Albert E. Barnes
August 2, 1932 - March 5, 2020
WEST STEWARTSTOWN – Albert E. Barnes, 87, of Pittsburg, passed away at the Coös County Nursing Hospital in West Stewartstown early on Thursday afternoon, March 5, 2020, after a long period of declining health. He was born in Alton, NH, on Aug. 2, 1932, a son to the late Charles R. and Christine (Harris) Barnes. He grew up in Alton and was a graduate of Alton High School. For most of his adult life, Albert worked as a carpenter alongside his father. He also worked for almost 30 years as a part-time police officer for the Town of Alton, and he was also a deputy sheriff for Belknap County for a period of time. Albert loved to ski and snowshoes, and he also enjoyed hunting and fishing which was what brought him to live in Pittsburg upon his retirement. Albert was a longtime member of Winnipesaukee Lodge #75, F. & A.M. in Alton. Albert leaves behind his four children, Lee Brinkman of New Jersey, Nancy Grosh of Colorado, Linda Johnson of Kittery, Me., and Shawn Barnes of Alton, NH; and two grandsons, Paul Johnson and Chance Barnes. There are no public calling hours. A Masonic graveside service will be scheduled at a later date at the Old Riverside Cemetery in Alton, NH, of which notice will be given. 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, Colebrook, NH.
WEST STEWARTSTOWN – Albert E. Barnes, 87, of Pittsburg, passed away at the Coös County Nursing Hospital in West Stewartstown early on Thursday afternoon, March 5, 2020, after a long period of declining health. He was born in Alton,... View Obituary & Service Information