Malcolm E. Josselyn

CONCORD -- Malcolm Earle Josselyn, 84, formerly of Pembroke, died peacefully on March 25, 2011, surrounded by family and cared for by the staff of Harris Hill Center.

He was born in Hanover, Mass., to Earl C. and Nellie G. (Hatch) Josselyn, and graduated from Hanover High School.

Mr. Josselyn enlisted and served in the Army Air Corps as an airplane mechanic during World War II. He was honorably discharged in 1947, after attaining the rank of corporal.

He became a Freemason and member of the Phoenix Lodge of Hanover, Mass. He graduated from the Bentley School in Boston and worked as an accountant, retiring from TAFA, Inc. of Concord.

IN HIS LIFE: He loved ice skating and working outdoors, especially with his snowblower and lawnmower, and for many years helped tend Pembroke Academy's athletic fields at the back of his house. He also enjoyed working with his hands and created many keepsakes for his family.

Malcolm is survived by his wife of 58 years, Cynthia "Tinnie" (Staples); son Robert E., wife Anne Marie and their daughter Jessica A. Josselyn of Concord; daughter Nancy A. Josselyn and partner Steven Kosusko of Loudon; son Richard S. Josselyn and partner Eva Andrews of Beacon Falls, Conn.; brother Dana H. Josselyn of Marshfield, Mass.; many nieces and nephews. His extended family includes Melanie, Mark, Chandler and Gillian Stevens of Saco, Maine and Jeffrey Mahoney of Hawaii. He was predeceased by brothers (Leon) Emerson and Bruce G. Josselyn of Hanover, Mass.

SERVICES: Calling hours are from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Bennett Funeral Home in Concord. A memorial service is at 11:30 a.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to CRVNA Hospice Program, 30 Pillsbury St., Concord 03301; Harris Hill Center's Resident Council Fund, 20 Maitland St., Concord, or to the charity of one's choice.

Bennett Funeral Home of Concord is handling arrangements.

For more information, go to www.bennettfuneral.com.