Emile R. Therrien, Jr.

COLEBROOK, NH-- Mr. Emile R. Therrien, Jr., 59, passed away on Friday evening, June 24, 2011, at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, NH, after a long period of ill health. He was born in West Stewartstown, NH, on November 18, 1951, a son to the late Emile and Edna (Uran) Therrien. Emile attended the first grade in Canaan, Vt., and was then tutored at home. His education continued later in life in Rutland and Waterbury, Vt., where he obtained his certification as a licensed nurses’ aid. His working career was wide and varied, including work at the Ethan Allen furniture factory in Beecher Falls, at Tillotson Healthcare in Dixville, as kitchen help for many years at The Balsams and at restaurants in Colebrook and Beecher Falls, as a cook at Camp E-Toh-Anee, and helping local senior citizens. He also worked for Vershire and did home nursing care in the area. He loved to knit and crochet, and Emile was well known for his love of all kinds of different crafts. He was a true “people person,” who loved to be downtown on his scooter visiting with his many friends. Emile was a past member of the Colebrook Kiwanis Club, the Knights of Columbus, and the Jaycees. Family members include his beloved wife, Amber (Normandeau) Therrien of Colebrook, NH; two sisters, Shirley Stevens and husband Charles O., of Stewartstown, NH, and Marion Dube and husband Dennis of Stewartstown; three brothers, Philip Therrien of Canaan, Vt., Victor Therrien and wife Helen of North Troy, Vt., and David Therrien and wife Penny of Beecher Falls, Vt.; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be on Wednesday evening, June 29, 2011, from 6-9 p.m. at the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook. A funeral service will be held on Thursday morning, June 30, at 11 a.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Colebrook with The Rev. Rick Boyden officiating. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Therrien may be made to Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, 103 Main Street, Colebrook, NH 03576, to help defray final expenses. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.

Emile R. Therrien, Jr.

November 18, 1951 - June 24, 2011