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1949
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2019
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Dwight Lovejoy Obituary
Born in Goffstown on Nov. 19, 1949, he was the son of the late Winfield and Connie (Best) Lovejoy.
He served in the U.S. Army as a member of the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969.
Dwight was a self-employed electrician for more than 25 years.
He served as a New Boston selectman from 2010 to 2016.
He was an avid hunter that also enjoyed guns, cars and motorcycles. Dwight could always be seen with his buddy Colt.
Family members include his loving wife of 50 years, Heather (Bugbee) Lovejoy; two children, Tricia Lovejoy of Goffstown, and Curtis and his wife Sommer Aliava Lovejoy of Virginia Beach Va.; his grandchildren, Jacob Maki of Seattle, Wash., and Orion and Tobias Lovejoy of Virginia Beach, Va.; his sisters Betty and her husband Lydol Wilcox of Las Cruces, N.M., and Donna (Lovejoy) Towne and husband Brian of Durham, Maine; nieces and nephews.
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SERVICES: Calling hours are Sunday, April 14, from 2 to 5 p.m. in French & Rising Funeral Home, 17 South Mast St., Goffstown.
Interment will be Monday, April 15, at 11:30 a.m. in New Hampshire Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Route 3, Boscawen.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to
petsforpatriots.org. For more information or to sign an online guestbook, please visit
www.frenchandrising.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dwight Lovejoy
Larry Bose
November 2, 2020
Just learned of Dwights passing and am so sorry to hear it. Our hearts go out to Dwight’s family and friends. It is always sad to lose another Vietnam veteran, especially Dwight because he was obviously so brave. It was a privilege to have known him. Rest In Peace my friend.
Margit Colburn
April 6, 2020
An entire year has passed and Dwight is still missed by family and friends. A lot has happened and changed during this past year but I'm sure Dwight would be strong and resourceful if he were here to face our new struggles. RIP dear friend.
joe cabral
May 5, 2019
A great man and a great friend, I will remember you always, my sincerest condolences to the Lovejoy family, so sorry I never got to say goodbye
Richard Matherson
April 19, 2019
My deepest sympathy Heather and family. Dwight was a brother in working together for our "recovery" and that of many others. Thank you for your service sir in so many ways...God Bless.
April 16, 2019
Condolences from West Texas. Rest in Peace Brother.
Dale R. Christensen
April 15, 2019
Heather and family,
So saddened to hear of Dwight's passing. Please know my prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Ingrid Luscombe Miller
April 15, 2019
With deepest sympathies for your loss Heather and family. Dwight will surely be missed. May he Rest In Peace.
Linda (Beauchemin)Fleury, GHS 67
April 15, 2019
So sorry to hear of Dewight's passing. Thoughts and Prayers to you and your family at this diffucult time. Adreanne Lindsay (Smith) class of 1967 GHS
Margit Colburn
April 14, 2019
Rest in Peace Dwight. Hope all your dogs were waiting to reunite with you. Love, Margit
Diane & Mark Lord
April 14, 2019
Heather, we know it's hard to see beyond your sorrow today and hope looking back on your memories of Dwight will comfort you in the days to follow.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and know you are surrounded by love and comforting friends.
Thomas Speck
April 13, 2019
Susan and I am both sorry for Dwight's passing. As a fellow Veteran I Hope he will rest in peace .
Lee Nyquist
April 13, 2019
Condolences from the Nyquist family. Dwight was a true American and a true New Bostonian. With sympathy, Lee Nyquist
Gordon Atcheson
April 13, 2019
My sincerest condolences. Dwight was my RTO in VN for 6 months. His many fine attributes kept me sane. This planet will be a different place with him not here. I will remember you always.
April 12, 2019
Sorry for your loss, may Dwight rest in peace. The Daragons
Leigh Burrall
April 12, 2019
Condolences to family. I enjoyed many conversations with Dwight and go back many years when he was
An Umpire for Men's Softball in the men's Town leagues. Most recently I had the opportunity to reconnect with
Him and enjoyed many great moments. He will be missed
April 12, 2019
I am so Sad for your loss , I knew Dwight for a lot of years and he was a giving mam ,and would help any sole if he could. RIP DWIGHT.
Diane Gove Ryan
April 12, 2019
My condolences to his family and his lovely wife Heather.
Joseph A. Fuscone Jr.
April 12, 2019
Rest in peace my fellow "Rakkasan Brother". Thanks Dwight for being there on September 6, 1968 to help save my life. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Joseph A. Fuscone Jr.
April 12, 2019
Emile Cecile Talbot
Mitch Wnek
April 12, 2019
I remember when you came to our unit in Vietnam you were a good guy. Rip brother rakkasan my prayers are with your family
April 12, 2019
Heather, Dan and I send our deepest sympathy and prayers to you and your family.
Dan and April (Byam) Kelley
Linda & Irving Ladue
April 12, 2019
Heather, our hearts go out you during this difficult period in your life. You will be in our daily prayers.
Jennifer Allocca
April 12, 2019
My condolences to Mrs. Lovejoy and Dwight's family and friends. I hope your memories of him bring you comfort during this difficult time. Dwight will be missed.
Irene Lacroix-Rivet
April 12, 2019
To Heather and the family it was with sadness that I heard of Dwight's passing. My condolences and prayers are with you at this time.
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