Lawrence S. (Larry) Cassidy, a longtime resident of Lyndeborough, died peacefully on September 16, 2025 in Milford NH after his journey through dementia.

Born in his family home in Milford, NH on August 14, 1940 he was the son of Thomas S. Cassidy and Irene B. (McQueen Lemner) Quinn Cassidy. He loved his time on Lincoln Street growing up with his five brothers William E. Quinn, Thomas S. Quinn, James D. Cassidy, Thomas S. Cassidy Jr. (all deceased) and Timothy M. Cassidy now of Texas. He recalled fondly the memories of fishing, Railroad pond and the close knit neighborhood.

He graduated from Milford High School in 1958 and after graduation enlisted in the U.S. Navy.

He served from 1958 to 1962 as a Class E Medic and in the Reserves for two more years. He served aboard the USS Lake Champlain where he was fortunate enough to capture on 8mm film the historic capsule recovery of astronaut Alan Shepard, the first American in space in May 1961.

In June 1961 he met his love and wife of 63 years Brenda L. (Hill) Cassidy. They were married February 17, 1962 at St. Patrick’s Church in Milford, NH and made their home in Lyndeborough, NH. In 1971 working together they cleared the land, built the current family home on Winn Rd and raised their family.

He continued in the medical field briefly as an OR Technician, then started his career in the building and lumber business until he retired in 2000.

He served his town of Lyndeborough as a school board member, school custodian, cemetery trustee, and volunteer for many years.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda L. Cassidy of Lyndeborough, his son Mark L. Cassidy and his wife Esther M. Cassidy of Wilton, His three daughters Ursula M. Stapel and her husband Cory M. Stapel of Lyndeborough, Lisa M. Cassidy of Milford, and Jessica T. Cassidy of Angels Camp, CA.

His grandchildren include Sarah J. Broden and her husband Robert P. Broden III of Goffstown.

Shea C. Butler and Liam L. Butler and their dad Jamie (Don) Butler of Milford and great grandchildren Natalie M. and Emma R. Broden of Goffstown, NH.

He was Dad and Grampa to a large loving extended human and pet family, as well as a good friend to so many.

Throughout his life he inspired us with a deep connection to nature through gardening, homesteading, and his favorite chore, cutting and stacking cord wood. Hikes up Rose and Winn Mtns. to pick blueberries and cruising the back roads. He also inspired us to travel, he made annual fishing trips with his son and brother to the Allagash in Maine and Lake Ontario in NY. In

1997 and 1998 traveled with his family abroad to Europe inspiring a global view. He also traveled across the U.S. to the Pacific coast and made many other family trips over the years, always happy to be home again to Winn Rd. and his beloved pond. He led by example with hard work, a sense of humor and dedication to family, friends, and community.

The family would like to thank the staff and clergy at Crestwood Center in Milford and LilyCare in Bedford for their kindness and care of Larry throughout.

And a very special thank you to our daughter and sister Lisa for her tireless efforts to navigate us all through his illness and to make him comfortable and cared for with dignity and love to the end. We are eternally grateful.

A graveside service will be held October 19, 2025 at 1:00 pm at the St. Patrick’s cemetery in Amherst, NH.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Ivy’s Acres Equine Rescue 501(c)3 at P.O. Box 1223 Angels Camp, CA 95222.