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Marvin Ansteth Obituary
He was raised in Waterman, Ill., and graduated Waterman High School in 1960. Marvin was a 24 year veteran of the Vietnam and the Persian Gulf Wars. He has traveled to almost every country in the world, and all the US States. During his tour of duty in Okinawa, his wife Barbara fondly remembers scuba diving and shell collecting together as a family.
Marvin worked for United Engineers, Harris Graphics of Dover and also retired again out of Dover Flexo in 2015. Marvin enjoyed for 34 years his time at Paugus Bay Campground with his friends and family in Laconia, New Hampshire. He was known for traveling the camp in his golf cart giving out his "special cherries". Along with Scuba diving and camping Marvin enjoyed bowling and was a part of the 300 club in Dover N.H. Marvin loved fishing and hunting and his family remembers many snapping turtles being brought home and taken care of. He was a loving father, husband and "pop pop" and will be greatly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years Barbara; children Arthur, Donald and Robin Myers, Joann McNeal, Marvin Ansteth Jr.; grandchildren Linda Lambert, Kelly and Jason McNeal, Jennifer Chandler, Arthur Myers Jr., and Tessa Ansteth; great-grandchildren Liam, Aisling and Scarlett McNeal and Arya Lambert; also, many nieces, nephews and cousins across this great country. He is predeceased by his mother, father, and brother Robert Ansteth.
SERVICES: Viewing hours will be from 3-6 p.m., Monday April 22, 2019, at Bernier Funeral Home, 49 South St., Somersworth, N.H.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the Diabetes Association. Care of the Ansteth Family has been entrusted to Bernier/J S Pelkey and Son Funeral Home.
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April 28, 2019
Marvin is and will be missed Psalm 62:11,12.
Stan Hawthorne
April 27, 2019
It was one of my great pleasures to know this great man. Marvin was an extremely bright man who loved his country and served it well for many years. He was, above all, a family man who deeply cared for the ones he loved. I was blessed to have gotten to know most of the family over a great many years. My heart goes out to Barbara and all their children.
Gina Johnson
April 25, 2019
My deepest sympathies to all the family. Your father is how I met all of you. Your all family to me. Rest easy Marvin
Rosemary Higgins
April 24, 2019
Joann and family, I felt so sad to hear of the passing of your father. Even thou I never met him I felt I knew him from talking to Joann at work and the restaurant. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. I will remember you and your family in my prayers.
Peggy Creighton
April 22, 2019
Barbara, As I reflect back over the last 30 years, I realize how many wonderful memories we have. The many cruises taken with family and friends. The years we spent visiting each other. Ron and I at Twin Tamarack and you at Paugus Bay. Marvins Fish Fry and our get togethers at George's, in Meredith. You and Marvin have been beloved friends. I cannot express the sorrow I feel for you and your family. Marvin will always be loved, remembered and missed. Take care of yourself my dearest friend. My heart is with you. Love Peggy
Joy and Don Moriarty
April 21, 2019
Barbara, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Marv will truly be missed, we loved seeing him and having him stop by our site. He always made our weekend special. Be sure to take care of yourself. With Deepest Sympathy
Jason Moulton
April 19, 2019
Art, AJ and family,
I am sorry for the loss of your dad and pop pop. There are no words for what you are going through. May all of your memories keep him alive in your hearts.
April 19, 2019
To the Ansteth Family:
On behalf of a grateful nation, and the VFW Auxiliary/Post #4485 in Somersworth, NH, we wish to express sincere appreciation for the honorable service given by your loved one, and send our deepest condolences on your loss.
VFW Auxiliary President, 2016-2018
Cathy Burns
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