Charles M. Kipp

LANCASTER- Charles M. Kipp, 83, formerly of Starr King Park, died Sunday morning August 23, 2020 at the Morrison Nursing Home in Whitefield. He was fondly known as Charlie or Kippie to his friends, neighbors and family. Charles was born September 2, 1936 in Lancaster to William H. and Mary J. (McKinnon) Kipp. He attended local schools, graduating from Lancaster High School in 1954 and Boston University School of Fine Arts in 1958, where he majored in music. In 1975, he was awarded a Masters of Divinity and MA Degrees from Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, KY. He went on to teach Music Education in public schools and privately for more than 30 years. Charles played the trombone and sang semi-professionally in several symphony orchestras and choral societies including Concord (NH) Choral, Manchester (CT) Symphony, and the New Hampshire Philharmonic Symphony. Additionally, he served as the Wesley United Methodist, Choir Director in Concord, NH for several years. Eventually he returned "home" to the White Mountains, where he directed the Lancaster and Whitefield town bands for many summers. His memberships included National Fellowship of Methodist Musicians, the United Methodist Church, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Delta Micron Chapter of Boston University, and the National Honorary Music Fraternity. Gardening, traveling, attending live concerts of professional groups and artists, as well as listening to music of all genres were among Charles' favorite pastimes. Survivors include his wife Elizabeth Kipp of Lancaster, a son Douglas C. Kipp of Lancaster,NH, two daughters; Rev. Marcia K. MacKillop of Ewing, NJ and Carole K. Donovan of Goffstown, NH; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife of 44 years, Joan Potter Kipp, and his brother Stephen Kipp, Lancaster, NH and sister, Stephanie K. Peltz, Wheatland, WY. Charles was a devoted grandfather, known as "Papa" to Heather D. Tobin and husband, Kyle Tobin, E. Longmeadow, MA; Kyle Donovan, Manchester, NH; and Clayton Kipp and Dylan Kipp, Lancaster, NH. The highlight of this year was when he was introduced to his great grandson, "Jack Tobin." Besides his devotion to his family, Charles loved God and baseball. Because of the current pandemic, where family visits were prohibited and the baseball season was postponed, his departure is simply his way of "Sliding into Home." Due to COVID19, and at the request of the family, a private social distancing service will be held at Summer Street Cemetery, in lieu of a memorial service. Donations in Charles' memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P. O. Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215, or to Colonel Town Players, P.O. Box 462 Lancaster, NH 03584

Charles M. Kipp

September 2, 1936 - August 23, 2020