Robert J. Routhier

WEST STEWARTSTOWN – Robert Jean Marie Routhier, 65, died on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014, at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook, NH. The son of Bernard Routhier and Simone (Couture) Routhier he was born in West Stewartstown on April 22, 1949. Bob experienced debilitating epilepsy most of his life and spent years in various group and nursing homes. He lived his later years at Michaud Memorial Manor in Derby Line, VT, and the past two years at the Coös County Nursing Hospital in West Stewartstown. Bob enjoyed the simple things of life. Making puzzles, doing word search, playing table games (especially crazy 8) and watching select TV shows were among his favorite things to do. While at Michaud Manor, an assisted living facility run by the Catholic Diocese of Burlington, Bob enjoyed visiting with other residents, praying the rosary with them and attending Mass when possible. Bob was loved by his caretakers and residents where he resided. He had a special way of bringing joy into life. He is survived by his father Bernard Routhier of Pillsbury Manor South in S. Burlington, VT, and step-mom, Angele (Garneau) Routhier of Lemington,VT and Florida, and ten siblings. His brothers: Guy (Lorraine Bessette) of Maricopa, AZ; Gerard(Paulette Beaudrias); Rene(Gini Mulcahy); Eric (Michele Prive) and Denault “Dino” (Bobbie Jo) all of Bloomfield, VT. His sisters include Huguette “Yogi” (Edward) Poulin of Columbia, NH; Lori Routhier of Danby, VT; Pauline “Poli” (Roger) Beaudoin of So. Burlington; Colette Routhier Swain of Colebrook, NH; and Josee (Robert) Feezor of San Jose, CA. He also leaves 29 nieces and nephews, 27 great-nieces and nephews, and a great-great-niece and nephew, as well as several aunts and uncles. Robert was predeceased by his mother in 1954 and an infant niece, Nicole Routhier. Funeral and burial services will take place at the convenience of the family in the spring of which notice will be given. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Robert may be made to St. Brendan Catholic Church, c/o North American Martyrs’ Parish, 55 Pleasant St., Colebrook, NH 03576; or the Michaud Memorial Manor, 47 Herrick Rd., Derby Line, VT 05830. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements in NH are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook.

Robert J. Routhier

April 22, 1949 - December 20, 2014