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Walter J. Unger

1932 - 2019

Walter J. Unger obituary, 1932-2019, Lee, NH

BORN

1932

DIED

2019

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Purdy Memorial Chapel - Lee

2 Concord Rd

Lee, New Hampshire

Walter Unger Obituary

STRAFFORD - Walter J. Unger, 86, of Bow Lake Estates, died on Monday, June 10, 2019 at Wentworth Douglas Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on September 30, 1932 in Lawrence, Mass.; the son of Walter and Edna (Carrol) Unger.

Walter was a loss control specialist for The Mutual Fire Insurance Association of New England until his retirement in 1995. Walter also was retired from the Army National Guard after 20 year of service and attaining the rank of Captain.

He was an avid sportsman who loved hunting and competitive target shooting. He also enjoyed spending time on the water boating and fishing. He was a lifetime member of the Pelham Fish and Game Club and the Major Waldron Sportsmen's Association.

Walter is survived by his three sons; Dennis and his wife Phyllis Unger of West Newbury, Mass., Jim and his wife Jennifer Unger of Plaistow, N.H., Michael and his wife Connie of Strafford, N.H.

He was predeceased by his loving wife Norma (Houle) Unger and a sister, Marie Kental.

SERVICES: Friends and family may call from 5-7 p.m., on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Purdy Memorial Chapel, 2 Concord Rd., RT. 4, Lee, NH 03861. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19, at St. Joseph's Church of Northwood, 944 First NH Turnpike, RT. 4 Northwood, NH 03261 with Father John Mackenzie, officiating.

In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Walter's name to the Strafford Firemen's Association; and mail to the Strafford Fire Department, 360 Province Road, Strafford, NH 03884, for all the help they gave Walter as his health was failing.

To sign our online guestbook, please go to www.purdyfuneralservice.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Foster's Daily Democrat from Jun. 14 to Jun. 18, 2019.

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Purdy Memorial Chapel - Lee

2 Concord Rd Rt 4, Lee, NH 03861

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Mass of Christian Burial

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St. Joseph's Church of Northwood

944 First NH Turnpike, RT. 4, Northwood, NH

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2 Concord Rd Rt 4, Lee, NH 03861

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