ERNEST "ERNIE" ROMEO CARON, 84, of State Street, Groveton, died peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born July 2, 1924 in Berlin, NH a son of Hormidas and Lea (Lemieux) Caron, he has been a resident of Groveton since 1950, coming from Berlin. Before retiring in 1976 he worked for several years for Groveton Paper Board. He was a member of the St. Marguerite d'Youville Parish; St. Francis Xavier Church; the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion, all of Groveton. Ernie enjoyed playing cards; doing crossword puzzles; sitting on the porch watching the cars go by and playing computer games. He also loved spending time with family, Sunday family visits and supervising the children's projects. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Lucienne "Lou" (Tremblay) Caron of Groveton; six children George (Georgia) Caron of Stark; Holly Caron of Groveton; Roger (Ruth) Caron; Daniel (Elaine) Caron; Diane Caron-Daley all of Stark and Ronald (Linda) Caron of Groveton; sixteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren; six siblings Rita Giroux; Madeline Baldassaire; Robert Caron; Theresa Theriault; Olive Gagne and Maurice Caron all of Berlin and numerous nieces and nephews. Ernie is predeceased by two sons Ernest and Paul and one daughter Janine; three sisters Jeanne Caron; Cecile Berthiaume and Marie Berthiaume and three brothers Gerard Caron; Lawrence Caron and Norman Caron. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at the Armstrong-Charron Funeral Home in Groveton. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at 11:00 am at the St. Francis Xavier Church in Groveton with Fr. Daniel Deveau, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the spring in the St. Francis Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Community Affairs C/O St. Marguerite d'Youville Parish; 11 State Street; Groveton, NH 03582.