Conrad L. Magnusson (Connie), age 91, passed away February 3, 2025 at the All-American Assisted Living Facility in Kingston, NH after a period of declining health. He was born November 27, 1933 in Haverhill, MA, son of the late John J. Magnusson and Ruth (Stevens) Magnusson. In addition to his parents, Conrad was predeceased by his brother Theodore "Ted" Magnusson.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Magnusson, sons and daughters-in-law, Alan and Mary Magnusson, Kevin and Lisa Magnusson, Bob and Kris Magnusson, son, Brian Magnusson; grandchildren, Erica Panton, Hannah Magnusson, Cori Magnusson, Dana Geraghty, Jedediah Magnusson, Grace Magnusson, Jake Doolittle; sister, Amy Magnusson and several nieces and nephews. Conrad was also blessed late in his life with three great grandchildren, Jackson Conrad, Ezra Magnus and James Joseph (JJ).

Conrad was born in Brentwood,NH. In 1945 his family moved to Kingston. He graduated from Sanborn Seminary in 1951 and UNH in 1953. He enlisted into the U.S. Army from 1953-1955. On September 18, 1954, he married the love of his life, Phyllis Evans from Kensington and they moved to Sausalito, CA while he completed his service to his country. They celebrated their 70th anniversary in September 2024.

Conrad worked at Western Electric/AT&T in North Andover, MA for 34 years and retired in 1990. He had also formed CL &TS Magnusson in the mid 1950s. In 1995, the business transitioned to Magnusson Farm, which still exists today.

Many residents remember Conrad from his years of bike riding around town, his neighborly mowing of fields, and his generosity and wit.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 8 at 11am at the First Congregational Church of Kingston, 6 Church St., Kingston, NH.

A private burial will occur at the Greenwood Cemetery, Kingston in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Southeast Land Trust, 247 North River Road, Epping, NH 03042.

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Published by Union Leader on Feb. 13, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Conrad Magnusson

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Jay Alberts

February 14, 2025

Connie was a smart and interesting guy who possessed savvy business skills and a tough but good heart. His demeanor and unassuming ways never indicated he was anything but a quiet NH farmer just getting by, as he was often seen riding down the street on his bicycle with a large ice cream cone in one hand.

My dad knew and respected Connie as they both enjoyed working their land including yard maintenance, tree cutting and wood splitting in preparation for the cold dark winters.

They mowed their large field tracts of hay while sitting upon semi- commercial size tractors. My dad for the horses. Connie for whatever, as we hardly spoke. I felt that asking him might have been akin to requesting to also know his bank balance.

I think I just knew better at a very early age.

I am sure both could have afforded laborers to do the work but I´m guessing neither enjoyed paying others for labor they could do themselves.

When dad died I prepared to do the field work until I saw quiet Connie cutting my dad's field on his tractor .... We never discussed it, as the transition seemed natural and fluid. Connie had assumed control of the work they had mutually enjoyed for so long. It appeared to me that it was a sign of respect

It was Connie´s field now, as he continued to work it. A tribute between two like-minded acquaintances who never socialized and hardly spoke in the 60 years of knowing each other unless it was very, very. very important. They did not have to speak as their relationship was just understood.

Glad to have known him. A true New Englander among the many who are ao rapidly drifting away.

Jay Alberts- Kingston, NH