Eldon S. “Barney” Morine, 89, of Derry, NH died Thursday, May 23rd at Pleasant Valley Nursing Center in Derry, NH. Barney was born and educated in Maine. He served in the US Marines during WW II and he received a purple heart. Barney was a self employed contractor and a member of the DAV. He enjoyed fishing and camping. He was an avid Red Sox Fan and he loved dogs.
He is survived by his wife, Winifred (Angwin) Morine of Derry, NH
His sons, Lawrence Van Auken of Windham, NH,
Wallace Van Auken and wife Pam of Effingham, NH,
Mark Van Auken and wife Ronda of Sandown, NH,
His daughters, Wendy and husband Guy Caswell of Schenectady, NY,
Karen Turner of Cobleskill, NY,
Christine and husband Peter Bastide of Sandown, NH,
Tina Spires of Haverhill, MA,
Monica and husband John Rossetti of Windham, NH,
His brother, Robert Morine of FL,
23 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, 2 nephews, Robert Morine, Jr. and Mike Morine .
Visitation will be Saturday, May 25th from 1-3 PM at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH. The Funeral Service will follow at 3PM at the Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions in Eldon’s name to: Pleasant Valley Nursing Center Activities Fund, 8 Peabody Rd., Derry, NH 03038.