Article: Francis W. Beard; Lifelong resident of Hillsboro

HILLSBORO -Francis "Frannie" W. Beard, 84, died Thursday, March 23, 2006, at home.

He was born March 2, 1922, in Henniker, the son of the late Earl C. and Vanessa (Hicks) Beard.

Mr. Beard lived his entire life in Hillsboro. He was a graduate of Hillsboro schools and served as F.C. 2nd class with the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific.

He worked for the Monadnock Paper Mill for 33 years before he retired in 1985. After his retirement ,he worked for Parks and Recreation for 14 years, and also worked part-time for 35 years at the Holt-Woodbury Funeral Home in Hillsboro.

He was a member of the United Methodist church, American Legion Post No. 59, Veteran of Foreign Wars Post No. 8268 ...

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