Photo courtesy of Biega Funeral Home - Middletown
Nov 14, 1953 - Aug 10, 2018
I miss you every day, Dad. You have left a huge hole in all of our hearts ♥
Ashley Araujo
December 15, 2018 | Chalmette, LA | Family
I'm sorry for the lateness of this message, but I just read of Gunnar's passing while doing research on The Company of Fifers and Drummers website and couldn't let memories of him go unacknowledged. I first met Gunnar while attending the last Old Guard muster at Fort Myer in 1975. My boyfriend at the time, Brian Moore, had been in the Old Guard with him. Gunnar left an indelible impression on me with his gentlemanliness. We talked about the irony of all the guys who celebrated being "one...
Burma Shaw
November 21, 2018 | Broad Brook, CT
Many fond memories of Gunner during our drum corps years together. Always a friend. My deepest sympathy to the Grenman Family.
Bob Atwell
August 19, 2018 | Middlefield, CT | Friend
So sorry to hear of Gunners passing. My family and I spent many years in the Chester and Coginchaug Drum Corps with him. My prayers go out to all the Grenman family. Gunner was a great guy.
Jody Atwell-Peterson
August 17, 2018 | Rockfall, CT | Friend
Carny and Ashley, we are so sorry for your loss, please anything we can do to help we are here . Love and prayers are coming your way. Remember all the good times and all the lafter..
Wig & Pat Carlson
August 15, 2018 | Higganum, CT | Friend
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Sheila Oates
August 15, 2018 | Higganum, CT
Carolyn, Ashley & Family - You are in our thoughts and prayers. Gunnar was so kind and a wonderful person. May the memories comfort you during this difficult times.
Cheryl, John, Lindsey & Jackie Sears
August 15, 2018 | Higganum, CT | Friend
Great guy and a great friend. He will be sorely missed by my family and I. My heart goes out to Carny and Ashley. Rest in Peace
Daniel Labbe
August 15, 2018 | Haddam, CT | Friend
I served with Gunnar as a member of The Old Guard at Ft Meyer, Va.. He was also one of my dad's students at Vinyl Tech. He was always a good friend, and one of the kindest people I ever knew. I am deeply saddened by his untimely passing, as are all who knew him. The response among the Old Guard Alumni has also been one of shock and sadness. I offer my most heartfelt condolences to Gunnar's family during this time of unimaginable grief and sorrow. Gone, but never forgotten...............God...
Greg wheeler
August 15, 2018 | Bristol, CT | Military
Gunnar Grenman, 64, of Higganum, CT, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 10, 2018. Born in Middletown, on November 14, 1953, he was the son of the late Ernest and Joyce (Carini) Grenman. He was also predeceased by his brother, James Grenman. He is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn (Murphy) Grenman, of Higganum, daughter, Ashley (Grenman) Araujo and son in law Edvan Araujo, of Chalmette, LA, sister, Nancy Grenman, of Higganum, brother, John Grenman, of Moodus, grandchildren Jessaly and Ryan Araujo, along with many nieces and nephews.
Gunnar was a graduate of Vinyl Technical School in Middletown. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1972-1977. It was with great honor that he was a member of the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corp. He worked as a yacht painter at Brewers Yacht Yards for 27 years. He was currently employed at the Haddam Transfer Station.
He went to the Haddam Meadows every day, where he would watch the river, count eagles and socialize with the many friends that he made there. He was a fixture there and loved keeping an eye on the river.
Calling hours will be held at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral services are on Thursday, August 16th at 10:00a.m. at Biega Funeral Home. Burial will be immediately following at the State Veterans Cemetery, 317 Bow Lane in Middletown.
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