George Harling of Alstead, passed away on March 24 after a short illness.

He was born in Norwood, MA on October 6, 1943, to parents George and Ruth (Wagner) Harling and raised in New Hampshire, the eldest of six siblings; Jeffery Harling, Merrilou Stanton, Jeralyn Barlow, Lynne D. Harling and David W. Harling.

George met his wife, Marie (Hatch) in a country line dance at the Keene Singles Club. The moment he met Marie he knew he found his lifelong mate. They were married in June 1981 and George became a father to Marie’s two children, Linda Thompson and Basil Sargent.

A man with numerous hobbies, his passion was making wooden children toys, especially wooden vehicles. He also enjoyed bird watching, doing jigsaw puzzles, word searches and playing solitaire.

Additionally, he is survived by four grandchildren; Kim Lopes, Rupert Kenny Thompson, Lianne Thompson and Aaron Thompson and four great-grandchildren.

The family wishes to thank the staff at the Keene Center for their work with George over the last year, with a special acknowledgment to “Auntie Lu”.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.