RONALD DAVID CANTON, 55 of US Route 3 in North Stratford, died peacefully in his sleep Thursday, August 20, 2009 at his home. Born May 8, 1954 in Barre, Vermont a son of Orville B. and Kathryn A. (Watt) Canton, he was a graduate of Spaulding High School in Barre; class of 1972. Ron was a co-owner of the North Stratford Market and prior to that he worked for Hayes Ford in Newport, VT. He enjoyed hunting; fishing; golfing and spending time at camp with his family and friends. He was a kind and caring man and will be missed by all who knew him. Ron is survived by his wife of thirteen years Cecile (Marier) Canton of North Stratford; four children Amy Canton of Barre, VT Bill Canton and his significant other Chantel Avery of Barre, VT; Johnathan Cochran of Morrisville, VT and Bryan Holcombe and wife Lorna of North Stratford; one sister Karen O'Hara of Barre, VT and one sister-in-law Francine Canton of Morgan, VT along with several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Orville Canton, Jr.; mother Kathryn (Watt) Watson; step-father Bob Watson; two brothers Gary Canton and Bernie Canton. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, August 23, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Armstrong-Charron Funeral Home in Groveton. Funeral services will be at the funeral home on Monday August 24, 2009 at 11:00 am with Fr. Daniel Deveau officiating. Burial will be at a later date at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to either Upper Connecticut Valley Home Health; 181 Corliss Lane; Colebrook, NH 03576 or to the Groveton Ambulance Corp.; C/O Sandy Mason; 7 Arlington Ave.; Groveton, NH 03582.