Denny G. Park, 75, of Nashua, a well-known local barber, passed away at his home, Saturday morning, September 18, 2021, after a brief illness.
Born in Bennington, Vermont on August 17, 1946, he was a son of the late William and Lula M. (Hollis) Park. Denny grew up in Williamstown, Massachusetts and was a graduate of Mount Greylock High School, where he played on the “Mounties” varsity football team. An Army veteran, Mr. Park served during the Vietnam War from February 1968 to February 1971.
Shortly after his honorable discharge, Denny moved to Nashua and made his home for a time with his aunt, Virginia Rugg. A licensed barber and cosmetologist for over forty years, he owned and operated Denny G. Park Hair Salon in downtown Nashua.
Denny held memberships in Nashua Lodge 720, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks and the Nashua Fish and Game Club. In his leisure time, he enjoyed camping, fishing, watching football and loved animals.
Members of his family include his wife, Bonnie G. (Welch) Park, whom he married on Valentine’s Day in 1981 and shared over 40 years together; his daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Richard Sharland; two grandsons, Shane and Logan Sharland; a sister and brother-in-law, Paula and Carl Wolf of Williamstown, MA; two brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Sarah Park of Grand Isle, VT and Scott and Kathy Park of Williamstown, MA; sister-in-law, Lucinda Rynne of Lowell, MA; also nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, September 23rd from 5 to 8 p.m. A Graveside service and Army Honors will take place at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway (Rte. 3) in Boscawen, Friday morning at 10:30 a.m. Friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in his memory to the Humane Society for Greater Nashua, 24 Ferry Road, Nashua, NH 03064. To send an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the Farwell Funeral Service, Nashua, NH.