Matthew Vose

Matthew E. Vose, 62, died at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon on July 28, 2020, from complications arising from trauma caused by repeated falls.

He was born on January 18, 1958 in Raleigh, NC, and grew up from the age of four in Troy, NH. He graduated from Monadnock Regional HS in Swansey in 1976 and forever remained a Troy boy. He served in the US Air Force after high school.

In his 62 years, Matt enjoyed science fiction novels, jazz, and most of all, his personal freedom. He struggled from time to time with life's many temptations, but always remained a gentle soul who was quick to laugh. He especially liked to laugh at the folly of politicians. A bit of a rolling stone, he lived for a time in both Arizona and Hawaii. He was commonly seen around Keene riding his bike. He enjoyed exploring the woods with his dog and loved visiting Mt. Monadnock. He never passed up a chance to enjoy a hot dog or some watermelon.

He was predeceased by his parents, Clifford and Dolores Vose and by a sister, Mary who succumbed to cystic fibrosis. Her passing, when Matthew was eight years old, affected him greatly.

He is survived by brothers Michael and wife Denise of Epping, and Marvin and wife Maxx of Granite Falls, NC, as well as a niece, three nephews, and their several children.

No services are planned at the current time. Donations in his memory can be made to Hundred Nights, Inc., PO Box 833, 17 Lamson Street, Keene, NH 03431.

Assisting the family with arrangements is the Cremation Society of New Hampshire, Brattleboro, VT. To view Matthew's Online Tribute, send condolences to the family, or for more information, visit www.csnh.com.