STANLEY P. KING, 79, of Route 3 West Stewartstown, died peacefully on October 29, 2013 at the Coos County Nursing Hospital, where he had been a resident since earlier this year. He was born on December 1, 1933 in Bronx, New York. Stan grew up in the Bronx/New York City area; he was a boxing instructor and taught boxing in a gym above the Apollo Theater few many years. Stanley moved from New York to Burlington, VT approximately 15 - 20 years ago for work; then moved to Canaan, VT where he lived for a while before moving to Pittsburg and Colebrook, NH. He assisted with the Senior Meals in Colebrook and at Colby Commons; he known for being quite the philosopher and for his stories. Stanley taught Kevin Haley "The Northwoods Nightmare" of Pittsburg a few of the basics in mixed-martial arts. He enjoyed going boating and fishing on Lake Frances in Pittsburg. Stanley was a veteran of the US Army and a member of the American Legion. He was predeceased by his parents. A celebration of Stan's life will be held on Friday, November 8, 2013 at 2:00 pm in the family room at the Coos County Nursing Hospital; Route 3; West Stewartstown, NH. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Armstrong-Charron Funeral Home in Groveton.