Arden A. “Winky” Post, 80, of Hollis, NH, husband of Mary E. (Blood) Post, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Wednesday morning, February 17, 2016.
A resident of Hollis for the past 50 years, Mr. Post was born in Presque Isle, Maine on October 12, 1935, a son of the late John and Vertie E. (Taylor) Post. After moving to Nashua, Winky attended local schools, was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1955 and continued his education at Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts. He served for a time in the Navy Reserves and later with the Marine Corps during the late 1950s.
Mr. Post had been employed with General Electric and Sanders Associates, Inc. and then worked as a printer with The Telegraph Publishing Company for over twenty five years until his retirement.
One of nine children, Winky was predeceased by five brothers, Maynard, Arnold, Morillo, Medville and Willard Post; and three sisters, Arlene Harding, Marion Parker and Lurena Gorman.
Members of his family include his wife Mary, with whom he shared 52 years together; his three children, Steven A. Post and his wife Ileana of Goffstown, Leslie S. Post of Mesa, AZ and J. Daniel Post and his wife Denise of North Carolina; three grandchildren, Bradley, Caitlin and Alexandru Post; and many nieces and nephews.
There will be no formal services at this time. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com
