JOHN PAUL PITMAN, SR., 56, of Old Mill Road, North Stratford died peacefully at his residence on Saturday, June 7, 2014 after a short battle with cancer surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 1, 1958 on Lowell, Mass. a son of the late Anna Reynolds. John was raised and lived in Lowell, MA until moving to North Stratford, NH eight years ago. He was a graduate of Greater Lowell Voke class of 1978. He was a master Plumber and worked for Apollo Plumbing and Heating in Mass. and was an executive chef at Applebee's in Littleton. John loved hanging out with his grandchildren; helping them do their homework and watching the Patriots. He also loved taking care of his garden; playing horseshoes and listening to his music. He is survived by his wife of 36 years Sandra Lee (Foley) Pitman of North Stratford, NH; his two sons Daniel Pitman and his wife, Lisa Ha of Methuen, MA and John Pitman, Jr and his wife Jessica of North Stratford, NH; his grandchildren Zackary; Nevaeh; Tylor; and Patrick all of North Stratford and Myckal; Nathan; and Alea all of Methuen, MA; his siblings Janice & Scott Conant, Linda & Jack Brogan, Mary Pitman, Peggy Pitman, Kathy Brogan & Billy Lyons and Joseph Pitman all of Lowell, MA; James Pitman & Janet Dirocco of Dracut, MA; along with many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. John is also survived by his "second family" Diane & Osvaldo Hernandez of Lawerence, MA; Thomas Foley, Jr., Douglas & Lisa Foley, John & Corina Foley, Linda Foley all of Lowell MA, Ronald Foley of Rumney, NH; Robert Foley of Dracut, MA. Memorial services will be hold in Massachusetts at the convenience of the family. Local arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Armstrong-Charron Funeral Home in Groveton, NH. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in John's name to the Oncology Department; Week's Medical Center; c/o Kathy St. Onge; 173 Middle Street; Lancaster, NH 03584.