John Grocott

John Grocott, 82, of Bow, died following a lengthy illness Friday, May 18, 2012, at the Concord Regional VNA Hospice House.

John graduated from Melrose High School where he was captain of the football and hockey teams. John played hockey as a defenseman at Dartmouth College, and was team captain in 1951-52. He joined the Marine Corps and served in Korea from 1952 to 1954, then joined the All-American Hockey team on a European tour.

John married Judith Hawkes, of Melrose, Mass., in 1956.

For the majority of his professional career, he worked for Merrill Lynch. In 1969 he was named assistant manager of the newly opened Honolulu branch, and stayed in the islands until returning to New England in 1985, settling in New Hampshire.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Judy, four kids and spouses, 12 grandkids, and five great-grandkids: Steve and Candace Grocott of Bedford, with Maddie, Hannah, Lauren, and Emily John; Susan Jones of Marblehead, Mass., with Wesley; Sally and Clarence Moses of Honolulu with Elikapeka, Puanani and family, Hiilani and family, Maluhia, and Kaua; and Jennifer and Michael Brink of West Chester, Pa., with Matthew and Jessica.

A private family memorial to celebrate his life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Concord Regional VNA Hospice House, The Slusser Center, 30 Pillsbury Street, Concord, 03301, or to the Baker Free Library, 509 South Street, Bow, 03304.