Obituary: Herbert Azor “Herbie” Meckle

Posted 12/13/22

Herbert Azor “Herbie” Meckle, 57, of Autumn Green Drive in East Dummerston, VT, died Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH following an extended period of declining health.

This item is available in full to subscribers.

Please log in to continue

Log in

Obituary: Herbert Azor “Herbie” Meckle

Posted

Herbert Azor “Herbie” Meckle, 57, of Autumn Green Drive in East Dummerston, VT, died Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH following an extended period of declining health.

He was born in Callicoon, NY on July 31, 1965, the son of Herbert and Lois (Tyler) Meckle. Raised and educated in Narrowsburg, NY, he attended local public schools and graduated from Narrowsburg High School with the class of 1983.

A master electrician at the time of his passing, he was currently employed by Long Falls Paperboard in Brattleboro, VT. Previously he worked for Adam LaPointe Electrical and for an Anheuser Busch (Budweiser) distributor in Georgia.

Extremely proud of his military service and dedication to his nation, he served in the U.S. Army during Operation Enduring Freedom, and was stationed in Afghanistan. Following his honorable discharge from active service, he returned home and continued his military commitment, serving with the Vermont Army National Guard. Several All-American trips were made with his wife, Regina, to Fort Bragg, NC in honor of Regina’s son, PFC Kyle Gilbert.

Of his memberships, he was a life member of both the American Legion, Brattleboro Post #5 and the VFW, Carl M. Dessaint Post #1034. Herb also was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Brattleboro Aerie #2445.

He loved animals, and was an active volunteer with the Windham County Humane Society. His love of cats gave him the nickname “Crazy Cat Man.”

Of his other pastimes and interests, Herb loved to cook and barbecue as well as spend time with his family and many friends. Sundays were spent visiting and reminiscing with his Uncle Billy and Aunt Diane, whom he affectionally called “Mom and Dad.”

On November 29, 2008 in Damascus, PA, he was married to Regina Earp, who survives.

Besides his devoted wife of 14 years, he leaves his mother, Lois Warren, and stepfather Wally Warren of Narrowsburg; one brother, Trevor Meckle, and wife Lisa of Honesdale, PA; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his father, Herbert Royce Meckle, Jr. and a stepson, Kyle Gilbert.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name can be made to Windham County Humane Society, P.O. Box 379, Brattleboro, VT 05302.

To share a memory or send condolences to the family, visit www.atamaniuk.com.

Graveside committal services with military honors were conducted December 9 in Locust Ridge Cemetery. A reception followed the services; it was hosted by the VFW.

Obituary, Herbert Meckle