George L. Meader

George was born on November 21, 1927 in Dexter, ME, son of the late George H. Meader and Clara V. (Thompson) Skillings. After his schooling, George joined the United States Navy.

In 1946, following his service, George settled in Keene, NH. In 1948, he married the love of his life, Ruth Read. They shared many wonderful years raising their family and enjoyed dancing with the Monadnock Squares. Ruth passed in 1989 after a period of declining health.

In 1997, George found love again and married Madeleine (LePage) Mahoney. They celebrated 23 years together before her passing in 2020.

George had been employed at Kingsbury in Keene for 38 years from which he retired in 1992. Following retirement, he worked at MPB for a few years as a security guard.

A plane enthusiast, George loved attending air shows and even logged many hours piloting for fun. He had been a long time member of the Connecticut River Sportsman’s Club which enjoyed being active in with his daughter. He was also a member of the Masonic Temple in Keene and volunteered at Cheshire Medical Center as a grounds keeper.

George will be dearly missed by his children: Nancy Chase and her partner Norman Parkhurst, Sr. of Keene, NH, and David Meader of Keene, NH and his partner Donna Lowe of Swanzey, NH; grandchildren: Scott Meader and Jennifer Cutts; stepchildren: Betty Wilda and her husband Steve, Pat Giebokowski, Kathy Serocki and her husband Ron, and William Mahoney;and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wives, he was predeceased by his son: Brian Meader; and siblings: Beatrice Meader, Raymond Meader, Wayne Meader, and Francis Meader.

George’s family would like to extend sincere gratitude to the Maplewood Assisted Living Staff for their compassionate care over the last eight years.

A graveside service with military honors will be held on Thursday, November 4 at 1:00 pm at Monadnock View Cemetery, Park Ave, Keene, NH.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to be made in George L. Meader’s name to the Activities Fund at Maplewood, 201 River Road, Westmoreland, NH 03467 or to the Maynard House (formerly Upper Valley Hostel), 17 South Street, Hanover, NH 03755 (www.MaynardHouse.org).