Martin 'Marty" Paul Grover

Martin "Marty" Paul Grover (57) of Manchester, VT, unexpectedly passed away at his home on August 21st, following a brief period of illness. Marty was born on Feb 26th, 1962, to Frances Renaud Grover and Earl Grover Jr., in Holyoke MA.
Marty leaves behind his three children, in whom he took much pride, Cassidy Grover of Putney, VT, Kristen Grover and Dane Grover, both of Wallingford, VT. He leaves two granddaughters who brightened up his life, Amelia and Raegan Lafoe, both of Putney, VT. He leaves behind his beloved mother, Frances and her life partner, Woody Fuller, both of Westminster VT. He also leaves four sisters, Carrie Phelps of Penacook, NH, Pamela Blanchette of Rutland, VT, Lynne Bonnette and Michelle Grover, both of West Chesterfield NH, 5 half siblings, Heather, Melissa, Justin, Julian and Chanel all of the Brattleboro area. Marty was pre-deceased by his brother and side-kick, Andrew Grover and his father, Earl. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, his girlfriend, Leslie Wood of Dummerston VT, and dear friend & former wife, Amy Grover of Wallingford, VT. Marty also left his fur-ever best friend & German Shepard, Zeus, along with a countless amount of friends; he touched so many lives throughout the years.
Marty grew up in Putney, VT, where he spent most of his younger years, leaving his mark and making memories with his friends and siblings, to later reminisce and reflect on with smiles, laughter and often childhood embarrassments.
Marty finally settled in Manchester, VT, where he successfully and proudly owned and operated his reputable business, Martin Grover Roofing, providing services in and out of the Manchester/Rutland, VT area for over 25 years, until his final days. He was well known for his involvement, generosity and support for local fundraisers, clubs, organizations and sports teams.
Marty was a very passionate, firm, and an extremely sensitive SOB, with a huge heart and an amazing, unique sense of humor. He enjoyed hanging out with family & friends, attending auctions, telling stories of his past, spending time with his mother and most of all, he loved long rides on his Harley. For many years, he attended bike meets throughout the whole east coast. Marty lived to ride and rode to live.
There will be a memorial service at Ker Phaneuf Funeral Home, on High Street, Brattleboro, VT on Thursday, September 5th from 11am-3pm. A celebration of Marty's life will take place following the memorial service at the Eagles Hall on Chickering Drive, Brattleboro, VT from 3-6pm. Both are open and encouraged for all to attend and share fond memories.
In lieu of flowers, Marty's family is requesting donations to be given to "Bikers Against Child Abuse", in his memory. Marty was a passionate supporter of this organization and their cause. Donations, can be sent to Vermont Bikers Against Child Abuse, PO Box 124, Montpelier, VT 05602