Lovell "Bunzo" French

PITTSBURG, NH – Mr. Lovell “Bunzo” French, 79, of Back Lake Road, Pittsburg, New Hampshire, passed away at his home on Monday, October 23, 2006. Bunzo was born October 25, 1926, in Pittsburg, son of the late Azel and Leone French. Bunzo attended Pittsburg school and later served honorably in the United States Navy during World War II. His many jobs included driving truck and logging, but he worked primarily for the Beecher Falls Division of Ethan Allen, retiring as a warehouse manager on August 10, 1991. During his employment at Ethan Allen, he also served as a part-time Police Officer for the Town of Pittsburg and the Fire Chief for the Pittsburg Fire Department. He also worked as a Marine Patrolman for the State of New Hampshire. Bunzo was very generous with his time, serving as a volunteer driver for dialysis patients and delivering meals to residents of Echo Valley Village. He could often be seen driving the back roads of Pittsburg, visiting with friends at area restaurants and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bunzo is survived by two sisters, Arlene “Sue” Young of Clarksville, NH, and Sally Brown of West Hartfield, MA; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Daphyne (Clogston) French in 1981; three children, Brian French, Gale Prehemo and Cheryl Haynes; and three brothers, Claude French, Bruce French and Merman French. At Bunzo’s request, there will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be conducted on Friday, October 27, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. at the Farnham Memorial United Methodist Church in Pittsburg with The Reverend Ed Grant officiating. A reception will immediately follow at the Church Community Hall in Pittsburg. Honorary Pallbearers are Richard Lapoint, Eric Stohl, Dave Perry, Stephen Brooks, Arthur Muise and Tom Carlson.Expressions of sympathy in Bunzo’s memory may be made to the Two Rivers Ride for Cancer Fund, c/o Rosemary Mulliken, First Colebrook Bank, Colebrook, NH 03576. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook, NH.

Lovell "Bunzo" French

October 25, 1926 - October 23, 2006