Canaan, N.H. —
At 17 he joined the United States Air Force. He rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was stationed in Alaska during the Korean War. He achieved the Marksmanship Award. He was honorably discharged after serving his country for five years.
He returned to Canaan and worked at the Canaan Movie Theater where he met the love of his life Elsie Smith. They were married on Oct. 5, 1957.
Milton worked at the Baltic Woolen Mill in Enfield, N.H. He had some other various jobs including cutting Christmas Trees with his young daughter at his side and selling them to the residents of Canaan. He then began his career working for the area telephone companies and retired after 26 years. He was a representative for the Local IBEW 2320 Union members in the State of New Hampshire serving in several different capacities.
He was an active member of his community as a Town Moderator, Selectmen, Budget Committee, Water and Sewer Committee member. As well as belonging to Weld-Webster Post 55 American Legion.
His greatest love was his wife and family. His love was unconditional which is the greatest legacy that he left us all. He adored his children, grandchildren, and great-children attending all their school activities and events.
He was known for his meticulous garden where he sold and gave away vegetables and berries. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and family. God truly blessed us to have him as the rock of his family.
He is survived by his wife, Elsie; his daughter, Tammy Martin and husband, Fred; his sons, Mark and wife, LeeAnn, and Matthew and wife, Ellen-Marie; his grandchildren, Tyson and wife, Catherine Martin and Colby and his wife, Elizabeth Martin, Kyle Wilson, Sarah, Allison, Ben, and Olivia; great-grandchildren, Emory, Cooper, Evelyn, and Liv Martin along with Jeremiah and Thaddeus Martin. He also leaves behind his sister, Phyllis Stewart. He was predeceased by his brother, Lee Wilson.
We would like to thank the VNA/VNH of New Hampshire and TLC especially Christina Moodie.
Services will be held Monday, Nov. 7at 11 a.m. at the Canaan Methodist Church where he and Elsie were married 59 years ago, followed by a graveside service at the Canaan Street Cemetery and a reception to follow at the Canaan Methodist Church vestry.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Canaan Fast Squad PO Box 35 Canaan, NH 03741, Mascoma Area Senior Center PO Box 210 Canaan, NH 03741, and Weld-Webster Post 55 PO Box 133 Canaan, NH 03741.