1938
John
2021
John R Durand
June 20, 1938 — January 1, 2021
John R. Durand, 82, of Tilton, died January 1, 2021 at Golden View Health Care Center, in Meredith.
Born in Franklin NH. on June 20, 1938, he was the son of Canadian Immigrants,
John B. Durand and Blanche (Begin) Durand.
John was a life-long resident of Tilton NH. He Graduated from Tilton - Northfield High School, where he excelled in Basketball and baseball.
John went to work at J.P. Stevens in Tilton as a Weaver and a Fixer. He worked at Carpenter & Patterson for 5 years and worked for Frank Dalton Construction for 10 years. He then worked for 27 years for Arwood / PCC Castings were he retired in 2003.
He could usually be found helping and teaching his Children and grandchildren on many projects from building homes to anything requiring a helping hand. He spend his 17 years of retirement perfecting his favorite hobbies hunting, fishing, spending quality time with his family and friends and most of all following NASCAR and making many outings to the local dirt track racers in NH and VT .
John was predeceased by his wife Jackie (Chamberlain) Durand.
He is survived by his five children Steven Durand of Meredith NH, Cheryl King of Loudon NH, Brenda Anderson of Franklin NH, Tammy Hartshorn of Spartanburg, South Carolina, Brian Durand of Franklin NH and many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren, as well as many Nieces and Nephews.
A graveside service with Military Honors will take place at St. John's Cemetery, Sanborn Rd., Tilton, NH at 9:30 AM.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made and appreciated to the American Legion, 4 Park St. Tilton NH. 02376
The Mayhew Funeral Home and Crematorium, in Meredith and Plymouth, are assisting the family. www.mayhewfuneralhomes.com
Born in Franklin NH. on June 20, 1938, he was the son of Canadian Immigrants,
John B. Durand and Blanche (Begin) Durand.
John was a life-long resident of Tilton NH. He Graduated from Tilton - Northfield High School, where he excelled in Basketball and baseball.
John went to work at J.P. Stevens in Tilton as a Weaver and a Fixer. He worked at Carpenter & Patterson for 5 years and worked for Frank Dalton Construction for 10 years. He then worked for 27 years for Arwood / PCC Castings were he retired in 2003.
He could usually be found helping and teaching his Children and grandchildren on many projects from building homes to anything requiring a helping hand. He spend his 17 years of retirement perfecting his favorite hobbies hunting, fishing, spending quality time with his family and friends and most of all following NASCAR and making many outings to the local dirt track racers in NH and VT .
John was predeceased by his wife Jackie (Chamberlain) Durand.
He is survived by his five children Steven Durand of Meredith NH, Cheryl King of Loudon NH, Brenda Anderson of Franklin NH, Tammy Hartshorn of Spartanburg, South Carolina, Brian Durand of Franklin NH and many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren, as well as many Nieces and Nephews.
A graveside service with Military Honors will take place at St. John's Cemetery, Sanborn Rd., Tilton, NH at 9:30 AM.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made and appreciated to the American Legion, 4 Park St. Tilton NH. 02376
The Mayhew Funeral Home and Crematorium, in Meredith and Plymouth, are assisting the family. www.mayhewfuneralhomes.com
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