Norman Fred Graichen age 83 of Atkinson, NH, died Monday at the Lawrence General Hospital.
He was born in Methuen, MA, where he grew up and attended schools, and was a graduate of the Edward F. Searles High School in 1946 He later attended Bentley College, Boston University, and Suffolk University. He was a resident of Atkinson for the past 20 years, formerly of Methuen, MA.
Mr. Graichen was a supervisor for Lucent in North Andover, MA, where he worked for 30 years. He was a member of the John Hancock Masonic Lodge in Methuen, the Scottish Rite Bodies of Haverhill, Lowell, & Boston, MA, and a member of the Aleppo Shriners of Burlington, MA.
He was predeceased by his brothers: Walter, Raymond, & Robert Graichen.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years: Eleanor (Franz) Graichen of Atkinson, NH
Sons: Arthur & his wife Judith Graichen of East Hampstead, NH
Dr. Dana & his wife Andrea Graichen of Arundel, ME
7 Grandchildren: Dawn, David, Daniel, Lisa, Katherine, Julie, & Matthew
Great Grandson: Patrick
Several Nieces & Nephews
Calling hours will be Friday March 23rd from 4-6 PM, followed by a funeral service at 6 PM at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH.
Cremation will follow.
Memorial donations may be made to the: Shriners Hospital for Children,
51 Blossom St. Boston, MA 02114 or to the Atkinson Congregational Church, 101 Main St, Atkinson, NH 03811