George E. Whitmore, 81, of Hampstead, NH, died Thursday, August 23, 2007 in his home. Mr. Whitmore was born in Haverhill, MA on May 1, 1926, a son of the late George E. and Pearl M. (Legacy) Whitmore. He was a resident of Hampstead for the past 60 years, formerly living in Haverhill, where he attended St. James School. Mr. Whitmore was a US Army veteran serving during WWII. He was employed by Western Electric in N. Andover, MA for over 40 years. Mr. Whitmore enjoyed golfing and was a member of Hoodkroft in Derry where he was in the Senior League. He enjoyed going on trips with the Seniors, and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by two sons, David G. Whitmore and his wife Shelley of Hampstead, and Dennis M. Whitmore of Sandown, NH; one daughter, Sandra Piasecki and her husband Michael of Hampstead; four grandchildren, Kevin Piasecki, Kristen Piasecki, Katherine Piasecki, and Ashley Whitmore; one great-granddaughter, Teagan Anderson; and one brother, Eugene Whitmore of Florida. He was predeceased by his wife, Eleanor M. (Clark) Whitmore who died in 2006.
Following cremation, calling hours were held on Monday, August 27th from 4 - 7pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. A memorial service was held on Tuesday at 10:00am in the funeral home. The burial followed in West Hampstead Cemetery in Hampstead. The family requests memorial contributions to the Hampstead Fire & Rescue, 17 Littles Lane, Hampstead, NH 03841or to Derry/Salem Home Health & Hospice Services, 1E Commons Dr., Unit 31, Londonderry, NH 03053.