William N. Bursey, Jr, 88, of Newport Center, Vermont passed away in Newport, VT on August 20, 2022.  On July 17, 1934 William was born to William N. Bursey, SR and Florence (Bradbury) Bursey in Boston, Massachusetts.  William grew up in Arlington, Massachusetts and later found his way to Vermont after stopping in Billerica, Massachusetts and then planting roots in Newport Center, VT as a dairy farmer, he was  a missed placed Vermonter, and retired from McDermitt Trucking hauling milk.  He was a member of the Newport Center Fire Department since 1981.

William loved fishing, hunting, playing cribbage, and dancing with Violet Chaput, the love of his life.  "Dad" had a big heart and loved helping others when he could, whether it be some good advice or holding down a chair at Bob's garage, telling a good story from years past or even a joke or two.  He would stop to see his son Mark for coffee in the morning when time allowed. William was also a Freemason for over 40 years.

William is survived by his daughter Donna Bursey of New Hampshire, son Mark Bursey of Newport Center, VT, daughter-in-law Karena Bursey of North Troy, VT, and daughter-in-law Penny Bursey of New York. He is survived by his grandchildren: Justin Bursey, Allyson Bursey, Danielle Bursey, and Rebecca Ann Godfrey.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.  William was predeceased by his parents, his love Violet Chaput (may they dance forever) his son Scott Bursey, his sister, Ruthy Lavash, his brother,  Richard "Dicky" Bursey and one of William's longtime friends for over 75 years Edward "Eddie" Gass of Billerica, Massachusetts whom he met in graded school.

Many thanks go out to those close friends who have helped Dad over the recent past years: The Flynn Family, The Roberts Family, The Percy Family, NCFD, Bob Collins and Family, Claude, Jody Buck, Darcy Hammond, Pete and many others to list.

Friends may call from 6-8 P.M. on Thursday August 25,2022 at the Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport where funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday August 26,2022 with the Rev. Chris Barton officiating.  Interment will follow in Lake Road Cemetery, Newport Center, VT.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Newport Center Volunteer Fire Department, the American Cancer Society, Pope Memorial Humane Society, or one's choosing if any.

An extended thank you to the EMS of Newport, VT, the North Country Hospital ER staff and the Doctors and Nurses of 3 ^rd Floor med serge for being with and helping Dad and on that Saturday when he passed. You guys were great and understanding.

On-line condolences at curtis-britch.com.  Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home, & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.