Lochmere----- Clifton “Cliff” H. Buswell, 79, died peacefully surrounded by family Friday, April 12, 2019 at the Belknap County Nursing Home.
Cliff was born on July 8, 1939 in Plymouth the son of Harold and Minnie (Waldron) Buswell.
Cliff was an automobile enthusiast and always had a passion for them. He could name the year, make, and model of any vehicle, as far back as the first car made. For many years he and his father sold cars for their business, H.W. Buswell & Sons, in Tilton, NH.
Cliff also worked many years for Stafford Oil before owning and operating Buswell’s Auto Detailing along with his wife, Arlene. They worked side by side for many years.
In earlier times Cliff was a member of the Tilton Masonic Hall and the Laconia Lodge of Elks. He and his father were the first father and son to join the Tilton Masonic Hall. Cliff has a great sense of humor and loved to tell jokes, especially ones he made up. He loved camping with friends and family, especially at the ocean. Cliff was a huge NASCAR fan and attended many races. He had a deep love for animals and had many cats and dogs throughout his life. Above all he loved his family dearly. He will be greatly missed.
Cliff is survived by his wife of 43 years, Arlene (Binette) Buswell; two daughters, Cheryl Carter and her husband , James of Gilford and Tammie Smith and her husband, James of Concord, NC; three grandchildren, Michael Carter, Courtney Carter and Dylan Smith; and four great-grandchildren, Tegan, Hailey, Grayson, and Natalie,; his cousin, Barbara Buswell; and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his first wife and dear friend, Jill Waite. Cliff was predeceased by his parents.
Calling Hours will be held from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and from 6:00pm- 8:00pm on Monday, April 22, 2019, at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH using the Carriage House entrance.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 also at the Funeral Home.
For those who wish memorial donations in Cliff’s name may be made to the New Hampshire Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.