James Taggart County

Exeter - James Taggart County “Jim” passed away on Oct 14th at the age of eighty-eight after a period of declining health. He was born in 1936 in Manchester and spent summers in North Hampton and winters skiing, mostly at Cannon Mountain. He was married to his wife, Mary, for 61 years and they settled in Deerfield, living happily in the community for 54 years. He moved to RiverWoods Exeter, for the final three years of his life. Jim graduated high school from The New Preparatory School in Cambridge, MA and attended New Hampshire College. He began working for his uncle, Pete Hampston, in the lumber business before he landed at the NH Department of Transportation where he held a variety of positions over his 36 year career. In addition to skiing, his favorite activities included sailing, books, camping, chess, jazz, The White Mountains, gardening, bird watching, The Boston Globe, traveling and following Boston sports teams. After retiring in 1996, Jim filled his time by volunteering as a UNH Marine Docent and as an Assistant Moderator for the Town of Deerfield. In addition to his wife, Jim leaves his daughter, Judith R. County of Somerville, MA and his son John T. County of Rye Beach, a sister Nancy A. County of Exeter, brother in laws Ross Ketchum (Dale) of Cumberland Foreside, ME, and George Ketchum (Pam) of Sugarloaf, NY. He also leaves several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Dr. John F. and Rachel Taggart County and his sister Mary Jane. Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Jim for a period of visitation on Monday, October 21, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. in the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton. A memorial service will be held in the funeral home immediately following the visitation at 10:30 a.m. Donations in Jim’s memory may be made to Seacoast Science Center at 570 Ocean Blvd; Rye, NH 03870 or Friends of Philbrick-James Library; c/o Chris Carr 4 Church St.; Deerfield, NH 03037. The family would especially like to thank the nursing staff, and entire RiverWoods Exeter crew for their loving care shown to Jim during his recent health struggles. They would also like to thank Rockingham VNA and Hospice for their support.

James Taggart County

October 6, 1936 - October 14, 2024