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George Niles Obituary
He was born in Norwalk, Conn., on Oct. 19, 1945, son of the late George Sanders Niles and Elizabeth (Meader) Niles.
He was the husband of Cheryl Bucklin, formerly of New Castle.
Sandy Niles was educated at Nashua High School, class of 1963, and awarded the B.A. degree at the University of New Hampshire Durham, January 1969.
He was a graduate of Officer Candidates School, U.S. Coast Guard and served on active duty from 1969-1972.
In 1972, Sandy and Jeff Lalish started Potters Corner in Northwood. In 1977, Sandy and Cheryl built Red Horse Hill, their pottery studio in Dover.
He was a juried member of the League of NH Craftsmen and displayed his pottery at the League of NH Craftsmens Fair in Newbury for decades. He served as president of Craft State.
Sandy's other passion was the Piscataqua Hounds. Sandy cared for the hounds and established new territories for them to hunt. Earlier he and Cheryl managed the Wentworth Hunt for many seasons. In later years Sandy worked at Seacoast Media Group.
He leaves his wife Cheryl Bucklin Niles of Dover, sister, Lucy Niles Silva of Northwood, nephews, Paul Silva and his wife Donna, Mont Vernon, and Joseph Silva, Northwood, and nieces, Amanda Thacher, and her husband Jeffrey, South Berwick, Maine, and Maria Dzierzek, and her husband,. Kenneth, Topsfield, Mass., and several great nieces and nephews.
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A service will be announced after family arrangements are made at www.csnh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for George Niles
Sandy & Leo Rogers
April 21, 2015
You will never be forgotten.
Sandra & Leo Engelsman (Rogers)
April 21, 2015
Cheryl so sorry to hear about Sandy. Enjoyed talking him and you during hunts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pamela Weeks
April 20, 2015
Cheryl, so sorry to hear of Sandy's death. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
April 18, 2015
Cheryl, we are very sorry to learn of Sandy's death. We always enjoyed his company. Hugs, Judy and Ron Carey
Melanie Ross
April 18, 2015
Cheryl, I am sorry for your loss. Sandy was sick the whole time that I knew him, but he always had a smile when I talked to him. He had such a fun loving personality and will be missed.
Frances (Fran) Wright
April 17, 2015
I was saddened to read the obit this week in the newspaper; I am so sorry for your loss, Cheryl. If Herb (a/k/a Jesse) were still around, he would probably comment on some of his 'Hunt' experiences at your farm, c. 1980. (We lived in Deerfield at the time and his quarterhorse was "Cheyenne", but they let him ride at the rear. He really enjoyed that.) I still use two horse-themed plant hanging pots c. 1980 that husband Herb (a/k/a Jesse) and I bought from you guys at Sunapee.
April 16, 2015
I'm so sorry to learn of George's illness and his passing. I'll always remember you both at Sunapee, across from me in Tent 7. My thoughts are with you, Cheryl.
Linda Sorensen
Lynn & Paul Allen
April 16, 2015
Cheryl, I think one of our favorite memories beyond Sunapee, was a Halloween trick or treat. You both had carved lots of jack-o-lanterns and Sandy stayed for the famous haunted yard! Biz never totally forgave the great scare he gave her in her own yard!
Manette Pacheco
April 16, 2015
Cheryl I am sorry for your loss. Sandy was a great guy. My thoughts are with you.
Judi Brown
April 15, 2015
Cheryl, I send my condolences during your time of loss. Wishing you much emotional support from your family and friends.
Sandy sounded like a very talented craftsman and community leader for whom fond memories will remain.
- From a former New Englander, (S. Brookline, Mass.), subscriber to the League of NH Craftsmen.
Diane Kane
April 15, 2015
Sandy will always be remembered for his support of foxhunting and his sense of humor. I hope your memories will sustain you in this time of grief.
Diane Kane
April 15, 2015
Sandy was a wonderful supporter of Cheryl and all of us who hunt. He made us laugh as well with his sense of humor. He will be remembered by all of us.
Sue Levy
April 14, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss Cheryl. I have many fond memories with you and Sandy when I began foxhunting with you both. One funny comment he made that I remember was....."This group really loves their Sherry!!" And he was so right! My flask is always filled with Sherry and I raise my flask in his honor.
Lorrie Dion Gasses
April 14, 2015
Cheryl,
I remember when you and George came into my mother's shop in Portsmouth in the late 70's to show her your pottery and to have her sell it in the shop. I have some of the chowder bowls that I still use today. I think of those days, meeting both of you, and seeing you in the shop when I use the bowls.
I'm so sorry for your loss...
Sarah Cook
April 14, 2015
Cheryl, we are very sorry for your loss of George. It is never easy losing the one you love and our hearts go out to you and your family.
The Cook Family (Tates Gallery & Fran Cook Designer Goldsmith)
Arlene Bean
April 14, 2015
Cheryl: So sorry to read of Sandy's passing. He gave it a good fight!
April 14, 2015
Our sincere condolences.
The Homemakers Health Services
Evelyn Dore
April 14, 2015
Cheryl,
So sorry to read about Sandy's passing. I hope you know that you can email me if you need anything. May God keep you in his arms at this time.
Sandy's self portrait
Cheryl Niles
April 13, 2015
I realize you have gone to a place free of pain; but, I will always miss you.
It's fortunate that there are so many great memories to fall back on. I was lucky in many ways!
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