Edward Allen Bonneau, 76, of Skinner Street in Claremont, NH died on January 3, 2013 at Valley Regional Hospital.

He was a native and lifelong resident of Claremont, NH born on August 11, 1936 the son of Napolean J. and Matilda (Pinnette) Bonneau.

He graduated from Stevens High School in the Class of 1954 and graduated from Keene State College in the Class of 1958.

He served in the US Army from 1959-1961. 

He worked at Sturm Ruger as a polisher, after 26 1/2 years he retired on August 11, 2001. He previously worked for L.R. Gendron as a landscaper and tree surgeon and also at Limoges Oil as a truck driver. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening.

He is survived by his wife, Karen L.(Pinkham) Bonneau whom he married on December 29, 1959; two sons, Keith E. Bonneau of Claremont and Kevin N. Bonneau of Lempster, NH; one daughter, Rachel E. Bonneau and her husband, Timothy Moulton of Springfield, NH; one granddaughter, Jamie Lee Crosby; one grandson, Jason A. Waddell and four great-granddaughters.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Theodore J. Bonneau and Archer N. Bonneau.

Graveside funeral services will be held at the Child Cemetery in Cornish, NH  in the spring.