Milton G. Jensen Sr., 90

GILFORD — Milton G. “Milt” Jensen Sr., 90, of 452 Belknap Mountain Road, died Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in his home after a period of declining health.

Milton was born on June 27, 1927, in Hartford, Connecticut, the son of the late John P. and Marie (Christiansen) Jensen and was the youngest of 10 children. Milt served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He returned to Connecticut to complete an apprenticeship at Pratt & Whitney Machine Tool and    later worked for Fenn Manufacturing.

In 1975, he and his wife, Betty,  purchased Boulder Lodge Cottages in Alton Bay. They operated the cottages until 2001, and then moved to Gilford. Milt was very active in the Bolton Congregational Church, Youth Sports and local politics. He held various jobs and positions including snow maker at Gunstock, Realtor, volunteer fireman, VoTech instructor,  New Hampshire state representative, and was a member of  Winnipesaukee Masonic Lodge #75. His many interests included woodworking, boating, hunting, Civil War history and spending time with family and friends in his shop.  

He is survived by his wife, Betty (Ackerman) Jensen of Gilford; four sons, Milton G. Jensen Jr. and his wife Connie of Hopkinton, David Jensen of Laconia, Craig Jensen and his wife Diane of Bow, and Mark Jensen and his wife Sue of Gilford; a daughter, Christine Long and her husband Bruce of New Mexico; one sister, Elna Dimock of  Bolton, Connecticut;  12 grandchildren: Katie, Sarah, Abby, Debbie, David Jr., Ben, Mike, CJ, Matt, Brian, Jake, and Kate; several  great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Milt was predeceased by four brothers and four sisters.

There will be no calling hours.

A funeral service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at the Gilford Community Church,  19 Potter Hill Road, Gilford.

Burial will follow in the family plot at Pine Grove Cemetery in Gilford.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children - Boston,  Development Office, 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA 02114.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, is assisting the family with the arrangements.  For more information and an online memorial, go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.