Manchester– Gary R. Ruel, 56, died March 21, 2012 at the Elliot Hospital following a lengthy illness.
He was born in Manchester on October 22, 1955 the son of Roger and Pauline (Schmerder) Ruel and had been a lifelong resident of this community.
He was a graduate of St. Catherine Grammar School and Manchester Central High School. He owned and operated Ruel’s Cycles on Willow St. for 30 years.
He was a motorcycle enthusiast and loved his dogs Princess, Zambuka, Harley, Murdok and Stoli.
Members of his family include his wife Fran (Cote) Ruel of Manchester, 2 stepsons Allen Cote servicing in the US Army in Germany, and his wife Colleen, Donald Beaupre and his wife Shauna of Manchester, a step granddaughter Brianna Beaupre of Manchester, one brother Ronald Ruel and his wife Cathy and nephews Hunter and Colby Ruel all of Londonderry.
He was predeceased by a brother Russell S. Ruel on June 19, 2001.
Funeral services will be held in Pine Grove Cemetery on Friday March 23, 2012 at 12 Noon.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity to be determined at a later date.
For more information and online guestbook please visit www.bouffordfuneralhome.com.