Howard F. Carney

STEWARTSTOWN – Howard F. Carney, 97, of Stewartstown, died at the Coös County Nursing Hospital in W. Stewartstown on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born in West Stewartstown on May 15, 1927, a son to the late Max and Bessie (Bunnell) Carney. At the age of 17, Howard joined the U.S. Army during World War II. As a member of the 1st Infantry Division, he saw combat action in Germany, worked in the motor pool as a mechanic, and towards the end of his service was stationed as a guard at the Nuremberg Trials of infamous Nazi war criminals. Upon his return home, Howard set about a long working life as a jack-of-all-trades. For many years, he worked on the family farm as well as helping at several of the neighboring farms. He managed the Coös County farm for 27 years. He helped to build roads throughout the area, including much of Rt. 114 in Canaan, and he served as the road agent for Stewartstown for more than 15 years. Along with his family, he grew and harvested Christmas trees. He also built many homes for his friends and family, and loved to build log playhouses for his children and grandchildren. He was a founder and active member of the Stewartstown Day Committee for many years. At the time of his passing, Howard was the holder of the Boston Post Cane for Stewartstown as its most senior citizen. Howard enjoyed playing cards, especially the game “73,” and he loved to joke around with his family, especially the grandchildren. Attending his brother, Jesse’s, auctions was always a favorite pastime, and he also enjoyed watching westerns on TV, and watching the Celtics play basketball. Howard and his wife loved to dance, and often could be found doing just that at the old Woodlands, the Northland, Rocky Lane, or the Cow Palace. For several years, they enjoyed winter get-aways to their place in Panama City, Fla. Both he and Colleen would often be seen on their porch, watching the traffic go by their home. He is survived by three children, David Berry of Stewartstown, Peter (Betty) Carney of Stewartstown, and Kelly (John) Bolens of Canaan; two brothers, Sherman (Sherry) Carney of Viroqua, Wisc., and Jesse Carney of Stewartstown; nine grandchildren, Jonathan Bolens, Heather Cross, Melissa and Paul Carney, Colter and Emma Berry, Christian Browne, Katie Rainville, and Aimee Berry; and five great-grandchildren, Gwendalynn Bolens, Carson and Jaxx Cross, Brayden Carney, and Nash Rainville. Howard is predeceased by his wife of more than 60 years, Colleen (Bunnell) Carney in January; a son, Michael Berry in 2016; four siblings, Wilmont and Donald Carney, and Nellie Smith, and Leo Carney as a small child; and a great-granddaughter, Hannah Cross. There are no public calling hours. The family will celebrate both Howard’s & Colleen’s lives on Saturday, June 7, at their home on Rt. 3, beginning at Noon. A graveside interment will immediately precede the celebration at 10 a.m. in the Colebrook Village Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Carney may be made to the CCNH Resident Activity Fund, c/o P.O. Box 10, W. Stewartstown, NH 03597. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook.

Howard F. Carney

May 15, 1927 - March 11, 2025