Stephen K. Brungot

COLEBROOK, NH — Mr. Stephen K. Brungot, 68, of Colebrook, passed away late Saturday evening, March 19, 2016, at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook, after being stricken at his home and after a long period of poor health. He was born on Oct. 9, 1947, in West Stewartstown, a son to the late Norman and Lois A. (Clawson) Brungot. Steve was a 1965 graduate of Colebrook Academy. He attended NH College in Manchester for a period of time, but was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. Steve’s military career lasted 22 years, with duty stations in South Korea (where he met his wife), as well as Japan, Thailand, and Germany. He retired from the Army at the rank of Master Sergeant, and received two purple heart ribbons among many other decorations. Upon returning home to the north country, Steve worked for a time as a police dispatcher and also in the accounting department at The Balsams before being hired by U.S. Customs & Immigration as an agent on the border. Steve’s second career, in law enforcement, lasted 19 years. Steve was an excellent bowler, and was crowned state champion in his younger years. He was active in civic and fraternal organizations in his community, and served on the Colebrook Planning Board. He was a Master Mason and member of Evening Star Lodge #37, F. & A.M., and the George L. O’Neil post of the American Legion. He loved to visit with friends over breakfast at the Wilderness Restaurant, and he usually stuck to his daily routine, just loving life. Steve is survived by his wife of almost 40 years, Chong (Chang) Brungot of Colebrook; his daughter, Shanna Caron and husband Shane of Henniker, NH; his son Craig Brungot and wife Melissa of Manchester, NH; two brothers, Randall Brungot and wife Michelle of Wolfeboro, NH, and Eric Brungot of Concord, NH; a sister, Jane Boudart and husband Louis of Bear, Del.; and one grandchild. He is preceded in death by a brother, Norman Brungot, Jr. Calling hours will be on Thursday, March 24, 2016, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook, with the Masonic Burial Rite to be held at 4:45. A graveside commital with military honors will be later in the spring in the Colebrook Village Cemetery of which notice will be given. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Brungot may be made to a charity of one’s choice. 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.

Stephen K. Brungot

October 9, 1947 - March 19, 2016