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David M Bickford

Birth	:	18 Apr 1913 Gilmanton Ironworks, Belknap County, New Hampshire, USA
Death	:	17 Mar 2013 Laconia, Belknap County, New Hampshire, USA
Burial	:	Pine Grove Cemetery, Gilmanton Ironworks, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.4042400, -71.3040200
Description	:	David M. Bickford, 99, died peacefully March 17, 2013 at the Genesis Nursing Home in Laconia, surrounded by his family. He was born April 18, 1913 in Gilmanton Iron Works and lived there for 92 years. He is the son of Arthur and Ida (Brewster) Bickford. He was married for 72 years to Lizzie Twombly Bickford and lived in the same house on Stage Road in Gilmanton Iron Works for 70 years. Having moved to Gilford 7 years ago, he was the oldest resident in Gilford at the time of his death. David was the recipient of the Boston Post Gold... Read More	David M. Bickford, 99, died peacefully March 17, 2013 at the Genesis Nursing Home in Laconia, surrounded by his family. He was born April 18, 1913 in Gilmanton Iron Works and lived there for 92 years. He is the son of Arthur and Ida (Brewster) Bickford. He was married for 72 years to Lizzie Twombly Bickford and lived in the same house on Stage Road in Gilmanton Iron Works for 70 years. Having moved to Gilford 7 years ago, he was the oldest resident in Gilford at the time of his death. David was the recipient of the Boston Post Gold Cane in August 2012. He was for many years a carpenter, then during World War II, he went to work in Wyman's machine shop making submarine parts for the war effort. He remained with Mr. Wyman and became foreman of Wyman's Garage in Alton. He retired from there to become caretaker of the Fellow's estate in Gilmanton Iron Works. Thirty years later he retired from that job and with his brother Clarence, took over the care of the Pine Grove Cemetery. He retired from that job at age 82. During his years in Gilmanton he was very active in civic affairs. He was Selectman for 18 years, served on the Budget Committee for 8 years, was Fire Chief for several years, served as Treasurer and Sexton of the Pine Grove Cemetery for 30 plus years. He and his wife Lizzie were both ardent trout fishermen, spending many summer days exploring trout streams all over the state. In the fall he and his wife were expert deer hunters, usually getting a deer. He was predeceased by his wife, Lizzie E. (Twombly) Bickford seven years ago, three brothers, Herbert, Clarence and George Bickford and a sister Annie Mayhew. A graveside service will be scheduled later in the spring at Pine Grove Cemetery in Gilmanton Iron Works.

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David M Bickford's memorial is located at: Pine Grove Cemetery, Gilmanton Ironworks, Belknap County, USA.
When did David M Bickford death?
David M Bickford death on 17 Mar 2013 in Laconia, Belknap County, New Hampshire, USA
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Latitude: 43.4042400
Longitude: -71.3040200

Family Members:

Parent

Arthur R. Bickford

(1872 - 1950)

Ida M. Brewster Bickford

(1883 - 1958)

Spouse

Lizzie Evelyn Twombly Bickford

(1908 - 2005)

Siblings

Herbert Stephen Bickford

(1907 - 1998)

Clarence Harry Bickford

(1909 - 1998)

G. Annie Bickford Mayhew

(1910 - 2004)

George A. Bickford

(1920 - 1997)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Gilmanton Ironworks, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4042400, -71.3040200

2. Samuel Edgerly Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3953000, -71.3086000

3. Goodwin Family Cemetery
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6. Nutter Family Cemetery
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7. David Edgerly Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3868000, -71.3194000

8. Tibbetts Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4235200, -71.2896700

9. Pickering Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3903000, -71.2763100

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11. Caswell Burial Place
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Coordinate: 43.3748310, -71.3100750

12. Nash Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3850200, -71.2702850

13. Emerson Burial Ground
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Coordinate: 43.3786180, -71.3285420

14. Gilmanton Road Burial Ground
Barnstead, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3718490, -71.3035870

15. Besse Burial Site
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Coordinate: 43.4301000, -71.2770000

16. Moses Gilman Cemetery
Alton, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4302277, -71.2772315

17. Straw Cemetery
Barnstead, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3989480, -71.2584240

18. Old Beauty Hill Cemetery
Barnstead, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3705560, -71.3030560

19. Merrill - Huckins Burying Ground
Barnstead, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3725000, -71.3205560

20. Dudley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4130560, -71.2561110

21. Foss Cemetery
Gilmanton Ironworks, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3716700, -71.3297000

22. Lougee Cemetery
Gilmanton, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4417490, -71.3169120

23. Proctor Cemetery
Barnstead, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3925440, -71.2520460

24. Garland Family Cemetery
Center Barnstead, Belknap County, USA
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