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Nicholas Grout Obituary
Mr. Grout was born on Oct. 28, 1984, in Salem, Mass. He is the son of Jim and Colleen (Maher) Grout and the brother of Corey Grout. He was a 2003 graduate of Vermont Academy in Saxtons River and would have been a senior at Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, Pa.
Mr. Grout loved life and people. He was a young man of many talents. He was an accomplished musician, having played the guitar for many years. He could sing and dance but most importantly he had a knack for making people smile and laugh.
He also loved playing ice hockey -- on Harlow's Pond, with PVA and Vermont Academy and most recently for the Gettysburg College Bullets. He had a special love for Great Diamond Island, Maine, where he spent many of his childhood summers. Wherever he went, he loved his friends and they loved him.
He is survived by his parents, of Westminster, and his sister, of Portland, Maine. His aunts and uncles include Kelly Maher, Michael and Julie Maher and Timothy and Marsha Maher, all of Woburn, Mass., Dick and Susan Grout of Friday Harbor, Wash., and Steve Grout of Cape May, N.J. His cousins include Josh, Zach and Gabe Grout and Michael, Brendan, Kevin, Bridget and Patrick Maher.
He is predeceased by an uncle, Bob Grout, and a cousin, Tate Grout, both of Camden, Maine.
A memorial service and celebration of his life will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m., behind the Westminster Institute on Main Street in Westminster. A private family burial will follow the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Main Street Arts, P.O. Box 100, Saxtons River, VT 05154 and the Pleasant Valley Youth Hockey Association, P.O. Box 661, Walpole, NH 03608.u
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Memories and Condolences
for Nicholas Grout
Lindora Myers
June 7, 2007
Dear Mr. Mrs. Grout and family,
I am just sitting here reading the entries in the guest book looking at all the lives' that your son has touched. I only wish I would have known him. I don't know if you remember me, but I work in the Provost office at Gettysburg College and was just a new employee when I met you during your visit in the fall. I was so impressed with your positive outlook, but mainly in just the short amount of time you were here, everyone that I came in contact with said they could see how much you loved your son and how proud you were of him.
From everthing I've heard, he was one amazing young man.
Thinking of you.
Sincerely,
Lin Myers
Janet Hoar
July 23, 2006
Dear Jim, Collen, and Corey,
Jim and Colleen I don't know if you remember me from Salem but anyways Debbie Clarke told me about your son, Nicholas, and I am so sorry. My prayers are with you. I can just imagine what kind of kid he was with parents like you. God Bless and again my prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Janet
Bart Conant
July 22, 2006
I am so sorry to hear about Nick, he was a wonderfull person and a good friend. All of Gettysburg will miss him. Myself and many others will sorely miss him, I am very sorry for your loss.
Nancy Oosterhoudt
July 13, 2006
Dear Jim, Colleen and Corey,
There is not a day that goes by since Susan brought us the news of Nick that we do not think of you all. We are so deeply sorry for your loss of your wonderful son and brother Nick. We will keep you in our hearts and prayers.
Nancy and Claire Oosterhoudt
Janice Massar
July 13, 2006
Dear Jim and Colleen, I was so sorry to hear of your loss.I never met your son, Nick, but knowing you both I am certain he was a wonderful young man. I am thinking of you. Love Janice Geary Massar and Henry Massar
Carol Capaccio
July 12, 2006
Dear Jim, Colleen and Corey,
I'm sorry I was unable to attend the service for Nick. Frank said it was a beautiful service. Please know that my love, thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lee Gillis & Jude Hirsch
July 12, 2006
Our family knows that the shock and awe we felt upon hearing does not compare at all with what you have experienced. Do know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are sad we could not be at the celebration of Nick's life in person - we feel we were there in spirit.
While I (Lee) have no clear memory of meeting Nick, I do have a strong sense of just how wonderful a son and brother he was through the many stories Jim told of family times, ice hockey games, and (most recently) Nick's entry in Gettysburg.
Karl and Gloree Rohnke
July 11, 2006
Dear Jim, Colleen, and Corey: It was a privilege to attend the lovely service which celebrated the life of a delightful little boy who had become a remarkable young man. We will carry Nick in our hearts and you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Charlie Ritchie
July 11, 2006
Dear Jim and Family,
I know I speak for my guys (Shaka & Gus) when I say that from the heart of NYC, we wish you all the love, care and strength to shoulder this loss. I hope we can be there for you, as you have been for us.
Emma Morelli
July 11, 2006
Dear Jim, Colleen, and Corey,
I'm so sorry to hear about Nick. He was an amazing young man and he will be greatly missed by everyone. I'll especially miss him hanging around on the island...
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Emma Morelli
Kelly and Chantelle
July 11, 2006
Jim, Colleen and Corey-Nick touched so many lives in so many wonderful ways that we know he will live on in the hearts of many. The service was a true celebration of a well loved young man and his family. We send our love, strength, and prayers to all of you.
Trish Courtney
July 10, 2006
Dear Colleen, Jim and Cory,
I am so sorry for your loss and regret I was unable to attend your service for Nick. Billy told me how beautiful the service was.
I am praying for you and hope that your wonderful memories of Nick will sustain you. With sincerest sympathy,
Jamie Placito
July 9, 2006
Dear Jim and Family,
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
CANDACE O'NEILL
July 9, 2006
Dear Jim and Colleen:
I am so sorry. Although it has been a very long time since I have seen you, I have never forgotten either of you. I cannot image your grief and loss.
With love,
Candace O'Neill
Linda Straub
July 9, 2006
Dear Colleen and Family,
I was deeply saddened when I heard the news of your son. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family, and know that Nick is watching over you all with love.
Linda M. Straub
(Cherry Hill School)
Scott & Kate Middlemiss
July 8, 2006
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
jennifer anderson
July 8, 2006
Dear Colleen, Jim and Corey,
Though I did not make it to the service, I was there in spirit. Mom told me it was beautiful. How appropiate, for Nick who brought so much laughter and beauty into the lives of others. I pray for your comfort, in knowing that Nick and you, his family are loved by so many people.
Karen (Lyddy) Walsh
July 8, 2006
Colleen, Jim, and Corey,
The Walsh Family sends their heart and prayers to you. We are with you in spirit.
Love to you - Karen
Robi and Skip Tobin
July 7, 2006
Jimmy, Colleen, and Corey,
Our hearts are with you. We love you.
Robi and Skip
Danielle Sprague
July 7, 2006
My thoughts are with you in this difficult time--Nick will always be remembered for being the great person he was
Renee Gosselin
July 7, 2006
Jim and Family,
I'm sorry for your loss and will be praying for you and your family.
Jim Clarke
July 7, 2006
Jim,
I can't begin to comprehend your loss. I hope it is of some comfort to know you have many, many friends who love you and are praying for your family during this difficult time
Debbie Clarke
July 7, 2006
Jim, Colleen & Corey, Dave and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sandra Smith
July 7, 2006
Dear Jim, Collen and Corey,
I want you to know how sorry we are in the loss of your son/brother. Know that you are in out thoughts and prayers.
Moe McCarthy
July 7, 2006
I have no idea what to say. It's all so inadequate. We think of you constantly.
Robyn, Greg, Elizabeth, and Henry Weisel
July 6, 2006
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Maegan & Steve Storey
July 6, 2006
Our deepest prayers and thoughts are with you, we love you.
Lori, Lesley & Ian Tkaczyk
July 6, 2006
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Jamie Harlow
July 6, 2006
The Grouts,
I am so sorry for you loss. I have so many wonderful memories of Nick and I through out the years that will always hold a special place in my heart. Nick was a wonderful friend, and I will miss him greatly. He always knew how to make me laugh! My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Love, Jamie Harlow
Jesse and Evy Harriott
July 6, 2006
Our hearts go out to you. Your family and Nick are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tricia Perra
July 6, 2006
Our deepest condolences, love and support are with you Jim, Colleen and Corey. The Perra Family
Ron Frattura
July 6, 2006
We extend our love, our thoughts, and our hearts to your family
Karen Lyons
July 6, 2006
Colleen & Jim,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pete & Joan Johnson
July 6, 2006
We celebrate a life lived with exuberance that could only come from wonderful people like you. We wish you strength returned from all the joy you bring to those you touch. Love,
Ed & Kelley Lussier
July 6, 2006
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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