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P. Vernon "Sip" Sipperley
December 17, 1930 ~ November 2, 2017 (age 86) 86 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Kingston, NY
January 3, 2018 10:58 PM
I am so sorry to hear of Vern's passing. I have known Vern and his wife since I was thirteen and was the hostess at Foster's Coach House. He was always so nice to me and I looked forward to their weekly visit.
Message from Phil & Vickie Crocker
December 5, 2017 3:00 PM
Dec 5, 2017
Mary, we just heard, and are so sorry to hear, of Vernon's passing. He was such a joy to know, and he helped us with the old house so much. You are in our thoughts and prayers, and we wish you strength through the sorrow. Our condolences to Peter as well.
Love,
Phil & Vickie Crocker
Mary, we just heard, and are so sorry to hear, of Vernon's passing. He was such a joy to know, and he helped us with the old house so much. You are in our thoughts and prayers, and we wish you strength through the sorrow. Our condolences to Peter as well.
Love,
Phil & Vickie Crocker
A candle was lit by STUART MURRAY
on November 14, 2017 10:18 AM
Message from Leslie and Charles Morgan
November 8, 2017 1:35 PM
We were very sorry to hear this.
Message from Gina D'Alatri
November 8, 2017 10:58 AM
Mary , I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
A candle was lit by Diane Minisci Brown
on November 5, 2017 7:28 PM
A candle was lit by Angela M. Fraleigh
on November 5, 2017 3:21 PM
Message from JoAnn Kiernan
November 4, 2017 10:49 PM
It is with a heavy heart that I need to ask Mary to accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of her loving husband, one of the truly nicest men I knew while I was growing up in Rhinebeck. Knowing the Sipperlys was an honor and a blessing. May he RIP.
Message from Tim & Susan Decker
November 4, 2017 8:46 PM
Condolences to Mary, Peter, and therest of the Sipperley family. Vern was a kind and committed person who epitomized the best of Rhinebeck citizenry. Both his smile and stories will be sorely missed.
Message from Cece Pittman
November 4, 2017 10:40 AM
Mary, I am so very, very sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts.
Message from Marion DeMolin Russell
November 3, 2017 7:05 PM
Dear Mary, so very sorry to hear about Vernon. Just so hard to believe. My sincerest condolences and prayers are being sent to you and everyone who knew and loved him.
Sorry I can not be there for the service, but I will be there in thoughts and prayers. God Bless!
Sorry I can not be there for the service, but I will be there in thoughts and prayers. God Bless!
Message from Ed Nicholson
November 3, 2017 3:17 PM
So sorry to hear of sips passing on .He was a great guy I was a fellow member of the Rhinebeck Fire Dept for 15 years and Vern was always a big part of the department He always had that neat no hair out of place look and always had a story or a point to make. Take care Vern see you someday again
Message from Fritz Hilbert, B.F. Hoxie Engine Co Mystic CT
November 3, 2017 12:08 PM
We are mourning your loss Mary, Family and Friends on the passing of our friend and a true gentleman. we had fun times galore handtubing with Vern, Mary and all our Rhinebeck Pocahontas friends ! Know we are thinking of you and also know that Sip isn't gone....he's still here, just out of sight but nearby always.
Message from Sheri & Nick, Drew, Charlotte & Rhys Monaco
November 3, 2017 7:47 AM
Rhinebeck lost one of its bravest and truest gentlemen yesterday. Vern Sipperley was dedicated to our community, to his beautiful and loving wife, to his family and friends and to his neighbors. When I first moved across the street, ‘Mr. Sipperley’ would sweep it after every storm and would trim the hedges of his neighbors when permitted. We’d also spot him trimming the grass around the stop signs through our beautiful village. When I had a problem with my plumbing, Vern was there to identify the problem and tell Nick where the pipe was.... the old orangeburg pipe needed to be replaced. As the years passed, Mary and Vern became more than just neighbors but also our friends. Always very loving and kind to our family, especially the girls asking how school was and seeing if they could help with anything. We would pop over around the holidays to see their decorations and Mary was known to stop in with a little treat from time to time. I must that that even with that closeness, I can’t recall a day they weren’t dressed to the nines and ready for unexpected visitors though on many days I was in my loungewear without a hairdo or a bit of makeup. What an example of how to grow old with such class!
Though he never showed it, to say the last couple years have been harder on Vern would be an understatement. Always with a big smile and trying to keep up with the conversation, our Vern faced difficulties getting around and at our last visit staying in the conversation. That said, his love for Mary and the life they shared was always so apparent as was Mary’s love for Vern. In their beautiful home and the wonderful life they shared... I think 64 years of marriage too! I was surprised to find they had practiced different (although similar) religions all these years.... Vern attended The Church of the Messiah while Mary attends Good Shepherd.... May we all find both love and devotion that strong!
I’d like to think Vern is in heaven with his loved ones having a good old time.... He’s with Honey Dew enjoying a stiff drink, reminiscing about the Rhinebeck of yesteryear, the many concerts he enjoyed at the Dutchess County Fair, of his firefighting days and Pocahontas and laughing with that sparkle in his eye, ever so dapper. No doubt he’ll be watching over Mary, waiting for his soulmate to join him after she raises their pup Gypsy.
Rest In Peace, Sweet Vern...we’ll take care of Mary until you can once more. In the meantime, may Mary, Vernon’s beloved brother Pete, Karl Fredrick Sipperley, the Sipperley and Riley families find comfort in the many years shared and in knowing Vern’s no longer suffering.
A little poem that has so often brought me comfort in grief.....
The Rose Still Grows Beyond the Wall
by AL Frink
Near a shady wall a rose once grew,
Budded and blossomed in God's free light,
Watered and fed by the morning dew,
Shedding it's sweetness day and night.
As it grew and blossomed fair and tall,
Slowly rising to loftier height,
It came to a crevice in the wall
Through which there shone a beam of light.
Onward it crept with added strength
With never a thought of fear or pride,
It followed the light through the crevice's length
And unfolded itself on the other side.
The light, the dew, the broadening view
Were found the same as they were before,
And it lost itself in beauties new,
Breathing it's fragrance more and more.
Shall claim of death cause us to grieve
And make our courage faint and fall?
Nay! Let us faith and hope receive--
The rose still grows beyond the wall,
Scattering fragrance far and wide
Just as it did in days of yore,
Just as it did on the other side,
Just as it will forever-more.
Though he never showed it, to say the last couple years have been harder on Vern would be an understatement. Always with a big smile and trying to keep up with the conversation, our Vern faced difficulties getting around and at our last visit staying in the conversation. That said, his love for Mary and the life they shared was always so apparent as was Mary’s love for Vern. In their beautiful home and the wonderful life they shared... I think 64 years of marriage too! I was surprised to find they had practiced different (although similar) religions all these years.... Vern attended The Church of the Messiah while Mary attends Good Shepherd.... May we all find both love and devotion that strong!
I’d like to think Vern is in heaven with his loved ones having a good old time.... He’s with Honey Dew enjoying a stiff drink, reminiscing about the Rhinebeck of yesteryear, the many concerts he enjoyed at the Dutchess County Fair, of his firefighting days and Pocahontas and laughing with that sparkle in his eye, ever so dapper. No doubt he’ll be watching over Mary, waiting for his soulmate to join him after she raises their pup Gypsy.
Rest In Peace, Sweet Vern...we’ll take care of Mary until you can once more. In the meantime, may Mary, Vernon’s beloved brother Pete, Karl Fredrick Sipperley, the Sipperley and Riley families find comfort in the many years shared and in knowing Vern’s no longer suffering.
A little poem that has so often brought me comfort in grief.....
The Rose Still Grows Beyond the Wall
by AL Frink
Near a shady wall a rose once grew,
Budded and blossomed in God's free light,
Watered and fed by the morning dew,
Shedding it's sweetness day and night.
As it grew and blossomed fair and tall,
Slowly rising to loftier height,
It came to a crevice in the wall
Through which there shone a beam of light.
Onward it crept with added strength
With never a thought of fear or pride,
It followed the light through the crevice's length
And unfolded itself on the other side.
The light, the dew, the broadening view
Were found the same as they were before,
And it lost itself in beauties new,
Breathing it's fragrance more and more.
Shall claim of death cause us to grieve
And make our courage faint and fall?
Nay! Let us faith and hope receive--
The rose still grows beyond the wall,
Scattering fragrance far and wide
Just as it did in days of yore,
Just as it did on the other side,
Just as it will forever-more.
Message from Patti Sinnott and Vinnie Mullen
November 4, 2017 12:36 PM
Dear Mary, May the wonderful memories of life with your dear husband sustain you throughout this very difficult time.
With our very deepest sympathy, and prayers, to you and your family,
Patti and Vinnie
With our very deepest sympathy, and prayers, to you and your family,
Patti and Vinnie
An Expression of Love Easel was sent on November 2, 2017
Dear Sipperley Family, Our hearts and thoughts are with your family. We will always fondly remember Vern for his high spirits and contagious laughter. We will miss him very much! With our deepest sympathy, The Le, Ly and Foo Family
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