Remembering Bill Tobin

Bill & Faith Tobin at the 155th New Ipswich Children's Fair

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Bill Tobin. My deepest condolences to the Tobin and Swenson Families. Bill & Faith lived in New Ipswich for many years and were the stars of the New Ipswich Children's Fair Auction. Bill was the auctioneer and Faith would often bid on items to raise the price. His running commentary on the goods was very entertaining. Bill served in the 1950s and was one of the Atomic Veterans exposed to ionizing radiation during the nuclear tests. I enjoyed speaking with him about some of the UFO information he had learned about in New Mexico during his service.

• Children's Fair 2010

• Children's Fair 2011

• 152nd Children's Fair

Bill liked to work on projects. While he was living on Water Loom pond, the Swenson family came up with an idea of having a regatta on the pond. Lenny & Lynda Swenson went with a Noah's Ark theme, with Lenny playing Noah. Bill came up with a dragon boat that breathed fire with a propane torch.

His most ambitious project was the creation of the New Hampshire State Seal float which was featured at several parades, and also at the New Ipswich Children's Fair.

• 152th Children's Fair

• New Hampshire State Seal float built by Bill Tobin

Bill & Faith Tobin with family at Lenny's 70th birthday

Bill Tobin auctions some items at a fund raiser for Lynda Swenson

Bill Tobin enjoys some lunch at a house warming for Lenny & Lynda Swenson

Bill Tobin at a ski party for Lynda Swenson