William H. Sullivan

BARRE TOWN - William “Sully” Sullivan, 90, died peacefully Sunday, October 9, 2016, at home surrounded by his family. Born in Burlington on February 17, 1926, he was the son of Arthur and Ardelle (Call) Sullivan. Bill received his education in Bethel and South Royalton High School. When he was 17 years old, he enlisted in the US Navy. He participated in nine major engagements in the South Pacific Theatre.
Lillian Trenti of Barre and Bill were married in St Monica’s Church in Barre on July 18, 1946. Lillian and Bill recently celebrated their 70th anniversary this past July.
Bill joined Green Mountain Power as a 3rd Class Line Maintainer in September of 1947 and retired after 41 years of service in 1988 as Operations Supervisor for the Montpelier District.
Bill was a lifelong hunter and outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Lillian and Bill got pleasure traveling to Moosehead Lake and the coast of Maine in search of the perfect lobster meal. After his retirement, he became an avid golfer and traveled to various golf courses in Vermont and South Carolina with friends.
Bill was a member of Mutuo Soccorso, American Legion Post 10, VFW Post 792, Canadian Club of Barre, and was happily a lifelong member of the IBEW Local 300.
He is survived by his loving wife, Lillian; 2 daughters, Linda Harbeson and husband, Joe of Perkinsville, VT, Debra Lindelof and husband, Lawrence of Hinesburg, VT; 1 grandson, Bill Harbeson and wife, Amanda of Springfield, VT; and 4 great-grandchildren, Kelsie, Cameron, Cooper, and Bella all of Springfield, VT. He is also survived by 2 nephews, John and Wayne Sullivan of Louisiana.
A brother, Arthur Sullivan of Louisiana, predeceased him.
There will be no calling hours. A private graveside service will be held at Hope Cemetery for the family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bill’s memory can be made to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641.