RONALD OSCAR ERICKSON, 70, of Willow Brook Road, Plainfield; formerly of Groveton, died Sunday February 12, 2006 at Lebanon Center-Genesis Eldercare were he had been a resident for the past 15 months; after a lengthy illness. Born November 28, 1935 in Berlin, NH a son of Oscar and Hordes (Anderson) Erickson, he was a resident of Groveton since 1982 until moving to Lebanon about 6 years ago. Before retiring in 1997 he worked for 32 years as a Tow Motor Operator for Wausau Papers. He was a member of the St. Paul's Lutheran's Church in Berlin. A loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. An avid sports fan who especially loved the Red Sox. Ron enjoyed spending time at Lake Umbagog, watching his grandchildren play sports and participate in horse shows and being with family and friends. He will be missed by all that knew him and will live on in our hearts forever. Ron is survived by his wife of 31 years Winona (Clark) Erickson of Plainfield, NH; six children Danny Erickson of Alburn, ME; Kelly Moore and Karen Hunt both of Fenix, AZ; Paula Reynolds of North Stratford, NH; Randall Olson of Plainfield, NH and Gretta Wilder of Belmont, NH. He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and one sister Pearl Roy of Berlin, NH. Ron was predeceased by one brother Clifford Erickson and one sister Juana Roy. At Ron's request there will be no calling hours. A Memorial graveside service will be held June 30, 2006 at 1:00 PM in the Stewartstown Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of the Armstrong-Charron Funeral Home; 100 State Street; Groveton.