GILFORD, NH- Milton G. "Milt" Jensen Sr., 90, of 452 Belknap Mountain Road, died Friday, October 6, 2017 in his home after a period of declining health.
Milton was born on June 27, 1927 in Hartford, CT., the son of the late John P. and Marie (Christiansen) Jensen and was the youngest of ten children. Milt served in the United States Marine Corps during WWII. He returned to Connecticut to complete an apprenticeship at Pratt & Whitney Machine Tool and later worked for Fenn Manufacturing. In 1975, he and his wife, Betty, purchased Boulder Lodge Cottages in Alton Bay, NH. They operated the cottages until 2001, and then moved to Gilford. Milt was very active in the Bolton Congregational Church, Youth Sports and local politics. He held various jobs and positions including snow maker at Gunstock, realtor, volunteer fireman, VoTech instructor, NH State Representative and was a member of Winnipesaukee Masonic Lodge #75. His many interests included woodworking, boating, hunting, civil war history and spending time with family and friends in his shop.
He is survived by his wife, Betty (Ackerman) Jensen of Gilford, four sons; Milton G. Jensen Jr. and his wife Connie of Hopkinton, David Jensen of Laconia, Craig Jensen and his wife Diane of Bow , Mark Jensen and his wife Sue of Gilford, a daughter, Christine Long and her husband Bruce of New Mexico, one sister, Elna Dimock of Bolton, CT., twelve grandchildren; Katie, Sarah, Abby, Debbie, David Jr., Ben, Mike, CJ, Matt, Brian, Jake, and Kate, several great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Milt was predeceased by four brothers and four sisters.
There will be no calling hours.
A funeral service will be celebrated at 11AM on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at the Gilford Community Church, 19 Potter Hill Road, Gilford.
Burial will follow in the family plot at Pine Grove Cemetery in Gilford.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children - Boston, Development Office, 51 Blossom STreet, Boston, MA 02114.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.