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Sidney Lovett Obituary
Holderness, NH — The Rev. Sidney Lovett of Holderness died on October 5 at his home. Born May 1, 1928, in Boston, Massachusetts, Sid attended St. Paul's School in Concord ('46), Yale University ('50), and Union Theological Seminary in New York City.
As an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, he served in four churches and as the Conference Minister in the Central Atlantic Conference.
In 1984 President Ronald Reagan nominated him to the inaugural board of the United States Institute of Peace. He was confirmed by the United States Senate and served from 1985-1991.
In 1985 he and his wife, Joan Campbell Lovett, returned to Holderness. He chaired several organizations including the Holderness Historical Society, the Squam Lakes Association, the Lakes Region Advisory Board, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, and the New Hampshire Lakes Association. He served on the President's Council at Plymouth State University.
Sid entered politics in 1992 and served five terms in the New Hampshire House of Representatives. Sid was predeceased by his wife of forty-nine years, Joan Campbell. He is survived by his five children - all of Holderness: Kathy Lovett Weymouth (Rich), Molly Lovett Simpson (George), Lisa Lovett, Campbell Lovett (Eileen), and Peter Lovett (Kim). He leaves nine grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the New Hampshire Lakes Association; the Reverend Sidney Lovett Scholarship at Plymouth State University; or the Joan Campbell Lovett Music Fund at Plymouth Congregational Church, Plymouth, NH.
A Celebration of Life is being planned for Sunday, November 21 at 2:00 p.m. at The Barn on the Pemi, 341 Daniel Webster Hwy, Plymouth, NH
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Dorothy Elliott Lovett Buckley
October 7, 2024
Although Sid was not descended from Daniel Lovett but Daniel's half brother, I still think of Sid as my cousin. When we talked about it, I told him that we stayed on the farm while his side got educated. His rejoinder was, "They tried to educate us, but it didn't take." His life shows that it did take. He was truly God's gift to the galaxies.
Dorothy Lovett Buckley
November 22, 2021
Sid was descended from John. I was descended from Daniel. According to my sister Sue, Daniel and his half brother came to Massachusetts with their mother on the True Love.
Once in conversation in West Hartford, I noted that my family were the Lovetts that stayed on the farm ( although I never lived on a farm) and his family were the Lovett who got educated.
He replied, " They tried to educate us, but it didn't take."
I like to think we are related.
Schuyler J. Baab
November 10, 2021
I was shocked and saddened to learn of Sids passing today. A friend and Rev for 60 years. I will miss our calls.
Tony McManus
October 15, 2021
R.I.P. Sid.
It was always a treat to have a chat.
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