Thursday, March 12, 2020 6:02 am

DOVER - John "Jack" French, 80, died on Monday, March 9, 2020 at New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton, after a long period of failing health with his family by his side. Jack the son of Harry and Catherine (McCoole) French was born on July 28, 1939 in Methuen, Mass.
Jack was a graduate of Dover Schools and served in the Navy. After his tour of duty, he worked at UNH as the Athletic Equipment Manager for a total of 38 years from 1963-2001.
He was a member of the Athletic Equipment Managers Association.
Jack is survived by his wife of 59 years Carol (Shaheen) French; two daughters Kathy and her husband Michael Beshey of Dover, Karen and her husband Perry Belanger of Jensen Beach, Florida; a brother Dr. William French and his wife Ninoska of California; and six grandchildren Kayla Berridge, Ryan and his wife Daniela Berridge and one great-grandchild Liam, Taylor and Emily Beshey, Morgan (deceased) and Ryan Belanger, and a son-in-law Daniel Coleman Berridge.