William Grindrod, 88, of Hampstead, NH, died Thursday March 7, 2019 in Parkland Medical Center in Derry, NH. He was born in Swampscott, MA on April 3, 1930, a son of the late Edwin and Esther (Robbins) Grindrod. William had been a resident of Hampstead for the past six years, formerly living in Florida and Massachusetts. He had been a member of the National Guard. William owned and operated Northshore Lift Truck Service. He was one of the original founders of North Shore Antique Car Club. He attended the Rhema Bible Training School in Broken Arrow, OK, and following that, became an ordained minister. He and his wife were very involved and influential in several churches in Florida and Massachusetts. William was an active member of the Central Congregational Church in Derry.
He is survived by his wife Jean (White) Grindrod of Hampstead; his son, Brian Grindrod of Chester, NH; his daughter, Janis Gadbois of Beverly, MA; four grandchildren, Jacqueline Granfield, Jeanie Balducci, Spencer Grindrod, and Mandy Grindrod; three great grandchildren, Jameson Granfield, Joelle Granfield, and Hayden Balducci; as well as his sister, Judith Garron of Maine.
Following cremation, a calling hour was held on Saturday, March 16th from 10 - 11am in the Central Congregational Church, 14 Crescent St., Derry. A memorial service followed at 11:00am in the Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Teen Challenge, 147 Laurel St., Manchester, NH 03103. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium assisted the family with arrangements.