Henry J. Conner

TOWNSEND: Henry J. “Jim” Conner, 92, a lifelong resident of Townsend died peacefully on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at his home with family by his side. Jim was born in Townsend, October 25, 1929, a son of Charles A. and Margaret M. (Milton) Conner and was a 1948 graduate of Townsend High School. Following his graduation from High School, Jim enlisted and served three years in the United States Army. From 1955 – 1982 Jim owned and operated Don & Jim’s Television Repair Service in Fitchburg. In 1982 he went to work for eleven years as a civil servant at the former Fort Devens as an electronics technician. Following his retirement from Fort Devens, he assisted his sons and daughter in law as a part time employee in their business, Squannacook River Outfitters in Townsend. He was a member of the Townsend American Legion Post and Townsend VFW Post. Jim will always be remembered by those who knew and loved him for his generous nature, as he was always there to help others in need. He was quick witted with a great sense of humor and loved a good prank. Jim loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing trips to Maine with family and friends, skating on the Harbor Pond and cross country skiing on occasion. Upon retiring, Jim enjoyed golfing and woodworking, where he created gifts from his many carvings that are treasured today by those who received them. Jim loved to play cards and he especially looked forward to a nightly cribbage game with his beloved wife Ruth. Jim was an all-around handy man who could build or fix anything and was always there to help family and friends on countless projects. He was a talented self-taught musician, who during his lifetime learned to play many instruments including the organ, guitar and banjo. On many weekends and holidays, Jim would play the organ in his living room, as his family gathered and listened intently enjoying the selection of songs he was playing that day. Jim loved his family deeply and looked forward to gathering at Haynes Rd for a Sunday dinner, birthday party, cook out or to just spend time together. Jim leaves his wife of 65 years, Ruth F. (Furlong) Conner; four sons, David C. Conner and wife Pamela of Jupiter, FL, Thomas P. Conner and wife Darlene of Townsend, Timothy J. Conner and wife Candice of Sharon, NH, Christopher J. Conner and wife Michelle of Townsend; two sisters, Jean McGrath of Milford, NH, Alice Selfridge of North Carolina; seven grandchildren, Ryan Conner, Allison Chase, Corey Conner, Lauren Conner, Dylan Conner, Jaret Conner, Riley Conner, four great grandchildren, Penelope Chase, Henry Chase, Emmett Chase and Calli Conner and two great great grandchildren, Doniven Conner and Elijah Conner He was predeceased by his son, Michael H. Conner of Kentucky last year and was the brother of the late Charles Conner, Lawrence Conner, Stanley Conner, Margaret Martel, Ethel Angelini, Ruth Wiiks, Charlotte Bennett and Helen Dodge. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Friday, September 2, 2022 at the Anderson Funeral Home, 250 Main Street, (Rte 119) Townsend Center. Burial with military honors will follow at Hillside Cemetery, Townsend. Jim’s family will receive relatives and friends at a visitation period on Friday from 10 AM until the time of the service.

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Henry J. Conner

October 25, 1929 - August 30, 2022