Lee E. Flanders

GRANITEVILLE – Lee E. Flanders, 92, a long-time resident passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at his home.

Born on January 26, 1929 at 3:20 p.m. on the family farm in Washington Village, he was the son of Archie and Florence (Cutler) Flanders.

Lee attended Spaulding High School, most days walking the 12 miles each way.  In 1955, he enlisted in the U.S. Army serving one tour of duty at Fort Bliss in Texas.

On December 18, 1970, he married Colleen “Sally” McKnight.  They settled in Graniteville in 1972.

Lee was a member of the IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers), working for Simmons’ Cable Television, installing TV cable lines to most of the greater Barre area home and businesses until he retired from Helicon Cable in 1994.

Survivors include his wife, Colleen “Sally” Flanders and her children Robin McKnight of Harrisonburg, VA, Randy McKnight of Barre, and his beloved cat “Jenny”.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters Helen Murray of Williamstown, VT and Hazel Painchaud of South Boston, MA.

A graveside service to honor and celebrate his life will be held at the convenience of his family in July at the Maple Hill Cemetery in Washington.  There are no calling hours.