Donald H. "Dee" Hartford Jr.

Donald (Dee) H. Hartford, Jr., 73, of Gilbertsville, PA, died peacefully Saturday, July 22, 2017, surrounded by his family at the Hospice House in Concord, NH. He was the cherished and beloved husband of 34 years to Barbara (Wall), loving father of Kenneth and William; devoted brother of Bruce (Donna Desrochers), Lance (Ronny Mosston), and sister Katharine (Rod Cook); son of the late Anne S. (Hastings) and Donald H. Hartford; a dearest uncle, a cherished cousin, a caring brother-in-law, and a good friend to many. Don was born in Washington, DC; graduated from Suffield Academy (CT) '64, and Norwich University (VT) '68, where he majored in English and excelled at soccer. He worked for Hartford Steam Boiler Insurance & Inspection Company (HSB), Hartford, CT for 42 ½ years in marketing and sales. He was an avid fly fisherman, hiked across England and most of the 4000' peaks, loved to cook, make wine, and was an excellent rug hooker. A gathering to remember Don was held July 26, 2017 on Waukeena Lake, Danbury, NH attended by family and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to: The Loon Preservation Committee, P.O. Box 604, Moultonborough, NH 03254.