Ronald G. Haynes

COLEBROOK, NH -- Mr. Ronald G. Haynes, 65, of Colebrook, NH, died late Monday evening, March 1, 2010, at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook, surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was born on February 25, 1945, in West Stewartstown, NH, the son of Orville and Frances (Noyes) Haynes. Ronnie graduated from Colebrook Academy in 1963. During high school he traveled to Kansas City, Missouri, as an active member of the Future Farmers of America, and he served as its president from 1962-63. He grew up farming with his father, and remained with his dad until the family farm was sold. Ronnie joined his father at the Arctic Cat dealership where he did small engine repair and learned to love being out in the countryside on a snowmobile. Mr. Haynes worked for the Town of Colebrook for the last 18 years of his work career; and he especially enjoyed the sunrises and scenery in the country while he was plowing the back roads of East Colebrook. The town presented Ronnie with a plaque when he retired in recognition of his service to the community. He built his own home on one of Colebrook’s most scenic vistas. In later years, Ronnie enjoyed walking in the woods, cutting firewood, and helping his dad in the sugar bush making maple syrup. He took pride in his gardens, and shared their bounty with family and friends. Ron was seldom idle; he often could be found in his garage working on vehicles or other small engines. He married the love of his life in 1991 when Mary and daughter Heidi became a part of his life. Ronnie enjoyed camping, family get-togethers, and his family and friends. Special times for him included trips to Colorado to visit his sons, Ken and Phil, during which he went white-water rafting and camping. He loved his time with his sons, daughter-in-law and special grandson, Devon. Ronnie realized another dream when he and Mary traveled to Florida, visiting friends and relatives along the way. They made new friends and spent the winter celebrating the fact that there was no snow to plow. He was always the first one to help others, be it family, friend or stranger. He was the proverbial jokester and maintained his wonderful sense of humor to the end. He enjoyed visits from former co-workers, friends, and family, and his courage and strength were an example to all who watched Ronnie as his disease progressed. He leaves behind his wife, Mary, of Colebrook; his mother, Frances Haynes, of Colebrook; son Ken and wife Michelle and grandson, Devon of Norwood, Colo., and son Phil and partner Kelly of Estes Park, Colo.; his sister Linda Haynes Stonner and husband, Tom, of Goffstown, NH; his brother, Tom Haynes and wife Lisa of Bedford, NH; his sister Nancy Call and husband, Duane, of Colebrook; and several nieces and nephews. Ronnie is preceded in death by his father, Orville Haynes, and a step-daughter, Heidi Gebo. Memorial calling hours will be on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, from 6-8 p.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church on Bridge Street in Colebrook, NH. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 11, at 11:00 a.m. at the same location. A committal service will be held in the spring at the Colebrook Village Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in Mr. Haynes’ memory may be made to the Colebrook Academy Booster Club, c/o Dodie Smith at the First Colebrook Bank, 132 Main St., Colebrook, NH 03576. Condolences may be offered on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook.

Ronald G. Haynes

February 25, 1945 - March 1, 2010