George Andrew Willis

GEORGE ANDREW WILLIS, 91, of Squantum Road, Jaffrey died Sunday July 1, 2007 at the Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough following a period of failing health.

He was born September 27, 1915 in Jaffrey son of the late Charles and Lola (Mather) Willis.

He had attended Jaffrey schools and was a 1932 graduate of Conant High School in Jaffrey.

He had worked as a mechanic for W.W. Cross Company in Jaffrey and retired following 42 years of employment.

Mr. Willis was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, being a direct descendant of Cotton Mather, who is distinguished in New England Colonial history.

He and his wife formerly owned and operated the Willis Guest House in Squantum.

Mr. Willis had served the Town of Jaffrey for several years as a Special Police officer. He was a member of the former Odd Fellows Lodge in Jaffrey.

He loved to be 'œMr. Fix-it' around the house. He enjoyed reading and travel but most cherished was time spent with family.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years Victoria (Despres) Willis of Jaffrey; a daughter Jane (Crowther)Willis of Jaffrey; two sons Charles M. Willis of Fairview Heights, Illinois and Joseph G. Willis of Jaffrey; five grandchildren, Jessica, Christine, Andrea, Sharon and Andrew; one great granddaughter; a sister Marion I. Stewart of Jaffrey; several nieces and nephews.

His son Roger A. Willis predeceased him on April 3, 1996

There will be no calling hours.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 11:00Am in St. Patrick Church, 89 Main Street, Jaffrey. Rev Wilfred H. Deschamps, pastor will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Jaffrey-Rindge Memorial Ambulance Fund, Post Office Box 107, Jaffrey NH 03452.

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