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Charles L. Houghton
1941 - 2003
Charles L. Houghton
1941 - 2003
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BORN
1941
DIED
2003
Charles Houghton Obituary
Mr. Houghton was born March 12, 1941 in Goffstown. He was the son of Arthur and Doris (Blanchette) Houghton and was a longtime resident of New Boston. Mr. Houghton was educated in New Boston and was a 1959 graduate of New Boston High School.
Mr. Houghton was employed as a carpenter and owner Houghton Builders of New Boston. He was an avid angler, hunter and country music fan, but was best known for his growing of giant pumpkins. Mr. Houghton is currently listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the grower of the worlds largest Giant Pumpkin, a title he received last year at the Topsfield (MA) Fair. Mr. Houghton is a member of both the New Hampshire and New England Giant Pumpkin Growers Associations, the Moose Club of Hillsborough, the Hillsborough County Law Enforcement Assoc. and the NRA.
Members of the family include his wife Kathy (McNeal) Houghton of New Boston, 3 sons- Charles L. Houghton, Jr. of Weare, Mark W. Houghton of New Boston and Lawrence M. Houghton of Blacksburg, VA. 3 brothers- Raymond A. Houghton, Arthur E. Houghton, Jr. and Walter H. Houghton, all of New Boston. 2 sisters- Ann L. Houghton of Weare and Alice M. Houghton of New Boston, as well as many neices, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours will be held Sunday August 23 from 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM at The French & Rising Funeral Home 17 South Mast St. Goffstown, NH 03045. Funeral Services will be held Monday August 24 at 11AM at the funeral home. Rev. John McCausland of the Holy Cross Episcopal Church of Weare.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Manchester Regional Visiting Nurse Hospice Program 1850 Elm St. Manchester, NH 03104
For more information or to sign an online register book please go to; www.frenchandrising.com
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Andrea Card
September 24, 2003
Charlie was one not only a wonderful and long time friend, but a distance cousin of mine as well. Growing up in New Boston as so many of us did, we all knew one another in the small town, and always looked out for each other. Charlie will always be remember for his laugh, as well as growing those huge pumpkins of his. My deepest sympathy to the Houghton Family.
Love to all, Andi
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Joyce and Richard Sperry
August 26, 2003
Our sympathy goes out to the Houghton family. Charlie will be remembered fondly. Our condolences to all, Richard and Joyce Sperry
Jonathan Swain
August 24, 2003
I would like to express my sincere condolances to the entire Houghton Family. Charlie will be greatly missed by myself, and everyone that knew him at Capital Well. I will forever cherish the visits that I had with Charlie, and he will always be in my memory, each and every day, for the rest of my life.
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