Avery Hunter Bevin

He was born on May 29, 1940 in Middletown, CT, the son of Chauncey G. and Lorraine H. Bevin. His initial school years were spent in CT. He went on to earn a B.A. degree in English from Franklin and Marshall College, PA and later on a M.A. in English Literature from University of Colorado Boulder.

In 1964 he enlisted in the US Army and completed his basic training at Fort Dix, NJ followed by 7 years in the Army Reserves with units in both CO and NH.

He met his future wife, Louise during their early undergraduate tears in college in PA. Their first 3 children were born in CO. In 1969 they moved to a home in Northern NH, where they welcomed 3 more children and raised them in that rural area until 2000 when the couple moved as the “nest” emptied out.

During his many working years, Avery was employed in various jobs that included education as well as various aspects of industry and truck driving. He was a lifelong educator and learner and interesting conversationalist. He had a truly esoteric love for the English language and was fascinated by sport trivia and the power of words and numbers.

Among his interests and outdoor activities were chopping wood and gardening. His civic and social circles mainly involved his family, Awana Club, school and church activities, 4-H, Boy Scouts and sports on which his children engaged. Whenever circumstances caused his children to complain, he was quick to remind them it was “building character.”

He was a lifelong reader, and increasingly later in life, the book he read that directed his paths in life was the Bible. He loved and served his Savior and Lord, Jesus, to the end of his days.

Surviving as his legacy are his wife of 59+ years of marriage and his 4 sons and 2 daughters; Avery A., N.C., Matthew, KY, Timothy, KY, Lydia Parks, KY, Stuart, N.H., and Mary Foltz, VA. Also 19 grandchildren, 2 predeceased, 1 great-grandchild as well as his brother Stanley, CT.

He was a strong man with a good heart and will be sorely missed.

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