Milton Mills, NH

John Everett Bodwell, age 85, of Jug Hill Road in Milton Mills, died April 9, 2018 at Colonial Hill of Rochester.

Born December 5, 1932 in Acton, Maine, son of Wilbur and Myrtle (Howard) Bodwell, he had resided in Wakefield, NH, and resided in Milton Mills, NH since 1969.

A United States Army Veteran, he served during the Korean War. He was a member of the former V.F.W. of Union. John was proud to have marched in many of the area parades for many years representing the V.F.W. and the United States ARMY.

John had worked at Green Tannery in Milton Mills and Davidson Rubber Company in Farmington. He was also self employed working with building and construction with his sons, Bodwell Builders and Lance's Landscaping.

He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, gardening and camping or "junking" with Herbert "Heaper" Clough.

Survived by his wife of 63 years: Audrey (Miliner) Bodwell and their children: Deborah and husband Frank Downs of Farmington, Charles and wife Sandy Bodwell of Farmington, Lance and wife Andrea Bodwell of Milton, grandchildren: Ted, Regina, Lindsey, Cody and Megan, great grandchildren: Brandon, Kevin and Lucas and great great granddaughter Adeline, a brother Robert (Bobby) Bodwell of NC, 2 sisters: Lura Bodwell of Ashland NH and Florida, June Sandburg of Wisconsin, also several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by 2 sisters: Mary and Etta.

A Graveside Service will be held on Sunday April 15, 2018 at 10:00am at Milton Mills Cemetery, a Celebration of Life will follow at Smokey's Tavern at Granite Steak & Grill on Route 11 in Rochester from 11am until 3pm, all are welcome to attend both. Cremation care by Peaslee Funeral Home.