Alton, NH

John H. Young, Sr., age 80, of Alton, died quietly at home, September 3, 2019.

Born December 17, 1938 in New Durham, son of Herman F. Young Sr. and Nellie (Fogg) Young Varney, he resided there and in Alton all his life.

A United States Army Veteran, he was drafted in 1961 and served 2 years before receiving an Honorable Discharge.

John had his pump installers, plumbing and electrical licenses.

He had worked at Wyman's Garage, State of NH DOT Highway Division in Alton, Sate of NH Fish and Game at Powder Mill Hatchery, Water Industries, Aetna Engineering and retired from the State of NH DOT Highway Division, District 5.

John was a volunteer firefighter for the Town of Alton, retired a Deputy Fire Chief, after many years of service.  He had worked on restoring a 1917 fire truck to be used in town parades.

He was over 40 year member and Past Master of Winnipesaukee Masonic Lodge #75.  A 32 degree Freemason, member of Bektash Shrine Temple and member of Mini Kar patrol, driving a little red car in parades to raise money for Shriner's Hospitals for children.

Over 36 year member of the Order of Eastern Star, a past Worthy Patron of Alpha Chapter #47, O.E.S.

A member of NH Firefighters Square Club.

Survived by his wife of 61 years: Shirley (Edwards) Young, their 2 sons: John H. Young, Jr. and fiancée Jennifer, of Alton, son: David A. Young and wife Mary of Lebanon, NH, 4 grandchildren: Jason Rideout,

Jamie Avery, Gage Young and Morganne Young, 8 great grandchildren: Jordyn, Mariah, Christian, Isaac, Amya, Arabelle, Lyric and Grace.

Predeceased by his parents and 3 brothers: Herman F. Young, Jr., Robert L. Young and Fred S. Young.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 1pm at Winnipesaukee Masonic Lodge #75 at 40 Suncook Valley Road in Alton, NH, family and friends are welcome.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Alton Firemen, Inc. or Winnipesaukee Masonic Lodge #75.

Cremation care by Peaslee Alton Funeral Home.