Amos M. Bishop

Amos M. Bishop, 64, of Jaffrey died April 15, 2016 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home following a period of failing health.
He was born January 13, 1952 in Bennington, VT son of the late Earl G. and Mable (Campbell) Bishop. Amos spent his formative years in Bennington where he had attended local schools. He has been a resident of Jaffrey since 1980.
He retired from Teleflex in Jaffrey when his health prevented him from working any longer. Previously he had been employed at D.D. Bean & Sons Co as well as the former Precision Forms, both of Jaffrey.
Amos was a member of the Moose Club in Bennington, VT. He was a hunter and enjoyed making crafts and attending bingo games. He once was the winner in a chili cook-off contest. He also loved flea markets and yards sales.
Survivors include his two sisters Ruth B. Jewell of Rindge and Ellen B. Coyne of Poultney, VT; three brothers Herman W. Bishop of Bennington, VT, Joseph A. Bishop of Searsburg, VT and James E. Bishop of Keene, NH; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Amos was predeceased by his wife Frances (Proulx) Bishop on December 22, 1999; and his siblings Lucille Bishop, Kendrick Bishop, Earl G Bishop Jr and Frances Rochelle.
A memorial gathering will be held at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Center, 20 Plantation Drive in Jaffrey on Monday April 25, 2016 from 1:00 to 3:00PM.
Private burial will be in the Cutler Cemetery in Searsburg, VT on May 28, 2016.