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PLAYFUL, Earl Morton[1, 2, 3]

Male 1915 - 2002  (86 years)Deceased    Has 2 ancestors but no descendants in this family tree.

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  • Name PLAYFUL, Earl Morton 
    Birth 12 Aug 1915  Cambridge, Lamoille County, Vermont, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Gender Male 
    Cause of Death 12 Aug 1915  Cambridge, Lamoille County, Vermont, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    COPD 
    Census 1920  Cambridge, Lamoille County, Vermont, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Image Transcript
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    BirthPlace
    of Mother
    Immigration
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    OccupationVeteranStreet
    15228PlayfullPhilipHeadFreeMale1871White49VermontVermontMarriedVermont
    16228PlayfullVertaWifeFemale1882White38VermontVermontMarriedVermont
    17228PlayfullVeraDaughterFemale1902White18VermontVermontSingleVermont
    18228PlayfullClydeSonMale1905White15VermontVermontSingleVermont
    19228PlayfullVerneSonMale1907White13VermontVermontSingleVermont
    20228PlayfullMaryDaughterFemale1911White9VermontVermontSingleVermont
    21228PlayfullBurtSonMale1914White6VermontVermontSingleVermont
    22228PlayfullEarlSonMale1916White4VermontVermontSingleVermont
      Transcript ID is  dbid=6061&iid=4392017_00377   
    Death 04 Jan 2002  Morristown, Lamoille County, Vermont, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Age 86 years 
    Cremation 04 Jan 2002  Jeffersonville Cemetery, Jeffersonville, Lamoille County, Vermont, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    • St. Albans Messenger - (Dec/5/2003)

      JEFFERSONVILLE -- Earl Morton Playful, age 86, passed away early Friday morning, Jan. 4, 2002, at Copley Hospital in Morrisville with his loving family by his side.


      He was born in Cambridge, Aug. 12, 1915, son of the late Phil and Vesta (Gallup) Playful.

      He was a graduate of Cambridge High School Class of 1934, and married the former Elsie Chamberlin in Cambridge on May 25, 1940. He was an employee with Windridge Farms for a number of years and was later employed with I.B.M. of Essex Junction, retiring in 1977.

      He unconditionally volunteered to assist his community as a Boy Scout leader for several years and as a masonic member of the former Warner Lodge #50, F&AM.

      Earl was an avid outdoorsman and as a longtime member of the Vermont Trappers Association, he always looked forward to his trapping and fishing along Vermont's crystal clear streams. He fancied his guns and most deer seasons Earl could be found hunting his way through the prime hardwoods and rugged ridges of Sterling Mountain, a special place that offered him peace and comfort. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and true friend. His passing will be a tremendous loss to all who knew and loved him.

      He is survived by his devoted wife and loving caregiver throughout the years, Elsie (Chamberlin) Playful of Jeffersonville; a son, Philip Playful and his wife Cindy of Fairfield; a daughter, Mitchi King and her husband John of Colchester; a sister, Phyllis Kennedy of Chelsea; seven grandchildren, Wanda, Greta, Dennis, Gregory, Matthew, Stacy and Angie; two great-grandchildren, Kiley and Jordan; his very special friends, Greg, Phyllis, Doug, Ash and Evelyn; and several nieces and nephews.

      He was predeceased by three brothers, Vern, Clyde and Buel Playful; and two sisters, Vera Rogers and Mary Booth.

      Visiting hours were held on Sunday, Jan. 6, at the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home from 2-4 p.m. A memorial service was to be held at the Second Congregational Church in Jeffersonville today, Monday, Jan. 7, at 11 a.m. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made in Earl's memory to Lamoille Home Health and Hospice, 54 Farr. Ave., Morrisville, Vt. 05661, or Cambridge Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 431, Jeffersonville, Vt. 05464. Arrangements are by the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home, 1176 Main St., Fairfax.
      [7]
    Person ID I11902  Dutton Ancestry
    Last Modified 4 Dec 2019 

    Father PLAYFUL, Philburt "Philip"
              b. 05 Jul 1870, Waterville, Lamoille County, Vermont, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 12 Aug 1951, Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 81 years) 
    Relationship Birth 
    Mother GALLUP, Vesta Louisa
              b. 03 Mar 1882, Cambridge, Lamoille County, Vermont, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 16 Feb 1937, Cambridge, Lamoille County, Vermont, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 54 years) 
    Relationship Birth 
    Marriage 14 Mar 1900  Cambridge, Lamoille County, Vermont, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Age at Marriage He : 29 years and 8 months - She : 18 years. 
    Siblings 3 brothers and 2 sisters 
    Children 6 children 
    Married: 1x1. PLAYFUL, Vera M
              b. 21 Nov 1901, Cambridge, Lamoille County, Vermont, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 13 Aug 1971, Morrisville, Lamoille County, Vermont, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 69 years)
    Married: 1x2. PLAYFUL, Clyde S
              b. 1904, Vermont, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 1978  (Age 74 years)
     3. PLAYFUL, Burns
              b. 1907, Vermont, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    +4. PLAYFUL, Mary A
              b. 1910, Vermont, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 1997  (Age 87 years)
    +5. PLAYFUL, Buel Marvin
              b. 06 Nov 1913, Cambridge, Lamoille County, Vermont, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 19 Sep 1995, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years)
    Married: 1x6. PLAYFUL, Earl Morton
              b. 12 Aug 1915, Cambridge, Lamoille County, Vermont, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 04 Jan 2002, Morristown, Lamoille County, Vermont, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 86 years)
     
    Family ID F3655  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Ancestors CHAMBERLIN, Elsie Beatrice
              b. 09 Sep 1917, Goshen, Addison County, Vermont, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 17 Aug 2013, Richford, Franklin County, Vermont, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 95 years)  [2, 7
    Marriage 25 May 1940  Cambridge, Lamoille County, Vermont, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Age at Marriage He : 24 years and 9 months - She : 22 years and 8 months. 
    Family ID F3646  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 24 Dec 2014 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 12 Aug 1915 - Cambridge, Lamoille County, Vermont, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCause of Death - COPD - 12 Aug 1915 - Cambridge, Lamoille County, Vermont, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1920 - Cambridge, Lamoille County, Vermont, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 25 May 1940 - Cambridge, Lamoille County, Vermont, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 04 Jan 2002 - Morristown, Lamoille County, Vermont, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCremation - 04 Jan 2002 - Jeffersonville Cemetery, Jeffersonville, Lamoille County, Vermont, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S50] Findagrave.com.
      Created by: Barb Destromp
      Record added: Sep 03, 2009
      Find A Grave Memorial# 41505394

    2. [S64] (See) Marriage Record.

    3. [S8] 1920 United States Federal Census.

    4. [S132] (see) Birth Record.

    5. [S60] (See) Death Record.

    6. [S437] Death Certificate.

    7. [S50] Findagrave.com.

    8. [S50] Findagrave.com.
      Created by: Barb Destromp
      Added: 3 Sep 2009
      Find A Grave Memorial# 41505394



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