ALVAH B. SEELEY, SR., 76 of North Stratford, NH passed away on Monday October 12, 2009 after a short illness, with his family by his side. Born in Robbinston, Maine on July 21, 1933 a son of Harry and Lois (Reynolds) Seeley he was a resident of North Stratford, NH since 1988, coming from Calais, ME. Alvah served in the United States First Airborne and was stationed in Alaska and Kentucky. He enjoyed all outdoor sports, especially hunting, fishing, horseshoes, clamming, and having picnics and barbecuing. He also enjoyed spending time with a dear friend Aaron Bennett, Sr. He spent time with several other friends and looked to take part in friendly games of poker. He worked as a backyard mechanic and loved to work in his garden. Alvah is survived by his wife of 21 years, Jane (Hartman) Seeley of North Stratford, NH; his first wife and lifetime friend Lillian Seeley of Perry, ME; daughters Wendy Seeley of Portland, ME; Brenda Bowen and husband Stephen; Mary Bowen and husband Larry all of Perry, ME; Ella Young and husband Edward; Kelli Bowen and husband Randy all of Calais, ME; sons Alvah B. Seeley, Jr and wife Sandra of Eastport, ME; Bernard "BW" Seeley and wife Janice of Woodland, ME; step-daughter Mary Croft of Louisville, KY; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom he loved very much; a sister Doris King of Colebrook, NH and several nieces and nephews and a very special dog Penny. He was predeceased by his parents, two brothers Richard Winnefield and Fredrick Seeley; one sister Evelyn Seeley and one son Richard Wayne Seeley. At the family's request there will be no services at this time. Cremation will be handled by the Armstrong-Charron Funeral Home in Groveton. To send your condolences via the online register book, one may go to www.armstrongcharronfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers the family asks for memorial donations to be sent to the National Kidney Foundation; 30 East 33rd St.; New York, NY 10016 or go to www.kidney.org or call 1-800-622-9010 to donate.