Larry ”Plug” Summers, 74, of Montpelier passed away Wednesday afternoon in the Emergency Room at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Montpelier. He was born on February 9, 1939 in Montpelier to Warren H. and Martha L. (Gorman) Summers. Larry graduated from Montpelier High School in 1957.
Larry was a machinist at Mohawk Tools in Montpelier for over 30 years, retiring in 2001. He was a member of the F.O.E. #2246 in Montpelier; serving as president for numerous terms.
He is survived by two sons, Joel (Yolanda) Summers of Montpelier and Doug (Ragna) Summers of Montpelier; six grandchildren Madison and Will Summers, Matthew Call, Jessica Marrero, Amanda Marrero and Meggan Collins; six great grandchildren; one brother William Summers of Montpelier; two sisters Barbara (Bill) Wolfe of Peru, Indiana and Marilyn Westerlund of Montpelier; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers Joe, Sam and Tom Summers; three sisters Betty Payne, Patricia Summers and Margaret Stuck.
Visitation for Larry will be Sunday December 1st from 5-8pm at the Thompson Funeral Home in Montpelier. Services will be on Monday at 11am at the funeral home with Minister Dean L. Phillips to officiate. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Montpelier. Donations may be made to Montpelier Parks and Recreation or the Montpelier Athletic Boosters. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com