Shem Vernon Kellogg

Plaistow, NH: State Representative Shem Vernon Kellogg, 34, of Plaistow, NH passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, June 21, after a brief, hard-fought battle with cancer.

Shem was born in Northampton, MA on February 28, 1982, to Kathleen and Larry Vernon Kellogg of Hadley, MA. A 2000 graduate of Amherst Regional High School, Shem went on to earn his B.S. from Commonwealth College and then graduate from the University of Massachusetts School of Engineering in 2004. He worked for Stantec in Burlington, MA as a registered professional engineer where he was a respected mentor to junior staff and a well-liked, valuable colleague.

Shem moved to NH in 2012. He was active in community life and worked tirelessly to advance the cause of limited, accountable government. He was a member of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, the Lions Club and the local Fish & Game Club. He served as a member of the Plaistow Planning Board and as Chair of the Plaistow Area Republican Town Committee. He was elected to the NH State House of Representatives for Rockingham District in 2014, where he was a champion of freedom.

Shem is survived by his parents; his beloved partner Carla Mora of Plaistow, NH; his sister Sarah Kellogg and partner Nate Rivera of Chicopee, MA; his grandparents Nancy and Robert Recos of Chesterfield, MA; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends near and far. He was predeceased by his grandparents Doris and Richard Vernon Kellogg of Northampton, MA. Shem will be remembered for his humility, generosity, kindness, sense of humor and smile. Shem was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

Services will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2016, 11:00 a.m., at Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home, 116 Main Street, Plaistow, NH. Following the service will be a reflection upon and celebration of Shem's life at the Plaistow Fish & Game Club. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Plaistow Lions Club, Shire Sharing www.shiresharing.org, or to the PAC Shem founded, which will carry on his legacy: Get Involved PAC, 178 Bell Street, #2, Manchester, NH 03103. To leave a message of condolence for the family please visit our website, www.brooksidechapelfh.com.