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Page 16 The Colebrook Chronicle Friday, April 28, 2017 Obituaries (Continued from page 15) erend Richard Boyden, pastor, officiated. Burial will be at a later date in West Roxbury, Mass. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in her memory to the Oncology Unit at Weeks Medical Center, the Christ United Methodist Church in Lan- caster, or Country Village Gene- sis Eldercare Center. Please go to www.baileyfh.net for more information or to send an online condolence. Jessie James Royal JESSIE JAMES ROYAL LITTLETON–Jessie James Royal, 29, of Littleton, passed away on April 17, 2017 at Dart- mouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon. He was born on Oct. 4, 1987 in Claremont to Melissa Davis and Matthew Royal. He grew up in Newport and Claremont, where he enjoyed all outdoor activities including snowmobiling, four-wheeling, and anything involving his older brother Harley. He attended public schools and obtained his GED. Jessie loved working out- doors and made a living doing paving, roofing, construction and firewood, and after he became unable to work he was the best stay-at-home dad anyone could ask for. While living in Cole- brook, he met his fiancé Shannon Howland. The couple has lived in Tamworth, Whitefield, and most recently Littleton. Jessie was very artistic and enjoyed drawing and tattoo art (both giving and receiving). Other passions of his include going fishing, driving, and listen- ing to music. Jessie had a rough exterior yet a heart of gold. He loved deeply and loved spending time outdoors and with his chil- dren. He always had a smile on his face when spending time with his family and close friends. He was a wonderful partner/fiancé, father, son and brother who was and will continue to be an inspi- ration to all. “His story of strength, determination, cour- age, and passion for life will live with us forever,” writes the fam- ily. Jessie leaves behind a large group of family and friends who will continue to love him, miss him, and keep his memory alive. He is survived by his fiancé Shannon Howland of Littleton, his daughter Adaleine Creigh- ton, 10, his son Parker Royal, 5, and his step-daughter Breeah Normand, 12; his mother Melissa "Missy" Royal of Churchville, Va., his father Matthew Royal and step-mother R