County Public Schools. They worked, raised their children and were ordained deacons in the Greenbrier Baptist Church. Retiring in 1984, they returned to Glover, Vermont. They were members of the Glover Community Church, the 251 Club and the American Legion. Donald served a term as Justice of the Peace in Glover and thoroughly enjoyed the responsibility of marrying couples. They enjoyed village life year round and never saw any reason to head south for the winter. He was an avid vegetable gardener, known for his pepper relish. They traveled extensively during retirement, enjoying Windjammer cruises, trips abroad and of course, traveled to visit children and grandchildren. He was delighted to have visited the 251 towns in Vermont, all 50 states and 27 foreign countries. Donald was a ham (amateur) radio operator throughout his life and used that technology to keep in contact with family and friends, and to meet people from all over the world. As time progressed and his ham radio contacts passed away, he was intrigued to learn how to use the computer. He was the first person who moved to Bel-Aire with an iPad which he then used to listen to music, read his Bible and several daily newspapers and keep in touch with family and friends. He is survived by his children: Kathleen Wheatley and her husband Steven McHenry of San Diego, CA, and Clark Wheatley of Miami, FL; by his grandchildren: Sarah, Hansen and Loretta Traut, Hillary, Caitlin, Davis, Cameron, Margaret and Jenna Wheatley and by his great grandchildren: Ariel, Hannah and Addie Hansen, and Jack McKesson. He is also survived by his sister: Harriet Wheatley Riggs of Richmond, VT, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and by his special friend Evelyn Jenne of Newport, VT. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday May 19, 2017 at the Westlook Cemetery in Glover, VT with the Rev. Evelyn Coupe officiating. Full military honors will be held." (http://www.converse-rushford.com/)

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Donald M Wheatley's memorial is located at: Westlook Cemetery, Glover, Orleans County, USA.
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Donald M Wheatley death on 7 Apr 2017 in Newport, Orleans County, Vermont, USA
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Latitude: 44.6880989
Longitude: -72.1911011

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Carol Millicent Clark Wheatley

(1926 - 2012)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Westlook Cemetery
Glover, Orleans County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6880989, -72.1911011

2. Westlook Cemetery #2
Glover, Orleans County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6869200, -72.1894000

3. French Cemetery
Glover, Orleans County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6966200, -72.1763200

4. West Glover Cemetery
West Glover, Orleans County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7097600, -72.2304300

5. South Barton-Willoughby Cemetery
Barton, Orleans County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7137140, -72.1314670

6. Cass-Heights Cemetery
Sheffield, Caledonia County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6407100, -72.1532300

7. Welcome O. Brown Cemetery
Barton, Orleans County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7445221, -72.1777496

8. May Pond Cemetery
Barton, Orleans County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7486200, -72.1502400

9. Saint Paul's Cemetery
Barton, Orleans County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7566600, -72.1758000

10. Andersonville Cemetery
Glover, Orleans County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6745900, -72.3037900

11. North Cemetery
Barton, Orleans County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7733002, -72.1903000

12. Mitchell-McLaren Cemetery
Greensboro, Orleans County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6439000, -72.2943400

13. Saint Theresa Cemetery
Orleans, Orleans County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7732900, -72.2105200

14. Union House Cemetery
Sheffield, Caledonia County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6501700, -72.0818400

15. South Albany Cemetery
South Albany, Orleans County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6935449, -72.3171299

16. Green Mountain Monastery Cemetery
Greensboro, Orleans County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6065000, -72.2478300

17. Wheeler-Berry Cemetery
Sheffield, Caledonia County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6299600, -72.0886500

18. Berry-Alex Cemetery
Sheffield, Caledonia County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6375200, -72.0778400

19. Baptist Hill Cemetery
Sheffield, Caledonia County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6028200, -72.1130900

20. Ingalls-Mosher Cemetery
Sheffield, Caledonia County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5976200, -72.1172000

21. Saint John of the Cross Cemetery
Albany, Orleans County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7062300, -72.3363300

22. Heath Cemetery
Barton, Orleans County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7911110, -72.1627780

23. West Wheelock Cemetery
Wheelock, Caledonia County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5827900, -72.2017800

24. Rowell Cemetery
Albany, Orleans County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6948790, -72.3394350