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Buford M. Pettus

1929 - 2006

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Bob and Mariela posted a condolence

Happy Birthday Daddy...we miss you more every day.

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Anna posted a condolence

Some people don't get to know their granparents. They don't have any real memories of them just pictures in a photo album and the stories told by other people. I was really lucky that I got to know the person behind the pictures and the stories. I can remeber him when I was six and siting on his lap so I coul "driv" the car while he puched the pedals. I can remember a whole bunch of holidays and vacations at his and granmas house. I can remember interviewing him for my WWII paper in 8th grade. And sometimes its hard to remember that before he was gone, before our tears and grief, he was here. Thanks for giving me all the great memories and the stoy beyond the pictures.

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Anthony Pettus posted a condolence

To be brought up in your home was a joy and an adventure with every new day. My first memory is of waking up, and just when I had begun to cry, I saw you through the front window. Then you were in the room, sweeping me up in your arms. I remember the happiness I felt at the sound of your clear, quiet voice and of the sudden assuredness that it gave me. I still wonder at the joy I felt at the first sight of your rythmic stride through the front door, and how just the sight of you could make me so proud. You were my knight in shining armour, my teacher and my benefactor, and my inspiration. I always wanted to be just like my dad. I love you Peepumpter, Anth

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Tim posted a condolence

Every time I picture you in my head it is of your smiling face across a chess board. I remember how you used to say, "Are you sure you want to do that?", whenever I had made a bad move. I'd always be sure, too, at which point you'd steal a piece. But you always let me take it back, with a chuckle, that forgiving sense of humor that could alleviate any situation. To this day, whenever I'm about to do something rather stupid, I always hear your voice in the back of my mind, "Are you sure you want to do that?" And even if I went ahead and did it, I can still feel that there is always someone who would give me another chance. It's a small way to remember you, but the truth is I could never convey how much I will miss you.

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Robert Pelletier posted a condolence

I have had the honer of knowing Buford since the summer of 1995, when I was introduced at his Father's day cookout for the whole family in Monson MA. I am not certain if that is the first time that I heard him utter the phase, "over yonder" but I often made attemts to have him use that phrase. It would always make you smile, due to the way it came out. I will dearly miss this man, who I never saw angry or speak badly of anyone. He was a teacher by career but a person could learn so much by just observing him. His stone above his grave will read 5/27/1929-11/8/2006 but it is the small "dash" between those dates that means so much! Buford you made the "dash" something special, you were a great person,husband,father and grandfather. The honer of knowing you will always walk with me.

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Joshua posted a condolence

I will miss you dearly Grandpa. You and Grandma were pratically raising us when we were little, seeing you evrey weekend. I remember we would walk the dogs at Monson, MA and I would pressure you to go further down the path past what we called "the whale" rock. Once, you caved in and we walked futher then ever, but then we wandered off the path and got lost on the way back. We walked for close to an hour as we moving thogh dense brush and fall leaves. But you knew the general direction, first getting us to the road and then back to the house. Thats how I want to remember you. As the pathfinder; showing us the way back despite a large and sometimes difficult forest.

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Mariela posted a condolence

I've always been so proud to be your daughter. You were so kind and honest to everyone you met. This world was a better place with you in it. I never worried about a thing growing up. You and Mom made us all feel safe and secure and loved. I'm so glad you were able to meet the last of your grandchildren...they will always know how much I loved you and wanted you to be proud of who I've become. Although you have gone too soon, thank God we had the time we did...I just wish for one more hug. I'll love you forever.

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Julia Pelletier posted a condolence

I miss you,I love you,I want you back. Jesse says papo no home papo sky after Jesse says that me and my mom start criing becouse we miss you so much.you'll always be in my heart...Julia

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Mike posted a condolence

Big Bu; You had the patience of a fisherman, you were a great teacher, and were a good friend. I will miss you, and I have 26 years of wonderful memories, and I will be forever grateful for the gift you gave me, Susie, a special refelction of what you always stood for. You were also a special father figure to me through out the years, may your next journey be a great one... You will always be in my thoughts....... Mike

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Kevin Flanders posted a condolence

Grandpa- You'll be in my heart forever.May you rest in peace. Until we meet again. Love, Kevin

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Kimmy posted a condolence

To the sweetest grandpa ever, i'll always love you and miss you and i'll win my next hockey game for you love, kimmy

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Anthony posted a condolence

Just remembering you on your special day Pop. I miss you on all of them, and every other day too. Hugs, Anth

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Anthony posted a condolence

Now it's six years we all miss you, each and every day. We'll finish that mansion together soon, If I don't forget which nails go on the North side.

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Anthony posted a condolence

There's an old Hickory tree that stands on a path I take every day. The light filters down through those branches and shimmers when the breeze hits those big leaves. No other tree in the woods is remotely similar to that old Shag Bark Hickory tree. Thanks for letting me stand in your shade Dad, for all those happy years. I miss you.

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