Sandown, NH: Ronald G. Whitehead, a resident of Sandown since 1998 and formerly of Medford, Massachusetts, died April 18, 2013, at Parkland Medical Center in Derry.

Born in Boston, son of the late Gilbert and Elsie (Wilson) Whitehead, he was raised and educated in Medford, graduating Medford Vocational and Technical High School with the Class of 1960.

Prior to his retirement in 2000, Mr. Whitehead was employed as an electrician at AVCO of Everett which later became Textron of Wilmington. He also served as a member of the Medford Auxilliary Police Department for several years.

A member of the Raymond NH Fish and Game Club, The Raymond Sportmen's Club and the NRA, he enjoyed fishing and hunting, target practice and computers.

The husband of the late Roberta H. (Blaisdell) Whitehead, he is survived bytwo sons, Mark R. Whitehead of Sandown, andJames Polley and his wife Martha of Reading, MA, a daughter, Bonnie Hendricks and her husband William of Sarasota, Florida, three grandchildren, Ryan Whitehead, Cameron Whitehead, and Jarid Polley and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends may call on Friday, April 26, 2013 from 9 am to 11 am at Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home, 116 Main St., Plaistow NH. His funeral service will follow at 11:15 at the funeral home with burial following in Center Cemetery Sandown. Donations in Mr. Whitehead's name may be made to The American Lung Association.