Joshua Lionel Washburn

Joshua Lionel Washburn (40), of North Walpole, NH, died January 7, 2021, after a long battle with polycystic kidney disease. Josh's kidneys may have failed, but his heart never did. He had a huge heart and a hearty laugh. Josh lived to make people laugh and was a good friend to a lot of people, who will remember him most for the goofy smile he almost always wore across his face. Though Josh was playful, always looking for a laugh, he also had a fierce personality that he channeled into his athleticism. He excelled in basketball at Green Mountain Union High School, from which he graduated in 1999. Josh was also unapologetically afraid of the dark. He tried his hand at a number of different careers, including earning a commercial driver's license, that allowed him to see the country from the cab of an 18-wheeler.

Josh left behind his long-time partner, Jennifer Merrill, and her son, Isaiah. He is also survived by his mother, Deborah Taylor and her husband, Lawrence, of North Dumpling Island, and by his sister, Kayla Brannen and her husband, Barney, of Hanover, NH.

Josh's family and friends will plan and announce a memorial gathering at a later date. In lieu of flowers, Josh would be pleased to know that he is remembered by contributions to the National Kidney Foundation (kidney.org).