John S. Ennis

LANCASTER, NH - John S. Ennis, 74, of Water Street died suddenly, July 20, 2015, after battling many years with Parkinson's disease.

Mr. Ennis was born in Boston, MA on May 28, 1941 the son of Robert and Kathleen (Smith) Ennis.  John was a longtime resident of Boston and served 30 years with the Boston Police Department.  He was involved in many facets of police work including the Mounted Unit, the Motorcycle Unit and crime scene investigation.  He was also a CSI instructor training other police departments and the FBI.  Flying was also a big part of John's life.  He was private and commercial pilot working for a time for Pan Am.  He was also an instructor for ultralight aircraft.

During the Vietnam era he served in the US Army and participated in undercover operations.  He also served in the Army Reserves for many years.  He was a member of the Boston Patrolman's Association and was one of the original 12 members of the Blue Knights Motorcycle Club.  John also loved farming and enjoyed gardening and raising animals.

Surviving family members include his two children, Danielle Ennis and John J. Ennis both of Lancaster.

A memorial mass will be celebrated Friday July 24

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at 2:00 PM at All Saints Church in Lancaster.  Reverend Matthew Mason, pastor, will officiate.  Military honors will follow in front of the church.