George Ernest Kemp
HIGHGATE CENTER: George Ernest Kemp, 89, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. He was born on December 15, 1933, in Fairfax son of the late Herbert Webb Sr.
George was proud to have served in the U.S. Air Force.
George married the former Beverly King on June 14, 1956.
George’s work ethic and drive were admired by everyone. After retiring from Union Carbide he ran several successful businesses over the years. He then worked part-time for Price Chopper and Hannaford and culminated his working years as a rural mail carrier in the Town of Highgate, finally retiring at 85.
George was a wonderful husband to his wife Beverly (Becky). He was a family man and a much loved family patriarch who was compassionate and kind hearted to all. He welcomed everyone, in some way, to be a part of the family.
George loved going to the casinos. He was very lucky, as were we to have him in our lives. George was a huge sports enthusiast. He loved to tinker, garden, watch nature, and was caring for his birds. He loved his family time with the grandchildren, he was always Bumpa.
George was a superstar human, he was liked by all. He made everyone feel better, appreciated, loved, and accepted. George was determined and driven and made people strive to be like him. If you knew him, you were very fortunate and loved him in every way possible. Your family is thankful that you are no longer suffering but know you left the greatest of impressions on your family, friends, and everyone who met you.
George is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Beverly Kemp; his children Mark Kemp and wife Amy, Brian Kemp and wife Gena, Kimberlee Kemp Lussier and Bob Duggan, Kellee Kemp Paradee and husband Billy. He is also survived by nine grandchildren: Justin Kemp and Alyssa, Jenna Stanton and Morgan, Steven Kemp, Kristee Lussier, Chad Lussier and Jess Treanor, Logan Kemp and Alyssa, Kylee Paradee and Paige Goss, Brody Paradee; and 10 great-grandchildren Maelyn and Maddox Stanton, Mable and Nadia Kemp, Dominic Lussier, Addison and Oliver Silver, Soren Kemp, James and Herizon Spillman. He is survived by his brothers-in-law Wayne King and Ann, Gary King and Debbie Pike, and a sister-in-law Debbie Gilbert; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins; and his very special friend Joan Sweet.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, from 4-7 pm at A.W. Rich Funeral Home in Fairfax Vermont.
A graveside memorial service will be held in the family lot in Fairfax Plains Cemetery on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 11 am with Reverend Elizabeth Griffin officiating.
Memorial contributions in George’s memory may be made to St. Jude’s and the American Cancer Society. Please visit awrfh.com to share your memories and condolences.
