John Benjamin Young

Strafford, NH- John Benjamin Young, 88, of Strafford passed away Saturday October 21, 2017 at Watson Fields in Dover after a period of failing health. John was born March 18, 1929 in Rochester, NH, the son of the late Frederick A. and Mildred (Waldron) Young. He was a graduate of Portsmouth High School, Class of 1947 and attended NH Technical Institute. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. John worked and retired from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard after 30 years. He was a longtime and active member of the Bow Lake Baptist Church, Strafford Historical Society, and very active member of his community, receiving the Citizen of the Year, along with his wife, in 1992. John's hobbies include an interest in restoring old cars, woodworking and hunting. Members of his family include his wife of 63 years, Carolyn (Foss) Young, son, Rick and wife Maggie; daughter, Brett and husband Rene Lavoie; grandchildren, Lincoln and wife Kristen Lavoie, Travis and wife Ariana Lavoie and Alanna Young; great grandchildren, Wellington Foss Lavoie and Faelan Lavoie. Private family services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Strafford Historical Society P.O. Box 33 Strafford, NH 03884 or the Bow Lake Baptist Church, 530 Province Road, Strafford, NH 03884. Arrangements are under the care of the R.M. Edgerly & Son Funeral Home, 86 South Main Street, Rochester, NH.