Mr. John P. Scoskie

November 26, 1942 - March 13, 2015

John P. Scoskie, 72, of Calavant Hill Road in Charlestown, NH died Friday, (March 13) at Sullivan County Healthcare in Unity, NH following a period of failing health. He was born in Hackensack, NJ on November 26, 1942 the son of Abram Taylor and Catherine Mary (Tancorra) Scoskie. John was plastics engineer and had been employed by G.W. Plastics in Bethel, VT for 29 years. He began his career as an apprentice and was later promoted to plant manager. After his departure from G.W. Plastics, John became the plant manager at WHELEN Engineering in Charlestown, NH where he worked for 12 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time at the family camp up north. Members of his family include two sons, John Scoskie and his wife, Krista, South Royalton, VT; Casey Scoskie and his wife, Melissa, Bridgewater Corners, VT; four grandchildren, Joshua Scoskie, Kaylyn Scoskie, Katherine Sawyer, Isabella Gray-Scoskie, his longtime companion, Sandy Ferrara, Charlestown, NH; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara A. Scoskie, a brother, Robert Scoskie and a sister, Mary Jane Youngster. A Celebration of Johns’ Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday (March 21) at the Roy Funeral Home, 93 Sullivan Street, Claremont, NH with the Rev. Patricia J. Wells, pastor, officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 12:00 pm until the time of services. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Roy Funeral Home and Cremation Service.