Contoocook, NH – Glenn Lester Bohanan, 84, of Contoocook, New Hampshire, passed away at his home on March 24, 2026. He was born in Concord on August 6, 1941, the son of Ivan and Priscilla (Pleadwell) Bohanan, and grew up on the family dairy farm in Contoocook.
Glenn graduated from Hopkinton High School in 1959 and attended the Thompson School at the University of New Hampshire, where he studied applied dairy sciences. He met his wife, Adele Foster, at UNH, and they later married in Plainfield, New Hampshire. They were married for 62 years, until her death in 2025, and raised four children on Bohanan Farm.
A lifelong farmer, Glenn was known for his strong work ethic and willingness to adapt to change. He served as president of the Merrimack County Farm Bureau and was active in Granite State Dairy Promotion, as well as the Hopkinton Planning Board.
He enjoyed birdwatching, hiking, kayaking, woodworking, making maple syrup, and cheering for the Red Sox. He was admired for his quiet strength, quick wit, and practical wisdom.
Glenn was predeceased by his wife, Adele, and his son, Rory. He is survived by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family.
Visitation will be held Sunday, April 12, from 2 to 4 pm at Holt-Woodbury Funeral Home in Hillsborough. Memorial donations may be made to New Hampshire Audubon or the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Holt-Woodbury Funeral Home. www.holtwoodburyfh.com.
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