BELMONT---- Ford J. Welch Jr., 92, of Cross Street, died Thursday, November 29, 2018 at his home.
Ford was born on September 6, 1926 in Wolfeboro, NH, the son of Ford J. Welch Sr. and Helen (Curtis) Welch. He grew up in Moultonville and attended Ossipee School where he graduated in 1944. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the Army Air Corps and a veteran of the Korean War serving in the US Navy.
Ford worked for Irwin Motors, Carr’s Market, Winnisquam Post Office and Sears and was a member of the Ossippee Valley Lodge #74. He was well known for his ability to fix anything that was broken and did so for many friends and neighbors. Ford was a great husband, father, grandfather, and friend as well as a great role model and always willing to help those in need.
Ford is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty (Carr) Welch; four sons, Michael Welch of Somersworth, Gary Welch of Gilmanton, Greg Welch and his wife, Ellen, of Northfield, and Peter Welch and his wife, Cindy, of Belmont; and his grandson, Stephen Welch of Littleton. In addition to his parents, Ford was pre- deceased by a daughter, Carol Anne Welch.
There will be no calling hours.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Gilford, 18 Wesley Way, Gilford, NH 03249.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Ford’s name be made to the First United Methodist Church of Gilford, 18 Wesley Way, Gilford, NH 03249 or (D.A.V.) Disabled American Veterans of NH Chapter #19, c/o Commander Ben Saxon, PO Box 6100, Penacook, NH 03303, or online at https://secure.dav.org/.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.