CORNISH, NH — Albert F. “Pops” Earle, Sr., 83 of Cornish NH, passed away 31 October 2020 with family by his side, due to complications from a recent illness. He was born March, 1937 to parents Robert Earle & Ruth Hatch in Windsor VT. Albert is survived by four sons Victor (Lynn), Albert (Sandi), Eric, Sam (Nina) and one daughter Sherry (Chris), 20 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, a brother Alvin, with numerous nephews and nieces.
He was predeceased by his Father Robert Earle Sr, Mother Ruth Hatch, brother Robert Earle Jr, and three sisters, Maude Stanley, Helen Woodbeck and Hannah Griffiths.
Albert was a proud Veteran who served during the Korean War with the United States Navy, and during the Vietnam War with the United States Coast Guard, where he earned the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for Valor. Albert retired from the Coast Guard in 1978 while living in Wilmington NC. He moved to Cornish NH in 1979 and began working for Don McClay Construction, then as the Road Agent in Plainfield NH, and finally as the Sexton for the Town of Cornish until he retired a second time. Albert was a former race car owner and driver at Claremont Speedway, where he was known to many as “PoPs, Dad and Mr. Earle.” Albert had the good fortune to watch two of his sons also compete as race car drivers. The apple didn’t fall far from the tree that’s for sure. Albert was a voracious reader, Louis L ‘Amour was his favorite.
Due to the current COVID 19 pandemic, the funeral is being delayed until late May 2021. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice.
Arrangements are with Stringer Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 146 Broad Street, Claremont, NH 03743. To view an online memorial or send a private message of condolence, visit www.stringerfh.com.