Obituaries

Michael O. Quinn

Michael O. Quinn Dec. 3, 1940 – Aug. 28, 2020 SPING HILL, Fla. — Michael Quinn quietly passed away on Aug. 28, 2020, at his home in Spring Hill, Florida, after a long battle with cancer. His wife and daughter were at his side. He was born in Hanover, New Hampshire, on Dec. 3, 1940, the son of Louis Quinn and Marie (Thibodeau) Quinn. He lived the majority of his life in Lebanon, New Hampshire, and Claremont, New Hampshire. On Sept. 8, 1962, he married Gladys Jones of Meriden, New Hampshire. He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Margaret Quinn Hastings, a son-in-law, David Hastings, two grandsons, David and Nicholas, a great-granddaughter, Miah; a sister-in-law, Margie Quinn, and a nephew, Kevin Quinn. He was preceded in death by his parents and his only brother, Patrick Quinn. He worked for the Valley News as a reporter and then in the advertising department. He spent the last few years of his working career at the Eagle Times in Claremont, New Hampshire, as advertising director. His lifetime achievements were numerous. He served as executive director for the Claremont Chamber of Commerce. His tireless efforts to promote the city of Claremont earned him the “Citizen of the Year” award. He brought “First Night” to Claremont. He served on numerous Boards: New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development of Sullivan County, Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Council, United Way of Sullivan County, Connecticut Valley Home Health Care, River Valley College, Sugar River Valley Regional Technical High School, Valley Regional Hospital Board and the North Country Economic Council. Mike loved to entertain. Family and friends will fondly remember the many dinners held at his home. He will be forever missed by all whose lives he touched. Due to COVID-19, memorial services will be held in New Hampshire at a future date. Contributions can be made, in his name, to your local Hospice Care Center.

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