GRONDIN George H.

Male 1854 - 1939  (84 years)


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  • Name GRONDIN George H. 
    Birth 5 Nov 1854  Saint George, Beauce, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    Gender Male 
    _UID 1D5AF030A0F142A5BF41912138E3CAE78DB0 
    Death 15 Jun 1939  Waterville, Kennebec, Maine, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    • (OBIT: GEORGE GRONDIN, ILL HERE FOR MANY MONTHS, IS DEAD-- --Originator of Dyspepsia Cure; Owner of Famous Horse-- George H. Grondin, one of Waterville's oldest and most respected citizens, who rose from the ranks of the humble to gain widespread fame in two lines of endeavor, died at a local hospital yesterday afternoon. He was 84 years old. The originator of Groder's Dyspepsia Cure, Mr. Grondin was not only widely known in this particular respect, but also as the breeder and owner of Diamond Q, for may years the fastest sulky racing stallion in Maine. Ailing since last March, the genial man who counted persons in all walks of life here and throughout the state as friends, became seriously ill several days ago and was removed to a hospital where his condition remained grave until his death. Born in St. George, P. Q., Nov. 5, 1854, the son of Urban and Delima (Mathieu) Grondin, he was educated there and up to the age of 17 years remained on his father's farm. Following the general trend of his time, he left St. George and came to Waterville, being employed here during his first few years as a farmer's helper and laborer. On August 10, 1874 he was married to Rosalie Roy, a native of Waterville, the ceremony being perfomed by the Rev. Narcisse Charland at the St. Francis de Sales church. Shortly after their marriage the couple went to North Anson where Mr. Grondin was in charge of a section crew on the Somerset railroad. After remaining there several years, they returned to Waterville, residing at the Head of Falls, where Mr. Grondin was employed at a grocery store operated by Mrs. Grondin's father. Only three houses stood on upper Oak street when the couple decided to clear land for the home they build 56 years ago. For a few years Mr. Gondin was employed at a the Maine Central railroad yards here, resigning when he introduced the dyspepsia syrup. At one time this medicine manufacturing enterprise headed by Mr. Grondin was a corporation. When it dissolved, Mr. Grondin purchased the stock and continued to operate under his own. That particular field of endeavor was started by Mr. Grondin 50 years ago. For many years he traveled all over Maine and New Hampshire by horse and buggy and, at one time, his medicine appeared on the shelves of every leading store in the various cities, towns and hamlets. A lover of animals, Mr. Grondin started breeding racing horses soon after his home at 42 Oak street had been completed. In all he raised 16 horses, among them Diamond Q who established a mark of 2.07 1-4 to break all Maine records. Mr. Grondin's love for animals was evidenced when at 26 years of age Diamond Q was farmed out so that its remaing days could be in the freedom of an open range and where tender care would be assured the animal. Mr. Grondin kept horses merely as a hobby. Familiar with virtually every prominent strain of racing breeds, he took great pride in his stable which he maintained up to the very day he was taken seriously ill. But Mr. Grondin's life was even more full and brilliant because of his interest in many things. He was one of the founders of St. Joseph's Society which eventually merged with the St. Jean de Baptiste organization. For 30 years he was secretary of Conseil Francois of this city. For many years he was also a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters. Mr. Grondin also contributed his efforts in civic affairs. He served the city as clerk to the overseers of the poor in 1905 to 1906, was a member of the board of registration in 1921 to 23, and acted as deputy marshall under the regime of Mayor Cyrus W. Davis. Devoted to his wife and family, Mr. Grondin was very active in the affairs of the church, being for many years one of the leading members of St. Francis de Sales and continuing his devotion to religion at the Sacred Heart church when the parishes were divided. Mr. Grondin also was a keen follower of various branches of sport, taking great interests in the careers of boxers, especially those who came from this city or Maine. He followed each of these through the medium of the newspapers and radio. Besides his widow, Mr. Grondin is survived by the following children: Sister Clothide of Mount Merici; Edward G. Grondin of Waterville; William Grondin of Waterville; Mrs. Christine Randall of Brookline, Mass.; Mrs. Elizabeth Willette of Middletown, Conn.; Mrs. Claire Kirkpatrick of Bangaor; Arthur J. Grondin of Waterville; Mrs. Olive Delisle of Waterville; Mrs. Ursula McLaughlin of Bangor; Mrs. Cecile Provencher and Mrs. Blanche Spicer, both of Waterville. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren and four great grandchildten. Funeral services are to be held Monday morning from the Sacred Heart church, the time to be announced later.)
    Person ID I82266  Noyes Family Genealogy
    Last Modified 7 May 2010 

    Father GRONDIN Urbain,   b. 2 Jul 1829, Saint Francois, De Beauce, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 28 Feb 1904, Waterville, Kennebec, Maine, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 74 years) 
    Mother MATHIEU Marie-Rose DeLima,   b. 22 Oct 1828, Saint Francois, De Beauce, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Bef 22 Apr 1876, Waterville, Kennebec, Maine, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age < 47 years) 
    Marriage 17 Jan 1854  Saint George, Beauce, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5
    Family ID F32242  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family KING Rosalie Roy,   b. 31 May 1860, Waterville, Kennebec, Maine, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 18 May 1945, Waterville, Kennebec, Maine, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 84 years) 
    Marriage 9 Aug 1875  Waterville, Kennebec, Maine, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 6
    Children 
     1. GRONDIN Arthur Joseph,   b. 21 Oct 1888, Waterville, Kennebec, Maine, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 4 Jun 1957 (Age 68 years)
    Family ID F32239  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 23 Feb 2024 

  • Sources 
    1. [S13] Death-certificate, State of Maine archives, Augusta, Maine.

    2. [S82] Death-obit, 16 June 1939 Waterville Morning Sentinel, Waterville, Maine.

    3. [S4740] Internet-Family Tree-Richard Bucknam, 7 May 2010; George H. Grondin; 8 June 2008; Richard Bucknam; doubleleftclick@gmail.com.

    4. [S82] Death-obit, son George's obit: 16 June 1939 Waterville Morning Sentinel, Waterville, Maine.

    5. [S4740] Internet-Family Tree-Richard Bucknam, 7 May 2010; Urbain Grondin; 8 June 2008; Richard Bucknam; doubleleftclick@gmail.com.

    6. [S4737] VR-Waterville ME.