Alex D. Sorell Sr., 78, of Center Sandwich, NH, passed on March 11, 2021 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease and numerous health issues. “Papa” as he was known to family and friends, was born in Laconia, NH to Ames O. and Emma L. (Copp) Sorell on October 15, 1942. Papa was the loving husband to Minnie M. (Avery) Sorell for 58 wonderful years. He and the love of his life knew each other for over 70 years; growing up near each other since the age of 5. Papa was truly a devoted husband and father. He had a 28-year career in different roles for Gerrity Building Centers (now Middleton Lumber) and later for the State of New Hampshire Department of Transportation for 12 years before retiring. Papa enjoyed anything transportation related. He was especially fond of antique tractors and automobiles and loved attending local fairs. Papa’s favorite pastime was blending the two by watching the annual antique auto and main street parades at the Sandwich Fair. He was never without his “chapeau”; he had a large collection of hats to choose from. Papa was the original “MacGyver”; he could make something out of nothing and was quite innovative. Nothing was ever wasted; Papa was recycling long before the practice had a name. Nuts, bolts, and numerous odds and ends made repairs easy. He was a true handyman! He is survived by his spouse, Minnie, son Alex D. Sorell Jr. of Center Sandwich, NH; daughter Crystal (Sorell) Billings and her husband Michael of New Hampton, NH; grandchildren Morgan (Billings) Earle and her husband, Chad of Belmont, NH; Arejay Billings and his wife Stacy of Danbury, NH; his sister Ruth E. (Sorell) Gagnon and her husband Leon of Goffstown, NH; brothers Roger F. Sorell and his wife Niki of Meredith, NH; Ames O. Sorell Jr. and his wife Marlene of Meredith, NH. He was predeceased by his sister Donna M. (Sorell) Mitchell of Effingham, NH. Papa also had many nieces and nephews and loving friends. Mayhew Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements. There will not be any calling hours. A graveside service will be held at on Friday, May 21,2021 at 11:00 am at The Meredith Village Cemetery in Meredith, NH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sandwich Fair Association, Inc., PO Box 161, Center Sandwich, NH 03227.