Frederick E Curtis
October 21, 1931 — August 22, 2014
Frederick E Curtis
Frederick Earle Curtis
October 21, 1931 - August 21, 2014
Frederick E. Curtis of Manchester, a 41-year military veteran, died peacefully on Thursday August 21st, 2014 while surrounded by his loving family.
Fred was born in Hanover, NH to parents George Curtis and Emily (Doubleday) Curtis. He grew up in Montpelier, Vermont.
Following 10 years of service with the Navy, Fred attended college and joined the National Guard. He graduated from Drexel University in Philadelphia and became a quality engineer. He worked for Dupont in Pennsylvania and retired from Meggitt Avionics in Manchester, NH.
A loving father and community leader and a 32nd degree Mason, Fred volunteered his time for the Moore Center clients, the Arc of Greater Manchester and the Special Olympics. He was known for his chicken-costumed exploits at the annual Penguin Plunge to benefit the Special Olympics.
Fred was an avid photographer and a member of the Manchester Artists Association, selling numerous landscapes at art shows across New Hampshire. A craftsman with a green thumb, Fred also enjoyed keeping a meticulous lawn and hosting barbecues and gatherings for his family.
He is survived by his loving wife Dorothy Curtis, brother-in-law Chris Schuitema to whom he became "Dad" in every sense of the word, step children Beth Levasseur, and Mike Levasseur and his wife Lisa, brother-in-law Tony Pieroni of Rogue Valley, Or., sister Evelyn Bowman of Skowhegan, Me. and brothers Skip Curtis and his wife Roberta of San Jose, Ca., Robert Curtis and his wife Jeanne of So. Barre, Vt. He also leaves behind many nephews and nieces.
In addition to his parents, He was predeceased by his son Frederick Curtis Jr. and brother Howard Curtis.
Services: All are invited to a gathering at Phaneuf Funeral Home 243 Hanover St Manchester on Friday August 29 from 10am to 12pm with a memorial service starting at 11am. An inurnment with Honors will be held at New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery 110 DW Highway in Boscawen at a later date and will be posted on the website listed below.
October 21, 1931 - August 21, 2014
Frederick E. Curtis of Manchester, a 41-year military veteran, died peacefully on Thursday August 21st, 2014 while surrounded by his loving family.
Fred was born in Hanover, NH to parents George Curtis and Emily (Doubleday) Curtis. He grew up in Montpelier, Vermont.
Following 10 years of service with the Navy, Fred attended college and joined the National Guard. He graduated from Drexel University in Philadelphia and became a quality engineer. He worked for Dupont in Pennsylvania and retired from Meggitt Avionics in Manchester, NH.
A loving father and community leader and a 32nd degree Mason, Fred volunteered his time for the Moore Center clients, the Arc of Greater Manchester and the Special Olympics. He was known for his chicken-costumed exploits at the annual Penguin Plunge to benefit the Special Olympics.
Fred was an avid photographer and a member of the Manchester Artists Association, selling numerous landscapes at art shows across New Hampshire. A craftsman with a green thumb, Fred also enjoyed keeping a meticulous lawn and hosting barbecues and gatherings for his family.
He is survived by his loving wife Dorothy Curtis, brother-in-law Chris Schuitema to whom he became "Dad" in every sense of the word, step children Beth Levasseur, and Mike Levasseur and his wife Lisa, brother-in-law Tony Pieroni of Rogue Valley, Or., sister Evelyn Bowman of Skowhegan, Me. and brothers Skip Curtis and his wife Roberta of San Jose, Ca., Robert Curtis and his wife Jeanne of So. Barre, Vt. He also leaves behind many nephews and nieces.
In addition to his parents, He was predeceased by his son Frederick Curtis Jr. and brother Howard Curtis.
Services: All are invited to a gathering at Phaneuf Funeral Home 243 Hanover St Manchester on Friday August 29 from 10am to 12pm with a memorial service starting at 11am. An inurnment with Honors will be held at New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery 110 DW Highway in Boscawen at a later date and will be posted on the website listed below.
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