Rosamond E. Lawton

August 30, 1944 - December 31, 2014

COLEBROOK — Rosamond E. Lawton, 70, of Colebrook, passed away late Wednesday evening, Dec. 31, 2014, at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, surrounded by her family and after a long period of declining health. She was born in West Stewartstown on Aug. 30, 1944, a daughter to the late Sidney and Dora (Reynolds) Roby. She attended schools in North Stratford. For several years, Rosamond worked at the Stratford Plywood Mill until its closing. She then worked for Ethan Allen in both Island Pond and Beecher Falls, and she later worked in the housekeeping department at The Balsams. For many years, she also worked at the Tillotson Rubber Company, served as a short-order breakfast cook at Howard’s Restaurant, and worked part-time at LaPerle’s IGA in the deli department. She was a well-known and regular customer at Colebrook House of Pizza and enjoyed her time spent there with friends, especially Oscar Reveron; and she enjoyed people-watching around town with her best friend, Margo Stanley. But her greatest joy was her grandchildren and she loved being with them. Rosamond is survived by her husband of 20 years, Raymond Lawton, of Colebrook; a son, Michael Harding of Colebrook; a daughter, Michelle Smith of Lancaster; five grandchildren, Joseph and Christopher Seeley, Jeffrey Smith, Jr., and Shea and Katie Harding; two brothers, Sidney Roby, Jr., and wife Irene of Hooksett, NH, and Norman Roby and wife Nancy of Island Pond, Vt.; a sister, Mary Twofoot of North Stratford; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by a brother, Dennis Roby, and two sisters, Dora Gaudette and Linda Pelletier. There will be no public calling hours. A graveside service will be held at a later date of which notice will be given. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Rosamond 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. Arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.