Sheldon R. Porter
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Sheldon R. Porter, 82, of Atkinson, NH passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022 in the Catholic Medical Center, Manchester, NH. He was born in Chelsea, MA, a son of the late Hyman and Clara (Baron) Porter.
Mr. Porter grew up in Roxbury, MA, Dorchester, MA and Mattapan, MA. He graduated from Roxbury High School and went on to earn his Bachelor's Degree from Northeastern and his Master's Degree from Southern NH University. Mr. Porter was a consultant for his business, Sheldon Porter & Associates, Inc. He proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army and had played on an Army baseball team. Mr. Porter was a member of the Hampstead Lions Club; he enjoyed playing football, was a fan of the Miami Dolphins and had even worked with the Dolphin's Special Teams. He was also an avid poker player.
He is survived by his two daughters; Jo-Anne Porter of E. Hampstead, NH and Nancy Thompson and her husband Gary of Salem, NH, by a granddaughter; Tara Starr, a great-granddaughter; Savannah Starr and by his brother; David Porter of Melrose, MA. He was predeceased by his wife of 52 years; Janet (Lyman) Porter in 2014 and by his nephew whom he and his wife raised; Glenn A. Lyman in 2010.
Following cremation, visiting hours will be held on Friday, February 18, 2022 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm in the Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH. Military honors will conclude the visitation Friday at 7:00pm in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Elder Services, Town of Atkinson NH, 19 Academy Avenue, Atkinson, NH 03811. To send a message of condolence to the family, please view the obituary at www.douglasandjohnson.com