Mr. Earl W. Routhier

June 10, 1930 - July 7, 2014

Earl W. Routhier (84) of 4 Ponderosa Park, Charlestown, NH died July 7, 2014. He was born in Claremont on June 10, 1930, son of the late Romeo and Melvina (Dumas) Routhier. He was predeceased by his brother, Norman V. Routhier in 2000. He was a long time resident of Claremont NH, graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1951, and was a Korean War Veteran serving in the USAF. Over the years, Earl worked at Fellows Gear Shaper, Sherwin-Williams, Jacobs Mfg., Temple Eastex, American Brush, and the Claremont School system. Within the community, Earl was a member of the Knights of Columbus, basketball coach at St. Mary’s High School, active in various activities at St. Mary’s Church and an avid softball fan. He is survived by his wife of 63 yrs. Lorraine (Fortin) Routhier, daughter Kim Fish (Bruce) of Mechanicsville VA, son Kevin Routhier of North Carolina, son Keith Routhier (Mary) of Claremont NH, grandson Cristofor Fish of Mechanicsville VA, grandson Aaron Fish (Carin) of Quinton VA, granddaughter Stephanie Routhier of Claremont NH, great-granddaughters Victoria and Olivia Fish of Quinton VA, great-grandson Bradley Fish of Quinton VA, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. There will be no visiting hours and a private memorial will be held at a later date in Virginia. The family suggests that memorial donations may be made to the Claremont Savings Bank Community Center Scholarship Fund, 152 South Street, Claremont, NH 03743. The family wishes to thank the staff at Valley Regional Hospital for their wonderful care. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Roy Funeral Home and Cremation Service.