Sutton, NH-Dana Flewelling, 59, of Newbury Rd. died Sunday, October 1, 2017 at home, surrounded by his family and friends.
Born on May 9, 1958 to Mark and Beverly Flewelling, he grew up in Goshen, NH. Dana graduated from Newport High School and then began a life-time career in printing, graphic design and photography. Dana worked for several local companies and also ran his own business; Dana Flewelling Graphic Design and Photography for many years.
Music was Dana's passion. Receiving his first set of drums as a child, Dana, along with his brothers, formed a band and began performing at local functions. He was the drummer in numerous bands over his lifetime: Great Legs, Night Kitchen, Sweet Roy Jones, Mo'Combo and Soulfix to name a few. He was the "Kevin Bacon" of the area music scene, having played with so many musicians over his forty-five years of drumming. He knew everyone and everyone knew him.
Dana met his wife Beth (Hoyt) in high school jazz band and they built a home and life together in Sutton NH. Committed to his family and friends, he enjoyed helping those that he cared about using his many talents. Dana enjoyed traveling, fly fishing, photography and his '68 Ford Mustang.
Dana is survived by his wife, Beth; son, Aaron Flewelling of North Sutton, NH; father, Mark Flewelling of North Port, Fl.; twin brother, Dale Flewelling, younger brother, Mark (Skeet) Flewelling, both of Newport, NH; sister, Linda Bitzer of Laconia, NH; nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his mother, Beverly Pevine Flewelling.
He found great joy in the love and support of his extended family: Kristin (Putnam), Ben and Jake Prime; Bruce and Darsie Putnam; Lisa Hess; Kaitlyn Covel and her family, Bernice Perry.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to TLC Family Resource Center, 109 Pleasant St., Claremont, NH 03743.
A celebration of Dana's life will be held on October 29, at 1 PM at the Center at Eastman, 6 Clubhouse Lane, Grantham. After the service, friends are invited to continue the celebration with music, remembrances, stories and friendship.
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