Ronald H. Twombly (1940-2011)
Ronald H. Twombly, 70, of Durham passed away at his home on Friday, Aug. 19. He was the husband of Laurie Mester. He was born in St. Johnsbury, VT on Sept. 30, 1940 and was the son of Herbert D. and Elsie 'Sally' (Wilkie) Twombly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his third wife, Patricia (Sheltra) Twombly and his daughter, Robin Twombly. He is survived by his brother, Robert Twombly and his wife Gail of Seminole, FL; his children, Andrea Lee Hills and her husband Edward of Middletown; Adrienne Abbott and her husband Keith of Bethel, VT; Amy Koenig and Craig Twombly both of Royalton, VT; Darren Twombly of Windham, ME; Claude Poitras and his wife Donna of Winterport, ME; Sheila Poitras and her significant other Brian Young of Durham. Ronald also leaves behind several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was a 1958 graduate of Springfield High School in Vermont and a member of the Federal Army Reserve until 1962. He was employed at Fellows Gear Shaper in Springfield, VT. He later married and relocated to Bethel, VT where he was employed at GW Plastics. He was also employed at Newport Plastics in Newport, VT and moved to Durham in 1983. He retired from General Dynamics in 1993.
Ronald was a peace-loving and caring man and had the knack to create familial harmony within his large blended family. To his credit, he always referred to his blended family as "ours." He touched many lives with is wonderful sense of humor and took great pride in his many grandchildren. He especially enjoyed spending time hunting and fishing with his family and friends, as well as attending the Middlesex Livestock Auction and many local agricultural fairs.
A celebration of his life is being planned for a later date at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Special Olympics-CT, 2666 State Street Suite #1, Hamden, CT 06517-2232.
Published in The Middletown Press on September 15, 2011.
Photo taken June 21, 2003 by John Lashua at the 45th reunion at the Hartness House.
Nancy Moore (Shanks)
had many fun times together and considered him a great friend. so very sorry to his family we have lost another good classmate.
nancy moore shanks
Linda Gay (Hemby)
My condolences to the family. I remember Ronnie fondly as we lived fairly close to each other, up until 8th grade when I moved to Connecticut. In sixth grade, we would walk home together from Elm Hill School and play in my basement at 10 Rita Street on tumbling mats, rolling each other up in the mats!
John Peterson
ronnie and i had alot of fun growing up and I will remember him forever as you just don't forget the good times,JP
Judith Parker (Turmail)
A mischievous gentle soul who will be missed. Ronnie was a good friend,fellow band member and always ready to create laughter. May his family carry forth his joy of life.