Ralph W. Esburnett

Ralph W. Esburnett, 80, of Pittsfield, passed away at home on October 28, 2013. He was born in Pittsfield November 13, 1932, the son of George and Lucy (Winchell) Esburnett and was a long-time resident of Pittsfield.

During the 50s, 60s and 70s Ralph ran his Mobil Station in Pittsfield where the Citizens Bank now lies. He then moved to a different location in town where he spent the remainder of his life running Esburnett's Garage. He serviced Pittsfield and surrounding towns for a total of 63 years. He was a devoted NASCAR fan and, in 2004 at the age of 72, drove the Richard Petty Experience at NHMS in Loudon. Ralph was always willing to help anyone in need; he was kind and loving to animals, including the two stray cats he adopted. He loved to tell stories of days passed. He was quite the jokester, always quick-witted and he will surely be missed.

Ralph was predeceased by his wife, Madeline (Mayotte) Esburnett in 1962. Cherished by many, he leaves behind his significant other, Susan Riel-Tobin; son, Ralph Jr., known by most as "Skip" and his significant other, Michelle; son, Jeff and his wife, Judy; daughter, Nicole and her husband, Russell; step-daughter, Tracy Towle and her husband, Andy; step-son Sean Tobin and his wife, Tia; and 13 grandchildren.

A graveside service will take place Saturday, November 9th, 11:00am at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Norris Road in Pittsfield. A Celebration of Life will be held immediately following the service at the Pittsfield Community Center, 68 Main Street in Pittsfield. The doors of the Community Center will open at 11:00 for those not joining the family at the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations in Ralph's memory may be made to the Pittsfield Food Pantry at 85 Main Street, Pittsfield, NH 03263.