Ronald Hook

GILMANTON ---- Ronald George Hook, 88, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
He was born December 4, 1936, to Elwyn and Edyth (Woods) Hook.
He graduated from Medford High School, Medford, MA, and went on to study Mechanical Engineering at Northeastern University, Boston, MA, before enlisting in the Navy in February 1958. He served on The Skywatcher and he especially enjoyed his work on the salvage ship, The Hoist.
In December of 1958, he married Judith Elenora Burbank of Laconia, NH and after his time in the Navy, they settled to raise their family in Glendale. Ronald owned and operated Glendale Barge and Crane for many years, and later worked as garage foreman at Gunstock, among other varied occupations. He spent many years as an active volunteer serving as an engineer in the Gilford Fire Department.
In 2005, he and Judith moved to the home of their dreams in Gilmanton, NH. Ronald was a highly-skilled and exacting carpenter with talent in post and beam construction, the finest of finish work, and furniture.
Ronald is survived by his wife Judith and their children, Cheryl Hook (Ken Downs), Douglas Hook and wife Kerry, Andrew Hook and wife Kim, and Amy Thurber and husband Peter, grandchildren, Chris, Brendan, Norah, Cody, and Ronald II and wife Kassi, and great-grandchildren, Rylee, Kathryn, Tobi, and Orion. He is also survived by his brother Richard Hook and his wife Shirley.
Ronald was a generous and loving family man and a kind and patient teacher. He will be deeply missed.
Calling Hours will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 4:00pm-6:00pm, in the Carriage House at Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH 03246.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice in Ronald's memory.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services/603Cremations.com, Laconia, NH, is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, please visit wilkinsonbeane.com.