Bernard E. Fluette

Claremont, NH

Bernard E. Fluette, 78, of Block Avenue in Claremont, NH died Tuesday, September 23, at Valley Regional Hospital following a period of failing health.

He was born in Hanover, NH on July 9, 1936 the son of Louis and Edith (Lombard) Fluette and had been a longtime Claremont resident.

Bernard had been employed as a deliveryman by Lambert Oil Company and later worked as a route driver for Williams Ideal Laundry. He then became employed as a welder in the shotgun dept at Sturm Ruger Company for 28 years. Following his retirement, he worked for A&M Automotive as a deliveryman.

Bernard volunteered many hours for the Claremont Youth Baseball and Softball Leagues in the city as well as a crossing guard at Maple Avenue School. He was a former member of the Claremont Moose Lodge #1208 and the Shugah Valley Snow riders and a CB enthusiast. He was a member of the North Springfield Baptist Church.

He was the widower of Barbara (Spencer) Fluette who died on February 17, 2011.

Members of his family include his wife, Beverly (Bradish-Howe) Fluette, whom he married on July 28, 2013; a son, Benny Fluette and his wife, Patty, Claremont, NH; two daughters, Bonnie Gobin and her husband, Dave, Claremont, NH; Debbie St. Pierre and her husband Fred, Charlestown, NH; four step-daughters, Catherine Pollard, Hardwick, VT; Lynnette Esty, Perkinsville, VT; Susan Cox, Baltimore, VT; Janet Howe, Springfield, VT; 8 grandchildren, Meredith Gobin, Amelia Gobin, Olivia Gobin, Garrett Fluette, Julie Martin, Sara Harris, April Royce, Greg St. Pierre, seven great-grandchildren; fifteen step-grandchildren and one step-great grandchild: two sisters, Mildred Blue, Windsor, VT; Viola LaFont, Claremont, NH and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a brother, Miland Fluette.

Friends may call at the Roy Funeral Home, 93 Sullivan Street, Claremont, NH on Friday evening from 6 – 8 pm. 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday (Sept. 27) at the Roy Funeral Home, with the Rev. George L. Keeler, pastor of the North Springfield Baptist Church, officiating.  Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to either: Connecticut Valley Homecare/Hospice, 958 John Stark Highway, Newport, NH 03773 or the North Springfield Baptist Church, PO Box 23, North Springfield, VT 05150.

 Arrangements have been entrusted to the Roy Funeral Home and Cremation Service.