Friday, December 23, 2016 The Colebrook Chronicle Page 19
Obituaries
Robert Gunnip
ROBERT GUNNIP
GILMAN, Vt.– Robert D. Gunnip, 85, of Commercial Avenue, died suddenly at his home, Monday evening, Dec. 19, 2016, after a period of failing health.
Robert was born in Stamford, Conn, on February 23, 1931, the son of James P. and Sarah( Higgins) Gunnip. He and his brothers were raised in Concord, Vt., by his grandmother Louise Hallett and he was a 1949 graduate of Concord High School.
During the Korean Conflict he served for four years with the US Navy. Returning home he married Freda L. Priest and they made Gilman their home for 50 years. For 42 years he was a millwright at the paper mill in Gilman. He was employed with the various companies operating the mill including Gilman Paper Company, Georgia Pacific, and Simpson Paper.
Bob and Freda enjoyed camping with close friends John and Bev Wilkinson along with their family and grandchildren. Bob enjoyed his retirement, taking trips with Freda to the casinos. He enjoyed his grandchildren and was an avid fan of theirs during their high school years. He took several trips with Freda visiting their boys in Alaska and her sister in Reno, Nevada. Their son Jonathan took them to San Diego, Calif. to visit the aircraft carrier USS Midway, the ship Bob had served on. Bob loved his family and friends and had a kind heart. From his“ Sweet Pea” she sends her love.
He was a longtime and active member of the Gilman Methodist Church and for many years was a Free and Accepted Mason with Moose River Lodge # 82 in Concord. He was Past Command and Adjutant for the Moore-Fox American Legion Post 41 of which he belonged for 50 years.
Surviving family members include his wife Freda of Gilman; three sons Robert M. Gunnip of Anchorage, Ak., David A. Gunnip of Hyannis, Mass., Jonathan F. Gunnip of Anchorage, Ak.; grandchildren, Kyle, Connor, and Cullen Gunnip of Fla., Samuel Gunnip and family of San Diego, Calif., Meredith Frazier and family of San Antonia, Tex., Jasmine Gunnip of Anchorage, Ak.; great grandchildren, Nabi, Jooha, and Sooha Gunnip, Samuel, Addison, Ava Grace and Emmalyn Frazier; a special daughter-in-law Dina Gunnip of Lunenburg; a brother Donald Gunnip of Brat-
tleboro; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, James Patrick Gunnip and Ted Gunnip.
A graveside service will be held in the Spring at Riverside Cemetery in Lunenburg, Vt., at the convenience of the family. A service notice will be posted at that time.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to the Gilman Methodist Church, c / o Linda Streeter, 676 Main Street, Lunenburg, Vt. 05906.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. Please go to www. baileyfh. net for more information or to send an online condolence.
Ronald P. Kuncio, Sr.
RONALD P. KUNCIO, SR.
WEST STEWARTSTOWN – Ronald P. Kuncio, Sr., 72, of West Stewartstown, died on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, at the Morrison Nursing Home in Whitefield after a prolonged period of failing health.
He was born in West Warwick, R. I., on Dec. 15, 1944, the son of the late Paul P. and Helen( Zwolenski) Kuncio. He was raised and educated in Rhode Island and later attended Salve Regina University in Newport. He was a veteran of the U. S. Marine Corps and served during the Vietnam War.
Ron was a decorated police officer in West Warwick for 15 years, earning a department commendation for his service. He later worked for Electric Boat for a period of time, prior to moving to Pittsburg in 1985 where he was the owner and operator of North Country Lodge and Cabins on Back Lake.
He leaves behind his wife of five years, Rosanne( Dion) Kuncio of West Stewartstown; a son, Ronald Kuncio, Jr. and his wife Patricia of Pittsburg; two grandchildren, Jacob and Samantha Kuncio; two brothers, Kenneth and Timothy Kuncio of West Warwick, R. I.; and a sister, Janice Petrangelo of West Warwick.
He is preceded in death by a son, Robert Kuncio.
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