Horace Wilder Jenot, Jr., 85, passed away at his home with his family by his side on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, after a short battle with cancer.

Horace was born on May 9, 1941, in Northfield, NH, the son of Horace Jenot, Sr., and Annie (Sargent) Jenot Colburn.

He worked for Campton Sand and gravel for many years as a loader operator and was also a foreman.  Horace was an avid NASCAR fan.  He loved going on camping trips to Maine with his family and friends.  He enjoyed going to games and watching his grandchildren play sports, such as baseball, basketball, and football.  His son Marc was a race car driver for many years in Rumney, NH, as well as his grandson Jeffery who also raced at many of the local tracks.  Horace’s granddaughter Makayla loved going to the races with him.  He always loved to stay busy.

Horace is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Marcia (Dickinson) Jenot, his brother-in-law Barry Paquette, daughters Michelle Stevens and Tina Burhoe, four grandchildren, Jeffery Manion and his wife Kristina, Robert Burhoe III and his wife Kristina, Kayleen Burhoe and Makayla Stevens, six great-grandchildren, his sister Joan Parris, and many nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, Horace is predeceased by his son Marc Edward Jenot, his sister Betty Colburn, brother-in-law Ronald Paquette and sister-in-law Cheryl MacLean.

Calling Hours will be held on Friday, June 26, 2026 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, at the       Dupuis Funeral Home, 11 Hill Avenue, Ashland, NH.

A Graveside Service will be held on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 11:00am at Riverside Cemetery, Fairgrounds Road, Plymouth, NH.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.