North Falmouth, MA, - Remo Guiseppi Gandin, 91, formerly of South Ryegate, VT, died on Monday, January 30, 2012 at the Jordan Hospital in Plymouth, MA. Remo was born in South Ryegate, VT, February 2, 1920, the son of Louis and Rose (Leonardi) Gandin. Remo graduated from Norwich University Class of 1942, which was the last cavalry unit at the University. The class was called the Horsemen of 42 . He served with the U.S. Marine Corps. during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He retired from the U.S. Marine Corps as a Lieutenant Colonel having served from April 30, 1942 to December 31, 1971. Prior to going to college and after his military career, Remo worked at the family business, Gandin Bros., in South Ryegate. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the North Falmouth Congregational Church in North Falmouth, MA and was a member of the Men s Coffee Club at the church. He loved to travel and spend time with his wife and family. He enjoyed gardening, golfing, and attending events at Norwich University. Remo married Pauline Emery on March 31, 1945 and she predeceased him on August 25, 1998. He was also predeceased by a sister, Libra Gandin. Survivors include his two daughters, Pamela Ankuda and husband Bruce of South Woodbury, VT and Melissa Lesogor and husband Allen of Carver, MA; one grandson, Geoffrey Ankuda of South Woodbury, VT; a step granddaughter, Jennifer Coffey and husband Billy and their son Jesse of Andover, NH; several cousins. A calling hour will be on Friday, February 3, from 12 to 1 PM, with the funeral service at 1 PM, at the Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH with Rev. Dr. M. Catherine Cook of the South Ryegate Presbyterian Church officiating. At a future date, there will be a Celebration of Life at the North Falmouth Congregational Church. Burial will be in the spring in the Hillside Cemetery in South Ryegate, VT. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the North Falmouth Congregational Church, North Falmouth, MA 02556 or to Norwich University, c/o The Horsemen of 42 Scholarship Fund, Office of Development and Alumni Relations, 158 Harmon Drive, Northfield, VT 05663.