Harry F. Blaney Jr.

South Hampton - Harry F. Blaney Jr. passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 surrounded by his family. Harry was 93 years old and was the loving husband of Nancy Joanne (True) Blaney. Born in Exeter, New Hampshire, to Harry F. Blaney and Ida Mae St. Peters, Harry grew up with the values that would guide him throughout his entire life: loyalty, integrity, responsibility, and compassion for others. After graduating from Amesbury High School, he worked briefly at Bailey’s before proudly enlisting in the United States Air Force, where he specialized in Radio and Radar. Harry served his country for sixteen years, traveling throughout the United States and overseas to Germany and England directly after WWII and beyond receiving many recognitions. During his time in the Air Force, he became an instructor in Radio and Radar, teaching countless students with patience and dedication. One of the moments that stayed with him was being honored by students from the Philippines, who presented him with a plaque featuring ancient war swords as a token of their gratitude and respect. It was a reflection of the kind of man Harry was—not only skilled and intelligent, but someone who genuinely cared about the people he taught and mentored. After his military career, Harry continued to build a meaningful life rooted in community and family. He worked at Sanders’, New Boston Tracking Station before eventually finding a position at the Mount Vernon Post Office, where he truly enjoyed the simple rhythm of everyday connection and service. But Harry’s life cannot be measured only by where he worked. It is measured by the countless ways he quietly gave back. He served with the Dunbarton Fire Department, participated on the Zoning Board, worked as a 4-H leader, cared for cemeteries, and faithfully supported the South Hampton Baptist Church as a Trustee for over 20+ years and other areas of service. He believed in helping neighbors, showing up when needed, and doing what was right simply because it was the right thing to do. Whether through church, community service, Our Neighbors Table, or lending a helping hand, Harry spent his life making the world around him a little better and while Harry worked hard, he also knew how to enjoy life. He loved fishing and traveling, spending time outdoors, collecting mineral rocks, metal detecting, and tinkering with just about anything he could get his hands on. He had a curious mind and a patient way about him. He enjoyed discovering things, fixing things, and learning things. He could spend hours quietly focused on a project, completely content. There was joy in the simple things for Harry, and that joy carried into the lives of the people around him. And give him a good book, especially by Zane Grey or Clive Cussler, he would be lost for hours in amazing worlds of fiction. Most importantly, Harry loved his family deeply. For seventy years, he shared a beautiful marriage with his beloved wife, Nancy—a partnership built on love, dedication, laughter, perseverance, and a lifetime of memories. Together they built a family that became the center of Harry’s world. He was proud of his children Katherine, Michael, Timothy, and Kristen, and cherished his grandchildren Josh, Ryan, Nicole, Zackery, Jesse, and Breanna, along with his great-grandchildren Caleigh, Freya, Oliver, Andrea, Emaline, Michael, and Ashlynn. Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Harry for a memorial service on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the South Hampton Baptist Church, 16 Jewell Street, South Hampton, NH. Burial will take place immediately following the service at the South Hampton Cemetery, 3 Hilldale Avenue, South Hampton, NH. All are welcome to attend.

Harry F. Blaney Jr.

January 20, 1933 - March 17, 2026