John Henry Bancroft Jr.

John Henry Bancroft Jr. obituary, Laconia, NH

John Henry Bancroft Jr.

John Bancroft Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home on Mar. 11, 2025.

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GLENCLIFF ---- John Henry Bancroft, Jr., 69, of High Street, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, NH.
John was born on April 10, 1955, in Hartford, CT, the son of the late John H. Bancroft, Sr. and Dorothy N. Bancroft.
John grew up in the Lakes Region and often enjoyed the fun summer activities on the lake such as water skiing. He worked as a pressman for his father's company, J&J Printing and printers in the surrounding area. John loved music, dogs, and life.
John is survived by his stepmother Carolyn M. Bancroft, of Belmont, NH; and siblings and their offsprings.
Per his wishes, John will be cremated and there will be no services.
The family would like to thank the Glencliff Home for their care, compassion, and patience. The staff at Glencliff Home went above and beyond with their care for John.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services/603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, NH, 03246, is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, please visit wilkinsonbeane.com.

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Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home

164 Pleasant Street P.O. Box 67, Laconia, NH 03246

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