Franklin Earl H. Fletcher Jr. Earl H. Fletcher, Jr, 70, a resident of Franklin for over 20 years, died Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon following a lengthy illness. He was born in Concord, November 4, 1945, son of the late Earl H. Fletcher, Sr. and Annabelle (Keaton) Fletcher. Earl lived in Concord for several years and prior to moving to Franklin he lived in Northfield. He served for several years with the NH National Guard. Earl was employed with the H. B. Reed Company in Bow, later at the Webster Valve Company in Franklin. He enjoyed bowling at the Boutwell Bowling Center in Concord and was a league member. Earl had a great fondness for dogs. He was predeceased by two brothers, Lloyd Cooper and George Cooper and a sister, Phyllis Palmer. He leaves, His wife of 45 years, Pauline B. (Zvacs) Fletcher of Franklin His son, Earl H. Fletcher III and his wife, Rebecca of Franklin Grandson, Earl "EJ" J. Fletcher of Franklin Brother, Joe Keaton of Concord Sisters, Marjorie Morse of Weare Dottie Perkins of Northfield Nieces and nephews Calling hours will be Sunday, May 15, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the William F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home, Franklin-Tilton Road (584 West Main St.) in Tilton. A graveside service will be held Monday, May 16th at 11:00 AM at Blossom Hill Cemetery in Concord. Those wishing may make memorial contributions in Earl's name to the Pope Memorial SPCA of Concord-Merrimack County, 94 Silk Farm Road,�Concord, NH 03301