Lyman Purrington

December 23, 1940 - August 24, 2021

COLEBROOK – Lyman Purrington, 80, of Colebrook, died peacefully at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021, after a long period of declining health. He was born on Dec. 23, 1940, a son to the late Wilmer “Tim” and Rachel (Clark) Purrington. Lyman was a well known figure in the area for many years. He worked for a period as a court bailiff for the district court, served as a probation officer for the NH Crime Commission, and also as a truant officer for Stewartstown and Canaan. He also worked for a time as a police dispatcher for the Town of Colebrook. His favorite job, and one that generations of guests and employees of The Balsams will remember him by, was as the head of the security department at the resort for many years. Lyman is survived by his sister, Eileen Parker of Columbia; a niece, Tamie Marsh of Colebrook and a nephew, Lyford Parker, Jr. of Colebrook. He is predeceased by his son, Roger Purrington, and a stillborn daughter, AnnMarie; two brothers, Dennis and Clark Purrington, and a sister, Jeannie, as a child. There are no public calling hours. Interment will be private in the Colebrook Village Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Lyman may be made to the Coös Animal Sanctuary online at www.coosanimals.com. Condolences may be offered on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.