Ronald Bamford

Ronald Bamford, 37, of 817 North Pembroke Road, Pembroke, NH died May 21, 2001, at Mass General Hospital, Boston, Ma., from injuries sustained in his yard on May 5th from a propane explosion. He was born in Manchester on December 9, 1963, the son of Ernest and Pauline (Hannaford) Bamford, Jr., and had been a resident of Manchester for most of his life. He has resided the past eight years in the Pembroke and Allenstown Communities. Ronald was a graduate of Central High School, Class of 1982. He was a hard working and dedicated husband and father who enjoyed outdoor activities with his family. Ronald was a carpenter and sheet rocker for over 15 years and was presently employed with Save-on-Wall Company. Ronald was a Harley enthusiast. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Family members include his wife of six years, Wendy (O'Neill) Bamford, two sons, Taylor O'Neill, age 9, Jake Bamford, age 5, a daughter Hannah Bamford, age 2 ½ all of Pembroke, his parents of Manchester, his maternal grandparents, Charles and Alice (Barry) Emery of Hooksett, four sisters, Mrs. Paul (Lynn) Berube of Barnstead, NH, Mrs. David (Diane) Fiddesop of Candia, Mrs. Michael (Ann) Foote of Manchester, NH and Mrs. Eric (Luceen) Bouchard of Gilmanton, NH., several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. SERVICES: Calling hours are at the Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium, 243 Hanover Street, Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday morning at 10 o'clock in St. Jean Baptist Church, Suncook. Donations may be made in his memory to the Bamford Family Burn Fund, c/o Bank of NH, 143 N. Main Street, Concord, NH 03301.