Robert T. Dumont

COLUMBIA – Robert T. Dumont, 85, of Columbia, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, after a period of declining health, surrounded by his family. He was born on Dec. 15, 1936, in Nashua, N.H., the only child to the late Wilfred and Eledine (Tessier) Dumont. He grew up in Nashua and Hudson, and was a graduate of Alvirne High School. Bob’s working career was as a truck driver. He worked for 35 years for Edgecomb Metals, and upon retiring, moved to the north country with his wife. For many years, he groomed snowmobile trails for the Swift Diamond Riders. Bob also loved to go blueberry picking, cherished his fishing trips to Canada with his son, and trips to Florida with his daughters. He also loved to go 4-wheeling and snowmobiling. He was a tinkerer and could often be found puttering in his garage at home. Under his gruff exterior, Bob was a big teddy bear of a man, and a very independent spirit, who also enjoyed his quiet time. He also truly enjoyed his daily breakfast visits with his friends at the Spa Restaurant. Visits with family at his home would allow for time spent on the front porch enjoying the beautiful sunsets where great memories were made. He is survived by his three children, Theresa Rollins and husband Warren of Melbourne Beach, Fla., Denise Bourassa and husband Joseph of South Chatham, Mass., and Rick Dumont and wife Erica of Raymond, NH; six grandchildren, Kaitlin Calo, Kyle (wife Allison) Bourassa, Eric and Rachel Bourassa (fiancé Joseph Kirk), and Megan and Jake Dumont; as well as nieces and nephews; and his feline companions, Honey and Cinnamon. Robert is predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Lucille (Ledoux) Dumont in 2012. Memorial calling hours will be held on Friday, April 1, 2022, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook. A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at a later date, and a private interment will occur at a later date at the old St. Louis Cemetery in Nashua. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Bob may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org; or to the St. Joseph’s Native American School, 1301 North Main St., Chamberlain, SD, 57325. Condolences may be offered to the family online by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook.

Robert T. Dumont

December 15, 1936 - March 30, 2022