James W. Snyder

1929 - 2017

James W. Snyder obituary, 1929-2017, Westmoreland, NH

BORN

1929

DIED

2017

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Foley Funeral Home

49 Court Street

Keene, New Hampshire

James Snyder Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 3, 2017.

James W. Snyder, 88, a longtime resident of Westmoreland, NH, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 1, 2017.

He was born February 11, 1929 in Roanoke, VA, the son of Herbert and Luzell (Armbrister) Snyder. He proudly served our Nation as a member of the United States Navy from 1948 to 1952, and was an active member of the American Legion.

On May 11, 1952 he married Madlyn "Coke" Chickering at the Walpole Congregational Church. They were married for 62 years.

He worked for many years at Central Screw Company, then later at Tidland Corp. until his retirement in 1984. Jim and his wife enjoyed spending their winters in Ormond Beach, FL, where they had a second home. He was an avid golfer, bowler and poker player. He also enjoyed watching baseball, football, golf and Nascar racing.

He is survived by his three daughters, Susan Kelley and her husband Michael of Milan, NH; Deborah Melanson of Westmoreland; and Jennifer Symonds and her husband Mark of Westmoreland; seven grandchildren: Sean, Patrick and Erin Kelley, Nicole and Katie Melanson, Kristen and Matthew Symonds; five great-grandchildren: Lily, Rose, McKenna and Caitlin Kelley and Everett Croteau; two brothers: David and Herbert Snyder of Vinton, Virginia, and several nieces, nephews and extended family members. He is predeceased by his wife, his two brothers Francis and Jack and his four sisters Eleanor, Iris, Gretna and Phyllis.

As it was Jim's wish, there are no calling hours and services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ruck-Up Inc., 42 Knight Street, Keene, NH. 03431, a local organization which helps fellow Veterans and their family members who are in crisis, disabled, or homeless.

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September 29, 2017

Linford Meadows

We were friends and neighbor's of Jim in Ormond beach Fl. We are getting ready to go back down for the winter and was just checking to see about Jim, when we learned of his passing. We rode our bikes and walked pass his home almost every day. Sometimes we would stop and talk to him. It was hard to see him tear up when he spoke of Madlyn. He said he lived a good life. We were friends of Jack and Linda from across the street too. Again, so sorry to hear of Jims passing. Linford and debby Meadows

July 6, 2017

Dear Debbie, Jen , Mark and Family,
We were sorry to learn of Jim's passing . He was a good neighbor and we enjoyed seeing him on his walks on Rte. 63 when he was able. He was always
friendly and easy to talk to when we had occasion to meet in town. Our condolences to your family at this most difficult time.

Lenny, Sue and Michael

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