Hugh Bromley

DANBY — Hugh Bromley, 95, died June 4, 2012, at his residence, following a brief illness.

He was born Nov. 14, 1916, in Danby, the son of Delos and Mary (Weatherby) Bromley.

He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran, served in the Battle of the Bulge, received a Bronze Star and was honorably discharged in 1946.

Mr. Bromley returned to the family farm in Danby, where he was a state forest fire warden for over 40 years, a selectman and a library trustee.

Survivors include two sons, Stephen Bromley of Wallingford and Roger Bromley of Danby; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased in 2008 by his wife, Joan (Townsend) Bromley, whom he married in Brussels, Belgium; in 1977 by a son, Martin; by two brothers, Harry and Mott Bromley; and a half-brother, Omar Weatherby.

The graveside service with military honors will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 8, in Danby-Scottsville Cemetery.

There will be no public calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rutland County Humane Society Inc., 765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT 05763.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Aldous Funeral Home.