Arthur H Wright Jr.

Arthur H. Wright Jr. of 25 Ivy Drive Keene, passed away at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center on May 15, 2022 after a brief illness. He was born in Brattleboro, VT on April 14, 1935 to Cora W. Carey and Arthur H. Wright, Sr (both deceased). Arthur was a graduate of Brattleboro Union High School class of 1954.

After graduation, he joined the United States Air Force, and served overseas in Okinawa from 1954-1958. He was employed by Cheshire Oil Company in Keene for 25 years, most recently at West Street T-Bird. He was a member of the American Legion and the Elks Club of Keene. “Art” was a Nascar enthusiast and fan of the New England Patriots. He enjoyed yearly trips to Florida, and “Breakfast Club” with his friends. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by sisters Louise Petrie of Brattleboro, VT, and Janice Seaver of Concord, NH, and brother George W. Wright of Lincoln, RI. Survivors include sister Carolyn Peck of Brattleboro, VT., and longtime partner Nancy L. Russell of Keene. Surviving children include Lisa W. Secore and husband Michael of Keene, Edward W. Wright of Belchertown, MA, Linda Jacke of Hinsdale, MA, Michelle Marsh of Ashland, NH, Diane Lee of Brattleboro, VT, Harold Wright of Brattleboro, VT, and Betty Nardino of Manchester, NH. He also leaves behind 15 grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews

 A private memorial service with military honors will be held at a later date. Interment will be at the NH State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, NH. Contributions may be made in his memory to the NH Heart Association, Wounded Warrior Project, or the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon, NH.

Assisting the family with arrangements is the Cremation Society of NH

To view Arthur’s Online Tribute, send condolences to the family, or for more information, visit www.csnh.com.