Anthony W. Griffin

ATKINSON, NH – Anthony W. Griffin, 64, of Atkinson, NH, formerly of Chelsea, MA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at home in the arms of his loving wife and family.

Anthony was born in Boston, MA on August 18, 1959, son of the late Anthony L. Griffin and Edith (Allen) Colella.

He was raised in Chelsea, MA, attending Chelsea High School. While in Chelsea, he worked for Jordan Leasing and Repairs for 27 years.

Anthony met Gwen in 1982, while they were both out at a local area hangout. After just 4 short months of spending time with not just one another but Gwen’s 4 year old son Andy, Anthony fell in love with both of them and the two were blissfully joined in marriage. Anthony and Gwen enjoyed the next 41 years together, while Anthony raised Andy as his own.

When he wasn’t hard at work or spending time with his wife Gwen, Tony enjoyed working on his home in Atkinson NH, and entertaining friends and family on his backyard deck, by his pool, and grill. Tony had an especially close relationship to his friends and family at his place of employment CBI/ Terex of Newton NH.

Anthony is survived by his wife of many years, Gwen; his son, Andrew Brown and his wife Danielle of Atkinson; his grandchildren, Anthony Brown, Andrew Brown III, Joshua Battistelli and Johnathan Battistelli, and great grandchild Ella Battistelli; Sisters, Donna Jones, Carol Pantano, married to Arthur Pantano, and Sherry Chipman married to Bruce, Hank, Chipman. Brothers,  Anthony L. Griffin Jr, and Paul F Griffin. Anthony also has many nieces, nephews and cousins that he loved dearly.

In addition to his parents, and his late mother-in- law Frances E. Olmstead, Anthony is predeceased by his brother Joseph Griffin, and sister Mildred Griffin. As well as his late sister in law Linda K. Griffin.

Please join us for a Celebration of Anthony’s Life on Friday, December 15, 2023 from 5pm-9pm at the American Legion, 176 Main Street, Plaistow, NH.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Anthony’s Memory at the Beth Israel Lahey Health Center at Exeter Hospital by clicking Here or checks can be mailed to “Advancement Operations” at 5 Alumni Drive, Exeter, NH, 03833.