Denzil SENTER THAYER
Obituary

Denzil F. Thayer, 83, of Farmington, died June 21, 2012.

Dan was born Oct. 11, 1928, in Andover, Mass., the son of Lawrence Senter and Eunice (Sellers) Senter. Dan was adopted when he was 13 by Fred I. Thayer in 1941.

He lived most of his life in Farmington, where he attended school and was a graduate of Farmington High School, class of 1948.

Dan joined the U.S. Navy in August, 1948, and went through boot camp at Great Lakes Naval Training Center. He graduated from Machinist Mate School in January, 1949, and was assigned to the USS Foss DE 59 in Key West, Fla. Dan served on the Foss during the Korean War as a second class MM Petty Officer. He was honorably discharged in August, 1952. He was employed by Gray's Petroleum for a short time.

Dan was a member of the Farmington Fish and Game Club. He served as vice president with President Everett Emerson. Dan was also a member of American Legion Post 72 in Alton. Dan enjoyed playing golf with his friends at the Farmington Country Club, where he was a shareholder.

Dan married Frances E. Hutchins of Cornish, Maine, in August, 1953. Dan worked in shoe factories as a side laster in Farmington, Rochester, Exeter, and Epping. For a short time he worked at Van Kuran's Machine Shop in New Durham. In his mid-40s Dan started Thayer's Window Washing Service, retiring after 25 years. In his later years, Dan served a small Christian Biblical Church of God, House Church in Penacook.

He was predeceased by his wife, Frances, whom he missed very much.

A private graveside service will be held with military honors by the U.S. Navy at Pine Grove Cemetery in Farmington.

Published in Union Leader on June 25, 2012



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