Harold Harbour

OBITUARY Harold P. Harbour, 83, of Franklin, former longtime resident of Northfield and Chief of Tilton-Northfield Fire Dept., died at Concord Hospital on May 21, 2012 after a sudden illness. He was born in Franklin on May 22, 1928 the son of Joseph and Hazel (Davis) Harbour. During World War II, Harold served in the merchant marines. Harold was a past employee of The Arwood Corp. and he and his family operated Harbour Transportation for several years. He was an active member of the Tilton-Northfield communities and was Northfield Citizen of the year in 1994. Harold was a member and former Chief of the Tilton-Northfield Fire Dept., a Tilton-Northfield Fire Commissioner, member and past president of NH Fire Chiefs Assn. and the NH Forest Fire Wardens Assn. He was a former commissioner of NH Fire Standards and Training. Chief Harbour also served on the Board of Directors of Lakes Region Mutual Aid. Harold was a member of Franklin VFW Post 1698, Franklin Lodge of Elks #1280, Whiteman-Davidson American Legion Post #49, and was legionnaire of the year in 2002. He was a long time member of the Tilton-Northfield United Methodist Church, and a former Board member of Providian Bank. Harold was very active in assisting local groups with fund raising and his favorite pastime was selling tickets. He enjoyed golfing and spending time with family and friends impacting the lives of many. His optimistic attitude will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Family members include his wife, Carol (Meacham) Harbour of Franklin, his son Duane E. Harbour and wife Kelly of Northfield, daughters: Diane Harris and husband Charlie, Donna Chase and husband Ike, and Dayle Auger and husband Paul, all of Northfield, and Drina Harbour of Chipley, FL, son-in-law Dick LaChapelle of Northfield, daughter-in-law Sharon Harbour of Franklin, stepdaughter Pam Meacham and companion Charlie Cote of Franklin, exchange student Patricia Letelier , grandchild whom he raised, Stacie Hubble and husband Roy, 21 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, , brother Robert Harbour of Leesburg, FL, mother in law Janice Kelsea of Pembroke NH, a longtime best friend, Joe Rogers of Bristol, and many nieces and nephews. Harold was predeceased by his first wife, Beverly (Middleton) Harbour who died in 1994, a son, David Harbour who died in 1995, a daughter, Debra LaChapelle who died in 1996, and stepson Michael Meacham in 2008, and stepdaughter Cathy Meacham in 1997. Visiting hours will be held Thursday (May 24) from 3-8:00 pm at Paquette-Neun Funeral Home, 104 Park St., Northfield. Funeral services will be held Friday (May 25) at 11:00 am at Tilton-Northfield Methodist Church, 400 W. Main St., Tilton. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Harold may be made to Tilton-Northfield American Legion Post #49 Building Fund, 4 Park St., Northfield, NH 03276 or the Tilton-Northfield Fire Dept. EMS, 12 Center St., Tilton, NH 03276. For directions and an online obituary, please visit www.neunfuneralhomes.com