Herbert Garrette

19 Herbert Michael Peter Garrette passed away peacefully, surrounded by friends and family on Thursday, January 19, 2012. Herbie was born April 6, 1950 the son of Adelard and Dorothy Garrette. He grew up in the Swampscott, MA. Herbie graduated from Swampscott High School in 1969. He excelled in organized sports during his youth, playing football, baseball and hockey. Upon graduating, Herbie took a commercial fishing job out of Gloucester, MA. It was on the open ocean where he first found true happiness.
During his young adulthood Herbie would vacation in the valley and in 1979 he decided to make the Mount Washington Valley his permanent home. For over 25 years Herbie was known to be a hard working craftsman here in the Valley, working primarily in the building industry. He always enjoyed getting up for work and the camaraderie he felt with his fellow coworkers.
When he wasn't working, Herbie was very involved with his son's many activities. He coached Little League teams, taught Boy Scouts and helped with Kennett High School sporting events. Herb never missed an opportunity to support his boys and their teams. During his free time he enjoyed fishing, golfing, skiing, gardening, hiking. Herbie always looked forward to summers on the beach with his wife and friends. His passion for life reflected in the twinkle of his bright blue eyes, warm smile, and nurturing attitude.
Herbie was predeceased by his parents and his first wife Kathleen Jane Etter. He leaves behind his wife of 14 years; Maureen Anne Garrette, four sons; Beau Etter-Garrette of North Conway, NH, Rene and Dane Etter-Garrette of Jackson Hole, WY, and Ryan Garrette who is stationed in Goose Creek, SC; he is also survived by his three brothers Adelard F. Garrette and wife Brenda of Strafford, VA, Dennis A. Garrette, and James B. Garrette, both of Stuart, FL, and several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Herbie's Life will be held at The First Congregational Church in North Conway, NH on S