Hearshell R. VanLuven

Hearshell R. VanLuven, 63, passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 30, 2010 after a super fun day of laser tag and spiral slides with his loving family.

Hearsh was born February 22nd, 1947 and raised in Fitchburg, MA. After graduating from Notre Dame High School, he went on to marry his high school sweetheart, Vivienne Bedard in January, 1969. He earned his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University the same year.

As a Lieutenant in the United States Army, Hearsh served in the Vietnam War in 1971, earning a Bronze Star for Meritorious Achievement. He later returned to his alma mater to earn his M.S. in Engineering.

He enjoyed 5 years with USDA Wildlife Services after retiring from a 30 year career with Northeast Utilities.

Devoted husband, father of four and grandfather to five, Hearsh dedicated himself to his family and to service with St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, with a passion for Prison Ministry and RCIA.

Hearsh will be overwhelmingly missed by his wife Vivienne VanLuven; mother Mary Kittredge; daughter Heather Fitch and husband Eric; daughter Erin Pospychala and husband Bart; daughter Mary Qualey and husband Jason; son Hearshell J. VanLuven; grandchildren Caleb, Anna, Mahayla, Caden, and Rya; sister Linda Caron; sister Ann Marie Deery and husband Bill.

Visitation will be held at Waters Funeral Home, 50 South Main St., Concord, NH on Monday, October 4th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Church 72 South Main St. Concord NH, on Tuesday, October 5th at 10:00 am.

Burial will be held at the NH State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen NH at 2PM.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Sister Marguerite Gravel for her ministry with the prisoners and veterans at: 454 Island Pond Rd., Manchester, NH 03101.