Obituary of Robert-Edward Grenier

ALTON — Robert Edward Grenier, 81, of Alton, died after a brief illness at Mass. General Hospital in Boston surrounded by family on August 12, 2005. He was born in Springvale, Maine on Dec. 2, 1923, the son of Victor and Georgianna Grenier. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He later worked at United Tanning of Dover until an early retirement. He was a longtime resident of Green Street in Somersworth until his move to Alton approximately ten years ago. For many years he was an avid boater on Lake Winnipesaukee, enjoying entertaining his family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Victor and Georgianna Grenier, and his older brother, Bill Grenier. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Phyllis Grenier, known to him as "Lil Palooka," who he loved dearly. Also, his three sisters, Arlene Verville of Maine, Irene Fagan of Dover and Anita Doherty of Dover; his children: Laura (Grenier) Young and husband John of Rochester, Pamela Grenier and Scott MacGregor of Lunenberg, Mass. and Cathy Gonthier and husband Norman of Dover; a son, Marc A. Grenier and Julie Ellis of Lebanon, Maine; Grandchildren: Stacey Gonthier, Jason Ditucci, Richard DeCost, Scott DeCost, Marcie Grenier and Scott Pack; Great-Grandchildren: Jayleigh Ditucci, Marc Pack, Ashton Pack, Corinne DeCost, Kendall DeCost, Delaney DeCost, Sean Michael Grenier, and Lateesha Grenier. Of him, his family wrote: He had an overabundance of friends which he and they considered as being family, not just friends. He was known as "PaPa" to all who knew him and was loved by all. He was happiest working around his property, making sure his lawns were manicured, riding his tractor, taking pride in his efforts. But he was never too busy to stop and sit and visit with the many friends or neighbors who stopped by every day. He will truly be missed. There are no calling hours or services at his request. Arrangements are under the direction of the R.M. Edgerly and Son Funeral Home, 86 S. Main St., Rochester.