Alton, NH

George Edward Von Dohlen, age 86, of Stonehall Road in Alton, NH died November 14, 2018.

Born May 12, 1932 in Brighton, Massachusetts, son of Lewis and Florence (Watson) Von Dohlen, he resided in Hudson, MA for 22 years and resided the past 16 years in Alton, NH.

A Veteran of the United States Air Force, he served during the Korean War.

George was a retired Fireman with the City of Newton, Massachusetts.

He loved to exercise, enjoyed reading, was a sports enthusiast, enjoying boxing and was an avid Red Sox fan.

Survived by his wife Marie (Toomey) Von Dohlen, 2 sons: George Von Dohlen, Jr. and Gerard Von Dohlen, 2 grandsons: Nicholas and Ryan, 2 stepchildren: Gilbert Silva and Doris Cote, also several nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by 2 sisters: Joan Noble and Barbara Champagne.

Calling hours are Friday from 2-4pm at Peaslee Alton Funeral Home, 12 School Street, Alton, NH.  A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 11am at the Community Church of Alton on Church Street in Alton, NH, with Rev. Dr. Samuel Hollo, pastor officiating.  Interment will be in the spring at New Riverside Cemetery in Alton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Alzheimer's Association or the American Heart Association.