Douglas D. Aho

1962 - 2015

FITZWILLIAM, N.H. - Douglas D. Aho, 52, of Fitzwilliam, N.H. passed away peacefully at his home on Jun. 19, 2015.

Doug was born on Sep. 17, 1962, in Peterborough, son of the late William and Raili (Honkala) Aho. He was a 1980 graduate of Masenic High School in New Ipswich and had been a self-employed carpenter working throughout the Monadnock Region for many years. For most of his life, Doug called the Monadnock Region his home, living primarily in New Ipswich and Rindge.

Doug was very creative and artistic with his woodworking ability. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially with his children and grandchildren. He also liked being outdoors on his boat and at the ocean.

In addition to his parents, Doug was predeceased by his son Zachary Aho.

Doug is survived by his love and best friend who shared their lives together, Melissa Cocci of Fitzwilliam, N.H. his daughter, Brittany Aho of Brookline, N.H. his son, Sean Aho and wife, Mollie of Wilton; mother of his children, Patricia Aho of Brookline, N.H. his two grandchildren, Jordin Schuler and Sean Aho; his four brothers, Raymond Aho of New Ipswich, and James Aho, Mark Aho and Daniel Aho, all of Rindge; his four sisters, Patricia Aho of Menahga, Minn. Faythe Kantola of Taylors, S.C. Peggy Aho of Frazee, Minn. and Judith Aho of Chassell, Mich. and many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.

Family and friends are invited to calling hours on Thursday, Jun. 25, 2015, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Cournoyer Funeral Home, 33 River Street, (Rte. 202) in Jaffrey.

Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. in the Christian Outreach Church, 199 North Street, Rindge, N.H. 03461.

To share photos and memories or to send a condolence to Doug's family, please visit his permanent online memorial at www.cournoyerfh.com.

For those who are unable to attend, the funeral service will also be available to be viewed later on Doug's memorial page on www.cournoyerfh.com.