Frank Lyman Buswell, Jr.

Milton-Frank Lyman Buswell, Jr. 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 23, 2021 at Franklin County Rehab Center in St. Albans, VT. Frank was born on September 1, 1938 in Ira, VT the son of Frank Buswell, Sr. and Elizabeth (Rivers) Buswell. He married the love of his life Theresa "Boom Boom" Dion on December 27, 1958 in Burlington. Frank worked as a Computer Programmer at GE for over 24 years, and was also a long time employee at IBM and Triad Design Service and a surveyor. He was proud of his work as a topographic interpreter while serving in the military. Frank received a Bachelors Degree from UVM and Johnson State College. In Frank's earlier years, he and Theresa traveled nearly all of the 50 states on motorcycle, camping along the way. He most certainly loved cars, including his '81 Corvette. Frank was not a rough and tough kind of person; he loved his family with his whole heart. His grandchildren were his world. He often attended his grandchildren and great grandchildren sporting events, cheering them on from the sideline while supplying his "beloved jujubees", to anyone willing to sample their magical powers. Frank's talents were not limited to only maters of the the heart, he leaves behind a treasure trove of portraits and paintings he created for his own art gallery called "Old Farm Boy Gallery and Studio". In addition to his successes, he even became a self published author, publishing a book about his life and family, "Then Came a Tender Calm". He cherished the many camping trips to Rutland with his siblings and family, creating memories that will never be forgotten. He is survived by: his loving and supporting spouse Theresa, his children, Frank (Laura) Buswell, of Milton, Sally Gratton, of Winooski; his grandchildren, Tyler, Carly, Mark, Michele, and Lisa ; his great-grandchildren, Ryan, Noah, Dylan, Lydia, Kalvin, Max, Mabel, Eli, Ali; his siblings, John Buswell, York, PA, Bernard Buswell of Rutland, Priscilla Aines of Rutland, Margaret Holden of Rutland, Betty Rivers of White River Junction, and step sisters Jackie Thomas of Rutland and Janine Regula of Castleton. He is predeceased by his father, Frank Buswell Sr; mother, Elizabeth Buswell, stepmother Joyce Buswell and step brother David Buswell Visiting hours will be held on Saturday May 29, 2021 9-11 with a funeral service in the funeral home at 11. Burial to follow in Milton Village Cemetery with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to American Diabetes Association, The Michael J. Fox Foundation, and Franklin County Rehab Center (Patient Enrichment) 110 Fairfax Rd. St Albans, VT 05478 For those who wish, online condolences may be made to www.minorfh.com