John Joseph Kuhns

Northfield John Joseph Kuhns John J. Kuhns, 67, a longtime resident of the Lakes Region Area died suddenly, Monday, October 31, 2016 at the Concord Hospital in Concord after being stricken ill on his way to work. " Big John" as he was known by many, was born in Philadelphia, PA, November 17, 1948, son of the late, John J. Kuhns and Betty (McKinley) Kuhns. John was a Police Officer with�both the City of Franklin and Town of Tilton, retiring in 2001 following 29 years in�law enforcement. He presently worked as a Security Officer for the Merrimack County Nursing Home in Boscawen. He enlisted in 1968 and served honorably with the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War, discharged after four years as a Sp5 (E5). He leaves his, Five children, John J. Kuhns of Boston, Elizabeth A. Kuhns of Franklin ( her three children), William E. Kuhns of Northfield, James C. Kuhns of Bristol ( his wife and two children) and Dennis A. Kuhns of Northfield ( wife and two children);. Two brothers, Dennis and Richard Kuhns. A brief committal service with military honors will be held Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 1:30 P. M. in the chapel of the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery with burial following.