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Manchester, New Hampshire
Apr 23, 1941 – Sep 9, 2024
Forrest "Sonny" H. Sell, Jr., 83, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2024 surrounded by his family. Born on April 23, 1941, in Deerfield, NH, Sonny was the beloved son of Forrest Herbert Sr. and Eva (Scribner) Sell. He was raised on his parents’ farm in Auburn where he learned the value of hard work and developed a passion for growing, cooking, and serving fresh food.
Sonny’s work ethic, quiet strength, and unwavering generosity was apparent in all he did. On a quest to share his passion for food and appreciation for good hospitality, Sonny opened several successful restaurants in New Hampshire and Florida. His creative mind and skilled hands fueled his entrepreneurial spirit and led him to become a well-known builder who left an indelible mark on his community.
As a proud veteran who served his country with honor during the Vietnam War, Sonny’s sense of duty and patriotism was ever-present as a lifelong supporter of veterans’ causes.
While he certainly enjoyed the finer things in life, he also relished in the quiet of the home he built, the peacefulness and good company at his camp up north, and the beauty of his garden in the summer.
Sonny is survived by his loving family and loyal friends, who will remember him as a hard-working, generous man, a pillar of strength, and a fierce protector of the people he loved most.
Sonny will be missed deeply, but his spirit will live on in our hearts for generations to come.
Services: A calling hour will be held Tuesday, September 17, 2024, from 10 to 11 AM at Connor-Healy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 537 Union Street, Manchester, NH.
The funeral will follow with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 12 PM in St. Catherine of Sienna Church, 207 Hemlock Street, Manchester, corner of Webster Street, Manchester, NH.
Burial will proceed in Evans Cemetery, Bow, NH.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.
For more information visit: www.connorhealy.com.
Read MoreI want to extend my deepest sympathies to Sonny´s family and loved 1´s. I am just receiving this sad news He truly was a true force of Nature with his wit and determination I was honored to have know him in friendship and in business Fly high and continue to take care of your loved 1´s in afterlife as you did in this worldly life RIP May your memory be eternal
Robin George
October 02, 2024 | Other
Arlene, so sorry to hear about yours brothers passing. May he rest in Peace.
Judy Kurisko Leclerc
September 29, 2024 | Dunbarton, NH | Friend
Our deepest sympathy to the Sell family, our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during these difficult time. R.I.P. Sunny
Rejean John Drouin The Villages FL
September 21, 2024 | Work
James Lowry
September 17, 2024 | Concord, NH
Mr. Sell Jr. Thank you for your service RDM Windham NH
Robert D Machain (Derry Well Co)
September 13, 2024 | Friend
To both of my ‘Bubby’s ‘
My Life will never be the same .
IMay you feel the love and peacefulness of God‘s Loving embrace. I love you so much !
Until we meet again my loves !!!
September 13, 2024
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Circle 9 Ranch Employees
September 12, 2024
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Rox-Anne Mulrnin
September 12, 2024 | Epsom, NH | Coworker