Alfred Erickson

Rochester, NH - Alfred F. Erickson,103, passed away on September 6th at theRochester Manor Nursing Home; a local facility with wonderful, caring and capable staff,who assisted with his needs in his final few years.Alfred was born on July 15, 1917 in Turners Falls, MA to Alfred and Sophie Erickson ofMilton, MA. He leaves behind his four children, Robert and Lois Erickson also of Rochester; LeeErickson of Westminster, CO, and Paul Erickson of Wasilla, AK; his five grandchildren,Kristy, Samuel, and Emily Erickson; also Hunter and Hannah Erickson (his last borngranddaughter 97 years younger then himself); two great grandchildren, Greta andTanner. Also his nephews and niece Richard, William, and Judy (Kitchen) of Edgartown,Martha's Vineyard, MA. Alfred is predeceased by his wife Gloria Erickson of Barrington.Most of his career Alfred was employed as the General Foreman at Logan Airport,working for TWA and American Airlines, with airplanes being something dear to hisheart. Moving with his family to Rochester in 1966, continued to enjoy his love of flyingin his "new" 1946 Taylorcraft at Skyhaven Airport on Rochester Hill Rd. His love of flyingled his wife and son Bob to get their private pilot licenses as well, and his other son Paulmade his career in Alaska, also a mechanic like his father, now with his own airplaneand hangar. Growing up, Al loved tennis and even became the MA State Champion. Sailing wasanother sport he loved, surviving a major hurricane in his sailboat on his second datewith Gloria in Scituate in 1950, after which they soon got married. Sailing turned toboating and swimming at the family camp on Bow Lake for many years. Then hunting,fishing and golf became his favorite things to pass the time when not helping run aMotel in Rochester with his wife who also managed an on-site coffee shop, and amobile home park in Dover. Moving to the country from a Boston suburb was one of hisgreat desires. His greatest pleasure in his last 25 years until age100, was to go for longrides "down the old country roads" of New Hampshire, and ending the trips back homein Rochester where he has lived the last 50 years.No service is scheduled at this time. Any donations considered please just pass forward to a a charity or those in need.