Obit: Harold E. Cole ... enjoyed cribbage, hiking

LEBANON – Harold E. “Harry” Cole, 54, of Lebanon, passed peacefully at home on Nov 27, 2013, after a long battle with cancer.

He was born on Oct. 15, 1959, in Rochester, a son of Fredrick B. Cole Sr. and the late Alma Jean Weed.
He settled in Lebanon with his wife, Corinna (Gilpatrick) Cole of 29 years, and raised two children Harold E. Cole II “Harley” and Jenna E. Cole there.

He loved life. He influenced his children’s lives with friendship, his helping nature, a fabulous sense of humor, ability to lift peoples’ spirits, creativity, love of rock ‘n’ roll music, card games (especially cribbage), the outdoors, bonfires, hunting, fishing, and hiking. He also shared his enjoyment of muscle cars, trucks, motorcycles, collecting brass, and eating out with many. An amazing man who will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his father, Fredrick B. Cole Sr. and his wife, Maxine, brothers Fredrick B. Cole Jr. and his partner Donna Bleyl, Kenneth W. Cole, Raymond J. Cole and his partner Kim Dube, all of Lebanon, Clifford W. Cole of Wichita Kan., sisters Viola Dunkan Cole of Portland, Maine, Lisa K. Bittle and husband Ed of Waterboro, Maine, Tammy L. Marr and husband Bill of Lebanon and Rosie A. Murray of Holyoke Mass., numerous nieces, nephews and countless friends. Harold was predeceased by a brother, Matthew J. Cole, and his mother, Alma Jean Weed.

ARRANGEMENTS

A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, December 5th, at the Pink Cadillac Diner in Rochester, NH, starting at 7 p.m. Coffee and desserts will be served.

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