Charles W. Stickney

Charles W. Stickney, 88, resident of Amherst, NH died on June 10, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Milford, NH on October 7, 1927, a son of Earl H. and Ina M. (Duncan) Stickney. He made his home in Amherst for the past 75 years. Mr. Stickney had been employed as a lineman for New England Telephone Company for 30 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming and loved his Belgian horses. He was a U.S. Navy veteran having served during the Korean War. Mr. Stickney was predeceased by his wife, Edith (Bartlett) Stickney, who died in 2006 and a son, James Stickney. Family members include a son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Maxine Stickney of Wilton, NH; a daughter and son-in-law, Christine and James Johnson of Greenville, NH; eight grandchildren, Justin Stickney, Lacey Stickney, Kathryn Stickney, Jeremiah Crosby, Angel Gaskins, Benjamin Crosby, Batiste Crosby and Elias Johnson; six great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and loving friends. Memorial visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, June 29th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford. A graveside service with military honors will be held on Thursday, June 30th at 10:00 a.m. in Riverside Cemetery, 454 Nashua Street, Milford.