Jason C. Upton

Jason C. Upton, 34, of Allenstown, died in Allenstown on July 18, 2009. He was born in Haverhill, MA on November 6, 1974, the son of Leo C. Upton and Diane L. (Fachini) Vattes. He had been a Manchester resident for many years and also lived in Bradford before moving to Allenstown last year. Family members include his wife of 9 years, Danielle (Gunion) Upton, a son Eric P. Upton of Manchester; his mother and his step-father, Carl Vattes of Manchester; two sisters, Kelly Holden of OH and Tracey Sheehan of Barrington; and many nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts and cousins. In His Life: He was a musician and loved playing his guitar with his band, Shadow Sanctuary. His loved listening to KISS and his favorite musicians were Eric Carr and Zakk Wilde who he emulated. A graveside service will be held on Friday August 14, 2009 at 11:00 in St. Joseph Cemetery, Bedford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Make A Wish Foundation, 814 Elm Street, Suite 300, Manchester, NH 03101. Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Manchester and Boscawen, is in charge of arrangements. To view an on-line obituary, sign a guest book or more information, go to www.phaneuf.net