MICHAEL WILSON SCHOONER, SR., 53, of Levi Road died peacefully early Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster after a long and courageous battle with cancer, with his loving family by his side. Born on July 14, 1958 in Meriden, CT a son of Larry and Lila (Wentmore) Schooner, he was a resident of North Stratford for the past 33 years coming from Brownington, VT. He was a graduate of the Concord Vermont High School, class of 1976. Mike had worked as a welder and boiler room operator for Tillotson Rubber Co. for many years. "Schooner" loved to hunt, fish, go canoeing, boating, tell stories and spend time with family and friends. He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather and friend. Mike will be deeply missed all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 31 years Diane (O'Neil) Schooner of North Stratford, NH; mother Lila Stevens of West Moore, VT; daughter Christie Schooner and her significant other Gordon Nite of Stewartstown, NH; three grandsons James, Anthony and Dawson; his siblings Bill Schooner of Putney, VT; Rockwell Schooner and companion Allison of Wallingford, CT; Wendy Sicard and husband Gary of Barton, VT; Douglas Schooner and wife Erin of Boulder, CO; Dana Schooner and wife Amanda of Westmore, VT; and "Bones" and Kelly Poulin of Columbia, NH; his in-laws Linwood, Jr. and Lorraine Potter of North Stratford, NH and several nieces and nephews. Mike was predeceased by his father Larry Schooner in 1990 and two sons Michael W. Schooner, Jr. on Dec. 7, 2007 and Troy "Big Daddy" Schooner on Jan. 31, 2010. Calling hours will be held on Friday, June 1, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Armstrong-Charron Funeral Home in Groveton. Funeral service will be held hold on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 2:00 pm at the funeral home with Pastor Aaron Cox of the Groveton United Methodist Church officiating. Memorial donations may be made in Mike's name to the Riverside Rescue, Inc.; 236 Riverside Avenue; Lunenburg, VT 05903 or on line at http://www.riversideanimalrescue.org/donatetoriversideanimalrescue.php