1926
Erend
2013
Erend John Chase Gregory
April 17, 1926 — July 22, 2013
Whitefield- Reverend John Chase Gregory, 87, passed away on Monday July 22, 2013 at his home with his family by his side. He was born on April 17, 1926 in Johnsonburgh, PA a son to the late J. Howell and Esther Anne (Wessman) Gregory.
Reverend Gregory grew up in Wheaton, Ill. He attended the University of Illinois graduating with a Bachelors of Science degree, University of Cincinnati with a Masters in Chemistry and the Episcopal Theological School in Cambridge, MA. Reverend Gregory worked for Andrew Jergen's Co. developing new cosmetics. He also worked at the WMRHS as a chemistry teacher, Littleton Regional High School as a math and chemistry teacher; he was also an Analytical Chemist and eventually an Executive Vice President for the PJ Noyes Company. Reverend Gregory was the pastor of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and St. Mark's Parish from 1959 till 1969, a long time Chaplin at Weeks memorial Hospital, as well as having a ministry in many NH and VT neighboring towns. Reverend Gregory is also a veteran of the United States Army Air Force.
Reverend Gregory enjoyed studying the bible in many languages, music, chemistry and math. As well as learning Hebrew and many other languages. He also enjoyed flying and was the Chaplin for the Civil Air Patrol.
He was predeceased by his first wife Pat (MacDonald) Gregory, two brothers William and George Gregory and a son Craig Hersom. He is survived by his wife Clara (Ball) Gregory of Whitefield, three sons Rev. John Gregory-Davis of Meriden, NH, James Gregory of East Burke, VT, Nathan Hersom of Sanbornton, NH; three daughters Rebecca Bernard of Groveton, NH, Kathi Mitchell of Woodsville, NH, Jennifer Chauvette of Groveton, NH, 12 grandchildren, six great grandchildren, a niece and nephew.
A visiting hour will be held on Monday July 29 from 1 PM to 2 PM at Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A funeral will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Lancaster at 2:30 PM following the visiting hour with the Father David Taylor officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church 113 Main Street Lancaster, NH 03584.
Reverend Gregory grew up in Wheaton, Ill. He attended the University of Illinois graduating with a Bachelors of Science degree, University of Cincinnati with a Masters in Chemistry and the Episcopal Theological School in Cambridge, MA. Reverend Gregory worked for Andrew Jergen's Co. developing new cosmetics. He also worked at the WMRHS as a chemistry teacher, Littleton Regional High School as a math and chemistry teacher; he was also an Analytical Chemist and eventually an Executive Vice President for the PJ Noyes Company. Reverend Gregory was the pastor of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and St. Mark's Parish from 1959 till 1969, a long time Chaplin at Weeks memorial Hospital, as well as having a ministry in many NH and VT neighboring towns. Reverend Gregory is also a veteran of the United States Army Air Force.
Reverend Gregory enjoyed studying the bible in many languages, music, chemistry and math. As well as learning Hebrew and many other languages. He also enjoyed flying and was the Chaplin for the Civil Air Patrol.
He was predeceased by his first wife Pat (MacDonald) Gregory, two brothers William and George Gregory and a son Craig Hersom. He is survived by his wife Clara (Ball) Gregory of Whitefield, three sons Rev. John Gregory-Davis of Meriden, NH, James Gregory of East Burke, VT, Nathan Hersom of Sanbornton, NH; three daughters Rebecca Bernard of Groveton, NH, Kathi Mitchell of Woodsville, NH, Jennifer Chauvette of Groveton, NH, 12 grandchildren, six great grandchildren, a niece and nephew.
A visiting hour will be held on Monday July 29 from 1 PM to 2 PM at Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A funeral will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Lancaster at 2:30 PM following the visiting hour with the Father David Taylor officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church 113 Main Street Lancaster, NH 03584.
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