Ronald Goodhue

November 17, 1945 - April 2, 2012

Newport, NH             Ronald L. Goodhue, 66, of Meadow Road in Newport, NH died Monday (April 2) at his home following a sudden illness. He was born in Claremont, NH on November 17, 1945 the son of Walter J. and Rena (Sevigny) Goodhue and had been a lifetime area resident. Ronald had been employed by the City of Claremont for many years as a mechanic and later in the maintenance department at City Hall. He also worked at Dorr Woolen Mill in Guild, NH and as an auto mechanic at Howe Motors and Claremont Ford.  Ronald was a former member of the VT National Guard.  Members of his family included three nephews, Steven Girard, Claremont, NH; Keith Girard, Claremont, NH; Alfred L. Girard, Mechanicville, MD;  a niece, Susan Fletcher, Unity, NH.   He was predeceased by a daughter, Elaine Girard. There will be no visiting hours. Graveside committal services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Roy Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 93 Sullivan Street, Claremont, NH.