Gilbert V. Christensen of Sandown, NH, formerly of Holliston, Massachusetts died on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at the Exeter Hospital in Exeter, New Hampshire. He was 86 years old.
Born on December 9, 1926 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, he was the son of Olger V. & Fanny I. (Reed) Christensen. Gilbert was raised in Natick from the age of twelve and attended Natick Schools. At the age of seventeen, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and fought in the Pacific campaign during World War II with the sixth division. He was very proud of his military service and served our country proudly.
Mr. Christensen was a Natick resident for four years, Holliston for twenty-six years and then lived in Sandown, New Hampshire. He worked as a manager for West Newton Auto Body for twenty years and enjoyed restoring antique and classic cars, RV camping and traveling, fishing, boating, playing pool and chess. He was a member of the Holliston VFW, Post 8507 and the American Legion.
Gilbert was the devoted husband of Mary T. (Waugh) Christensen with whom they shared sixty-six years of marriage. He was the loving father of Steven G. Christensen & his wife Dale J. of Sharon, NH & Gail A. Riendeau & her husband Richard R. of Kingston, NH. Cherished grandfather of Steven J., & Michael P., Christensen & James V. Dalesio, Jr. Great grandfather of Alexander, Alyssa, James, III, Nicholas & Victor. Brother of Roy Christensen & his late wife Mary of Massachusetts & uncle of Arthur, Kathy & the late Linda.
Funeral Services are private and under the direction of John Everett & Sons Funeral Home, 4 Park St., at Natick Common.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Gilbert’s memory may be made to the Rockingham County VNA & Hospice, 137 Epping Rd., Exeter, NH 03833. To send the family a condolence, please visit www.everettfuneral.com
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