Kenneth Winfield Bogle, 91, of Acworth, NH, died Friday, January 9, 2009 at the Valley Regional Hospital.

He was born on September 26, 1917 the son of Dale and Ina (Wyman) Bogle.  He graduated from Stevens High School in 1936.

He married Sadie Johnson on Oct. 2, 1937. Mrs. Bogle died in Aug. of 1979.  He married Gladys Ring on Jan. 1, 1981.  She died Nov. 8, 2000.

Mr. Bogle is survived by one son Brian and his wife Nancy.  He is also survived by grandchildren, Karen Leahy and her husband, Michael of Claremont, Scott Bogle and his wife Debbie of Lebanon, Peter Bogle and his partner, Steve Bertram of Midhurst, Ontario, Canada.  His four great-grandchildren are Brittany and Tyler Leahy and Ashley and Courtney Bogle and their mother, Carrie Bogle, all of Claremont.  He is also survived by three stepchildren Carol Wallace, Wayne Ring and Brian Ring.

He was a very active member of the First Baptist Church of Claremont before moving to Acworth.  After moving to Acworth, he became a member of the United Church of Acworth.

He worked for Railroad Express and Homes Transportation for nearly 40 years before retiring in the 1970’s.  After moving to Acworth, he became the sexton of the local cemetery, a job he enjoyed very much, retiring at the age of 90.  He delivered Friendly Meals up until his death.  He also worked as an election official counting ballots for many years.  He was known around town as a very friendly man who loved talking with people.  He will be sorely missed.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 17 at 11 AM at the United Church on the Hill in Acworth.

Graveside Committal Services will be held Sunday May 10^th at One O’clock in the afternoon in the Acworth Cemetery, with Rev. Dr. Peter F. Howe, Pastor of the United Church of Acworth Church on the Hill, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the United Church of Acworth or to the Building Fund of the First Baptist Church of Claremont.