William E. Bolton

August 6, 1947 - February 12, 2016

PITTSBURG – William E. Bolton, 68, of Pittsburg, passed away at his residence on Friday morning, Feb. 12, 2016, with his family by his side after struggling with failing health over the last few years. He was born on Aug. 6, 1947, in West Stewartstown,the son of the late Bertrum and Alta (Bryan) Bolton. William attended school until the 8th grade in Hereford, Que. His career included driving truck for many, including Gaston Rodrique and Ron Marquis; and he worked in the woods for himself and other local logging companies, as well. William worked for Ethan Allen in the sawmill and rough mill for ten years until he started a construction business with his brother Donald, which they operated together until William’s health began to fail him. William enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding the back roads with his many friends and family. He was a kind, happy man, who loved life and his family. He is survived by his four children, Carolyn Therrien and husband Jim of Clarksville, William Bolton and wife Julie of Canaan, Daniel Bolton and wife Julie of Pittsburg, and Angela Fletcher and husband Chris of Norton, Vt.; his brother, Donald Bolton of Hereford, Que.; three sisters, Delma Fowler of Moses River, Que., Marilyn Bolton of Que., and Sheila Bolton of Hereford; seven grandchildren, Cameron Barrett, Jocelyne Barrett, Stephanie Bolton, Ashley Bolton, Jennifer Bolton, Gavin Fletcher, and Chloe Fletcher; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Florence (Cunnington) Bolton in 1993; a grandson, Michael Therrien; a sister, Sharon Bolton; and two brothers Clyde and Carl Bolton. Calling hours will be on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2015, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook, NH. A graveside committal service will be held later in the spring at the All Saint’s Cemetery in Hereford, Que., of which notice will be given. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Bolton may be made to Memorials & Tributes, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater New England Chapter, P.O. Box 845945, Boston, MA 02284-5945; or online at www.nationalmssociety.org. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements in NH are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook.