Myron J. Strickland Jr.

COLEBROOK – Myron J. Strickland, Jr., 95, of Colebrook, passed away at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, after a short battle against COVID-19. He was born on April 29, 1926, in Hebron, Conn., a son to the late Myron J. and Alice (Francis) Strickland, Sr. Myron and his siblings were raised in the Colchester, Conn. area, and as a young man, he worked on a neighboring dairy farm. At 17, he was drafted into the U.S. Navy, and served honorably for three years at the end of World War II. After his military service, he worked as a construction laborer for the Andrew Ansaldi Co. construction contractor, where he drove a cement truck and a dump truck for more than 35 years. In 1978, Myron and his family moved to Colebrook, and he worked as the maintenance man for Lambert’s Grocery Store until his retirement. He enjoyed his trips downtown to Dunkin’ Donuts and going for Chinese food at Li Wah’s, especially the crab rangoons. Myron had a notorious sweet tooth, and the candy dish on the counter in his home was always full. Myron and his wife were members of the Moose Lodge in Connecticut, and in their younger days loved to go square dancing and camping with their fifth wheel camper. He always kept himself busy, tinkering on anything mechanical. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and he was truly devoted to his family. Myron is survived by his wife of 73 years, Shirley (Nowsch) Strickland of Colebrook; five children, Kenneth (Cynthia) Strickland of Coventry, Conn., Sandra Crossley and Priscilla (Kevin) Bull of Stewartstown, David (Gina) Strickland of Massachusetts, and M. John (Aime) Strickland III of Colebrook; his siblings, Sherwood and Douglas Strickland, Jean Latham and Jane Bittman, all of Colchester, Conn.; 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandson. He is predeceased by three siblings as infants. There are no public calling hours. A celebration of Myron’s life will be held at a future date of which notice will be given. A graveside interment service with military honors will be held in the Colebrook Village Cemetery in the spring of 2022. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Myron may be made to the Two Rivers Ride for Cancer, c/o R. Mulliken, 53 Spring St., Colebrook, NH 03576. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home.

Myron J. Strickland Jr.

April 29, 1926 - November 14, 2021