John R. Woods Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Newmarket – John R. Woods, 64, of Newmarket, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. He was born on February 17, 1958 in Chicago, IL a son of the late Chester and Mary Louise (Fraser) Woods. Raised in Hampton, he graduated from Winnacunnet High School with the Class of 1976, where he excelled in football and hockey. John worked as a finish carpenter his entire career throughout the New Hampshire Seacoast and North Shore of Massachusetts. An avid sports fan, John enjoyed coaching youth hockey, cycling and golf where he competed in many amateur events. John had a special place in his heart for his chocolate labs, Guinness and Nellie who predeceased him and his current lab, Nick. Surviving family member include his wife of 33 years, Laurie (Walker) Woods of Newmarket; sons, Samuel Woods of Newmarket and Joseph Woods of West Roxbury, MA; siblings, Gordon Woods of Crescent City, CA, Katherine Fawcett of Portland, ME, Ellen Sidar and her husband Tom of Portland, ME, Meg Rayne of Newburyport, MA, Chester Woods of Newburyport, MA and Dorothy Still Mountain of Exeter and many nieces and nephews In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his daughter, Alyson Marie Woods. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to NH East Youth Hockey, PO Box 172, Exeter, NH. 03833 or SELT by clicking here or by mail to 247 North River Road, Epping, NH 03042.

John R. Woods

February 17, 1958 - June 15, 2022