James Frederick Grotton, Jr.

Sanbornton-----James Frederick Grotton, Jr., 61, of Sanbornton, N. H. died on Sunday, October 28, 2007, at home surrounded by his family.

James was born on January 11, 1946 in Gardiner, Maine, the son of Fred and Rita (Hopkins) Grotton. He was happily married to Diane (Prescott) Grotton for forty-three years. He was part owner of the Pipeline Company, Everett J. Prescott in Concord, N. H. for thirty years. He left the business in 1995 to travel the country with his wife following the NASCAR racing success of his son-in-law. In 1999, he purchased land on the shores of Lake Winnisquam and built their dream house. Jim enjoyed working, golfing, watching the Red Sox and Patriots, and his family.

In addition to his wife, James is survived by their three children, Carman Alenson, Erik Grotton and Cathleen Craven and nine grandchildren. The death of his oldest grandson, James F. Alenson, in January brought him much sadness. James is also survived by his mother, three brothers, a sister and several nephews and nieces.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, November 1, 2007 from 6:00-8:00PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N. H.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, November 2, 2007 at 11:00AM at the Second Baptist Church, Upper Bay Road in Sanbornton, N.H. Rev. Dr. Robert Robertson, pastor of the Church, will officiate.

Memorial gifts may be made to the James F. Alenson Memorial Fund c/o Diane Elenbaas, The Boston Foundation, 75 Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116-3936, or to the Second Baptist Church of Sanbornton, 298 Upper Bay Road, Sanbornton, N.H. 03269.

Wilkinson-Beane Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N. H. is in charge of the arrangements.