Henry R. Langevin Jr.

Henry R. Langevin, Jr., age 88, passed away August 16, 2015, with his family by his side. He was born in Greenville, NH on April 22, 1927, the son of Henry R. and Mildred (Beard) Langevin. Henry grew up on the Heights in Concord with his parents and six brothers.

He was raised and educated in New Hampshire, a graduate of Concord High School class of 1945 (War Diploma), Tilton Preparatory School, and received a BS degree from the University of New Hampshire. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1944 and served as a Yeoman on the U.S.S. Bottineau in the South Pacific theater. He was a volunteer participant in the U.S. atom bomb tests at Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands.

Upon completion of college and the UNH ROTC program, he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army at Fort Bliss, Texas. At the same time, Henry’s earlier application to the CIA was accepted and he was discharged from his Army assignment to join the CIA.

In 1951, he married Marion Culver and was married for 59 years until her death in 2010. Together they raised five children.

For 25 years Henry worked for the CIA as a Field Operations Officer, serving overseas tours of duty in Burma, Thailand, Indonesia and Laos. His last assignment was as Chief of Base in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Upon retirement in 1975, he was awarded the CIA Career Intelligence Medal for Exceptional Achievement.

Upon return to the U.S., he worked for the New Hampshire State Hospital as Chief of Security. He soon discovered an interest in real estate and worked as a real estate agent and was involved in many real estate development ventures in the area.

Henry leaves behind five children, Dallas Langevin and his wife Ika of Medan, Indonesia; Debra Heckman and her husband, Shaun O’Rourke of Chania, Crete; Martha Swasey and her husband Phil of Concord; Mildred Milton and her husband, Chris of Northboro, MA; and Clifford Langevin of Nashua and his wife Mary of Andover, MA. He also leaves behind 10 grandchildren, McLane Heckman of Berlin, Germany; William Swasey of Boston, MA; Jason Langevin of San Diego, CA; Laura Milton of Northboro, MA; Jackie Langevin of Bow, NH; Anna Milton of Northboro, MA; Julia Langevin of Andover, MA; Keith Milton of Northboro, MA; Charlotte Langevin of Andover, MA; and Yukiyo Handayani of Medan, Indonesia.

Henry is predeceased by his parents and three brothers, Eddie, Ray and Willie. He is survived by three brothers, Ronnie, Norm and Walt.

Henry was a gracious host and all who came to his home immediately felt warmly welcome and comfortable. He and Marion both enjoyed entertaining immensely. For most of their married life they had a place on a lake and many friends and family spent time at the lake enjoying their hospitality. Many of his nieces and nephews have fond memories with their Uncle Henry at the lake. Wherever he and Marion lived, neighbors would often join them for cocktail hour. Henry adored babies and children and they adored him back; he had a special bond with many.

He will be deeply missed by his children and grandchildren and others whose lives he touched.

In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Calling hours will be held Friday, August 21, 6:00 – 8:00 pm and a memorial service will be held Saturday, August 22 at 11:00 am, both at Bennett Funeral Home.

Arrangements under the direction of Bennett Funeral Home, Concord, NH.