Hampstead, NH: Stanley M. Lapham, 87, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 1, 2022. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on March 8, 1935, he was the son to the late Elsie M. (Chittick) Fitch and George M. Lapham.

Stanley attended grammar school in Hyde Park, MA, before moving to Hampstead. He was a graduate of Hampstead High School class of 1952. Following graduation, Stanley proudly joined the United States Navy and was an aviation electronics technician.

Stanley married Gail J. Clark and they began their loving journey together in 1960.  He worked at Western Electric Company for over thirty-five years as a supervisor and as a liaison to vendors. He was also a part time police officer in Hampstead until 1974 and volunteered with the East Hampstead Fire Department.

Stanley was "Campfire Father" of the year in 1975 and was active in his children's activities. He had been an active member of the Hampstead Congregational Church, as a Sunday School Teacher, Deacon and Moderator. He was also a member of the Gideon Lodge of Masons, Kingston.

Stanley greatly enjoyed cruises to many parts of the world, train rides through the Rocky Mountains, yearly trips to Aruba and Boothbay Harbor in Maine. He and Gail had many amazing travel adventures together. Stan was in charge of the grill and cooking the lobsters during many family gatherings.  It pleased him to know what his grandchildren were doing.   When he was not traveling, Stan could be found relaxing in his recliner listening to the "Big Bands".

Stanley is survived by his daughters, Susan M. Lapham of Rochester, NH and Julie G. Lapham-McDevitt and her husband, James K. McDevitt of Barrington, NH; grandchildren, Robert P. Auger and his wife, Taylor of Naples, FL, Lisa N. McDevitt of Broomfield, CO, James S. McDevitt of Dover, NH, Matthew W. Lapham of Chester, NH, and Justin R. Lapham also of Chester; great-grandson, Graham Auger and daughter-in-law, Amy Lapham of Chester. Stanley was predeceased by his loving wife, Gail J. (Clark) Lapham, sons, Cpl. John R. Lapham and Brian W. Lapham, sister, Marjorie Jones and brother, Hilbert Fitch.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Stanley's Life Celebration to be held on Friday, May 13, 2022, from 4 PM to 6 PM at Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home, 116 Main St., Plaistow, NH.  A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 11:00am at the Hampstead Congregational Church, 61 Main Street, Hampstead, NH.  For those who wish, memorial donation in Stanley's name may be made to the Hampstead Fire and Rescue, 17 Littles Lane, Hampstead, NH or to the Hampstead Congregational Church. To send a message of condolence or to share a cherished memory with the family, please visit our website at www.brooksidechapelfh.com .