George W. Houghton

US Army WWII Veteran

George W. Houghton, 86, died with family by his side, May 27. Born in East Long Meadow, Mass., May 21, 1924, he was raised in the Springfield, Mass., area.

After graduating high school, he enlisted in the US Army where he served honorably in the Pacific during World War II.

Before retiring to Wilmington in 1992, he and his family resided in Newtown, where he had been a member of the Newtown Congregational Church and was an active Mason in Easton Aspetuck Lodge #142.

Mr Houghton had a long and successful career in sales and sales management, most notably with Lindquist Supply Company of Bridgeport, where he was employed for 35 years, 20 of which were as vice president of sales.

He is survived in life by his wife of 63 years, Aimee (Lissy); his sons, William and James, and a daughter, Elizabeth, and their spouses; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

A memorial service took place May 29.

The family is requesting memorial donations be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington NC 28401.

Condolences may be sent to the family at andrewsmortuary.com.

The Newtown Bee        June 4, 2010