Hilton J Homer

Hilton J. Homer, of 21 Upper Mile Point Drive, Meredith, passed away May 26, 2012, at LRGH Healthcare in Laconia. "Barney", who was nicknamed as an infant by his brother Bundy, was born August 3, 1920 in Plymouth, NH, the youngest child of Arthur S. and Stella (Beattie) Homer. The family moved to Meredith where Barney graduated from Meredith High School in 1938. He married Adeline Pelczar in 1942 and they raised their four girls on Highland Street. During World War II Barney served in the Coast Guard as a radarman, traveling to the South Pacific aboard the USS Machias. After the War he returned to Meredith where he began his career as a lineman at the former White Mountain Power Company, eventually retiring as manager of the Meredith office of the NH Electric Co-operatiive. He served with the Meredith Volunteer Fire Department for many years, and was a past active member of the Laconia Lodge of Elks

He and Adeline traveled extensively during his retirement, visiting Spain, England, Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, and exploring the US on a cross country tour. In 1995 they moved to the Taylor Community in Laconia. Barney worked part time at Sanitary Cleaners, Hannaford, and Waukewan Golf Club where he took his duties as ranger very seriously. He lovingly cared for Adeline during her long illness, and after her death in 2009 remained independent until 2011, when he moved to Meredith Bay Colony Club. Barney was an avid Patriots and Red Sox fan, especially when they were winning.

Barney adored his four daughters and loved and supported his grandchildren and great-grandchildren unconditionally. When all else failed, they could bring a smile to his face. He was incredibly honest in thoughts, speech, and action.

He is survived by his daughters Pamela Swenson of Green Valley, Arizona; Leslie (Fred) Avery of New Hampton; Candace (Jerry) Thomas of Moultonborough, and Wendy (Allen) Ketchum of Laconia; grandchildren Stacey, Erica, Grant, Jason, Eric, Samantha, Justin, Sasha, Derek, Alicia, Holly, and Jillian; great-grandchildren Isabella, Jack, Natalie, Logan, Dylan, Jazmyn, Ryan, Madison, Sammy, Geoffrey, Joshua, Ava, Alexa, Grayson, Lila, Kayla, Hailey, and Charleigh; and great-great -granddaughter Piper. He also leaves nieces Barbara Knighton of Plymouth, Mary Lou Homer of Campton, Janice Waugh of Bainbridge Island, WA, and nephews William Yantis of Cohasset. MA, Barry Yantis of St. Joseph, MO and Brian Yantis of Arlington Heights,IL, and his sister-in-law Emily Elliott of Newfields, NH. He was predeceased by his parents, his siblings Russell (Bundy), Raymond, Lois, Burgess, and Marion (Mimi), nephew Bruce Homer and son-in-law Paul Swenson.

Donations in Barney's memory may be made to Central NH VNA & Hospice, 780 North Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246.