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Christopher Congdon Obituary
NORTH HAMPTON -- Christopher C. Congdon, 63, of 116 Mill Road, died May 29, 2009, of frontal temporal dementia and ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease), at his home.
He was born Oct. 12, 1945, in Bellow Falls, Vt., to George C. and Lillian (Rock) Congdon. He was raised in Troy and graduated from Phillips Andover Academy and the University of New Hampshire.
After graduation, he served in the U.S. Army Reserves. He began his business career with The First National Bank of Boston as an assistant vice president in charge of operations. After his years at the bank, he became a partner and president of T&S Enterprises, Inc., Londonderry, the largest independently owned food-service company in New Hampshire.
He will be best known for his real estate development projects and as a founder of Quayle Congdon Real Estate, a business he devoted his efforts to since 1988.
He was an avid golfer, member and past president of Abenaqui Country Club; a member of the Beach Club, Rye Beach, the N.H. Senior Golfers Association, St. Theresa's Men's Club, and was a former member of the Red House, Portsmouth.
He was a communicant of St. Theresa Parish in Rye Beach. He was predeceased by a daughter, Sara Lynne.
IN HIS LIFE: Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Carolyn (Rolfe) Congdon; his father, George C. Congdon of Keene; his brother, David J. Congdon and wife, Margot, of Darien, Conn.; his niece, Caroline; and nephews, George and Henry Congdon.
SERVICES: Calling hours are Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Brewitt Funeral Home, 14 Pine St., Exeter. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Theresa Church, Rye Beach. Burial with military honors will follow in the Exeter Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Seacoast Hospice, 10 Hampton Road, Exeter 03833; or The ALS Association, Northern N.E. Chapter, 10 Ferry St., Box 314, Concord 03301.
For more information, go to www.brewittfuneralhome.com.
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Paul McInnis
June 1, 2009
Dear Carolyn - our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will greatly miss Chris' beautiful smile and caring ways. You are in our hearts. Sincerely, Paul and Priscilla McInnis
barbara diadamo
June 1, 2009
Carolyn, I'm so sorry to hear about your husband's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Barbara and carmine DiAdamo
Peter Surdam
June 1, 2009
Carolyn: So sorry to hear about Chris; he was a great mentor for me in the early days at the bank and I will remember those times forever!
Paul & Lettie Naski
June 1, 2009
Dear Congdons,
We were truly sorry to learn of the loss of your dear son, brother,
husband, uncle and our cousin Chris. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Lettie and Paul
Judy & Gino DiNucci
May 30, 2009
Dear Carolyn,
So sorry to read of Chris's passing, he was one of the good guys for sure! Know he is in a better place, beyond any suffering. Our thoughts and prayers are with you especially at this time.
Robert & Donna Cicale
June 2, 2009
We are saddened to hear of Chris' passing. Our deepest condolences to you,Carolyn, and the family.
Bob & Donna
Charlie and Barbara DuPont
June 1, 2009
Dear Carolyn,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We will miss seeing Chris at his usual table but will carry good memories with us. Charlie and Barbara
Kara Young
June 2, 2009
Carolyn - I'm so sorry to hear about Chris' passing. Please know that you're in my thoughts & prayers.
Kara Young (TD Banknorth)
The Rev. Dick Siener
June 1, 2009
Carolyn,
I have great respect for Chris as a golfing friend at Abenaqui. May you find support and comfort from family and friends in the difficult days ahead. With prayers for all, Dick
Jimmy Dexter
June 1, 2009
Chris you were a wonderful person and allways had fantastic stories to tell. You will never be forgotten.
June 1, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Leah & Bill Trefethen
Susan Grant
June 1, 2009
Carolyn--Hopefully you will feel comforted by the love and prayers of those around you. I didn't know Chris, but knowing you has been a privilege and a pleasure and you are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad tiem.
Diane & Bill Bradley
May 31, 2009
We loved you Chris! You are now in a unique position. You can assist the golf Gods in helping us with those errant shots. And I think you can give God putting lessons. Diane and Bill
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