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John Francis
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1928 - 2017
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Obituary for John Francis Campbell

John F. Campbell, 89, a lifelong resident of Millerton, NY passed away peacefully on December 21, 2017 at Sharon Health Care Center in Sharon, CT from complications of a stroke. He was a passionate outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He was proud of his family's history on Rudd Pond in Millerton.

John was born in Manhattan on October 25, 1928. He graduated from Millerton High School and attended Springfield College. He worked with his father, John Henry as an electrician and appliance salesman and took over the business and operated John F. Campbell Appliances until 1980. He was the Assessor for the Town of North East and the Town of Clinton. He was on the Board of Assessment Review, a member of the Republican Committee and the Republican Election Coordinator for the Town of North East. His past and present organizations included the Salisbury Rotary Club, Past President of the Millerton Gun Club, a 70 year member of Mt. Riga Upper Camp, a 65 year member of the Webutuck Masonic Lodge, an Honorary Member of the Millerton Fire Department and Director of North East Historical Society. He was a member of the Millerton United Methodist Church.

Loving husband of the late Angelina Maiorani for 43 years. He is survived by his children John Peter and wife, Gwen Campbell of Indianapolis, Jean Campbell and husband Andy Winfrey of Brooklyn, NY and Robert Bourgeois of Newtown, Ct. He was pre-deceased by his daughter, JoAnn Bourgeois in 2008. Mary Hoysradt was his longtime companion.

Devoted brother to Jayne Concra of East Earl, PA and James Campbell of Millerton, NY. John was the proud grandfather of Jay and Billy Campbell, Lila Winfrey and Nicholas Bourgeois. He has four great grandchildren Jacob, Grayson, Ryley and Payton Campbell and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, December 29, 2017 from 4-7pm at the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 11am at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the family plot at Campbell Family Cemetery on Merwin Road in Millerton, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the Millerton Fire Company, P.O. Box 733, Millerton, NY 12546 or to the Millerton Historical Society, P.O. Box 727, Millerton, NY 12546. To send an online condolence please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com

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