Winthrop P. Wells, 92 of Tilton, NH, died Sunday, November 30, 2003 in the Franklin Regional Hospital, Franklin. Mr. Wells was born in Everett, MA on July 27, 1911, a son of the late John L. and Bertha (Porter) Wells. He was a resident of Tilton for the past 2 1/2 years, formerly living in Sandown, NH and Everett, MA. He was employed as an Optician for Community Opticians in Waltham, MA until his retirement. He was a 52 year member of St. Marks Masonic Lodge #44 F & AM of Derry. He was a member of the Royal Arch Masons in Derry and also a member of the Aleppo Shrine Temple of Massachusetts. He was a decorated US Army veteran having served overseas during WWII..
He is survived by one son, Dana W. Wells of Sandown, one daughter, June B. Wells of N. Reading, MA, eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren, one sister, Emma Fredericks of VA, one brother, Frank Wells of Chelsea, MA, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Marjorie (Moore) Wells in 1968 and by two brothers, Ward Wells of Everett, MA and Henry Wells of Sandown.
There are no calling hours. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, December 3rd at 1:00pm in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Elm St., Everett, MA. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Burn Center, 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA 02114. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry is handling the arrangements.