William A. Ingalls, Jr.

Plaistow, NH: William A. Ingalls, Jr., 94, a longtime resident of Plaistow died on April 10, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in West Epping, NH, son of the late William A. and Gladys (Hadlock) Ingalls, he attended West Epping Grammar School and Epping High School. Mr. Ingalls served as a Tech 4 in the United State Army during World War II and was a recipient of the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal. He also served in the Air National Guard for two years. Mr. Ingalls was employed as a layout operator at Western Electric Co, AT&T Technologies, and Lucent Technologies, from where he retired in 1981. A member of the First Baptist Church in Plaistow, the American Legion Post 34 in Plaistow, the AmVets Post 147 in Haverhill, and the Plaistow Historical Society, Mr. Ingalls enjoyed camping, woodworking, walking, and a good glass of whiskey. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and was always there to lend a helping hand to any friend or family member in need. He was predeceased by his wife of sixty-three years, Virginia S. (Sleeper) Ingalls in 2011 and his daughter-in-law Diane Ingalls, and is survived by two sons Bruce W. Ingalls of Plaistow and Brian A. Ingalls and his wife Ann Holedredge of East Greenwich, RI, two grandchildren, Beverly Bouvier and her husband Keith of Plaistow, and Amy Doucette and her husband Michael of Chester, NH, six great grandchildren, Russell Carman, Samantha Curley and her husband Bobby, Benjamin Bouvier, Nathaniel Letellier, Cali Anne Letellier, and Michael Doucette, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by five brothers, Carlton, Austin, Marshall, Norman, and John Ingalls. There are no calling hours. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Mr. Ingalls's funeral service on Wednesday, April 13 at 10 a.m. at Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home, 116 Main Street, Plaistow, NH. Burial with military honors will follow in Plaistow Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Plaistow Firemen's Association, 27 Elm St., Plaistow, NH or to the First Baptist Church of Plaistow, 122 Main St., Plaistow 03865. To leave a message of condolence for the family please visit our website, www.brooksidechapelfh.com.