Clayton E. Currier

Clayton E. Currier, 89, died Wednesday after a long period of failing health.  He was the husband of the late Priscilla (Weeks) Currier who died in 2007.  He was born in Haverhill, the son of the late Perley and L. Bernice (Kelley) Currier and lived in Plaistow for over 40 years.  He was a graduate of Governor Dummer Academy and Colby College.  Mr. Currier was a United States Navy veteran serving in WWII and upon his return went to work as a teacher.  He taught at New Hampton Prep. and Timberlane Regional High School for many years.  Mr. Currier also served as Athletic Director at Timberlane for 10 years.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Plaistow, the Gideon Lodge #84 of Masons in Kingston and the American Legion in Plaistow.   He also served 1 term as president of the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association and donated countless hours to the youth sports programs in Plaistow.  He is survived by 1 son; Clayton Currier and his wife Cheryl of Dover, 2 daughters; Jane Currier of Boston, Sally Pannell and her husband Saul of Boston, 1 brother; Allan Currier of Haverhill, 4 grandchildren; Scott and Jason Currier and Ben and Madeline Pannell and many nieces and nephews.  His funeral will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. in the Brookside Chapel Funeral Home, 116 Main St. Plaistow.  Burial will be at a later date.  Visiting hours will be held Tuesday morning from 9-11 a.m. prior to the service.