Alfred S. Torressen

Alfred S. Torressen, 82, of Meredith, NH, formerly of Kingston and Weymouth, MA, went to be with Christ his Savior, peacefully, after a long illness on February, 2, 2012 with his family close by his side. Al was born at home in Weymouth July 5th 1929. As a boy he lived on Grape Island in Boston Harbor where he developed his love for the ocean and sailing.
He served in the Army after WWII, taking part in the occupation of Japan, a soldier of the 8th Army 24Th Infantry Division. Al worked for Bethlehem Steel. The First ship he worked on was the USS Salem. He also worked for General Dynamics Fore River Shipyard in Quincy; he was also a member of the Boston Painters Union.
Alfred was devoted to his wife Lorna and his family and friends. He loved sailing, golf, horseshoes, and most of all, his family. He was always proud of everyone as he would proudly express "I'm busting my buttons". Alfred traveled with his wife Lorna to Norway and took many memorable cruises. He was always available to listen to, and offer encouragement to everyone, many times with an impromptu song. He will always be remembered as a source of inspiration through his work ethic, compassion, and courage in all circumstances.
He is predeceased by his son, Terry Torressen; a brother, John Torressen; two sisters, Dorothy Jones and Edith Torressen.
Al is survived by his devoted wife, Lorna Parry-Torressen, of Meredith; his 8 children, James Torressen and wife Ellen, Linda Olsen, Brett Torressen, Kerry Ricciardi, all of Weymouth, MA, Lori Reardon-Roche and husband Michael, of Greenville, SC, Gary Torressen and wife Melissa, Kristen Anderson and husband Norman, all of Moultonborough, NH; 14 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Mary Lou Torressen; and many nieces, nephews and friends.Memorials:In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Calvary Bible Church Missions Fund, of Meredith, NH, The Meredith Visiting Nurses Association, of Meredith, NH; and the Fort Square Presbyterian Church Missions Fund, of Quincy, MA.Visitation:Calling hours will be held at Mayhew Funeral Home (rtes. 3 and 104) Meredith, on Saturday, February 4, 2012, from 1:00 through 3:00 pm.Service:A Memorial Service will be held at Fort Square Presbyterian Church, Quincy, MA,on Wednesday at 11am. The Rev. Roger Brown, pastor of the Calvary Bible Church, in Meredith, will officiate.Cemetery:Interment will be held at NH Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen, at a later date.