John Dalton Corliss Jr.

His parents, Annette (Miester) and John Dalton Corliss, Sr., welcomed their son into the world on August 12, 1945 at Ft. Sam Hospital in Houston, Texas.

In his earlier years, John worked at the former Riverside Texaco Garage, and later owned his own garage in Troy, NH.

In 1980, John took over the family business from his father, Trader John’s Gun Shop in Winchester, and over the many years of running this business, he created many friendships with those who came into the store.

John’s second passion in life was racing his #58 modified stock car, starting in 1971 at the Monadnock Speedway in Winchester when it was a dirt track, continuing to successfully race in events all over New England, for many years. At the time of his passing, John was the owner of Corliss Racing with the #5 car.

John was also a part-time police officer with the Towns of Winchester and Troy for several years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing; and loved to play the slot machines, traveling many times to Las Vegas and Atlantic City. He also enjoyed the weekly poker games with his friends. John was a life member of the National Rifle Association.

He will be greatly missed by many, especially his seven children, Beth A. Beauregard of Oregon, Wendy J. Brown of Keene, NH, John D. Corliss, III, of Winchester, Donald J. Corliss and his wife, Stacy, of Winchester, Brenda J. McDonald and her husband, Brian, of Iowa, Michael S. Shay and his wife, Irene, of Swanzey, NH, Lynn A. Collins and her husband, John, of Swanzey; his grandchildren, Sarah Newell-Rumrill, Melissa Feigt, Nicholas Pearson, Trina Brown, Geoffrey Corliss, Joseph Collins, Jacob Brown, Nathan Shay, Haley Martin, Alyssa Timmons, Ryan Timmons, Brian McDonald, Jr. and his wife, Shelbie, Amy Page, Ashley McDonald, Christopher McDonald, Stephanie McDonald, Desiree McDonald; many great-grandchildren including twins Austin and Mason Capuzzo, whom John and his wife, Betty helped to raise; a brother, Robert Corliss and his wife, Sandy, of Claremont, NH; sisters, Rhonda Stephens and her husband Herbert "Chan" of Winchester, Priscilla Brisson and her husband, James, of Winchester, Dawn Almand of Deland, FL; and many nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Sadly, John’s wife of 47 years, Betty J. (Smith) Corliss passed away just twelve days earlier, on July 20, 2021. A sister, Lana Corliss, and a grandson, Zachary Timmons, also predeceased John.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 11:00am in the Monadnock View Cemetery, Park Avenue, Keene, NH. Family and friends are welcome to attend.

In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, donations may be made in Mr. Corliss’ memory to the National Rifle Association, (https//donate.nra.org), 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030.