Hubert Joseph GRENON

BENNINGTON — Hubert Joseph "Huey" Grenon, 75, a longtime resident of Bennington, died Oct. 15, 2005, at the Vermont Veterans Home following a long illness.He was born in Troy, N.Y., Feb. 9, 1930, the son of Anatole and Dorilda (Laquerre) Grenon. He received his education in the Newport, N.H., schools and was a member of the class of 1949 at Towle High School in Newport.A veteran of the Korean War, he served in the United States Marine Corps from Dec. 11, 1951, until Dec. 1, 1953, and was a member of the 1st Marine Division.Following the war, he attended meat-cutting school in Toledo, Ohio, and for many years was employed as a meat cutter at various stores in the Bennington and North Adams, Mass., areas. He later served as the building superintendent at the federal building in Bennington until the time of his retirement.He enjoyed all types of sports and was a devoted fan of the Boston Red Sox and the Mount Anthony Union High School teams.He was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1332 in Bennington and also a member of American Legion Post 13 and Moose Lodge 1223 in Bennington. He enjoyed traveling and attending the functions of the senior citizens clubs in Bennington, Manchester and Hoosick Falls. In earlier years, Mr. Grenon was an accomplished bowler, and he participated in many leagues over the years.Survivors include a sister, Helen Grenon of Bennington; two aunts and several cousins.The funeral will be held at All Faiths Chapel at the Vermont Veterans Home on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Burial will take place at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville, N.Y. on Wednesday.Friends may call at the Vermont Veterans Home Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.Memorial contributions may be made to the Activities Fund at the Vermont Veterans Home through the office of the Mahar & Son Funeral Home, 628 Main St., Bennington 05201.