Edwin F. Estle
February 17, 1910 — August 8, 2006
Edwin F. Estle
EDWIN F. ESTLE
LITTLETON, NH -- Edwin Francis Estle passed away on August 8, 2006 at Lafayette Center in Franconia, NH. Born February 17, 1910, in Somerville MA, he was the son of John F. and Elinor J. (Redmond) Estle. He was a graduate of Brookline (MA) High School, Class of 1928, and of Bowdoin College, Brunswick ME, Class of 1932, where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree. He pursued graduate studies at Marburg University in Germany and Springfield College. Ed held various jobs in the Boston area during the Depression. In 1937 he became cost accountant at the Quaboag Rubber Co. in North Brookfield, MA.
He was married to Deborah Wills in 1941 in North Brookfield, and in 1942 volunteered for military service and attended Officers Candidate School. He graduated as a 2nd Lieutenant, and served in the European theatre as communications officer with the 231st Anti-aircraft Battalion attached to the 9th Air Defense Command. He was honorably discharged from the Army with the rank of Captain.
An enthusiastic hiker and skier, he and Deb decided to head for the North Country after the war, and in 1946 they purchased the former Magoon house on West Main Street, now Dr. Taylors office. They resided there for 30 years.
Upon their arrival in Littleton, Ed worked at the Gilman Paper Co., Hadlock Enterprises, and for Ernest Johnson, CPA. In 1955 he opened his own accounting practice as Edwin F. Estle, CPA, which he owned for 21 years. Over the years he served as director of Littleton National Bank, was a member of the school board, and was a member and president of the Littleton Rotary Club. He was also a deacon and treasurer of the First Congregational Church in Littleton. An avid golfer, he was an active member of the Bethlehem Country Club for many years.
In 1965 he organized a fitness and recreational running group called the North Country Athletic Club which for seven years sponsored the Littleton 10-Mile Road Race on Main Street. Runners from all over New England participated, including Johnny Kelly, the Boston Marathon runner. At the age of sixty, Ed completed the Mount Washington Auto Road Foot Race with his son John.
Upon his retirement in 1976, Ed sold his accounting practice, and he and Deb traveled to Europe, Canada, Washington, and Alaska. After retirement, they spent their winters in Aiken, SC, where Ed volunteered with the Federal Tax Preparation Program. They returned to Littleton as full-time residents in 1991 where they lived on Herbert Lane. They have resided at Riverglen House since 2004.
Ed is survived by his wife Deborah, daughters Martha and husband Bryant Eaton of Hampton, NB, Canada, and Nancy and husband Jonathan Graves of Grand Manan Island, NB, Canada, and son John and partner Norma Haubenstock of Fairbanks, AK. Other family members include three grandchildren and a great grandson, two nieces and a nephew. He was predeceased by his sister Grace.
SERVICES -- A community memorial service will be held on Monday, August 14, 2006 at 11:30 a.m. at the First Congregational Church with a reception to follow at the church.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation in his name may be made to Copper Cannon Camp in Franconia, or the First Congregational Church, Littleton.
Arrangements and care have been entrusted to the Pillsbury Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Inc. To view an online memorial or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.pillsburyfh.com.
LITTLETON, NH -- Edwin Francis Estle passed away on August 8, 2006 at Lafayette Center in Franconia, NH. Born February 17, 1910, in Somerville MA, he was the son of John F. and Elinor J. (Redmond) Estle. He was a graduate of Brookline (MA) High School, Class of 1928, and of Bowdoin College, Brunswick ME, Class of 1932, where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree. He pursued graduate studies at Marburg University in Germany and Springfield College. Ed held various jobs in the Boston area during the Depression. In 1937 he became cost accountant at the Quaboag Rubber Co. in North Brookfield, MA.
He was married to Deborah Wills in 1941 in North Brookfield, and in 1942 volunteered for military service and attended Officers Candidate School. He graduated as a 2nd Lieutenant, and served in the European theatre as communications officer with the 231st Anti-aircraft Battalion attached to the 9th Air Defense Command. He was honorably discharged from the Army with the rank of Captain.
An enthusiastic hiker and skier, he and Deb decided to head for the North Country after the war, and in 1946 they purchased the former Magoon house on West Main Street, now Dr. Taylors office. They resided there for 30 years.
Upon their arrival in Littleton, Ed worked at the Gilman Paper Co., Hadlock Enterprises, and for Ernest Johnson, CPA. In 1955 he opened his own accounting practice as Edwin F. Estle, CPA, which he owned for 21 years. Over the years he served as director of Littleton National Bank, was a member of the school board, and was a member and president of the Littleton Rotary Club. He was also a deacon and treasurer of the First Congregational Church in Littleton. An avid golfer, he was an active member of the Bethlehem Country Club for many years.
In 1965 he organized a fitness and recreational running group called the North Country Athletic Club which for seven years sponsored the Littleton 10-Mile Road Race on Main Street. Runners from all over New England participated, including Johnny Kelly, the Boston Marathon runner. At the age of sixty, Ed completed the Mount Washington Auto Road Foot Race with his son John.
Upon his retirement in 1976, Ed sold his accounting practice, and he and Deb traveled to Europe, Canada, Washington, and Alaska. After retirement, they spent their winters in Aiken, SC, where Ed volunteered with the Federal Tax Preparation Program. They returned to Littleton as full-time residents in 1991 where they lived on Herbert Lane. They have resided at Riverglen House since 2004.
Ed is survived by his wife Deborah, daughters Martha and husband Bryant Eaton of Hampton, NB, Canada, and Nancy and husband Jonathan Graves of Grand Manan Island, NB, Canada, and son John and partner Norma Haubenstock of Fairbanks, AK. Other family members include three grandchildren and a great grandson, two nieces and a nephew. He was predeceased by his sister Grace.
SERVICES -- A community memorial service will be held on Monday, August 14, 2006 at 11:30 a.m. at the First Congregational Church with a reception to follow at the church.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation in his name may be made to Copper Cannon Camp in Franconia, or the First Congregational Church, Littleton.
Arrangements and care have been entrusted to the Pillsbury Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Inc. To view an online memorial or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.pillsburyfh.com.
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