Laurence Earl Hook, Sr.

Brunswick, VT Mr. Laurence Earl Hook, Sr., 69, of Brunswick, VT, passed away suddenly Wednesday, December 24, 2003, in North Stratford, NH. He was born February 8, 1934, at home on Piper Hill Road in Colebrook, NH, the son of the late Grant and Mildred (Jeffers) Hook. Laurence was a devoted and loving husband and father. He was a man who possessed honorable qualities. He had integrity, honesty, dedication, devotion and love. He shared his life with all who knew him. He was kind to everyone and always thought of others before his own needs. He was raised on a farm and enjoyed farming and what nature had to offer. Due to health reasons, he left his farm and started a new life in North Stratford where he was the town road agent for years. During the time of being road agent, he enjoyed meeting the people of the town and helping whenever and wherever he was needed. He was well respected for his service to the town and received the Citizen of the Year Award. He also served in the National Guard. Laurence lived a very full life experiencing many trying times, such as the loss of his home to fire, the loss of his youngest daughter to cancer, and fighting his own battle with farmer's lung. Yet if you knew Laurence, you would see that his glass was always half full. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, picking berries, plowing, tinkering, his children, grandchildren and his Model A. He made a life for his family that in no way can anything compare. He loved his wife and together they gave life to five children. He will forever hold a special place in all our hearts. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Eleanor (Platt) Hook of Brunswick, VT; two sons, Robert Hook and wife, Linda, of Brunswick, VT, and Laurence Hook, Jr. of Las Vegas, NV; two daughters, Martha Kennett and husband, Jerry, of Brunswick, VT; Dorothy Meunier and husband, Timothy, of Brunswick, VT; a brother, Kenneth Hook and wife, June, of Brunswick, VT; a sister, Lucille King of Colebrook, NH; eleven grandchildren: Andrew Laurence Rainville, Jason Hook, Amy Hook, Benjamin Hook, Christie Weir, Jay Weir, Ryan Kennett, Alyssa Kennett, Crystal Meunier, Brent Meunier and Dana Meunier; and numerous nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Janet Hook; and his brother, Carroll Hook.

Laurence Earl Hook, Sr.

February 8, 1934 - December 24, 2003