LEBANON, NH
After a battle with cancer, Gregory M. Veresan of Lebanon, NH peacefully passed away at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center on Sunday, November 20, surrounded by family. Born June 15, 1949, Greg was 67 years old.
Greg was predeceased by his parents Gus and Ann Veresan. He is survived by his wife Brenda Veresan and his three daughters and their husbands; Stephanie and Eric Baldwin of Harbor Springs, MI; Stacy and Joe Ketchum of Livonia, MI; and Cristina Veresan and Raphael Ritson-Williams of Honolulu, HI. He is also survived by; "little man" grandson Gus Baldwin; stepson Sean Roberts; stepson Stacy Roberts (Nicole) and four step-grandchildren (Alex, Adisyn, Aaron and Andrew).
Born and raised in Detroit, Greg graduated from Central Michigan University and later lived in the Upper Peninsula. His Michigan roots were deep, but having adopted New Hampshire as his home inn 1985, Greg was just as likely to wear a Tigers or a Red Sox cap with his characteristic Hawaiian shirts. He had a huge album collection – an eclectic mix of rock, folk, bluegrass and more – and a passion for live music. Finding solace in nature, Greg enjoyed canoeing, hiking and traveling to new places. He was always ready to photograph family moments or beautiful scenery.
His entire professional career was dedicated to social work and for the last 25 years, Greg coordinated mental health services at Health Care and Rehabilitative Services of Southeastern Vermont (HCRS). He was beloved at HCRS and will be remembered by colleagues and clients for his cheerfulness and kind heart.
Everyone who knew Greg appreciated his sense of humor, and he and his family enjoyed some private jokes that spanned decades. Greg was known as "the brain" for his intellect and trivia knowledge, which came in handy during game nights. Greg loved chowing down on fried lake perch, trying to hit par on the golf course, and rooting for favorite sports teams – but more than anything Greg cherished time with his family. He will be greatly missed by all his loved ones.
Greg's family extends their appreciation for his entire care team at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center's Norris Cotton Center, including special thanks to Dr. Keisuke Shirai. In lieu of flowers, his family requests that donations be made to the Upper Valley Haven or the Good Neighbor Health Clinic of White River Junction, VT.
The Knight Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.