Alton, NH

Albert Henry Hillsgrove, age 74, of Prospect Mountain Road, Alton, passed away in the late afternoon on Friday, June 21, 2019, after fighting a long, hard battle with Alzheimer's and cancer. He died peacefully in the home he built, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters.

He was born on January 10, 1945 to Fred and Ella (Goodwin) Hillsgrove and lived the majority of his life in Alton, NH. After high school, he joined the United States Army, as a paratrooper for the 101st Airborne Division. He bravely fought overseas in Vietnam from 1966-1967.

Albert worked thirty years at General Electric, until his early retirement at age 57.

Most days you could find him spending time with his family or working around the house and yard. He was a talented carpenter, mason and could fix just about anything. Al was generous with his time and talents, always lending a hand to family, neighbors and friends.

In his leisure time, Al enjoyed skiing, reading and vacationing in St. Maarten.

He was a man of great generosity, kindness and humor, which he continued to demonstrate courageously, even while fighting these devasting illnesses.

Survived by his wife Judy, who he met as a young teen and was happily married to for 51 years; his children: Kori Janowiec and husband Jason, Cheryl Landman and husband Mike, grandsons: Michael, Nicholas and Aiden Landman, brother Hayden and wife Mary Hillsgrove and sister Eunice Gerlach. Predeceased by his parents and brothers: Norman and Tom.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 28, 2019 at 11am at Peaslee Funeral Home, 24 Central Street, Farmington, NH, with a calling hour prior to the service from 10-11am. Interment will be at New Hampshire State Veteran's Cemetery in Boscawen, NH on Friday, July 19, 2019 at 11:30am with military honors by the US Army. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org.