Ralph M. Elliott Jr.

He was born in Bellows Falls, VT on January 27, 1945 the son Ralph M. and Lola R. (Kendall) Elliott, Sr.

Ralph grew up and attended schools in Marlborough, NH. He served honorably with the US Army’s Co. B, 14th Battalion. He was employed by the Bergeron Construction in Keene prior to his retirement.

He was a member of the DAV Chapter 21, the NH Association of the Blind, and was a former member of the Keene VFW Post 799. He enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife of forty three years, Marilyn W. (Fisher) Elliott of Marlow, NH; a daughter Sherri Arlen of Marlow, NH and a son Steven C. Elliott and his wife Kristy of Canaan, NH; a sister Patricia Denker and her husband Milton of Orlando, FL; three grandchildren; Steven Arlen III, Steven Elliott Jr. and Andrea Gitto; two nephews; Bryce Denker and Bryan Denker.

Funeral services will be held in the Foley Funeral Home, 49 Court Street, Keene on Saturday afternoon, January 12, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. The Rev. Gordon Ellis, Pastor of the United Church of Christ in Keene will officiate. Spring burial will be in the Village Cemetery, Marlow, NH. There are no visiting hours.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Ralph’s name to the American Heart Association, Northeast Affiliate, 2 Wall Street, Manchester, NH 03101 or to DAV Chapter 21, c/o Linda Hunt, 182 Marcy Hill Road, Swanzey, NH 03446.