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Gilmanton NH News

April 23, 2014

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On Saturday April 26, 10:00 am - 11:00 am, gubernatorial candidate, Andrew Hemingway will be attending a “Meet and Greet” at Gilman Library in Alton.  “I look forward to hosting this event for Andrew.  He is an energetic, small government candidate who solidly supports the NH and US Constitutions. I will be standing with Andrew in his bid for Governor and I am sure he will be eager to meet the folks here in the Belknap County area,” says Rep. Jane Cormier, District 8 Alton, Barnstead, and Gilmanton.

 

For more information about this event, contact Rep. Cormier at 603-781-5695.  Refreshments will be served and all are welcome.

 


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George F.A. McClary

 

George F.A. McClary of Province Road died March 2nd at his home following a period of declining health.  He was born in Gilmanton, the son of Frank and Leona (Nutter) McClary.  He worked for many years as a heavy equipment operator and mechanic.  He was part of the crew who opened the interstate highway system in New Hampshire working on both routes 89 and 93.   He was also the bulldozer operator hanging on the cable who bulldozed for Cannon Mountain ski area.  He retired from the state of New Hampshire Department of Transportation.

 

He was a longtime member of Corinthian Lodge F&AM in Pittsfield and a 32nd degree Mason.  He was very active and served on the advisory board for Pittsfield Assembly Order of Rainbow for girls.  In 1976 he was honored with national recognition for service to this group receiving the Grand Cross of Color.  In his retirement years, he became very active with grandchildren in Belknap County 4-H, primarily the horse project.  He worked tirelessly upgrading the fairgrounds and the equestrian main show ring was named in his honor.  He supported the group however possible working on projects or in the stands during horse shows.  He knew every child’s name as well as their horse’s name and every member of the Gilmanton Gallopers called him Pop just as his own grandchildren had.  He was not one for publicity but his simple statement to the press when interview, “If I can help keep one kid off the streets, it is all worthwhile.”

 

He was an Army Air Corps veteran of WW II.  Only in recent years had he started talking of the events witness in the European theater.  He was awarded the Bronze Star for his service.

 

He was the husband for nearly 67 years of Lura (Bunker) McClary who died in 2012.  Members of his family include youngest daughter, JoAnn Shattuck and husband Steve of Gilmanton and Jean Frost and husband Maurice of Roseburg Oregon.  Grandchildren include Amy Shattuck of Troy, OH, Steve Shattuck and wife Meghan of Burlington Ma, Daniel Frost and wife Heike of Anchorage, AK, Maurice Frost and wife Angie of Riddle, OR and Cassandra Frost and partner Robert Fisher of Jacksonville, OR.  He enjoyed his great granddaughter Keira,4 on her weekend visits from Massachusetts.  Other great grandchildren include Marissa Frost, OR and Billy Evans, LA.  He also is survived by one great great grandchild, Kayleigh Frost of Riddle, OR.  He was predeceased by both brothers in 2013, Harold (Steve) and Frank (Joe)).  His sister Marion Keith of Northfield survives him.

 

Private services will be held at the NH Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen April 25.  In Lieu of flowers, donations in his memory and at his request may be made to:  Class of 1940 Laconia High School Scholarship, Lakes Region Scholarship foundation, PO Box 7312, Gilford, NH  03247-7312.

 


 


 

 











 
 

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