Donald E. Cantlin, Jr. obituary, 1925-2013, Lebanon, NH

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Donald E. Cantlin, Jr.

1925 - 2013

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October 21, 2013

Leafie and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Kathy Hill, Canaan, NH

August 15, 2013

Dear Leafie, Casey and Donnie,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. I have many great childhood memories of Don, as I know many kids from the Enfield area do. I know he will be greatly missed.

Sincerely,
Carol (Lindopp) Ward

Jade Butman

August 12, 2013

Dearest Leafie:

What a sad day, when I learned of Don's passing. To me, you and Don were and are part of my fondest memories of growing up in Enfield, and I am sure I can never adequately express to you how much each of you influenced my life for the better. I remember Don coaching my brother and me in little league baseball, and how important his positive encouragement was to me. And then much later, of course, I had the pleasure of working with you and Don at the Snack-n-Store. It was always very cute to me, that Don was the one that trained me about how to be a waitress! (I didn't get many complaints, thanks to his sage advice to get the coffee to the table quickly, and keep the cups full!) I will always remember Don's weekend congregation of followers around him at the store, sharing laughs over morning coffee. I adored Don's sense of humor, and ease with people, turning everything into something to smile about- even at my Grandfather's funeral when on behalf of the American Legion, he presented the flag to my Aunts (who had not decided which one of them was going to take it). I will smile often, remembering Don- and I hope you are able to do the same. What a great and long life he lead, touching so many people! My best wishes and thoughts go out to your entire family, always and especially at this time.

Love,

Jade

Lois Wood

August 9, 2013

Leafie --
When Dr. Wood and I arrived in town in 1960, Don was one of the very first to welcome us. He had heard the new doctor in town had been a ski jumper, and he dived right in to get us out on the hill! He helped us get our oldest boy, Steve, on skis and out to Ski Week at Snowcrest, he helped in any way he could with anything to do with kids and skiing out there! He is one of our "Snowcrest memories" (how many people even know what Snowcrest means today?)

It is very sad to lose Don -- he was one of the good guys, for sure! My deepest sympathy to you and your family -- he was a truly good man -- kind and selfless and generous and -- funny!

I know you will miss him -- I wish you strength in the days to come, and happiness in the memories no one can take from you. My best wishes to you ...

ED & Helen' Cote

August 9, 2013

Our thoughts are with you Leafie, Casey & Donny. Don will forever be remembered by many who crossed his path. Our condolences go out to all of you and the grandchildren.

Colleen Timberlake

August 8, 2013

Leafie, Donald, and Casey,
I have such fond memories of Don at Snack-n-Store. Always ready with a joke or funny comment.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Colleen (Johnson) Timberlake

Tim Cantlin

August 8, 2013

Leafie, Casey, Don, keeping you in my thoughts and prayers til I see you.

Linda Barrell and Dan Bean

August 7, 2013

To Casey and the rest of the Family: May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
~ Our deepest sympathy,

August 7, 2013

Thank You Family & Friends. Your Thoughts & Prayers Mean so Much to My Mother, Brother and our Families. We've been asked by many where the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Lebanon is located - It's on Mascoma Street within a mile of the Alice Peck Day Hospital - Travel over the interstate bridge to the cemetery on the left. Dad will be laid to rest tomorrow, August 8th, at 11:00 with Military Honors. A Celebration of Dad's Life to follow at the Enfield Community Building on Rte. 4. We invite you all to attend. Dad selflessly touched so many lives with no expectation of a return gesture. This past week so many of those touched have touched our lives with stories, cards, food, guest book signings, etc. Thank you all so very much for recognizing my father for the great man that he was, a True Patriot!
Love, Casey Cantlin

August 6, 2013

My love to you all as I reflect on fond memories and a favorite Uncle. Aunt Leafie, Casey, Donald, you are always in my thoughts and prayers. Tom Hogue

Judy Golden

August 6, 2013

To Aunt Leafie, Casey and Donald, my thoughts and prayers go out to you all during this sad time. Uncle Donald will be missed.

Ken Charlotte Hall Braley

August 6, 2013

So sorry for your loss. He was one of a kind & we all will miss him. Your friends Ken & Charlotte

Don we will miss you on the slopes. Wing Dings/Goosebumps

Ellen Mitchell

August 6, 2013

Suzanne Mountz

August 6, 2013

I can't begin to express how much I love & miss you all. Don was an exceptional man & I regret not meeting him sooner. His generosity, spirit, tenacity, & love for Leafie & his family is much admired. He will be greatly missed by so many people, myself included. My love to you all, Suzanne (Dot's daughter)

Ralph and Jean Young

August 6, 2013

Leafie and Family our sampathy and prayer are with you remember the good time. He will b missed remember you at camp. Also at the store

Dan Cantlin

August 5, 2013

My thoughts are with you all. I am sorry for the loss of this great man. His love for his family, friends, and country will live on forever.

Rhonda Littlefield

August 5, 2013

To the Cantlin Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Don was a great person and he will be missed by all who knew him.

Shaver and Rhonda

Jean and Steve Patten

August 5, 2013

Leafie/Casey/Don - Your husband and father has left many incredible memories for years to come. His smile and laughter will be remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may the memories provide strength and peace.

Andrea Arel

August 5, 2013

God has called one of his angles home.
With love and sympathy.

David Muzzy

August 5, 2013

Wonderful Gentleman, as a child loved going to his store in Enfield with my Dad. Bless his lovely wife and Casey and Donny and family.

Paul Paro

August 5, 2013

Don was a great citizen of the Upper Valley and a Patriot in the truest sense of the word ! Our thoughts and prayers go out to Leafie and family. Paul & Jackie Paro

Bob and Donna Demers

August 4, 2013

We are thinking of you and remembering all the good things Don did for the community-

Will and Jessie Wheeler

August 4, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers to Leafie and family. We will always remember the kindness Don showed us when we visited the area.

Will and Jessie (Carrigan) Wheeler

Elaine Cantlin - Norris

August 4, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Fond Memories

Ed & Helen Cote

August 3, 2013

Sandy (Lorden) Helme

August 3, 2013

My condolences to Leafie and family. I remember Don well. My prayers are with you.

Thomas & Michelle Thibodeau

August 2, 2013

Very sorry for your loss

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