Photo courtesy of Tasker Funeral Home - Dover
Dover, New Hampshire
Dec 1, 1935 – Nov 28, 2018
John A. Wilson, Ph.D., 82, of Dover, New Hampshire and North Chatham, Massachusetts passed away on November 28, 2018 peacefully in his sleep.
John was born in Winchester, Massachusetts in December of 1935. John was married to Christal (Gile) Wilson on May 19,...
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John at Kate Gould Park, July 2018
John was a confident and commendable musician who will be sorely missed by the Chatham Band. He always had a smile for everyone as he climbed the steps of the Bandstand on Friday nights. I feel lucky to have known him. My heart goes out to Christal and the entire family. Anita Harris, Chatham Band Manager
Anita Harris
January 04, 2019 | Chatham, MA | Friend
John was a valued colleague and musical friend, generous with his knowledge and warmly supportive. He will be missed personally and professionally. Our profound condolences to Christal and family.
Judy and Ken Yaldatel-Rogers
December 30, 2018 | Barnstable, MA
We are so grateful to have known John; our friend, our Commodore and the shared love of music. Our most heartfelt condolences to Christal, John, Sandy and their families.
Hal and Liz Lorin
December 12, 2018 | Chatham, MA
Christal , my mother Ellen Forbes, would speak so warmly of you and John every time we passed your place in No. Chatham! Sending you condolences from both Mom and me, Sincerely, Liz (Forbes)Perkins
Elizabeth Perkins
December 12, 2018 | Pittsburgh, PA | Friend
When I think of my time at UNH studying mechanical engineering in the 1980's, classes with John Wilson give the strongest memories. I found him to be very approachable, caring, and expert at guiding students through the challenging
topics within the program. His dry humor, and clarity of communication certainly helped him be a favored professor. He was my favorite. And now, as I reflect upon my own career as a professor of mechanical engineering, my humble hope is that some of my...
Chris Byrne
December 08, 2018 | Bowling Green, KY | Student
Those who pass on God Keeps in his memory because he cares for them. Sorry for your loss.
December 07, 2018
We were friends and for 2 hours each week, we were brothers as euphonium players. His music and the music of his life continue to be an inspiration to me. My condolences to Christal and family for your loss.
Grant Kingsley
December 05, 2018 | Stratham, NH | Friend
John's quiet and witty nature will, I'm sure, leave a hole that will not be easily filled. I know the music world will miss your talented contributions. so sorry for your loss, Christal and family.
Stephanie Cottrell
December 04, 2018 | Coworker
Christal and John at a Chatham July 4th parade
For more than 60 years, John has been an outstanding member of the Chatham Band. He was my friend and I will miss his kindness, good nature and musicianship. My condolences to Christal and John's entire family. Tom Jahnke, conductor
Tom Jahnke
December 04, 2018 | Harwich, MA
