Gerald Stuart Hancock

Gerald Stuart Hancock of Rockland Road in Concord died Saturday, June 16, 2007, at New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton after a long illness. He was the son of Amanda (Lambert) Hancock and Herbert Hancock. Born in Franklin, Mr. Hancock lived most of his life in Concord. He graduated from Concord High School, the University of New Hampshire and Boston University Law School. G. Stuart Hancock served honorably in the U.S. Army during World War II and in the New Hampshire House of Representatives. He was a noted committee chairman and advocate for people against special interests. Mr. Hancock was a member of the City of Concord Planning Board and took an active interest in other community affairs. He was a member of the New Hampshire Historical Society. His brothers, Parker L. Hancock and William F. Hancock, predeceased him. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth A. Hancock; a son, John S. Hancock; a grandson, John S. Hancock II; a sister, Mary Louise Hancock; and nieces and nephews. Calling hours will not be held. Burial will be held privately at Blossom Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Franklin Pierce Neighborhood of the New Hampshire Veterans Home, Benefit Fund, 139 Winter St., Tilton 03276. The Cremation Society of New Hampshire is in charge of arrangements.