Maurice "Hap" Reney

1925 - 2025

Maurice "Hap" Reney

Grantham, NH - Sadly, we have lost another member of the Greatest Generation. Maurice "Hap" Reney, a lifelong resident of Grantham, NH, passed away peacefully on March 14, at the age of 99. Hap was born June 20, 1925 to the late Donas and Margaret (Barton) Reney. Hap was the youngest boy of 9 children. He met the love of his life, Eleanor Linton, when they were in their teens. He joined the United States Army in 1943 and was sent to Camp Hale in Colorado. There he was assigned to the ski troops-10th Mountain Division. Later on he was sent overseas to join the 117th Infantry Regiment 30th Division . While there, he reached rank of sargeant and fought at the Battle of the Bulge and second wave of Normandy. For bravery on 2 separate occasions, Hap was presented with a Bronze Star and a Bronze Star with an oak leaf cluster. Upon returning home from the war, Hap and Eleanor were married. He worked for his Dad's lumber business for a time, DJ Reney Lumber, before buying Reney's Store in 1954. He and Eleanor worked tirelessly together to make it a success, which they did for over 32 years. It became a town gathering place for many. Hap and Eleanor had a legacy of community involvement and a love for their family and friends. After their retirement, they spent their time doing what they loved to do most--go fishing and antiquing in Maine. Hap was selectman for the town of Grantham for 12 years. On August 24, 2014, Hap's beloved wife passed away. Hap is survived by his daughter, Jody Bewersdorf and her husband Mike. Also his grandson , Mike Jr. and his wife Jennifer, his great grandson Joseph, as well as his granddaughter, Amy Bewersdorf. Hap was predeceased by his brothers Hugh, Robert and Everett Reney; his sisters Doris Persons, Dora Gross, Lena Cote, Marjorie Phetteplace and Ruth Reney.

Calling hours, funeral service and burial: Newton Bartlett Funeral Home. Newport, NH. April 25th 1pm to 3pm. Funeral Service at St. Patrick's Catholic Church Newport, NH. April 26th at 1pm, Burial following the church service at cemetery near Granthan Elementary School.

In lieu of flowers, consider making a donation to Battle of the Bulge Association P.O. Box 330 Mechanicsville, VA 23111 or Sullivan County Nutrition P.O. Box 387, Newport, NH 03773