HAMPTON – Henry W. Fletcher, 73, of 7 Ancient Highway, formerly of Holden, Mass., died Tuesday, June 6, 2000, at Exeter Hospital after a brief period of illness.

Born Nov. 18, 1926, in Portsmouth, he was the son of the late George D. and Mabel (LeBretton) Fletcher. He was a graduate of Berlin High School.

He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict.

For 35 years, he was employed as a machinist for the former Heald Machine Co. now Cincinnati Millicron of Worcester, Mass. He also worked part time for Spag’s Supply in Shrewsbury, Mass. After his retirement, he continued working part time for Service Network Inc., in Auburn, Mass.

He lived in Holden, Mass., for many years before moving to Hampton year-round in 1998; he had spent many summers in town.

While residing in Holden he was a communicant of St. George Church in Worcester, and was active in the youth council and CCD. He was also active in Little League, youth hockey and the Holden Tax Association.

Since moving to Hampton, he had attended Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church.

He was the husband of Gloria Y. (Kudzol) Fletcher for 45 years.

In addition to his wife, survivors include a son, Daryl P. Fletcher and his wife, Barbara Perin, of Boulder, Colo.; a daughter, Melissa A. Fletcher of Shrewsbury, Mass. and fiance Gerald C. 

McDonald; two grandchildren, Andrew J. Fletcher and Jesse P. Fletcher; two great-grandchildren; and a brother, Maurice Fletcher of Berlin.

He was predeceased by a sister, Irene Swift.

FLETCHER- Henry W. Fletcher, 73, of 7 Ancient Highway, Hampton, died June 6, 2000. A private Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at the convenience of the family. The family requests there be no visiting hours and flowers please be omitted. If desired, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-4688.