Roger R. Bosworth

Fitzwilliam, New HampshireRoger R. Bosworth, 78, of Fitzwilliam, NH died at the Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough on Thursday, November 5, 2009 after a brief illness.He was born on January 5, 1931 in Winchendon, Massachusetts, son of the late Ralph and Bernadette (Roberts) Bosworth. He had attended schools in Winchendon and went on to proudly serve with the U.S. Army in the Philippines during the Korean Conflict. Upon returning home, Roger married Eleanor Whitcomb and settled in Fitzwilliam, NH, where he would call his home for over 43 years.

He had worked briefly for the Alaska Freezer Company and for Troy Mills, but found great pleasure working for many years at the Monadnock Regional High School in Swanzey.
Roger was a man with a heart of gold with many talents. He used his abilities to help anyone who had a need. His generosity and love for people was evident in all he did, especially for his friends and neighbors whom he often did odd jobs for and would always help with shoveling, yard work, and more, even after he became ill. He will also be fondly remembered as an avid sports fan that enjoyed watching many of his favorite sports teams play from the comfort of his own home.
Rogers family includes his loving wife of 43 years, Eleanor Bosworth of Fitzwilliam, NH; his step-daughter Carole Krunklevich of Fitzwilliam, NH; his step-son Donald Mattson of Watertown, MA; and he cherished his 4 grandchildren and his best friend, Michael Sandor.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions in Rogers honor to the American Cancer Society, the Northern New England Region, 2 Commerce Drive, Suite 110, Bedford, NH 03110.

At Roger's request, there will be no calling hours.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.