TITLE:   Norman W. Towle, Obituary, Nov 19, 2000

SUBMITTERS:  Exeter Newsletter, http://www.seacoastonline.com
             Exeter, NH (issue Nov 28, 2000 )

FORMATTED:   by CParziale, Jan 2001

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Norman W. Towle 

HAMPTON - Norman W. Towle, 96, of 103 Mace Road, died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2000, 
in Exeter Hospital after being stricken ill at his home. 

He was born Nov. 3, 1904, in Hampton, the son of the late Ernest and Louise 
(Johansen) Towle. 

Mr. Towle operated a small engine repair and blade-sharpening workshop for 35
years, and was known as the "lawnmower man" around the tri-state area. He 
was a shipwright at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for many years and was also
a carpenter. 

He was a member of the Carptenter's Union; the Hampton Lions Club for more 
than 50 years where he was honored for his volunteer service to the 
community. 

He enjoyed spending time with his family. 

The widower of Hattie (Goss) Towle, who died in 1995, he is survived by two 
daughters, Patricia Walker of Phoenix, Ariz., and Dorothy Jedynak of Peoria, 
Ariz; two grandchildren; and one grand nephew and one grand niece. 

He was predeceased by one brother, Harold Towle; and one sister, Ernestine 
Wright. There are no calling hours. Memorial services will be held Saturday 
at 11 a.m. in the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette 
Road, Hampton. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Crotched Mountain 
Rehabilitation Center, 1 Verney Drive, Greenfield, NH 03047 or to the Hampton
Lions Club, P.O. Box 1088, Hampton, NH 03843. 

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