Arthur A. Froburg

Mr. Arthur A. Froburg, 72, of 437 Second Ave., Berlin, NH passed away on Wednesday October 26, 2011 at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin. He was born in Melrose, MA on April 8, 1939 and was the son of the late Albion and Evelyn (Herne) Froburg. He lived in Topsfield, MA, graduated from Boston University and also held a graduate degree from the University of Missouri. He moved from Missouri to Littleton, NH in 1966 and later lived in Bethel, ME for five years before coming to Berlin in 1980. Arthur began his career in Mental Health and Developmental Services in Littleton and Berlin, where he served as the area director from 1978 until his retirement in 2004. He was active in cycling and cross country skiing throughout his life, which included competitive cycling and numerous tours throughout Europe. Members of the family include his wife Alethea Lincoln Froburg, Esq., of Berlin, NH; children Erik Froburg and wife Denise LaFrance of Nottingham, NH, Kirsten Gleeson and husband Michael of Hanover, NH and Benjamin Froburg and wife Andrea of Dover, NH; grandchildren Madeleine, Quinn and Oona; sisters Deborah LeBarron and Lynda Froburg; an aunt, nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends and family of Arthur A. Froburg will gather for a celebration of his life on Saturday, November 12, 2011, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. , at the Great Glen Trail House. Share memories -- stories, pictures, music that Art loved -- along with informal potluck in a setting that was an important part of his life. Anyone who wishes may make a donation in his memory to the Nansen Ski Club P.O. Box 222, Berlin, NH 03570 or to the Androscoggin Valley Hospital, 59 Page Hill Rd., Berlin, NH, 03570.