Arnold G. Bashaw, Sr

SOUTH BARRE – Arnold “Art” G. Bashaw, Sr., 74, of South Barre Rd., passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2016 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He is now reunited with the love of his life, Brenda, in heaven.
Art was born on February 23, 1942 in Walpole, NH. From there he lived his childhood in Putney, VT. At the age of 17, he entered the U.S. Navy. He was part of the 7th fleet where he was a cook on board the USS Hancock, the last wooden deck carrier in the fleet. Art was involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis.
After leaving the Navy, he moved back to Montpelier where he was introduced to a lady, Brenda Adams, who he later married on August 21, 1965 in East Montpelier. He was introduced to Brenda by her mother. Although he went by “Art” Brenda didn’t know his first name was Arnold, as she thought it was Arthur. Brenda passed away May 1, 2014.
Art was an avid reader, a huge Boston Red Sox fan, a collector of antiques, and enjoyed dancing.
He leaves behind two loving sons, Arnold “Gregg” Bashaw Jr., of South Barre, Eric Bashaw and his wife Brandy of Brookfield, VT, and his daughter, Kellie Graff of California. He also leaves eight grandchildren, Raikel, Trey, Kelsie, Desirae, Austin, Riley, Maddox, and Sarah; and two great grandchildren, Mikaella and Lila. He was predeceased by his wife Brenda Bashaw, his brother Raymond Bashaw, and his sister Helen Commons.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.