New Hampshire Man Lived Humble Life and Shockingly Left Town With Millions Upon His Death
The caretaker of a New Hampshire mobile home trailer park in Hinsdale lived a humble life, but upon his recent death, shockingly donated $3.8 million to his community. According to the Associated Press , Geoffrey Holt…
The caretaker of a New Hampshire mobile home trailer park in Hinsdale lived a humble life, but upon his recent death, shockingly donated $3.8 million to his community.
According to the Associated Press, Geoffrey Holt did not own a car; he drove his lawn mower to the town store.
He owned little to no furniture and did not have a TV or a computer. He often did odd jobs for others.
When he died, his neighbors were shocked to learn that he chose this lifestyle and had the means to live however he wanted. He was a secret millionaire.
Upon his death, he left his entire fortune to his 4,200 neighbors. His instructions were short and simple, he wished for his $3.8 million to be donated to the community’s health, education, culture, and recreation.
His best friend and former employer, Edwin “Smokey” Smith, noted, “He seemed to have what he wanted, but he didn’t want much.”
Smith explained Holt had confided in him that his investments had done very well and didn’t know what to do with all of it. Smith said he suggested that Holt think of the town.
“I was sort of dumbfounded when I found out that all of it went to the town,” Smith admitted.
Steve Diorio, Holt’s acquaintance and chairman of the town select board, stated, “I don’t think anyone had any idea that he was that successful.”