Edmund Fluette

November 2, 1927 - July 31, 2012

Franconia, NH             Edmund W. Fluette, 85, formerly of Bethlehem, NH and Claremont, NH died Tuesday (July 31) at the Lafayette Center in Franconia, NH following a period of failing health. He was born in Claremont, NH on November 2, 1927 the son of Wilfred and Aloiska (Vincent) Fluette and had been a longtime Claremont resident. He was 16 when he started working for the family business, Fluette Oil Company as a burner technician and delivery driver. Following the sale of the business he worked for Limoges Oil and later worked for Johnson Oil Company and was in the oil business for 47 years. He enjoyed Harley Davidson Motorcycles and being around his dogs. Members of his family include, two daughters, Dorinne Bailey and her husband, Peter, Quechee, VT; Rachel Raymond, Claremont, NH; three sons, Raymond Fluette and his wife, April, Londonderry, NH; Laurier Fluette and his wife Cindy, Claremont, NH; Brian Fluette, Claremont, NH; 7 grandchildren, Scott Raymond, Tyler Raymond, Sam Bailey, Eric Fluette, Jennifer Fluette, Megan Fluette and Kyle Fluette. He was predeceased by his parents and a grandson, Nicholas Bailey. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Monday in St. Mary’s Church, with the Rev. Shawn M.Therrien, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Friends may call at the Roy Funeral Home, 93 Sullivan Street, Claremont, NH on Monday morning from 9:30 am until the time of the Mass. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Roy Funeral Home and Cremation Service.