Vergil E. Rearick, 68
Was U.S. veteran; longtime Townsend resident

TOWNSEND - Vergil E. Rearick, 68, of 35 Warren Road, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006, at his residence after an illness.

He was born in Elderton, Pa. on May 18, 1938, the son of Roy A. and Ellen M. (Silvis) Rearick and resided in Townsend for over 30 years.

For 20 years, Mr. Rearick served his country in the U.S. Army retiring in 1975 at the rank of First Sergeant. Following his retirement from the armed services, he worked at the Intelligence School at Fort Devens as an instructor and counselor.

He was an active member and past master of the Charles W. Moore Lodge of Masons in Fitchburg. He was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, and a Sir Knight York Rite Mason. He was a member of the Aleppo Temple of the Lodge of Shriners.

An avid hunter, Mr. Rearick was a member of the Massachusetts Bow Owners Association and in 2003 was inducted into their Hall of Fame. He was member of several of the area's rod & gun clubs. He was a member of the Townsend VFW and American Legion Post as well as the Disabled American Veterans Nashoba Chapter # 43.

Mr. Rearick is survived by his wife of 48 years, Lois A. (Miller) Rearick; a son and daughter-in-law, Jeffery E. and Bonnie Rearick of Ashby; a daughter and son-in-law, Tammy M. and Tom Carmichael of Ashby; two brothers, Thomas R. Rearick of Florida and Dennis L. Rearick of Elderton, Pa; three sisters, Vivian L. Schaeffer, Martha A. Perry and Sondra Smeltzer all of Pennsylvania; five grandchildren, Adam J. Carmichael, Jason T. Carmichael, Garret T. Carmichael, Brendon E. Rearick and Travis J. Rearick. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oncology Department, Health Alliance Burbank Hospital, 316 Nichols Road, Fitchburg, Massachusetts 01420.

The T.J. Anderson & Son Funeral Home directed arrangements.