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John Hurley Obituary
Born on Sept. 25, 1948, in Northfield, John was the son of Leslie John Hurley and Pauline Mary Hurley, both of whom predeceased him. He is survived by his sisters, Anne Carter, of Spring, Texas, and Joann Dilego, of Essex Junction; and his brother, Robert Hurley, of Randolph.
John served two tours in Vietnam and suffered war-related illness that plagued him the rest of his life. He was a member of the Berlin Development Review Board for many years and had worked in various public offices for the town and region.
"Big" John spent much of his life working in the forests and had a great reverence for the forests he cared for. He felt personally responsible to the Creator as to how he managed the land under his care. John enjoyed all of the creation that surrounded him.
John found great comfort in reading and studying God's word and applying its council in his life. As one of Jehovah's Witnesses, he spent much of his time showing others what the Bible teaches to help us with current struggles and educating others about the Bible's promises for the future by means of God's Kingdom.
We will miss him for his humor, wisdom, convictions and his "signature" farewell, "Have a Happy!"
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 26, at 2 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2070 Airport Road, Berlin.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Hurley
chris herring
January 25, 2013
you were a good friend,and good neighbor it was sad when you moved because of the respect you have for the earth and all on it weve had many nice talks thank you "benji" we will miss you rest in piece
2002 Logging "Bee" in Bethel.... getting logs out for our home.... Miss your humor and insight Benji...
Carl Russell
January 24, 2013
Heaven on Earth.... Big John at my wedding... hugging the bride and her friend...
Carl Russell
January 24, 2013
Benji "supervising" a horse-logging crew ....
Carl Russell
January 24, 2013
January 23, 2013
Benji, I was so saddened to hear of your passing even though I have not laid eyes on you in a million years. You made me smile way back then and it sounds like you kept on making people smile. You and George are together again, Peace out. Nancy (Knapp)
Wayne Staples
January 23, 2013
Rest in Peace Benji you were a bright light in a dark forest. A true lover of this earth and loved the writing of your wisdom and observations.
Your friend,
Wayne Staples
January 21, 2013
benji, We'll miss you! you always left our house saying "have a happy" the tabers
Vincent Fernandez
January 21, 2013
Benji,Will miss you dearly,my old high school classmate,friend,cohort and MadRiver chum.Rest In Peace,Your Old Buddy,Vincent
Rick Pemberton
January 20, 2013
Rest in Peace Benji.Say hi to George Brother.
Josh and Wibs
January 20, 2013
Benj, we know you loved Chase Mountain and your friend Judith. We will think of you both whenever we are there.
Fred
January 20, 2013
Enjoyed working with John on Emergency Mgt Team, esp. with TS Irene. Will miss his great sense of humor. Our prayers are with the family.
Doug and Linda Fordham.Sr
January 20, 2013
RIP Benji!
January 19, 2013
So sorry for your loss. What a comfort it is to know that suffering is only temporary. Ps.72:12-14
January 18, 2013
He Ole Viet-Nam Buddy. We had good times together along with being a neighbor in Berlin for many Years. I remember when I gave you the old Franklin stove I had at my Camp on Chase Road some 20 years back and how you helped me with Lumber! I'll Miss you ole buddy. Bob LeBlanc..an ole Navy Buddy.
January 18, 2013
Benji was indeed a special person. I remember visiting him at his mountain home many times.Rest in peace Benji.
January 18, 2013
Saw John at our class reunion.....Good people he was......going to miss him.
Bill Lyon
January 18, 2013
Will miss him.
Sympathy to his family.
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