The Rockingham News Obituaries, Rockingham, New Hampshire, from November 15, 2002

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Robert W. Cook

     FAIRHAVEN, Mass. -- Robert W. Cook, 65, died Oct. 29, 2002, in St.
Luke's Hospital, New Bedford, Mass., after a brief illness.
     He was born in Franklin, the son of the late James R. and June
(Birkhead) Cook. He was raised in Bridgewater, Mass., and had resided in
Plaistow before moving to Fairhaven three years ago.
     He was a 1955 graduate of New Hampton Preparatory School and received
a bachelor's degree in education from Plymouth State College and a double
master's degree in education from Keene State College and the University of
New Hampshire.
     Mr. Cook was the English department head teacher, assistant principal
and assistant superintendent at Sanborn Regional High School, Kingston,
prior to his employment as international sales manager for Computer
Resources in Barrington.
     He was a member of the Christian Science Mother Church in Boston; a
charter friend of the new Mary Baker Eddy Library for the Betterment of
Humanity; a member and Sunday school teacher in Manchester; and a member of
the New Bedford Christian Science Church.
     He was an avid international adventure traveler and enjoyed white
water rafting and kayaking, international bicycle touring, sailing, skiing,
hiking, camping and fishing.
     He is survived by his wife, Margaret A. (Martinelli) Cook of
Fairhaven; three daughters and their husbands, Sharrol L. and Michael
Gianatassio of Deerfield, Wendy S. and John Cardozo of Plaistow and Pamela
J. and Joe Correia Jr. of Bedford; two stepsons, Matthew Slaney of Newton,
Mass., and Philip Slaney and his wife, Brenda, of North Attleboro, Mass.;
and nine grandchildren.
     He was predeceased by one grandchild, Rocky Gianatassio.
     Private memorial services were held at the convenience of the family.
     Memorial donations may be made to Camp Mowglis for the Robert W. Cook
Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 9, Hebron, NH 03214.

Alfred G. Eaton

     RAYMOND -- Alfred George Eaton, 56, of Ham Road, died Saturday, Nov.
9, 2002, at his home.
     He was born in North Conway the son of Lauretta (Jones) Eaton of
Exeter and the late George Eaton.
     Mr. Eaton was a lumberjack for the Abernaque Timber Co. for many
years.
     In addition to his mother, he is survived by one son, JammieEaton of
Exeter; five brothers, Alphonse Eaton and John Eaton, both of Northwood,
Calvin Eaton of Kingston, Mayhew Eaton of West Epping and Thomas Eaton of
Barrington; eight sisters, Minnie Ellison of Maine, Linda Cumming of
Rochester, Rita Davis of Tampa, Fla., Pauline Brown of Intercession City,
Fla., Mary Elliott of Raymond, Janet Lashomb of Exeter, Beatrice Lebeau of
Newmarket and Karen Eaton of West Epping; and several nieces, nephews and
cousins.
     Graveside services were held Thursday in Pine Grove Cemetery, Raymond.
     Arrangements were by the Brewitt Funeral Home, Raymond.

Ronald R. Gardner

     RAYMOND -- Ronald R. Gardner, 57, of Langford Road, died Tuesday, Nov.
12, 2002, in Portsmouth Regional Hospital after a brief illness.
     He was born Feb. 17, 1945, in Exeter, the son of the late Felix and
Irene (Higgins) Gardner.
     Mr. Gardner was a truck driver for Geralco Corp. He had previously
been employed by Galloway Trucking, Cole Brothers, Grant's Towing, Beck
Developers and Patterson Paving.
     He enjoyed fishing, camping and four wheeling.
     He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Marjorie (Haas) Gardner of
Raymond; four sons, Ronald Gardner Jr., Matt Gardner and Michael Gardner,
all of Raymond and Marc Gardner of Peabody, Mass.; three daughters, Theresa
Perry and Lisa Gardner, both of Salem, Mass., and Amber Gardner of Raymond;
nine grandchildren; four brothers, Bion Gardner, Felix Gardner and Junior
Gardner, all of Deerfield and his twin, Richard Gardner of Northwood; three
sisters, Bev Shepard of Deerfield, Pearl Demyanovich of Conway and Lillian
Oldham.
     He was predeceased by two brothers, Robert and Earl Gardner, and one
sister, Wanita Wormsley.
     A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. in St.
Joseph Church, Route 27, Epping. Burial will follow in Morrison Cemetery,
Deerfield.
     In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American
Heart Association, 20 Merrimack St., Suite 1, Manchester, NH 03101-2244.
     Arrangements were by the Brewitt Funeral Home, Raymond.

Carl H. Ronnquist

     FARMINGTON -- Carl H. Ronnquist, 65, died Thursday, Nov. 7, 2002, in
Frisbee Memorial Hospital, Rochester.
     He was born July 20, 1937, in Beverly, Mass., the son of the late Paul
and Grace (Rowe) Ronnquist. He had resided in Kingston for many years and
in Florida before moving to Farmington two years ago.
     Mr. Ronnquist was employed by Wells Fargo in Kingston for many years
and in their security department in Florida.
     He is survived by his wife, Ruth A. (Barrett) Ronnquist of Farmington;
three sons, Leon Croteau of Tennessee, Jeff Ronnquist of Rochester and
Gregg Croteau of Hampton; three daughters, Laura Grant of Farmington,
Melissa Pauley of Florida and Carla Ronnquist of Greenland; 16
grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one brother, Malcolm Ronnquist of
Otis, Maine; his stepmother, Ruth Ronnquist of York, Maine; and several
nieces and nephews.
     Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
     Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association of
N.H., 9 Cedarwood Drive, Unit 12, Bedford, NH 03110
     Arrangements are by the Brewitt Funeral Home, Exeter.