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Page 16 The Colebrook Chronicle Friday, September 30, 2016 Obituaries the North American Martyrs’ Parish, for the benefit of St. Albert’s Church, 55 Pleasant St., Colebrook, NH 03576. Condolences may be offered to the family online by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins and Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook. Raymond P. Biron CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING 30 WORDS FOR $4 PER WEEK Payment MUST accompany ad. The Colebrook Chronicle, 82 Main Street, Colebrook __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ RAYMOND P. BIRON CANAAN, Vt.–Raymond P. Biron, 85, of Canaan, Vt., passed away on Sunday evening, Sept. 25, 2016, at the Country Village Healthcare Center in Lancaster. Raymond was born in West Stewartstown on April 3, 1931, a son to the late Albert G. and Marie-Rose (Therrien) Biron. He was educated in the local schools and was a vete ran of the U.S. Army serving with honor during the Korean conflict, where he earned a Bronze Star and the Soldier’s Medal. Following his service, he returned home and made a life in the North Country as a jackof-all-trades, working as a farmer and logger, as a business owner installing flooring and carpeting, as well as working for a time at Ethan Allen and for his brother. He was a very social person who loved to be with his friends, and he enjoyed playing in the Canaan softball league for many years. Raymond was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and loved to watch them. He leaves behind two sons, Raymond E. Biron and wife Belinda of Madison, Alabama, and Peter Biron of Apex, NC; his partner and companion of many years, Pauline Burns of Canaan, and her children, Kathleen Burns Lackie and husband Rodney of Littleton and Patrick Burns of Jefferson, and her grandchildren, Leon Gadwah IV and wife Nikayea of Allenstown, Francesca Gadwah of Colebrook, and Olivia Flynn, and husband Justin Flynn of Belmont, and great-grandchildren, Rylan Raymond Poulin, Blake Gadwah, and Hunter Flynn; four brothers, Roland and Donald Biron of Clarksville, Harry Biron of West Stewartstown and Albert Biron of Connecticut; and a sister, Pauline Carroll of Rhode Island. Raymond is predeceased by his wife, Jeanne (Daley) Biron; a son, Paul Biron; and three siblings, Bernard Biron, Lucille Biron and Philip Biron. Calling hours will be on Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Jenkins and Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place the next morning, Sat., Oct. 1, at 9 a.m. at St. Brendan’s Catholic Church in Colebrook, with The Rev. Craig Cheney as celebrant. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Biron may be made to BONNIE HULL FRANCONIA–Bonnie Ardita Hull, 64, of Franconia, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 20, 2016. She leaves behind her husband, William Hull, two children, Christian Ardita and wife Betsy, Jessica Cheek and husband Matthew, and two grandchildren, Esther Grace and Avery. She will most be remembered for her big heart and smile. She worked for many years in Special Education and made a difference in many children's lives. She was an avid skier who loved skiing at Cannon Mountain and in Colorado. Bonnie's family invites her friends to join them in a celebration of her life at the Cannon Mountain Peabody Lodge on Sunday, Oct. 2, from 2-5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made, in her name, to The New Hampshire Foundation for Teaching and Learning Children's Fund (www.neanh.org). There will be a donation link on Bonnie's facebook page at www.facebook.com/bonnie.hul l.50 Arrangements are entrusted to the Armstrong-Charron Funeral Home in Groveton. To send the family condolences via the online register book, please visit www.armstrongcharronfuneral home.com. DARRILL BROOKS STEWARTSTOWN–Darrill “Joe” Brooks died peacefully at the Coos County nursing home on Sept. 21, 2016. He had resided there for the past few months as his health declined. Joe was predeceased by his mother, Reva Brooks Ricker and his stepfather Jim Ricker. He is survived by a brother, Bill Brooks of Colebrook; and a sister, Lillian Bressette of Stratford. Joe also leaves behind his extended chosen family; Mary Shannon of Lancaster, Kathy Keezer of Clarksville, Mike and Tayton Keezer of Clarksville, Norma Underhill of Pittsburg, and April Keezer of Beecher Falls. Joe was very special to all of his friends and family. Joe was a hard worker, throughout his lifetime he farmed, drove truck, and worked at a lumber mill yard. Upon his retirement Joe helped his friends at every opportunity. Joe enjoyed the simple things in life; fishing, gardening, going for walks and rides, and eating meals out. He loved the outdoors. Joe will be missed by his many friends. As per his request there will be no calling hours. A private burial will take place in Strawberry Knoll Cemetery in Clarksville. Albert Tardiff ALBERT TARDIFF PEMBROKE–Albert “Teddy Bear” R. Tardiff, 72, of Pembroke, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, at the Concord Hospital in Concord. He was born in Coleraine, Que., on March 10, 1944, a son to the late Hector and Helene (Paquin) Tardif. Al was employed at Wallboard Supply Company in Londonderry for 20 years. Prior to that he drove a truck long distance for 15 years. He was a devoted family man, loved his children, and adored his grandchildren. Most of his free time was spent with his family, and as the children grew his passion was his motorcycle. He and his wife spent countless hours riding and traveling in the U.S. and Canada. He is survived by his wife Marlene (Young) Tardif; his children, Nancy Tardif Doucette, Natalie Tardif Judge, and Stephen Tardif and wife Karen Faucher; grandchildren, John Doucette III, Brooke Judge, Dakota Judge, Dylan Tardif, and Lucas Tardif; and his siblings, Yvan Tardif, Rhea Bouffard, Real Tardif, Marie Claire Coulombe, Rejeanne Demers, Louie Tardif, Noel Tardif, and Alain Tardif. Al is predeceased by two sisters, Cecile Pepin and Giselle Laflamme. Memorial calling hours will be at the Jenkins and Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook on Saturday morning, Oct. 8, 2016, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Immediately following, a memorial Mass will be held at St. Brendan's Catholic Church at 11 a.m. with The Rev. Craig Cheney as celebrant. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Tardif may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH, 166 South River Rd., Suite 210, Bedford, NH 03110. Condolences may be offered to the family online by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins and Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook.