John P. Spottiswoode, 83, of Lincoln Drive, Londonderry, NH died Sunday October 7, 2001 in the Elliot Hospital, Manchester, NH. Mr. Spottiswoode was born in Everett, Mass, on March 3, 1918. He was the son the late, John H. and Lucy (Langstaff) Spottiswoode. He had resided in Londonderry since July of 1998, formerly living in Acton, Maine for 20 years. Mr. Spottiswoode served with the US Army Air Corp during WW2 and was a recipient of two purple hearts and the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was employed by the US Postal Service.
He is survived by his wife, Rita G. Spottiswoode, Londonderry, NH, two sons, John Spottiswoode, Kennebunkport, Maine, Alan Spottiswoode, Lynn, Ma, one daughter, Dawn Myers, Londonderry, NH, five grandchildren, three sisters, Margaret Monterose, Mary Monterose and Virginia Mahoney, all of Massachusetts, also many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
There are no calling hours. Following cremation, graveside services will be held on Friday October 12, 2001 at 11:00am at the Evergreen Cemetery, Kennebunk, Maine. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Memorial Giving Program, Gail Singer Memorial Building, 360 State Route 101, Suite 501, Bedford, NH 03110-5032. The Peabody Funeral Homes of Derry and Londonderry are in charge of arrangements.