BORN
1935
DIED
2019
John Feick Obituary
John Rodgers Feick, 83, of Goffstown, N.H., passed away in loving care at home, on August 9, 2019, with family
present or visiting constantly during an illness of several years.
John was born on August 18, 1935, in Reading, Pa., to the late Dr. Ralph H. and Mary Rodgers Feick.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Gayle (Gensemer) Feick; his 4 daughters: Mary Feick Jenkins and husband, Paul, of Goffstown, N.H.; Gioia Feick Beliveau and husband, Randy, of Weare, N.H.; Andrea (Katie) Lingley, Goffstown, N.H.; and Cecily Bedwell and husband, Wayne, of Perryville, Md.; 14 wonderful grandchildren; his step-mother, Marilyn Feick, of Pennsylvania; his brother, Peter Feick; and sister-in-law, Edith, in Connecticut; and his sister, Linda Proctor; and brother-in-law, James, in Pennsylvania.
John will be remembered by many colleagues at Saint Anselm College, where he taught in the biology department for 44 years. He was educated at Albright College in
Reading, Pa., and Pennsylvania State University and took further coursework at the University of New Hampshire.
John's interests and avocations were deep and varied. He was happy when outdoors; rock climbing, hiking, scuba
diving, gardening, cutting wood and traveling, but happiest when sailing, teaching others to sail and rock climbing, sharing skills and activities with his children and grandchildren, and woodworking and welding. He was a founder of the Goffstown Rail Trail, taught in the Upward Bound program, conducted cell tissue research and studied and developed programming related to traumatic brain injury. He also worked with youth at the Philbrook Center in
Concord, N.H., and was active in his church. He was
regarded highly and with love and wonder by those who knew him.
A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Matthew's
Episcopal Church in Goffstown, N.H., on Thursday, August 15, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., and interment will take place at
Forest Hills Memorial Park in Reading, PA, on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at 9:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Goffstown, N.H. or to a charity of your choice. Lambert Funeral Home &
Crematory, Manchester, N.H., is assisting the family with arrangements. To leave a message of condolence, visit www.lambertfuneralhome.com.
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Ed proulx
June 18, 2020
I just heard about the passing of Professor Feick.
He taught me a lot. That's the nicest thing I think I can say about anyone, but especially Professor Feick.
Thank you, Professor and good luck on the rest of your journey. May your god be with you.
Pam Holt
August 20, 2019
Dear Feick Family,
The world is a better place thanks to John Feick. May every child have such a wise and kind person sprinkle amazing memories to their childhood. I will and have always treasured memories of the pond frog boat, metal plane, basement on New Boston Road cool kitchen set, his patience and all of you.
My mom, Mikki Margaritis sends prayers and sympathy as well.
May your memories heal your sorrow and bring you warm smiles.
Sincerely,
Pam Holt
elaine Rendo
August 15, 2019
Dear Gayle, my love and sympathy to you and the family. I am sorry that I was not able to attend this morning's service, but my thoughts and prayers were there with you. John will be missed by many, yet it is comforting to know that after such a long and difficult illness, he is now finally at peace. ..
Elaine
Kay McCarthy
August 15, 2019
Gayle I'm so sorry about John I'll miss him he was cool on Facebook and I enjoyed his wit
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Michelle and Ken Cashwell
August 15, 2019
So many very fond and loving memories to such a wonderful person and his family, Best neighbors to my grandparents for many years. My childhood is filled with those great memories and experiences that my sister and I were allowed to experience with their children. John was even one of my teacher at Upward bound. We even stay in touch in my adulthood. Always in my heart, memories and prayers.
One more bright star shining at night...
Prayers and blessing to this wonderful family.
Frank Insolera Jr
August 14, 2019
Gayle and family, my mom and I are so saddened to hear of John's passing. You and John have been such great family friends for decades and we always enjoyed our visits. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. -Dorothy Insolera & Frank Jr
Margaret Coughlin
August 14, 2019
My condolences to Gayle and their children and grandchildren and extended family and friends. He touched many lives in all his years at St Anselm College and helped Gayle with various projects she helped with at Hillsborough County Nursing Home over many years as well. Peace be with you all.
Bobbie Wood
August 13, 2019
We are sorry for your loss, may happy memories help you thru this sad time!
Love Tim and Bobbie Wood
Thomas Lee
August 13, 2019
John was an incredibly creative man, dedicated to his family and to his work. We shared over fifty years of warm friendship for which I am deeply grateful.
Rev. and Mrs. William Exner
August 12, 2019
Our love, support and great respect extend to Gayle and family. John was one of the all time All Stars. We will miss him. God bless him forever.
James McKim
August 12, 2019
We've lost a great community leader and a dear friend. The world will be a bit less dim without him but is immeasurably better having known him.
James McKim
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