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Donald Woodbury Pitman

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Birth	:	10 Apr 1928 Laconia, Belknap County, New Hampshire, USA
Death	:	10 Nov 2018 Meredith, Belknap County, New Hampshire, USA
Burial	:	Union Cemetery, Laconia, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.5186500, -71.4711200
Description	:	s/o Charles Pitman and Mildred (Keaser) Pitman MEREDITH — Donald Woodbury Pitman  passed away on Nov. 10, 2018, at Golden View Health Care Center, Meredith. Formerly of Stratford, Connecticut,  Donald was born on April 10, 1928, in Laconia to Charles and Mildred (Keaser) Pitman, the third of the three Pitman brothers — older brother Robert and middle brother Vaughan. Donald grew up in the family home next to the Laconia Public Library. The family home and land was sold to the government for the Federal Building, which housed the White Mountain National Forest headquarters for more than 60... Read More	s/o Charles Pitman and Mildred (Keaser) Pitman MEREDITH — Donald Woodbury Pitman  passed away on Nov. 10, 2018, at Golden View Health Care Center, Meredith. Formerly of Stratford, Connecticut,  Donald was born on April 10, 1928, in Laconia to Charles and Mildred (Keaser) Pitman, the third of the three Pitman brothers — older brother Robert and middle brother Vaughan. Donald grew up in the family home next to the Laconia Public Library. The family home and land was sold to the government for the Federal Building, which housed the White Mountain National Forest headquarters for more than 60 years. The family built a new home on Old North Main Street near Perley Pond. After attending local public schools, Donald graduated from Tabor Academy (Marion, Massachusetts) in 1946 and from the University of New Hampshire in 1950 with a bachelor of science degree. After graduation, Donald served in the Army during the Korean Conflict, stationed in Europe where he trained in telephone maintenance. After his service in the military, Donald went to work for W.T. Grant as a department store manager, managing stores in various locations in New England and retiring after 25 years from the company while living in Stratford, Connecticut. Flying became a lifelong hobby. He owned several planes over the years, with his "Yellow Bird" Cessna being his favorite. Together, Donald and Yellow Bird made many cross-country trips to explore the American west along with the coast of California, Oregon and Washington. Along the way, he'd stop to explore the canyons of Arizona, Utah and Colorado, hiking down the Grand Canyon in Arizona or to the Arches in Utah. He made several memorable trips to a family cabin on Brooklyn Lake in Medicine Bow National Forest, Centennial, Wyoming. Donald also made several trips to Europe with family and friends. He loved to travel and participated in many family camping trips with his brother Vaughan's family around New England.  Donald spent time volunteering around the Stratford-Bridgeport area where he worked on numerous blood drives for the American Red Cross, fundraisers for local PBS stations and was an active volunteer for the YMCA and local hospitals. He gave many hours of his time over the years to help serve the community in which he lived and received numerous community service awards for his contributions. Donald had a creative talent in working with glass that he turned into a business, creating both stained and etched glass art which he sold both locally and around the world.  Late in his life, Donald returned to live in Meredith, and was well cared for by the staff at the Golden View Health Care Center where he celebrated his 90th birthday on April 10, 2018, surrounded by family and well wishes from friends and family across the country.  On Nov. 10, 2018, Donald flew off in his "Yellow Bird" to join with his parents and brothers who had gone on before him.  Donald asked that there be no funeral and that people take a moment to think some good thoughts about him in his passing. He requested that his ashes be spread in a "pretty mountain valley," as "cemeteries are nice lawns that no doubt would otherwise be a parking lot, but I prefer to be somewhere else."  Donald Woodbury Pitman is at peace. --excerpt from the Laconia Daily Sun, publication date Nov 14, 2018

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Donald Woodbury Pitman's memorial is located at: Union Cemetery, Laconia, Belknap County, USA.
When did Donald Woodbury Pitman death?
Donald Woodbury Pitman death on 10 Nov 2018 in Meredith, Belknap County, New Hampshire, USA
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Latitude: 43.5186500
Longitude: -71.4711200

Family Members:

Parent

Charles Joseph Pitman

(1895 - 1971)

Mildred Leonette Keasor Pitman

(1896 - 1977)

Siblings

Robert Keasor Pitman

(1919 - 1998)

Vaughan Parker Pitman

(1922 - 2011)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Laconia, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5186500, -71.4711200

2. Meredith Bridge Cemetery
Laconia, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5240500, -71.4725000

3. Sacred Heart Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5153000, -71.4639500

4. Saint Lamberts Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5177994, -71.4580994

5. Prescott Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5044440, -71.4700000

6. Sacred Heart Churchyard
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Coordinate: 43.5324000, -71.4625000

7. Randlett Cemetery
Belmont, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5030560, -71.4588890

8. Collins Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5267000, -71.4384000

9. Hillside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5442009, -71.4630966

10. James Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5087060, -71.4353420

11. Primrose Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5426400, -71.4909800

12. Robinson Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5027780, -71.4358330

13. Young Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4926270, -71.4500890

14. First United Methodist Church Columbarium
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Coordinate: 43.5364680, -71.4355870

15. Leavitt Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4917670, -71.4472600

16. Moses Gilman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5180560, -71.5163890

17. Liberty Hill Cemetery
Gilford, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5162500, -71.4242500

18. Swallow Cemetery
Belmont, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4980560, -71.4300000

19. Doe Cemetery
Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5281000, -71.5195000

20. Lamprey Cemetery
Belmont, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4922220, -71.4352780

21. Hadley Cemetery
Belmont, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4858330, -71.4458330

22. Moses Leavitt Cemetery
Sanbornton, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5220690, -71.5247380

23. Bartlett Cemetery
Belmont, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4847000, -71.4997000

24. Folsom Cemetery
Belmont, Belknap County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4886810, -71.4350370