Tyler David Houghton

Alton- Tyler David Houghton, 25, of Alton died Friday May 13, 2016 as a result of a tragic accident in Alton, NH.   Tyler was born June 30, 1990 in Laconia, NH the son of David and Chantal Houghton. He has resided there all of his life and was a graduate of Prospect Mountain High School, Class of 2008. He attended Edison College in Florida and went on to become a self employed sub contractor.   His greatest passion was traveling the world and he made new friends everywhere he went. He had visited Brazil, Costa Rica, Mexico and traveled to the west coast and southeast. He loved the sciences and would talk hours about astronomy, physics or the banking system that he had studied on his own time. He loved the outdoors and hiking with friends. Tyler was ready for a new adventure everyday and made life his own. It would be hard to find a more free-spirited, loving soul.   His smile was contagious and he was always ready to tell or joke and make people laugh.   He was a self taught guitarist and had a true talent as an artist. He had great love for animals especially his dog and cats. He touched many people's hearts. He will be greatly missed.     Members of his family include his father and mother, David and Chantal of Alton, NH; his brother, Jason Houghton, Alton; paternal grandparents, Jeanne Houghton and the late Alan Houghton of MA.; maternal grandparents, Ginette Fountaine and the late Robert Fountaine of VA.; his uncle and aunt, Brian and Begonia Houghton of MA.; aunts, Katherine Blanchflower and Karen Maxwell both of FL. several cousins and a multitude of friends.   A Celebration of Tyler's Life will be held Sunday May 22, 2016 at 1:00PM at the American Legion Post #72 of Alton, NH, 164 Wolfeboro Highway, Alton, NH 03809.   The family suggests in lieu of flowers, donations in Tyler's memory be made to the Cocheco Valley Humane Society, 262 County Farm Road, Dover, NH 03820. Arrangements are under the care of the R.M. Edgerly & Son Funeral Home, 86 South Main Street, Rochester, NH   To sign the online guestbook please go to www.edgerlyfh.com.