Vernard B Bronson Lancaster, New Hampshire Obituary

Vernard B Bronson

JEFFERSON- Vernard B. “Butch” Bronson , 86, of Stag Hollow Road died at his home, unexpectedly, Saturday evening July 25, 2020. He was born July 15, 1934 in Groveton, the son of Bernard and Luella (Ball) Bronson; he attended local schools and graduated from Groveton High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Army. He married Opal Gross in Whitefield on September 19, 1959. After leaving the service he was employed by the Lancaster Police Department and in 1963 joined the New Hampshire State Police, serving in the K-9 unit. After his retirement from the State Police in 1983, he worked several jobs including self employed logger, hauling sawdust for the Tillotson Corporation, Wal-Mart, the forestry service and as a truck driver for Bob Hanson. Additionally, he served several years on the Jefferson planning board. He enjoyed working and John Wayne movies. Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Opal and three daughters; Laura Bronson of Jefferson, Ellen Griswold and her husband, Mark, of CT and Donna Bizier and her husband, Marc, of Milan, a brother Roland Bronson of Littleton, and three sisters Katherine Bronson of Lancaster, Bethany Bronson of Stark and Cora Bronson of Littleton; five grandchildren, Alexander, Brian and Jacob Griswold of CT, Andria Cargill of MA and Samantha Cargill of NH. A daughter Sara Cargill and brothers Kenneth and Robert Bronson and a sister Lucille McMann predeceased him. The family will conduct a private service. Donations in his memory may be made to the Jefferson Christian Church in care of Opal Bronson, 84 Stag Hollow Road, Jefferson, NH 03583.
July 15, 1934 - July 25, 202007/15/193407/25/2020
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Judy Reed
August 8, 2020
Polly and family ,I am so sorry to hear of Butch's passing.He was well respected and a great lawman! I remember the days past when my husband and he would work some details together. You were both so helpful to us when we moved to the North Country.My sympathies go out... Continue Reading
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John M. A. Rolli
August 6, 2020
Butch Bronson was a solid member of the State Police, and had the respect of those of us in the NH Bar. A man of integrity and understanding.
Scott Lang
July 31, 2020
Polly, Ellen, Laura, and Donna - my heart aches with Butch's passing. Such found memories when we were neighbors, just separated by a long driveway. I will never, ever forget his kindness, joking, and hearty laugh. He brought a sense of peace and comfort to our community... Continue Reading
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Bobbie & Ernie Gaudes
July 30, 2020
Polly, we are so sorry to hear of Butch's passing. Thinking of you and sending hugs and prayers your way. May Butch rest in peace. With Deepest Sympathy - Bobbie & Ernie Gaudes
Sandy O'Neal
July 30, 2020
To Mrs. Bronson and family, I just read this and am devastated. Mr. Bronson was like a second dad to me, I loved spending time in your home growing up and there are way too many memories to share, but the one memory I will never forget is the hug that Mr. Bronson gave m... Continue Reading
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Chris Conley
July 30, 2020
To Opal and families, my prayer and condolences at his death - be assured he is in God's Mercy. I began in F after Butch retired, he, and others like him, set the standard and made everything as it is. We met when he was driving a truck. Take Care, Chris Conley, Troo... Continue Reading
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Major (Ret) Ernest Loomis
July 30, 2020
To Opal and the Bronson family; Lois and I were saddened to learn of the passing of "Butch". The photo of him and canine "Gary", is so typical of his successful transition as the handler of that great "furry partner" after he had been with me for four years. The twenty... Continue Reading