1935
2013
Arthur N. Lash Jr., 78, of Swanzey died Friday, November 22nd, 2013 in the comfort of his home after a long illness. He was surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born on June 9, 1935, in Westmoreland, the son of Arthur N. and Florence (Walters) Lash Sr.. He grew up in the area and was a 1953 graduate of Keene High school.
In 1954, he married Gloria Champney in Keene, NH.
Mr. Lash worked for 51 years as a trucking contractor with the US Postal Service..
He was a parishioner of St. Bernard Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, here in Keene.
Mr. Lash enjoyed horses including owning, riding and competing. He, and his wife Gloria, also enjoyed traveling through out the US and wintered in New Smyrna Beach Fl.
His family remembers him as devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and brother.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Gloria Lash of West Swanzey; his brother Anthony N. Lash of Swanzey; daughters Debra Tetreault, and husband Michael, of Florida, Sherri Smith, and husband Ralph, of Delaware, Bonnie Lyle, and husband Mark, of West Swanzey, and Tammie Kupiec of Florida; his son Walter Lash,and wife Virgina of Swanzey. His grandchildren Sheila Shranaton, and husband Larry, Justin Tetreault, and wife Jennifer, Amanda Tetreault, Kurt Stohr, and fiancé Stephanie, Joy Smith, and husband Shan, Holly Lyle, and fiancé John, Shad Lyle, and wife Geri, Erin DeLosh, and husband Bart, Sydni Raitto, Brooke Lash, Bradley Lash, Carman Ditommiso; his great grandchildren Baylee and LucasSmith, Mikalia and Aiden Shranaton, Nicholas and Rebecca Tetreault, Samantha and Jake DeLosh, Walker Lyle and Shelby DeLosh; and many nieces and nephews.
Services for Mr. Lash will be held on Monday, December 2nd, 2013, 10:00 AM at St. Bernard Church, 173 Main St., Keene, NH. Fletcher Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 33 Marlboro St., Keene, NH is in charge of the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made in Arthur N. Lash, Jr.'s name to the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth Hitchcock by making the check out to ChaD and mailing it to: D-H/Geisel Office of Development, Office of Gift Recording, One Medical Center Drive, Hinman Box 7070, Lebanon, NH 03756-0001.
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December 2, 2013
Nancy Coleman
Our love and prayers are with your entire family. Your family tree has grown large and so let all the little branches hold you together to keep you strong. Love, Nancy, Buddy, Laura & Families
December 1, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Linda, Chris and Neil Young
November 30, 2013
Glenn Colburn
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless you. Your Husband, Father, Brother, Gramps, Uncle was a great man and will be missed, but we will see him again in Heaven.
November 30, 2013
Ellie and Norm Jutras
With sincere sympathy to Aunt Glo, Debbie,Sherri,Bonnie,Tammie,Walter and all your families. Uncle June was a wonderful man. He was loved and respected by everyone who knew him. He loved and treated all us kids like we were his own. He will be missed so much but never forgotten.May your hearts all heal with time. Love to you all.
November 29, 2013
Rich Kelton
So glad I ran into you two a couple of months back, Art was a great guy and will be missed by many. I think of the Lash family often and that will never change. Think of the good times, there were a lot of them.
November 28, 2013
I love you so much!!!
November 27, 2013
Deb & Ray Bonenfant
Sincere sympathy to all of you May your granddad, dad,husband, rest in peace in heaven. He will be with Jason and my mom and dad now.... Deb & Ray Bonenfant
November 27, 2013
Sherrine Bourassa
Aunt Glo, I am so very sorry for your great loss. Uncle June was and will always be in my heart, he we a gentle giant. Always so kind and loving. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. He will be greatly missed by so many hearts he has touched. I have nothing but happy memories of the many years that we have known each other. Love to you all.
November 27, 2013
So sorry to hear. Aunt Glo and family.my prayers and thought are with you all.debbie
November 27, 2013
Bonnie Descoteaux
Sorry to hear of your loss...hold your memories tight....remember that Arthur's spirit is always with you.
November 26, 2013
Lisa Mooney
He was a very gracious man. He made you feel like family. He will be greatly missed.
November 26, 2013
Jaime Mcgriff
Myself and and both my children Jarrod and Bryannah were so blessed to know you. Such a sweet kind man to us, and it was always so nice and we always felt so welcome and just like ur family when ever around you and Gloria. Fun times... We love you and will have good memories to always reamber you by...
November 26, 2013
Bob & Elaine Moore
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
November 26, 2013
courtney coppp
I met you when i was alittle girl and from then have looked at you like a second grandfather to me. you were a great person with a magical smile .you will be truly missed i love you papa
November 26, 2013
Melissa Tremblay
Truly the most admirable Man I have ever known. Your heart of gold touched so many people in so many ways. I will be forever grateful for all your unconditional kindness you ALWAYS gave to my Daughter and I. You will be missed deeply by all who know and love you. Rest In Peace "Grampa Lash" <3
November 26, 2013
Robin Greer
Although I never had the honor to meet you, I have true admiration for you and your lovely wife...Thank you for accepting my brother Walt in your life, home and family...thanks for being his father....God Bless and RIP...
November 26, 2013
Walter Lash
My hero my dad has earned his wings and is gone to heaven after a very long illness.
My dad was not only a great husband to my mom, he was the best farther any child could ever have. A great role model he taught us compassion, love and respect for others. He taught us that no matter what job you have you have to put in 150% and be the person you said you would be when you were hired.
He was and will always be forever in my heart and although he is gone he will never be forgotten. Rest in peace my father I love you and will miss you so much.
Thank you for being the best dad in the world and giving me a life worth living teaching me dignity, Honor and respect for others. Teaching me to never let anyone go without eating or shelter. The quality's that you have taught me are priceless and have shaped and made me the man I am today.
You will be missed by so many I consider it a true Honor to be called your son.
As you told mom just go outside and find the brightest star and you will be with us till we meet again In heaven.
Love you dad my hero and my true ambition in life.
Love always Walt
November 26, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 26, 2013
Robin Greer
I realize I never had the opportunity to meet you, however I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for adopting my Brother Walt and accepting him in your life as your son.....I admire you....God Bless and RIP..
November 26, 2013
Claudia Holmes
Daddy Lash, You were one of the Best Men to EVERYONE close to you. You and Glo have always been so good to me from the day I met you guys about 25 yrs ago.. We spent many a weekends doing shows , loved setting up beside you guys, Have missed this for the last few years and always hoped for it to happen again..The times we visited in Fl when Kev was just a little man, going to look for alligators and you scarring me half to death. The times up to camp in Pittsburg. So many great memories that I will never forget.. Love you Momma Lash and Daddy Lash may you R.I.P until we all see you again..
Claudia Holmes
Dayle Mclean
Kevin Desautels
Jaycob Desautels
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone suffering this terrible loss..
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