LITTLETON – Cecile B. Scheftner
....show , 75, died suddenly at her home at Lafayette Avenue Saturday October 2, 2015.
Mrs. Scheftner was born in Maine on October 9, 1939 the daughter of Victor J. and Parmelie (Cardin) Lajoie. She was raised in Maine until her sophomore year when she moved to Groveton and graduated from Groveton High School. Later she married Peter Styles and together they had three children.
For a time Cecile lived in California where she worked as an insurance claims adjuster. She returned to New Hampshire in 2014. She was an animal lover who was a diligent supporter of the ASPCA and she was quite fond of her cat Lucky who she rescued herself.
Family members include her children Brian James Styles of Lancaster, Kevin Mark Styles of Littleton, Laurie Ann Perras and her husband Claude of Lancaster; 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her second husband Eugene “Mick” Scheftner.
A memorial service will be held Saturday afternoon, October 10th at 4:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. Life Cycle Celebrant Wendy MacDonald of Randolph will officiate.
Donations may be made in her memory to the ASPCA, PO Box 96929, Washington, DC 20090-6929
LANCASTER - Fred G. Currier
....show , 79, of Lost Nation Road passed on October 3, 2015 at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster, after a long illness.
Fred was born in Groveton, NH son of John and Jenny (Hill) Currier and has lived on Lost Nation Road and Pleasant Valley Road in Lancaster for all of his life where he was a woodsman and gentleman farmer. He enjoyed his cats and chickens and was an avid backyard birdwatcher. His straight-forward philosophy of “gotta cut wood” served him and the community well. He was generous to his neighbors and lifelong friends who were gratefully generous to him especially in recent months.
He served in the US Air Force between 1957 - 1960 as a parachute specialist stationed in Dover, Delaware and Africa.
He leaves behind his wife of 22 years, Sharon (Beale) Currier, his three children; Terri Peyton of New London, David Currier of Lancaster and Larry Currier of Whitefield. He was very proud of all his grandchildren; Jon Hood of Essex, VT, Doug Hood of Burlington, VT, Caryn Wright of Manchester, NH, Reesha Griffin of Minot, ND, Gina Prosper of Southern CA, Jessie Currier of Littleton, Nicole Currier of Hudson, Travis and Tyler Currier of Whitefield, Jason Currier of Seabrook, and Krystal Currier of Delton, MI, as well as several great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brothers Frank, Alfred, Donald, Richard, and his sisters Madeline, Helen, Jean and Hazel.
Memorial visiting hours will be held Tuesday evening October 13th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A memorial service will be held Wednesday morning at 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Michael Kooy, pastor of the Faith Presbyterian Church, Lancaster, will officiate. Burial will follow in Summer Street Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers Fred would passionately believe you should instead do a good deed for your neighbor.
LANCASTER – V. Jean Bailey
....show , 88, died Wednesday evening October 14, 2015 at Country Village Genesis Healthcare Center, Lancaster, where she has been a resident since 2007.
Mrs. Bailey was born on November 4, 1926 in Island Pond, VT, the daughter of Cydney and Marjorie (Hobbs) Barnes.
For 38 years she worked as a Register Nurse. Her nursing career included work at Weeks Memorial Hospital, Lancaster, NH, Brightlook Hospital, St. Johnsbury, VT and hospital work in Gladwin, Michigan. From 1983 to 1992 she operated Bailey’s Shared Home in Lancaster with her son Scot.
She was a member of the North Star Chapter of the Order of the Eastern, Island Pond, VT.
Surviving family members include her son Scot M. Bailey of Lancaster; a brother Belvin Barnes of Bartlett, NH; three sisters, Ava Marshall of Northumberland, NH, Helen Sims of Alberg, VT, and Joyce Caouette of Berlin, NH.
A graveside service will be held Thursday morning, October 22, at 11:00 AM in Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster. Reverend Ronald Florence of Lancaster will officiate.
LUNENBURG – Albert J. Schmidt
....show , 89, of East Main Street, died Sunday morning April 26, 2015 at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster.
Mr. Schmidt was born in Gilman on August 6, 1925 the son of Leroy Schmidt Sr. and Lena (Annis) Schmidt.
Albert was raised in Lunenburg and during WWII he worked in the shipyards in Bronx, NY. He returned to Lunenburg in December of 1955. For 10 years he was a sales representative for Metropolitan Life for and for 19 years he worked for Georgia Pacific in Gilman.
For 37 years he enjoyed snowmobiling in the North Country and was a lifetime member of the Polar Bear Snowmobile Club. He was also an avid brook fisherman.
Surviving family members include his three sons and a daughter, Alan L. Schmidt and wife Irene of Lancaster, Linda D. Gauvin and husband Victor of East Burke, Tracy S. Schmidt and wife Teri of Fairborn, OH, Terry J. Schmidt of Whitefield; two brothers Leroy Schmidt Jr. and Harold Schmidt; 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. His wife Gwendolyn G. (Fisher) Schmidt predeceased him on February 11th of this year.
At Albert’s request there are no visiting hours. A graveside service for both Albert and Gwendolyn will be held in the spring in Riverside Cemetery, Lunenburg at the convenience of the family.
Donations may be made in his memory to the Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301
WHITEFIELD, NH – Anna Lou Holman
....show , 80, died Monday evening January 5, 2015 at The Morrison in Whitefield.
Mrs. Holman was born in Greenup, Kentucky on May 5, 1934 the daughter of Walter E. and Nancy R. Hannah. After the death of her mother, she was adopted by Frederick J. and Della E. (Newton) Yost.
Raised in Lexington, Kentucky she was a graduate of Lafayette High School. In 1952, she married John H. Holman, Jr. ("Jack"), with whom she had three children. She worked tirelessly and lovingly to raise their family, while pursuing a successful career in banking, retiring as Vice President of the Star Bank in northern Kentucky.
Known for her kindness and love of animals Anna raised orphaned raccoons for the wildlife service. She was also a talented and avid flower gardener. She was very fond of antiques and enjoyed decorating her home with restored treasures found in flea markets and at auctions. Her grandchildren were bright lights in her life and she loved nothing more than spending time with them.
Surviving family members include her son John David Holman of Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky; two daughters Pamela Sansoucy and husband George of Lancaster, Ginger Woodard of Edgewood, Kentucky; 5 grandchildren David Sansoucy, Austin Sansoucy, Matthew Sansoucy, Andrew Woodard, Hannah Woodard; and four great grandchildren Ava, Jackson, Caiden, and Winslow.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Morrison at 9 Terrace Street, Whitefield, NH or to the ASPCA.
LANCASTER - Arnold James “Jim” Flynn
....show , 73, passed away at Littleton Regional Hospital on September 26, 2015 at the age of 73 with his wife and daughter present. Jim was born in Lancaster on June 24, 1942.
He graduated from Lancaster High School and went on to earn a Barber’s Certification in 1962. Jim worked at Brown Street Furniture and had a Barber Shop in Lancaster for 52 years. He is a member of the Lancaster Methodist Church.
Jim enjoyed fishing, baseball, music and playing with his beloved cat Tigger. Jim is predeceased by his father, Daniel Flynn, Mother, Evelyn Stillings and Sister Gloria Sullivan. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Beatrice Stevens. They were married in Lancaster on May 23, 1981. He is also survived by his daughters, Penny Rivera and Melody Gordner Jr. of Denvers, PA., stepchildren: Bruce Rolfe of Island Pond, VT, Barry Rolfe of New Hampton, NH, Cynthia Foltz of Suitland, MD, Dale Rolfe of Burke, VA and Debra Rolfe of Middletown, CT. Jim is lovingly remembered by his nephew Fredrick Sullivan and niece Pamela Sullivan Frizzell of Lancaster NH, as well as grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephew and cousins.
At Jim’s request, there will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held on October 3 rd , 2015 at 2:00 pm at Summer Street Cemetery in Lancaster. Reverend Richard Boyden, pastor of the Christ United Methodist Church, Lancaster, will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to St. Jude’s Hospital or Littleton Regional Hospital.
LANCASTER – Arthur B. Cassady
....show , 80, of Ice Pond Road, formerly of Whitefield, died Monday, November 30, 2015, at The Morrison in Whitefield.
Mr. Cassady was born in Ryegate, VT, on September 3, 1935 the son of Arthur A. and Amanda (Locke) Cassady. He attended Littleton Schools and served for a time on the Franconia Fire Department while residing there.
For most of his life he worked as a truck mechanic and over the years has been employed with White Mountain Mack, Mitchell Brothers Harley Davidson, Morrill Construction and A.B. Logging and Trucking. He also owned and operated ABC Diesel.
For 16 years he served with and worked for the NH National Guard and in the US Army Reserves.
Arthur was a former member of the Lancaster Sno-Drifters and many years ago he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was also a fan of NASCAR racing.
Family members include his children Daniel Cassady and wife Beverly of Rochester, Donald Cassady and wife Tracie of Whitefield, Denise Sheldon and husband Edward of Hooksett, Darlene Curley and husband Patrick of Stratford. Siblings, Velma Lucas and husband Omar of Littleton, Lewis Cassady and wife Colleen of Lancaster, Norma Gilman of St. Albans, VT, Michael Cassady and wife Bernice of Littleton, Linda McGowan and husband John of Florida; grandchildren, Nicholas, Tyler, Jared, Jacob, Christopher, Hannah and Benjamin, Hannah, Nick step-sons William Wessels of Bethlehem, Andrew Wessels and Debra of Worcester, MA; 4 step-grandchildren; 3 step great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Helen F. (Wessels) Cassady in 2004. Siblings Ella Clough, Louise Cassady, Pauline Ingraham, Audrey Bogie, Roger Cassady, Allen Cassady, Marie Cassady and a daughter-in-law Janet Wessels also predeceased him.
A memorial service will be held Saturday morning January 16 at 11:00 AM at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. Life Cycle Celebrant Wendy MacDonald of Randolph will officiate. Burial will be in the spring in the North Monroe Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Two Rivers Ride for Cancer, c/o Rosemary Mulliken, 53 Spring Street, Colebrook, NH 03576 or Second Chance Animal Rescue, 1517 Meadow St, Littleton, NH 03561
WHITEFIELD - True love is an act of the will -
a conscious decision to do what is best for the other person instead of ourselves. – Billy Graham
Betsy A. Ladd
....show , 68, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2015 at the Littleton Hospital after an unexpected sudden illness. She was born on January 4, 1947 in Boston to Sumner H. Peck and Whitefield native Roxana Harris Peck. Betsy returned to Whitefield in 1974 to join the five generations of Harris family members residing for over 175 years on Kimball Hill.
A devout Christian, Betsy lived selflessly in servitude of God, her family and all she met. Betsy truly embodied what it means to put others interests ahead of our own. Betsy showed up to work at Garnett Hill in Franconia, early every day for 25 years, happy to help customers in any way possible. She regularly volunteered by cooking meals for the church dinner or fundraiser. Betsy served as a founding board member of the Pathways Pregnancy Care Center in Littleton, a Christian based organization helping those in need.
She cherished her family and filled their hearts. Betsy is survived by her husband Thomas Ladd of Whitefield; two daughters, Michelle Wallace Whittier of Essex Junction, VT and Kristin Wallace Carpenter & husband Kevan of Durham, NH; and four grandchildren, Sierra Carpenter (16), Max Carpenter (14), Jacklyn Whitter (8) and Katelyn Whittier (6); her sister Jean Harris L’Esperance and brother-in-law Norman L’Esperance of Stoneham MA and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral on Saturday, December 26 at 11 AM at the Whitefield Community Baptist Church, 27 Jefferson Road with Pastor Rev. Greg Vigne. There will be a reception immediately following the ceremony. Burial with graveside service will be Monday, December 28 at 11am in the Franklin Cemetery in Franklin, NH.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pathways Pregnancy Care Center at 70 Redington Street, #2, Littleton, NH 03561.
LANCASTER - Betty-Anne Sunderman
....show , 94, of Whitefield died after a short illness on Friday December 12, 2014 at Weeks Medical Center.
Mrs. Sunderman was born on September 13, 1920 in New Rochelle, New York, the daughter of Dorothy (nee Douglas) Davis and George Moulton Davis.
Betty attended the New Rochelle schools and graduated from Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts in 1942. She married Lieutenant Irwin Sunderman USNR on October 14, 1944. After WWII they lived in Westfield, New Jersey, and Greenwich Connecticut. After vacationing in the White Mountains since the 1920’s they moved permanently to Whitefield in 1983.
Mrs. Sunderman worked as a volunteer for the hospital auxiliary guilds in New Jersey and Connecticut. More recently, she was a member of the White Mountain Garden Club and the Sugar Hill Historical Museum. She was very active each summer on the alter guild of the chapel of the Transfiguration in Whitefield. During the year she was a regular parishioner at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Lancaster.
A daughter of the American Revolution on both sides of the family, she is survived by her husband, Irwin “Win” Sunderman; 2 daughters, Anne (Mark) Patterson of Saratoga Springs, New York; and Laurie (Randall) Atcheson of Greenwich, Connecticut; a grandson, Stephen Patterson and his partner, Stephanie Knapp of Vero Beach Florida.
There will be a private service for the family. Internment will take place in the spring in New Rochelle, New York at the Davis family plot.
The family would like to think the Whitefield Rescue Squad, and Dr. Benson and the nurses in the emergency room and ICU at Weeks Medical Center. “We will always be grateful to her caregivers.”
Carolyn Lowe Conway
....show - Carolyn was born at The Morrison Hospital in Whitefield, NH on November 21, 1935. A daughter of Gordon and Norah (Daley) Lowe she grew up in Randolph. She received an Associate’s degree in Animal Science from the Thompson School at the University of New Hampshire in 1955.
Carolyn married Raymond Conway 59 ½ years ago on October 22, 1955. Yawnoc Farm in Jefferson was established on May 15, 1958. Together they worked the farm while also raising six children.
Carolyn was predeceased by her parents and sister, Marion. She is survived by her husband, Ray, six children and their families. Kevin and Lisa of Jefferson; Kathy and Tom, children Maria and Anthony of Barnstead; David and Cathy, children Seth, Ross and Olivia of Jefferson; Lynne and Brian, children Ashley and Kyle and Amanda of Jefferson; Joanna and Eric, children Norah and Charlie of Bow; and Barbara and Matthew, children Melissa and Joel of Illinois. Two brothers and families – Vyron and Ruth of Jefferson and Alan and Lucille of Randolph. A sister Joyce and family of Ohio.
A lifelong farmer, Carolyn farmed side by side with her husband, Ray. Carolyn shared her knowledge and love of agriculture by volunteering as a 4H leader for over 30 years. She was also very active in the Grange and the Brown Swiss Association.
Carolyn started showing her Castle View Brown Swiss in 1949 and exhibited at many shows. Carolyn’s love of Brown Swiss carried over to Yawnoc Farm where Swiss have been bred and raised since 1958 and she exhibited them at the Lancaster Fair for 65 years.
Carolyn was a school bus driver for over 30 years. For many years she made 200+ Christmas wreaths in preparation for the holidays.
Putting family first, Carolyn always supported her children and others at events through the town, school and 4H. Her family hosted four International 4H Youth Exchange (IFYE) representatives.
Farming was part of her core. She loved working the land, animals, Brown Swiss, The White Mountains, her family , and at the heart of it all, the mutual love and devotion between she and Ray. These things kept her motivated as she journeyed through life.
At age 79 Carolyn came full circle as she passed away on May 10, 2015 at the Morrison in Whitefield, NH.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, May 17 at 11:00 AM at St John’s Methodist Church, 5 Black Velvet Road in Jefferson.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Carolyn’s memory to Northwoods Home Health, 278 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584 or St. John’s Methodist Church, 5 Black Velvet Road, Jefferson, NH 03583.
Committal will be at a later date at the convenience of the family.
MANCHESTER, CT - Catherine (Boyle) Brown
....show , 97 of Manchester, CT died on January 23, 2015 at the assisted living facility Mountain Laurel in Glastonbury, CT. where she had resided for approximately one month.
Kay was born on January 10, 1918 in Dalton, N.H. and was one of eleven children born to Annie Boyle and William Boyle. She is survived by one sister, Irene Lynde of Littleton, N.H. along with many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers Lewis Boyle, Bernard Boyle, William Boyle and Clarence Boyle and sisters Rena Savage, Agnes Palmer, Marion Bishop, Margaret Boyle and Hilda Corrigan.
Kay graduated from Dalton High School in 1936 and then worked at the Mount Cranmore Inn in North Conway, N.H. where she “skied every afternoon”. She subsequently worked in Boston before moving to the Hartford, CT area where she worked at Aetna Insurance for years and then worked as an administrative assistant at Damato Enterprises in Manchester, CT. She also worked a second job in the office at Fountain Village where she resided in Manchester, and she retired from her jobs after she reached 90.
Kay enjoyed traveling primarily throughout the northeast and especially enjoyed trips to Ogunquit, ME and walking the Marginal Way organized and accompanied by her niece Daryl Corrigan Buswell where they were joined by other family members. For decades Kay was caring and generous with her nieces and nephews. Numerous nieces and nephews helped Kay during her last year of declining health.
Services will be scheduled for the spring, followed by burial at the John’s River cemetery in Dalton, N.H. in the Boyle family lot.
In keeping with Kay’s enjoyment of lighthouses along the New England coast, contributions may be made to Friends of Nubble 186 York St., York, Maine 03909 or to the Dalton Congregational Church, c/o Jean Abbott, 770 Dalton Road, Dalton, N.H. 03598.
LITTLETON – Cecile B. Scheftner
....show , 75, died suddenly at her home at Lafayette Avenue Saturday October 2, 2015.
Mrs. Scheftner was born in Maine on October 9, 1939 the daughter of Victor J. and Parmelie (Cardin) Lajoie. She was raised in Maine until her sophomore year when she moved to Groveton and graduated from Groveton High School. Later she married Peter Styles and together they had three children.
For a time Cecile lived in California where she worked as an insurance claims adjuster. She returned to New Hampshire in 2014. She was an animal lover who was a diligent supporter of the ASPCA and she was quite fond of her cat Lucky who she rescued herself.
Family members include her children Brian James Styles of Lancaster, Kevin Mark Styles of Littleton, Laurie Ann Perras and her husband Claude of Lancaster; 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her second husband Eugene “Mick” Scheftner.
A memorial service will be held Saturday afternoon, October 10 th at 4:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. Life Cycle Celebrant Wendy MacDonald of Randolph will officiate.
Donations may be made in her memory to the ASPCA, PO Box 96929, Washington, DC 20090-6929
LANCASTER - Charles Howard Perkins II
....show , 61, also known as Chuck, of Lancaster, New Hampshire,
passed away on July 3, 2015 from heart disease.
Chuck was born at the U. S. Navy Hospital in Bainbridge, Maryland on February 26, 1954, to Robert Edward Perkins, Sr. and Eleanor Perry Carleton Perkins. He grew up in various states in New England as his father transferred to various Air Force bases.
Chuck graduated from Silver Lake Regional High School, Kingstone,Mass. in 1972, entered the U.S. Navy, serving time on subs, USS Darter, USS Barbel and USS Providence, mostly out of Japan and the Philippines until 1993. Once discharged, Chuck began civilian life, co-owning a business in Charleston, S. Carolina. Upon learning of his father’s illness, Chuck unselfishly gave up the business to move to Lancaster, New Hampshire to help his mom take care of him. After his father’s passing, Chuck stayed on to care for his mom, whom he called his best friend.
While in Lancaster Chuck worked at the town library, discovering a career he wished he had entered when he was younger. He loved working with patrons, talking books, and researching information. To his surprise, this old sailor became passionate about cooking and birding. He read voraciously, and even wrote a novel. He was an avid music and film buff, and if you spent any time with him at all, you discovered his love of jokes, and talent for storytelling. Eventually Chuck developed heart disease, survived bypass surgery, thus gaining another year and a half with us.
He is predeceased by grandparents and namesake Charles H. Perkins, Sarah Brock Perkins; his parents; his brother Robert Edward Perkins, Jr.; uncle/aunt George Ernest Damato and Eleanor Perkins Damato; uncle/aunt Steven and Eleanor Carleton. He leaves behind his sister, Beth Carleton Perkins Curtis; nephews Nathaniel Bohon Curtis, Nicolas Brock Curtis; sister-in-law Nancy Kite Perkins; nephews Stephen and Christopher Perkins; and 6 cousins Richard, Paul, Maureen (Gallant), and William Damato and families; Elizabeth Ann Carleton and William Carleton
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 1 at the Weeks Memorial Library at 2:00 pm. Please join us to share stories and celebrate a life kindly lived. Chuck will be interred at the Massachusetts National Cemetery near his parents at a later date.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the American Heart Association in Chuck’s name.
LANCASTER - Charlotte (Dunn) Quay
....show , 93, died peacefully at home early in the morning of June 3, 2015, after a long illness.
She was born on January 11, 1922 in East Orange, NJ, to George P. Dunn and Evelyn (Smith) Dunn. She earned a BA degree from Wells College in Aurora, NY, and an MA degree in chemistry from Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY.
In 1946 she married Robert M. Quay, who remained her husband for 55 years until his death in 2002. They are survived by four children and had 12 grandchildren.
Charlotte's interests were varied including bridge, bowling, skiing, hiking, tennis, and knitting. Her community activities involved service on the board of Weeks Memorial Hospital, hours and hours of volunteer work at that hospital, a period of service on the Col. Town Spending Committee, and active membership in the Mt. Prospect Ski Club.
Later this year a memorial service will be held at a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Weeks Medical Center Auxiliary.
LANCASTER – Clarence Scott
....show , 91, of Lancaster died peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2015 at Country Village Health Care Center.
Clarence was born in Lancaster on April 21, 1923 a son to Napoleon J and Ann B. Scott. Mr. Scott lived most of his life in Lancaster working in the kitchens of the inns and hotels.
At Mr. Scott's request there will be no services
GROVETON – David Frederick Peel
....show , 61, of Lancaster Road, died January 12, 2015 at Country Village Genesis Eldercare Center after a long period of declining health.
Mr. Peel was born in Stark on June 21, 1953 the son of David F. Peel Sr. and Theresa Etta (Gibson) Peel.
Raised in Stark David was a graduate of Groveton High School. For many years he resided in the Boston area where he attended Northeastern University. He worked for the Boston Children’s Hospital until 1994 and then was self employed for a time. He returned to college where he acquired two associate degrees, one in electrical engineering and the other in energy management at Lakes Region Tech.
Returning to Groveton he served on the school board and was an active member of the Groveton United Methodist Church.
Surviving family members include his mother Theresa E. Peel of Groveton; his wife Susan (Geyer) Peel of Groveton; three brothers Dean Peel of Groveton, Durwood Peel and wife Donna of Massachusetts, Danforth Peel and wife Patricia Styles of Stark; two nephews Douglas Peel and wife Alyssa of Massachusetts, Julius Peel of Stark and a niece Dominique Peel of Stark. He was predeceased by his father and a brother Douglas Peel.
Visiting hours will be held Friday evening January 16 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A funeral service will be held Sunday January 18 at 1:00 PM at the United Methodist Church in Groveton. Reverend Daniel Rodrigues, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the spring in the Emerson Cemetery, Stark.
Donation in lieu of flowers may be made to the Groveton United Methodist Church, 3 Church Street, Groveton, NH 03582.
WHITEFIELD – David Norman Machell
....show , 92, passed away quietly on December 29th, 2015 with family by his side. He was born on July 9th , 1923 in Whitefield, NH to parents Arthur R. Machell and Lillian May (McIntyre) Machell who lived in Gilman, VT. Dave attended elementary school in Gilman. In 1936 the family moved to the North Littleton Road in Littleton, NH so that David and his two brothers could attend Littleton High School where he graduated in 1940.
After working for a year he enrolled in Washington and Lee University in Lexington, VA. With the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in December in December of 1941 and the start of WWII, David became interested in the numerous accounts of German submarine attacks on merchant shipping along the US east coast and joined the Merchant Shipping Marine at the end of his freshman year. In November of 1942 he enlisted in the US Army Air Corps as an armorer. He served in Italy and was discharged in February of 1946.
Following the war he completed his education at the University of New Hampshire, graduating in 1950. It was there that he met fellow student Marjorie Englert of New Rochelle, NY, a former Army Nurse who served in England during the war. The two were married in June of 1948.
David continued his education in the NY State University system while teaching elementary school in Lake George and Glens Falls, NY. He later entered the school administration field and worked in Berlin, Cortland, and Red Hook, NY. He retired from the NY School System in 1979 and returned to his home town of Littleton, NH. He served as Assistant Superintendent of Supervisory Union 35, Assistant Principal and Interim Principal of Littleton High School before finally retiring in 1985.
David was a wonderful husband, brother, father, grandfather, educator, and friend. He passed on his passion for the outdoors to his children and grandchildren. He was an avid reader and fire arms enthusiast and lived a life of generosity and caring. He and Marjorie created a cozy home on Burns Lake in Whitefield that was filled with reloading equipment, hand crafted baskets, quilting, books, games, and homemade everything. It was a wonderful place for family and friends to gather. He liked nothing more than watching his grandchildren grown up together.
David always treated people with respect and human dignity and was a great role model to all who encountered him. He will be fondly remembered for the endless ditties that he sang and the unique expressions that he applied to daily life and subtly delivered at the most appropriate times.
David is predeceased by his wife Marjorie and older brother Arthur Machell. He is survived by a younger brother William Machell and wife Lura of Nashua and five children; Janet Draves and husband Richard of Rhinebeck, NY, Dan Machell of Glens Falls, NY, Ruth Julianelle and husband Tony of Underhill, VT, Gwenn Madea and husband Robert of Newmarket, NH and Margaret Corey and husband Peter of Whitefield. He has eleven grandchildren; Anna Draves of Boston, MA, John Machell of Bend, OR, David Machell of Colorado Springs, CO, Claire and Adele Julianelle of Underhill, VT, Andy, Paul & Kelsey Madea of Newmarket, NH and Kerstin, Dana, & Joe Corey of Whitefield, NH. He also has four great-grandchildren; Marjorie and Francine Machell of Bend, OR and Scarlett and Hunter Machell of Colorado Springs, CO.
A memorial service will be held Monday January 4th at 11:00 AM at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Whitefield, NH. Burial with military honors will be held in the spring in Park Street Cemetery, Whitefield.
In lieu of flowers donation may be made in David’s memory to the Whitefield Public Library, 8 Lancaster Road, Whitefield, NH 03598.
DALTON, NH - David Dana
....show , beloved husband, father and friend, passed away peacefully at home on December 22 after a prolonged illness. His life was marked by loyalty, devotion and generosity. Mr. Dana was 84.
Mr. Dana was born June 5, 1931, in Dallas, Texas. He grew up in New York City and Wilton, CT. He attended Staunton Military Academy in Staunton, Virginia, and went on to study engineering at MIT and business at Columbia University, receiving his degree in Industrial Engineering in 1953. He proudly served in the army during the Korean War.
Mr. Dana spent 18 years at the Dana Corporation, a leading manufacturer of automotive parts headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. He served as Director of Sales, International Division; Director of Spicer Perfect Circle in Mexico City; and Vice President of Dana International.
He retired from the automotive industry to the White Mountains of New Hampshire in 1970 and from that time until his death considered the White Mountains to be his home. Mr. Dana was ahead of his time when he created The Ridge, a small community of homes in Dalton, New Hampshire. His core conviction was to live in and enjoy nature while preserving it. His commitment to the area included donating a sizable portion of his land to the Society for the Preservation of New Hampshire Forests, part of which has been named in his honor. He was also a founder and patron of the White Mountain Center for the Arts, which brought classical music, ballet, and popular entertainment to the North Country.
Mr. Dana maintained a second home in New York City, where he was an active supporter of the arts. He sat on the boards of the New York Chamber Orchestra and the 92nd
Street Y. He was a valued patron of the Metropolitan Opera and the New York Philharmonic.
In addition to the arts, Mr. Dana was a generous supporter of medical research and elder care. He established the Dana Child Development and Learning Disorders Program at the Mayo Clinic and contributed generously to the Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. The Dana Rehabilitation Wing of The Morrison, an assisted living home in Whitefield, NH, was a point of pride, as it served the community he held so dear.
For Mr. Dana, each day was a celebration. He was deeply loved by his many friends and adored by his family.
He is survived by his loving wife, Elaine; his sister, Ann Dana Kusch; his children, Charles (and Virginia); Deborah (and Patrick) Horvath; Stephanie (and Duane) Stranahan of Bozeman, MT; Amy (and Joe) Profaci; his daughter-in-law, Nancy; his 11 grandchildren and three great-children. He joins his eldest son, Randall, who pre-deceased him. He was truly loved by all.
A memorial service with military honors will be held in April, the date will be posted at a later time.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Mr. Dana’s memory to The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, or The Morrison in Whitefield, NH.
NOTICE OF MEMORIAL SERVICE
DALTON - The memorial service for David S. Dana, who passed away this past December 22nd, will be held Monday morning, April 25th, at 10:00 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 113 Main Street, Lancaster, NH. The Reverend Timothy Brooks, pastor, will co-officiate with the Reverend Keith Owen and Bishop Ted Gulick. In recognition for his service in the US Army military honors will follow on the church lawn.
At the close of service there will be a reception at the Inn at Whitefield, 381 Lancaster Road, Whitefield, NH. All are invited for a time of fellowship and refreshment.
LANCASTER – Dean Gray
....show , 81, of Garland Road, died Saturday morning, December 19, 2015 in Lancaster.
Mr. Gray was born in Lancaster on August 6, 1934 the son of Clifford “Joe” Gray and Phyllis (Smith) Gray. He has been a lifelong resident graduating from Lancaster High School.
Dean enjoyed attending the Lancaster Fair and sharing his knowledge with fellow fairgoers. He showed steers for many years and was very proud of his “family ox business” with his son George. He loved his Australian Shepherd Duke and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His wife of 55 years, Rita (Lee) Gray predeceased him in 2009.
Surviving family members include his son George Gray and wife Kathy of Lunenburg; his daughter Vicki Perkins and husband Arlo of St. Johnsbury; two grandchildren, Courtney (Gray) Skar and Ashley Gray; three great-grandchildren Madelyn, Leah and Ethan; two sisters, Jane Baker and Prudy Baker both of Lancaster.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday morning December 23, 2015 at 11:00 AM in Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster. Reverend Richard Boyden, pastor of the Christ United Methodist Church, Lancaster, will officiate.
Donations may be made in his memory to the Lancaster Fair, 516 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584.
TWIN MOUNTAIN - Dennis G. "Bugsy" Walter II
....show , 38, died suddenly at his home Saturday August 1, 2015.
Dennis was born in Lancaster on December 31, 1976 the son of Dennis G. and Cathy A. (Pond) Walter. He was raised in Dalton and had a life-long passion for the logging business. He worked for various logging companies over the years until forced to stop due to health reasons. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing but his greatest love was spending time with his family.
Surviving family includes his wife Chrystie L. (Willey) Walter of Twin Mountain; two daughters Gabrielle Walter and Makayla Walter of Twin Mountain; his parents Dennis and Cathy of Dalton; a brother Chad Walter and a sister Shilo Walter both of Dalton.
A memorial service will be held Sunday afternoon, August 9, at 1:00 PM at the Dalton Congregational Church. Reverend Diane Raymond, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be at a later date at the convenience of the family in Cushman Cemetery.
WHITEFIELD – Dennis S. Nickerson
....show , 33, of Highland Street, died suddenly at his home Saturday morning September 12, 2015, after a period of declining health.
Mr. Nickerson was born in Boston, MA on February 26, 1982 the son of Scott Donovan and Christine (Nickerson) Mitchell.
Dennis was raised in Cape Ann, MA. He acquired his GED with honors and later attended North Shore Regional Vocational School in Middleton, MA. There he acquired a degree in Culinary Arts. For a time he was chef in the Boston area working in everything from high end restaurants to pizza parlors. He was instrumental in creating a recipe for a potato pizza that received accreditation from the Phantom Gourmet. In 2006 he moved to Whitefield and cooked at Applebee’s and the 99 Restaurants in Littleton.
Dennis was a fan of Dr. Who and Star Trek and loved playing video games. He also loved his dog Tiberius. He will be remembered for his loyalty to his family and friends who meant so much to him.
Surviving family members include his long time companion and significant other Danielle Scuturio of Whitefield; his mother Christine Mitchell of Whitefield; his father Scott Donovan of Saugus, MA; his brother Ryan Donovan of Eastport, ME; one nephew, one niece and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
A celebration of Dennis’ life will be held Friday afternoon September 18th from 12:00 to 6:00 PM at the Forest Lake State Park in Dalton, NH. A time of remembrance will be held at 1:00 PM. Life Cycle Celebrant Wendy MacDonald will officiate. The Dennis Nickerson Memorial Swim will follow and a barbecue luncheon will be served.
NOTE: Forest Lake State Park directions: From Route 116 in Whitefield, NH take Forest Lake Road to 397 Forest Lake Road.
LANCASTER – Dorothy R. “Dot” Roy
....show , 86, of Burnside Street, died Tuesday afternoon, July 7, 2015 at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster.
Mrs. Roy was born in North Conway, NH on June 11, 1929 the daughter of John and Merial (Kneeland) Reny.
In 1938 she moved to Lancaster and graduated from Lancaster Academy in 1947. She attended nursing school at St. Louis Hospital in Berlin where she attained a degree as a registered nurse. For a time she worked at Morrison Hospital, Whitefield and later Weeks Memorial Hospital, Lancaster, retiring there after 33 years of service. For 16 years she served on the board of directors at Morrison Nursing Home.
Family members include her husband Francis D. Roy of Lancaster; a sister Jacqueline Duquette of Poughkeepsie, NY; 2 nephews; 1 niece and numerous cousins.
At Dot’s request there are no visiting hours and a graveside service will be held in Calvary Cemetery, Lancaster, at the convenience of the family.
LANCASTER, NH – Dr. John Edward (“Ed”) Perreault, D.M.D.
....show , 78, passed away on March 16, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on July 19, 1936 in Rochester, N.H., the only child of the late Edward and Mildred (Minehan) Perreault. He was a graduate of the University of New Hampshire and earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.
While attending Somersworth High School and making ice cream at The Big Dipper, he met a sweet gal driving a 1948 Ford who later became his best friend and wife, Nancy Willand.
Dr. Perreault married his sweetheart, Nancy, while he was in dental school. Following graduation from Tufts, they moved to Fort Gordon in Augusta, Georgia, where he served as a captain in the U.S. Army Dental Corps. He remained in the Army Reserve until his discharge in 1968.
After completing active duty service, Dr. Perreault moved to Lancaster, N.H. where he practiced dentistry for over 50 years.
Dr. Perreault is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nancy (Willand) Perreault of Lancaster; a daughter, Jan Stearns, and her husband, Harry, of Thornton, N.H.; a son, John E. Perreault, Jr., and his wife, Tina (Wright), of Maidstone, Vermont; and a daughter, Kay Van De Moere, and her husband, Barry, of Thornton, N.H.; six grandchildren, Tyler and Lauren (Maggart) Stearns, Jenna Stearns, Cody and Addy (Brown) Perreault, Mariah Perreault, Samantha Van De Moere and Elizabeth Van De Moere; and great grandson, Cody John Perreault. He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Kelsey Perreault.
He was a member of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, the N.H. Dental Society, and the American Dental Association. Following his retirement, Dr. Perreault provided free dental services for adults who don’t have access to dental care. He was a former member of the White Mountains Regional High School Board, the Lancaster Zoning Board, the Colonel Town Spending Committee and the Lancaster Rotary Club, and he served on the board of directors for the Lancaster National Bank.
He was an avid golfer and a member of the Bethlehem Country Club. He was also well-known for his green thumb and enviable garlic crop.
Memorial visiting hours will be held on Friday, March 20 from 4-7 PM at Bailey Funeral Home, 210 Main St., Lancaster, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 21 at 11 AM at All Saints Church in Lancaster. The Rev. Matthew Mason, Pastor, will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Lou Leaver Memorial Fund, PO Box 110, Lancaster, NH 03584.
LANCASTER – E. Ann Dow
....show , 87,died Tuesday evening December 15, 2015 at Country Village Genesis Healthcare Center.
Mrs. Dow was born in Berlin, NH on January 24, 1928 the daughter of Austin and Wilma (Eastman) Buckley.
For many years she was a bookkeeper at New England Pine Sales in Londonderry and Allen Rogers Wood Turning in Laconia. Ann enjoyed camping, gardening, all types of crafts, especially quilt making, and was a very avid reader using the local libraries weekly. She was a member of the Twin Mountain Baptist Church. She was also an active member and volunteer at the Gilman Senior Center, Gilman, VT and the Jefferson Jacks.
Surviving family members include her children, Sandra Hadley of Navarre, FL, Donald Dow of Belmont, Deborah Derrick of Meredith, Betty Dow of Lunenburg, VT and Groveton, NH, Glendon Dow of Whitefield; a sister-in-law Jeanette Buckley; 7 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Her husband of 62 years, Walter R. Dow, predeceased her in 2008.
There are no visiting hours. A funeral service will be held Saturday morning, December 19 at 10:00 AM at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. Reverend Fred Laughman, pastor of the Twin Mountain Baptist Church will officiate. A reception will follow in the at the Twin Mountain Baptist Church, 555 Route 3 North, Twin Mountain, NH. Burial will be held at a later date in Oakland Cemetery, Meredith Center, NH.
Please omit flowers. Donations may be made in her memory to the Twin Mountain Baptist Church, PO Box 134, Twin Mountain, NH 03595.
DALTON – Edith Inez (Berwick) Switser
....show , 100, passed away on Thursday morning, February 19, 2015 at the Lafayette Center in Franconia. She was three days shy of turning 101.
Edith was born in Barton, Vermont on February 22, 1914 the daughter of William and Mary (Welch) Berwick. She was raised in the Northeast Kingdom and was a 1931 graduate of Lyndon Institute. That same year she married Clyde Burton Switser and for a time they resided in North Danville and Whitefield before finally settling in Dalton in 1941. She was the current recipient of the Boston Post Cane for the town of Dalton.
Edith dedicated most of her adult life to her community. She loved reading, music and taking care of her husband and family. She served as the Dalton Librarian for 41 years and served on the Dalton and White Mountains Regional School Boards. She was a member of the Riverside Grange, the Dalton Ladies Aid, and a charter member of the Dalton Historical Society. She was a parishioner of the Dalton Congregational Church where she was a long-time organist and church treasurer.
She is survived by her children, Jean Abbott and husband Bill of Dalton and Wayne Switser of Littleton; grandchildren Judy Abbott, Ann Hucksoll and Nick, Roland Abbott and Carol, Richard Abbott, Kele Grazel Kravelin, and Kimberly Soto; 14 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by Clyde in 1999; siblings E. Irene Murphy, Alice Stone, Henry Stone, Irvin Stone and Willey Berwick.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 28 at 11 AM at the Dalton Congregational Church. Reverend Diane Raymond, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the spring in Cushman Cemetery, Dalton.
Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Dalton Congregational Church, 770 Dalton Road, Dalton NH 03598 or the Dalton Public Library, 741 Dalton Road, Dalton, NH 03598.
LANCASTER - Edward C. Smith Sr.
....show 90, of Lancaster, NH died Thursday December 4, 2014 at Country Village Genesis Eldercare Center. Edward was born in Lancaster, NH on January 4, 1924, the son of Gordon and Lillian (Newton) Smith. He was raised in Lancaster and attended the Lancaster Academy.
On April 3, 1948 Edward married Joyce M. Thomas (Newman) and on April 30 1948 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He was a boiler technician on the ships he served.
He was a veteran of both WWII and the Korean Conflict and served on the USS Niblack and the USS Macon before his final and honorable discharge in 1952 from the Navy.
After the Navy he moved to St. Johnsbury and worked for Fairbanks & Morse Scale Company. Eventually he moved back to Lancaster and became part of the spare crew
of the Boston & Maine Railroad. Then moving on to Gilman Paper Mill in Gilman Vermont.
After recovering from an injury to his arm in a paper machine accident, Edward owned and operated Smith’s Mobile Station in Lancaster for 10 years.
During his retirement, Edward enjoyed collecting coins, watching westerns, his flower gardens, talking about the Navy with other servicemen and especially any time he spent with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He was also a lifetime member of the John W. Weeks post 3041 of Lancaster and the Military Order of the Cooties serving as a past Grand Commander and Quartermaster.
Surviving family members include his wife of 66 years, Joyce M. (Thomas) Smith; a son, Edward C. Smith Jr. of Lancaster; two daughters, Verna M. White of Lancaster and
Jodi A. Rooney and husband John of Lancaster; a brother, Walter Smith of Newburyport, MA. Seven grandchildren and 2 step grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and 4 step great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held in the Spring at Calvary Cemetery in Lancaster and will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to one of the following: VFW Weeks Post 3041 or Military Order of the Cooties, 259 Main Street Lancaster, NH 03584; Country
Village Genesis Eldercare, 91 Country Village Road, Lancaster, NH 03584 or Riverside Rescue, 236 Riverside Ave. Lunenburg, VT 05906.
LANCASTER - Esther C. Greenwood
....show 91, of Lancaster, died Monday, February 9, 2015 at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital.
Born February 13, 1923 in Northumberland Esther was the daughter of Moses E. and Lucienne (Vallie) Cummings. She was a lifetime resident of Lancaster and married Paul E. Greenwood of Lancaster on June 6, 1949.
Esther is a 1941 graduate of Lancaster Academy. She was employed at Wyoming Valley Paper Co. in Northumberland, Roberts Motor Sales, and Weeks Memorial Hospital.
Having a liking to the outdoors, Esther enjoyed gardening and sugaring.
She was a Communicant of All Saints Church. Memberships include the Tabernacle Society, the Daughters of Isabella and the NH Cooperative Extension Service.
She is survived by three daughters; Mary Louise Smith and her husband Kevin of Lancaster, Evelyn Blakslee and husband Allen of Dalton, and Margaret Dagendesh and husband William of Pueblo Colorado; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Her husband and siblings Mildred Congdon, Gladys Stark, Elizabeth Meldrum, Olive C. Paine, Edmund Cummings and baby Leo Cummings predeceased her.
Visiting hours will be held Sunday February 15, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday morning at 11:00 AM at All Saints Church Lancaster. Reverend Matthew Mason, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the spring in Calvary Cemetery, Lancaster.
Contributions may be made in her memory to Weeks Medical Center, 173 Middle Street, Lancaster or Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, 1315 Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT.
CONCORD, VT – Everett H. Baker
....show , 94, of Shadow Lake Road, died July 28, 2015 at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital.
Mr. Baker was lifelong resident of Concord, born there on July 31, 1920 the son of Mica and Mary Baker. For 30+ years he was employed with Georgia Pacific at the Gilman Mill. Everett love children and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He and his late wife Reda hardly missed a sporting event participated by their grandchildren. He also loved Bingo and was a regular at the Monday night game at the Gilman Senior Center.
Family members include two sons, Gary Ingalls and wife Mary Lou of Lunenburg, Ray Ingalls and wife Judy of Essex Junction; a daughter Elaine Smith and her husband Marvin of Wheelock; 8 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; a sister Ruth MacDonald of East Concord and her children Sandra, Sonya, Steven and Stanley; a niece Arlene Hovey and her husband Roger; and a nephew Jim Forrest. He was predeceased by his wife Reda (Moulton) Baker; a sister Eleanor Brown; two brother-in-laws Cecil Brown and Howard MacDonald; and a nephew Raymond Brown.
A Celebration of his life will be held at the Concord Community Church on August 8, at 10:00 AM. Reverend John Sleeper will officiate. Burial will follow in Grove Cemetery in East St. Johnsbury.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to Meals on Wheels or the Gilman Senior Center.
LANCASTER - Fred G. Currier
....show , 79, of Lost Nation Road passed on October 3, 2015 at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster, after a long illness.
Fred was born in Groveton, NH son of John and Jenny (Hill) Currier and has lived on Lost Nation Road and Pleasant Valley Road in Lancaster for all of his life where he was a woodsman and gentleman farmer. He enjoyed his cats and chickens and was an avid backyard birdwatcher. His straight-forward philosophy of “gotta cut wood” served him and the community well. He was generous to his neighbors and lifelong friends who were gratefully generous to him especially in recent months.
He served in the US Air Force between 1957 - 1960 as a parachute specialist stationed in Dover, Delaware and Africa.
He leaves behind his wife of 22 years, Sharon (Beale) Currier, his three children; Terri Peyton of New London, David Currier of Lancaster and Larry Currier of Whitefield. He was very proud of all his grandchildren; Jon Hood of Essex, VT, Doug Hood of Burlington, VT, Caryn Wright of Manchester, NH, Reesha Griffin of Minot, ND, Gina Prosper of Southern CA, Jessie Currier of Littleton, Nicole Currier of Hudson, Travis and Tyler Currier of Whitefield, Jason Currier of Seabrook, and Krystal Currier of Delton, MI, as well as several great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brothers Frank, Alfred, Donald, Richard, and his sisters Madeline, Helen, Jean and Hazel.
Memorial visiting hours will be held Tuesday evening October 13th
from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A memorial service will be held Wednesday morning at 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Michael Kooy, pastor of the Faith Presbyterian Church, Lancaster, will officiate. Burial will follow in Summer Street Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers Fred would passionately believe you should instead do a good deed for your neighbor.
AVON PARK, FL - Gerald Stewart
....show , 73, of Avon Park, Florida, formerly of Lancaster, NH, passed away on June 10, 2015 after a period of declining health.
Jerry was a 20 year veteran of the United States Air Force and served in Vietnam.
He is survived by his wife Lorraine; his sons Kevin Stewart and Mark Stewart; his husband Rob; a sister Lucie Brown and her husband Paul; a brother Tom Stewart and his wife Fran; his granddaughter Kathleen; three great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Following cremation a memorial service will be held at a later date at the New Hampshire Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, NH
LUNENBURG – Gwendolyn G. Schmidt
....show , 88, of East Main Street, died Wednesday morning February 11, 2015 at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster.
Mrs. Schmidt was born in Concord, VT on June 24, 1926 the daughter of Roy M. and Blanche M. (Corey) Fisher.
She will be remembered by her family as a homemaker extraordinaire, a loving mother and a devoted wife.
Surviving family members include her husband of 69 years Albert J. Schmidt of Lunenburg; her four children, Alan L. Schmidt and wife Irene of Lancaster, Linda D. Gauvin and husband Victor of East Burke, Tracy S. Schmidt and wife Teri of Fairborn, OH, Terry J. Schmidt of Whitefield; a sister Marion Cormier of Whitefield; 12 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Predeceased family includes two brothers, Harold fisher and Maurice Fisher and a sister Lillian Sheltry.
At Gwendolyn’s request there are no visiting hours. A graveside service will be held in the spring in Riverside Cemetery, Lunenburg, at the convenience of the family.
Donations may be made in her memory to the Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301 , Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.
LANCASTER – Harold “Keith” Matthews
....show , 93, formerly of the McKee Inn, died August 7, 2015 at the Country Village Health Care Center, Lancaster.
Mr. Matthews was born in Lancaster on July 14, 1922 the son of Harold E. and Ethel Mariah (Johnston) Matthews.
During World War II he served with the US Army and later worked for the Army and Navy Maritime Commission. For 32 years he worked at the Gilman Mill for Georgia Pacific as an electrician. Keith loved Alaska and after retiring in 1985 resided there and in California for 13 years. Returning to Lancaster he volunteered much of his time to the community at Weeks Medical Center, Wheels on Meals, the Lancaster Welcome Center and the Lancaster Historical Society. Keith also loved to fish.
He was a member of the Groveton American Legions.
He is survived by his son Keith “KC” Matthews of Lancaster and a niece Patricia Thibodeau of Enfield, CT. He was predeceased by his wife, Eva Frances (Tauza) Matthews; and two sisters, Kathleen Pohl and Vivian Dooley.
A graveside service will be held Friday August 14th
at 10:00 A.M at the Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster. The Groveton American Legion is overseeing services and military honors.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Weeks Memorial Library, 128 Main St. Lancaster, NH 03584
LUNENBURG – Harriet Bell (Jewel) Whitehead
....show , 91, of Lunenburg, VT passed away July 1, 2015 at the Country Village Nursing Home in Lancaster, NH, with loved ones at her bedside.
Harriet was born in Lunenburg on March 10, 1924 to Clyde and Marjorie (Bell) Jewel.
She attended elementary school at the Pierce District one-room school, graduated from Lancaster High School, and received her teaching degree in 1944 from Lyndon Teachers College. Later, she enjoyed teaching in the rural one-room schools in Waterford, Victory, Granby and Kirby.
Harriet married her husband of 68 years, George Whitehead, on March 29, 1944. To them were born five children: Kathleen, Sharon, Elwyn, Jeffrey, and Christine.
She had a great love of horses – a love passed on to her by her father. Incredible as it may seem she drove a horse and buggy or sleigh two miles to school every day at the age of six. Then for much of early adult life she would be seen riding her horse, Dolly, in parades, such as the Fourth of July parade in Lunenburg and East St. Johnsbury.
Harriet and her husband raised their five children on a farm in East St. Johnsbury where she enjoyed participating in community affairs such as church suppers and Home Dem meetings.
She was an accomplished artist and crafter. She loved to paint on canvas, do leatherwork, china work and to make all of her own clothes. She could be seen participating in all the craft fairs in the area. She especially enjoyed organizing the craft fair at the Granby School during Holiday in the Hills weekend.
Harriet loved spending her summers at Shadow Lake in Concord, VT, where they had a camp. She could be seen almost daily riding around the lake on her pontoon boat. She also loved the ocean, and for over 20 years she would spend a week at Bar Harbor area in Maine.
She recorded her memories of growing up in a book titled
A Girls Story of a Farm Family. In it she tells a funny story of a time when she was naughty. She writes, “Shirley Colby was helping with meals and dishes during the haying season. I was probably five or six. Mother was a patient person who never yelled, but expected me to do as I was told. Shirley had on a pretty new apron and was doing dishes at the sink. I came up behind her with a pair of sharp shears and cut off the apron strings. Shirley never said a word but my mother said several.”
Harriet was predeceased by her parents and husband George. She is survived by her five children: Kathleen and husband Rodney Noble of Lunenburg, Sharon and husband Chester Stockwell also of Lunenburg, Elwyn and wife Mary of Concord, VT, Jeffrey and wife Loretta also of Concord and Christine and Dean Davis of Morrisville, VT, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.
The family invites friends to the home of George and Harriet at 1308 Colby Road in Lunenburg to share memories with the family on Friday, July 10 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to “TOCC” in care of Chris Lingley, PO Box 195, Lunenburg, VT 05906. Funds will go toward the restoration of the beautiful stained glass windows in the Old Lunenburg Congregational Church.
EAST CONCORD - Herbert Ellis Berry
....show , 87, died on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at the Veterans Nursing Home in Tilton.
Hebert was born June 24, 1927 to Herbert N. Berry and Stella J. Hayes. He grew up in St. Johnsbury, Vt. with his brothers James and Walter, and a sister Madeline. He went to the St. Johnsbury Trade School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in May of 1945, served on the YMS 416 Mine Sweep as a 3rd Class Seaman. He served until July of 1946.
After returning home from the Navy, he met and married Marion Elogene Boutwell. They built their home in East Concord, Vermont, to raise their family. Herbert worked at Gilman Paper Mill for 42yrs. as a Mill Wright. His retirement years were spent with his wife, the love of his life. He loved a house full of family and friends, reading, camping, hunting and gardening. He was very involved in the East Concord United Methodist Church, the Boy Scouts, Masons and Eastern Star.
He leaves behind, his daughter Elogene and husband Steven Weliever, daughter Christine and husband Paul Moore, son Edward and wife Susan Berry. His grandchildren, Aaron, Alycia, Nancy, Vickie, Eric, Angela, Melinda, Heather, George, Stephanie and Chastity. He has 16 great-grandchildren, Ryley, Faythe, Tyler, Emily, Elizabeth, Zackery, Arthur, Zachery, Ellen, Ericka, Ryan, Damion, Dillion, Kyle, Dakota, Zachary. He is survived by his brother Walter Berry.
He is predeceased by his loving wife Marion of 56 years and daughter Marilyn Charlette. His parents Herbert and Stella, his brother James and sister Madeline.
A celebration of life will take place on May 29, 2015 at 11:00am at the East Concord United Methodist Church. A luncheon will follow the service in the downstairs dining room.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the East Concord United Methodist Church c/o Georgianna Dow, 370 East Concord Rd., Lunenburg, Vt. 05906
WHITEFIELD - Iris Vashaw Glidden
....show , 91, of Hall Road, died Tuesday morning May 26, 2015, at The Morrison nursing home in Whitefield
She was born Iris Ann Vashaw on May 17, 1924 in Lancaster. After graduation from Lancaster Academy, Iris attended The Western Union School in Washington, NJ and worked at several Western Union facilities, including Newport, RI and Westwood Village, CA, where she served as Relief Manager during World War II. It was during this time in California that she was reunited with and married the love of her life, George Glidden, who was stationed there with the Navy.
The Gliddens returned to the North Country where they raised two daughters. They resided in Lancaster, Colebrook and Littleton prior to settling in Whitefield, where they have lived since 1954. Iris was the sole proprietor of White Mountain Properties, a realty agency which she successfully managed for 28 years, and ultimately employed three associates. Her distinctive trademark logo of the presidential mountain range combined with her hard work brought her many customers and life-long friends from all over New England. In 2014, she became a resident at Country Village and recently resided at the Morrison Nursing Home. On May 17th Iris celebrated her 91 st birthday. Iris’ love for the mountains, her family, flowers and birds made for a variety of outdoor family adventures. Hiking, camping at Hermit Island, skiing and canoeing the lakes were her favorites. A hike up Mt. Prospect to search for the yellow lady slippers was an annual event. She knew each bird’s unique song and was able to identify wildflowers, all of which she taught to her children and grandchildren. She said, “The mountains look different every ten minutes.” Their beauty inspired her in all seasons. A vibrant, kind and generous spirit, Iris always had her face turned toward the sun. She will be sorely missed.
She is survived by her husband George of Whitefield; a brother Murray Vashaw of Lancaster; two daughters; Melanie Valentine of Poulsbo, WA, and Melissa Cole of Washington, NH; two granddaughters; Amy Marro of Whitefield, and Libby Lattanzio of Sag Harbor, NY; five great-grandchildren; Michael Marro, Nathan and Nicholas Blake; Sophie and Sadie Lattanzio.
There will be a memorial gathering of friends and relatives Saturday, June 20 at 1:00 at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Whitefield. At the conclusion of the memorial service there will be a reception in the Fellowship Hall followed by a committal service in Number Ten Cemetery on Martin Meadow Pond Road.
Donations may be made to Recreation Department, Town of Whitefield, NH 03598 for the children of Whitefield.
JEFFERSON – James F. Szurley
....show , 65, of Presidential Highway, died suddenly at his home Thursday May 28, 2015.
Mr. Szurley was born in Lowell, MA on November 18, 1949 the son of John Stanley and Victoria (Suslowicz) Szurley. He was raised in Tewksbury, MA where he graduated high school and then enlisted in the US Army. He was deployed to Vietnam during the war and was a recipient of the Bronze Star. He was also stationed for a time in Germany. Returning home he continued to live in Massachusetts and Southern, NH until moving permanently to Jefferson in 1978.
For over 30 years Jim was a groundskeeper for the SAU 36 White Mountain Regional School District. Highly regarded by the students a yearbook was once dedicated to him at the White Mountain Regional High School.
Jim enjoyed hunting and fishing. For over 20 years he was an instructor for hunter education and he was also a moose and bear guide. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandsons Jaden & Colden.
Surviving family members include his daughter Jennifer (Szurley) McFarland and her husband Jeremy of Lancaster; his son John Szurley and his significant other Constance McKearney; grandsons Jaden and Colden; his brother Peter Szurley and his wife Bernadette of Tewksbury, MA; and one nephew.
A celebration of Jim’s life will be held Sunday, June 14, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Jefferson Town Hall.
DALTON - James “Jim” Burt
....show of Whitefield, NH died of a sudden heart attack on December 26th, 2015. He was born in Lynn, MA on June 3rd, 1949 to Lawrence and Ethelyn Burt.
Jim was raised in Lynn, but had an early, heartfelt connection to the North Country, spending summers at his family’s camp in Jefferson and with extended family in Berlin. He graduated from Lynn English HS and Suffolk University. He spoke fondly of youthful times at Lynn beach, playing pranks with his twin brother, and softball games.
Jim prioritized his family and held many jobs to support them. He was especially proud of his time as a special education teacher at WMRHS and Groveton High School. He also loved coaching sports or loudly encouraging from the stands, never missing one of his kids’ many games or performances.
Jim was a man with a big heart who loved people and never missed an opportunity to learn their story. From the thrift store to a basketball game, he was always there with a smile or a joke to put people at ease. He was the kind of man who would run downtown for a “quick” errand, and come back three hours later, having talked to each and every person he ran into.
Surviving family members include his wife Marilyn (Kelley) Burt of Whitefield; four children: Jennifer and Kayti Burt, both of Worcester, MA, Michael Burt of Nashua, NH, Matthew Burt of Whitefield, NH; his brothers, John and Steven, both of Whitefield; one sister, Donna Tameo, and her husband Robert of Peabody, MA. He was predeceased by his brother Lawrence Burt Jr. and his parents.
All are invited to a celebration of Jim’s life on Saturday, January 2nd at 2pm at the Odd Fellows Hall 701 Presidential Hwy, Jefferson, NH 03583. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Whitefield Recreation Department 56 Littleton Road, Whitefield, NH 03598.
JEFFERSON - March 27, 2015. Janet E. Willey
....show died peacefully at her home in Whitefield surrounded by family. She was born March 20, 1933 in St. Johnsbury, Vt to Henry and E. Maude (Hoffecker) Bailey. She was raised on the family farm at Harvey’s Lake in East Barnet, Vt.
Janet enjoyed knitting, reading, cooking, canning, gardening and loved to watch a good hockey game.
She was predeceased by husband Ray C. Willey II, sons John F. Lyon and RobertM. Willey, and a grandson, Michael J. Whitney. She is survived by daughters Jane Schmucker of Fort Collins, CO, Melanie Whitney of Lancaster, Lisa Wheeler of Gorham, sons Douglas Lyon and wife Diane of Dalton, Ray C. Willey III and Tia Flanders of Jefferson and W. Joe Willey and Tonia Stevens of Dalton, 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson.
A graveside service will be held Friday morning May 15 at 11:00 in Forest Vale Cemetery. Life Cycle celebrant Wendy MacDonald will officiate.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Northwoods Home Health and Hospice North Main St Lancaster, NH 03584
MAIDSTONE – Jean Pierre “Peter” Cardin
....show , 65, died Friday evening May 8, 2015 at the UVM Medical Center, Burlington.
Mr. Cardin was born in West Stewartstown, NH on January 30, 1950 the son of Jean Cyrille and Francoise (Bernard) Cardin. He was raised in North Stratford and was a graduate of Our Lady of Grace in Colebrook.
He served in the US Army in Vietnam and returned home working many years for Groveton Paper Company. He later worked with the Department of Health and Human Services mentoring children with special needs. He also worked for his daughter and son-in-law, Francine and Stephen, at the Ink Mill in Sanbornton, NH.
Peter enjoyed traveling, music, fishing with his son Jason and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Surviving family members include his wife Lois Cardin of Maidstone; his son Jason Cardin of Groveton; his daughter Francine Mills and her husband Stephen of Moultonborough; three stepsons, James Hawkins and wife Vicki of South Port, North Carolina, Jerald Hawkins of Guildhall, Stephen Collins and wife Tamie of Groveton; a stepdaughter Wendy Sharp and husband Ed of Whitefield; grandchildren, Jaline, Sharelle, Tricia, Katrina, Tyler, Stephen, Elizabeth, Ayden, Isabelle, Alexis, Tristan and a great-granddaughter Aurohah.
A memorial service was held Saturday afternoon, May 16, at 3:00 PM at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Lancaster. Reverend Brendan Whittaker and Timothy Brooks co-officiated. A committal with military honors will be held Saturday morning, May 30th, at 11 AM in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, N. Stratford. Reverend Whittaker will officiate.
Donations can be made in Pete's name to St. Paul's in Lancaster NH and the Veteran's Place, Northfield, VT.
EAST CONCORD - Joanne L. Belair
....show , 73, a long time resident of E. Concord, VT, died peacefully at home, in her sleep on Sunday, August 2, 2015, after a long, brave battle with cancer.
Joanne was born in Brockton, MA on May 29, 1942 and lived in and around the South Shore area until moving to Vermont in 1996. Joanne was the daughter of Joseph and Annie (Pigago) Mackiewicz. Joanne shared her love and her life with her late husband, Paul A. Belair.
Joanne leaves her daughters, Noelle Hosford and husband Ron, Gilman VT, and Brigette Walters and husband Bruce Walters, Lancaster NH and stepdaughter, Paulette Davis and husband Charlie, Leland, NC. Joanne also leaves behind; grandsons, Devin Belair, Elijah Walters, Grady Walters and Tyler Martin and granddaughters, Kourtnei Graham and Mykayla Martin. Joanne's grandsons, Geoffrey Graham and Sam Hosford, predeceased her. She also leaves her great grandchildren, Mariyah, Crew, Kingston, Aysjah, Kerwin, Alaya and Kaison. Joanne leaves 3 siblings, Judy Nelson, Gilman VT, Jean Clark, Phelps, NY and Joyce Waite, Clifton Springs, NY. A brother, Joseph Mackiewicz and a sister, Janice Lescault, predeceased her. Joanne's family also includes many loving aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.
For many years, Joanne was employed as a customer service representative for many local companies including Timberland Machines, before retiring in 2009. She made many friends through her work and loved interacting with people.
Joanne spent her life in service to others. She studied to be a Hospice volunteer at Weeks Medical Center. She was well known and loved at the Gilman Senior Center, where she was a very active volunteer. Joanne was also a member of the TOPs group in Lancaster NH. Joanne really enjoyed her regular Bingo and Bonko games and the company of all of her friends there. Joanne made friends wherever she went. She was always ready with a smile and a “Hello!” and she will be greatly missed by many.
Per Joanne's request, there will be no service. Memorial contributions may be made to The Weeks Memorial Hospital Oncology Department, 173 Middle St. Lancaster, NH or to the Gilman Senior Center, Gilman VT.
LANCASTER, NH – John S. Ennis
....show , 74, of Water Street died suddenly, July 20, 2015, after battling many years with Parkinson's disease.
Mr. Ennis was born in Boston, MA on May 28, 1941 the son of Robert and Kathleen (Smith) Ennis. John was a longtime resident of Boston and served 30 years with the Boston Police Department. He was involved in many facets of police work including the Mounted Unit, the Motorcycle Unit and crime scene investigation. He was also a CSI instructor training other police departments and the FBI. Flying was also a big part of John’s life. He was private and commercial pilot working for a time for Pan Am. He was also an instructor for ultralight aircraft.
During the Vietnam era he served in the US Army and participated in undercover operations. He also served in the Army Reserves for many years. He was a member of the Boston Patrolman’s Association and was one of the original 12 members of the Blue Knights Motorcycle Club. John also loved farming and enjoyed gardening and raising animals.
Surviving family members include his two children, Danielle Ennis and John J. Ennis both of Lancaster.
A memorial mass will be celebrated Friday July 24th
at 2:00 PM at All Saints Church in Lancaster. Reverend Matthew Mason, pastor, will officiate. Military honors will follow in front of the church.
JEFFERSON – Joseph A. Doiron
....show , 93, died Sunday morning, December 27, 2015 at The Morrison in Whitefield.
Mr. Doiron was born and raised in Berlin, NH, the son of Andre and Marie Rose (Landry) Doiron. He worked as a carpenter during his time in the Navy during WWII and for over 60 years built and remodeled numerous homes in the Northern part of New Hampshire. He took pride in every task treating it as his own.
A devoted father and husband, he and his wife, Jacqueline (Clermont) Doiron, raised three children and in 1969 moved his family to Jefferson where they had, ten years prior, purchased and ran the once Woodford House but now renamed the Clermont after his wife’s family name.
In the late 1970’s he and his son set about the engineering task of building a solar home which he and his wife moved into in the mid 1980’s following the sale of the Clermont.
After his wife’s death in 2004 he, at the age of 82, with the help of his son-in-law, built the beautiful home he has lived in until July of this year when he became a resident of The Morrison due to failing health.
An avid organic gardener, there was never a spot inside or outside of the house that did not show off his expertise nor did a day go by where he lacked a new joke to share and only in the more recent years have his tackle boxes collected dust.
His final days were spent at The Morrison where, in his knowing what lie ahead, looked forward to leaving the cares of this earth to bask in the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Young and old family and friends awaited his arrival on the other side.
Tenacious of character he was respected and loved by many. He leaves behind wonderful, caring friends.
Surviving family members include his three children, Gerald Doiron and wife Sandra of Fort Walton Beach, FL, Rachel Shutt and husband Samuel of Phoenix, AZ, Denise Chase of Jefferson; 6 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by Jacqueline in 2004; two granddaughters Christen Kenison in 2000, Patty Card in 2015; and 8 siblings.
A memorial service will be held Saturday afternoon, January 16, at 1:00 PM at the Jefferson Christian Church. Pastor Dean A. Stiles will officiate. Burial will be at a later date in the Kilkenny View Cemetery, Jefferson.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Jefferson Christian Church Haiti Mission.
GROVETON – Karen L. Clauss
....show , 57, died peacefully at home on Tuesday May 19, 2015, after a long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Canandaigua, NY on May 14, 1958 she was the daughter of Francis and Donna Esther (Cook) Kelly. Raised in New York she attended Canandaigua schools and graduated from Whitesboro High School. In 1984 she fell in love with the White Mountains of NH and moved to Lancaster to become a permanent North Country resident.
For over 17 years she was employed as a bank service representative with the Bank of New Hampshire in Littleton. In 2008 she also started working part time at Shaw’s Supermarket in Lancaster as a customer service representative.
Karen was an inspiration to her friends and family. Her inner strength and enthusiasm for life allowed her to prevail through the challenges that were dealt to her. Karen’s greatest passion was spending time with those she loved. She enjoyed arts and crafts, reading novels, and took delight in spending time outside in the summer. Throughout her life both music and pets were sources of comfort and solace.
Surviving family members include her three children, Jared Clauss of Groveton, Alicia Clauss of Groveton, Bianca Clauss of Milan; five grandchildren, Ella Shannon, Taylor Clauss, Colby Shannon, Ryan Clauss, Colin Shannon; her siblings Cynthia Burt of Penn Yan, NY, Patricia Chalfonte of Pittsfield, MA, Sean Kelly of Murray, KY, Michele Kelly of Wernersville, PA, Michael Stonewell of Canandaigua, NY, Allison Stonewell Jansen of Webster, NY; and many nieces and nephews
Memorial visiting hours will be held Friday evening May 22, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A graveside service will be delayed and held Saturday morning, May 30, at 10:00 AM in the Northumberland Cemetery.
Donations may be made in her memory to the Oncology Department at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster, NH 03584.
LANCASTER - Lawrence “Gomer” Powell
....show , 69, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2015 in Pennsylvania.
Born and raised in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John William and late Manola Mary (Young) Powell.
He spent his youth years at Saint Charles Catholic Orphanage located in Rochester NH. As a teenager he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and proudly served his country as a Military Police. He returned to his hometown of Lancaster where he became a jack of all trades; working for a short time at Timberland Machine, Lancaster Police Department for over 20 years and working full time with the Town of Lancaster as the Water Works foreman from 1974-2002. He could be spotted day or night digging ditches, thawing or snaking pipes, and plowing the sidewalks in his bombardier.
He had a passion for helping anyone he could. He spent over 30 years as a volunteer fireman; he was an active member of the American Legion, VFW, and Lions Club. His love for antiques and local history drew him to participate in the works of the Towns’ Historical Society where he served as both president and vice president. He was a self taught, licensed auctioneer in the State of New Hampshire, He always looked forward to the rotary club auction and emceeing and participating in many of the local parades. And somehow in his spare time he managed to run his own new and used furniture business. He was a North Country Icon. He was awarded Lancaster’s Citizen of the Year in 2002 and was often referred to as Mr. Lancaster due to his charismatic personality and amiable smile. Everyone knew “Gomer”.
Gomer was preceded in death by: his infant son Lawrence C. Powell Jr., a son Michael David Powell, a brother Billy Powell and his beloved Saint Bernard Ben.
He was survived by his daughter Laurie A. Powell-Isenberg and her husband Todd of Pennsylvania, his daughter Tina M. Powell of Merrimack, and daughter Tammie Gawronski and her husband Alan of Honolulu, Hawaii. Also survived by sister Barbara Rollins and Patsy Kovak and Brothers Bob and Richard Powell; nine grandchildren: Abigail, Elizabeth, Sarah, Alexa, Adam, Mason, Peyton, Hannah, John Henry (Jake); and many close friends.
A funeral service will be held Saturday May 9, 2015 at 10:00 o’clock at the Lancaster Congregational Church, Reverend Sharon Vanderlaan will officiate. Burial will follow at the Summer Street Cemetery with a luncheon to be held at the church. In lieu of flowers an account has been set up to establish a memorial in honor of Gomer in the Town of Lancaster. Please make checks payable to Service Credit Union reference account # 27921110-02, mailing address 148 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584.
JEFFERSON, NH - Lena Anna Pray Savage
....show , 78, of Jefferson, NH, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 27, at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH.
Lena was born on July, 3, 1936, in Tilton, NH, to Charles and Edith (Brett) Pray. She graduated from the Tilton-Northfield High School as a member of the Class of 1954. After graduation she moved to Lancaster, NH, and worked for several years as a secretary for the Essex County Extension Service in Guildhall, VT, proudly earning enough to buy her first car, an Opel. On July 9, 1960, she married Gordon J. Savage, Jr. and moved to Jefferson, NH, to help work the family dairy farm and to raise their four children.
She was a fantastic seamstress, quilter, and folk artist creating many interesting wall hangings, quilts and paintings. Many of these were made for her children and her grandchildren as well as for craft sales. Throughout her life in the North Country she was an active member of both the Christ and St. John’s United Methodist churches located in Lancaster and Jefferson. She taught Sunday school in her early years, was a member of the United Methodist Women’s group, sung in the church choir, and spent many hours baking and making many interesting crafts to help support the church. She delighted in having her children and grandchildren over to the farm to visit often, and she always worked at passing on her Christian values to them.
Lena leaves behind her husband Gordon Jr. of nearly 55 years, along with their daughter Ellen and husband Larry Christmann of Lancaster, CA; daughter Kathy and husband Dave Deselle of Merrimack, NH; son James and wife Lisa Savage and children Cindy, Neil, and Molly; son David and wife Katherine Savage and their children Ainsley and Kayleigh all of Jefferson, NH; sisters Marion St. Jacques and Rosalie Philibert of Franklin, NH; brothers Wilbur Fifield of Tilton, NH, Harry Fifield of Elmira, NY, and sister-in-law Elizabeth Savage of Fairfield, CT. Lena was predeceased by her parents, her sisters Gertrude Fifield, Dawn Woods, Helen Fogg, Melba Fogg, Florence Bernard, Eva Heath and Ruth Rouchon.
A private burial was held on Saturday, May 30 at the Riverton Cemetery in Jefferson. A memorial service will be held at the St. John’s United Methodist Church Highland Chapel in Jefferson on Saturday, June 13 at 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lena’s memory to St. John’s United Methodist Church, 5 Black Velvet Road, Jefferson, NH 03583 or to the New Hampshire Association for the Blind, 25 Walker Street, Concord, NH 03301.
LUNENBURG - Leona ”Mama” Esposito
....show , 85 of Lunenburg, VT , beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 1st, 2015. She was born on June 29th, 1930 to Clarence Hemstock and Anna Wanamaker-Hemstock.
Leona is survived by her 3 children from her marriage with Larry Esposito, who predeceased her in 2001. Lawrence Esposito of Gilman, VT, Kali Esposito of Lunenburg, VT and Mike Esposito of Lunenburg, VT. Leona has 10 grandchildren: Kasey Esposito, Travis Torelli, Tommy Brown, Mickey Esposito, Angelo Esposito, Tim Brown, Justin Brown, Keara Esposito, Jaden Esposito, Jasmine Esposito and Anthony Esposito who predeceased her. Leona also had 2 great-grandchildren, Natalie Esposito and Caiden Esposito as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins in Connecticut.
She is also survived by her brother Luis Hemstock of Connecticut. She lost her sister Lara Hemstock and her 3 brothers: John Hemstock, Bill Hemstock and Bob Hemstock.
Leona loved her family and devoted 85 years to them. She was considered the “glue” that kept the family together. Leona enjoyed wild life, sports and animals. Leona was known for her jokes, cards, birds, listening to music and her amazing cooking. Leona has impacted everyone who she made contact with, and influenced her kind heart upon them. She dedicated her entire life to her family and loved ones.
On Tuesday, July 7, 2015 friends may call on the family at the Bailey Funeral Home, 210 Main Street, Lancaster, NH from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. A graveside services will be held at the Riverside Cemetery in Lunenburg, VT on Wednesday July 8th at 11am.
LITTLETON - Lindsey Arnold Briggs
....show , passed away August 5th, 2015 at home in his sleep. Born at home in 1938, he was son of Phyllis and Leslie Briggs of East Concord VT.
Lindsey graduated from Concord High School in 1956 and then went on scholarship to study at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge MA. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics in 1960 from MIT, and then made a big move to California to work for Aerojet Corporation, where he worked for over 39 yrs. During his time as an engineer (fondly referred to as a “rocket scientist” by his family), he led program management of the Minutemen ICBM during the US efforts to catch up with Russia at the height of the Cold War.
A four year high school baseball and basketball player, one of his fondest memories was of making it to the VT State Championship basketball game in Barre. Lindsey was always an avid supporter of youth athletics, coaching all of his children’s teams through the years and rarely missed a high school sporting event his children played in. He was ahead of his time as a perfectionist statistician and record keeper, using what we now call “metrics” to plan the winning lineup. He played and coached in adult softball and basketball leagues throughout his life. Even into his 70’s, while his health allowed him, he went to the community softball games held nightly in the summers.
While living in California he took up cycling, and logged thousands of hours riding the bike trails that follow the American River in and around Sacramento. His daily routine of 25 miles thru any kind of weather was an impressive feat for years. He took up backpacking in the Sierra’s and introduced his family to “G.O.R.P” as a trailside staple. In winter, he would bring his family to the Sierra Mountains for a look at the snow and a day of tobogganing- on his original wooden toboggan hauled from Vermont.
He was a committed volunteer at the Sacramento County Sheriff's Dept. In 1976 he completed a course in reserve officer training, graduating highest in his class. For 20 years with the sheriff's reserve he worked a weekly patrol riding with a seasoned officer.
He served his alma mater MIT for many years as a regional coordinator and an educational counselor and interviewed countless teens applying for admission. In 2006 he received
the “George B. Morgan '20 Award” recognizing dedication to the MIT admissions process.
He enjoyed continuing education courses offered for alums and the MIT Technology Review magazine was a staple of his reading stack.
In his retirement he returned to New England, living in his hometown village of East Concord, VT and most recently in Littleton, NH.
Predeceased by his parents Leslie Charles Briggs and Phyllis Esther (Woodbury) Briggs, he is survived by his brother Gary Briggs (Linda) of Morrisville, VT, sister Janice Boulais of Plaistow, NH, formerly married to Noreen with whom he had daughter Stephanie Briggs (Michael Lyons) of Norwich VT, son Glenn Lansing Briggs (Kendice) of Irvine, CA, daughter Sheila Briggs Scafine (Mark) of San Mateo CA. And lovingly remembered by seven grandchildren Hannah, Gus, and Maddie Lyons, Austyn and Carsen Briggs, Marco and Isabella Scafine.
Memorial services will be held at Bailey Funeral Home Sunday August 9th at 2:00pm.
In lieu of flowers- donations can be sent to: MIT Student House Fund ℅ S.BRIGGS 17 Carpenter St. Norwich, VT 05055
GILMAN – Loretta M. Colby
....show , 72, died suddenly at home on Jefferson Avenue on November 17, 2015.
Loretta was born in Lancaster on July 9, 1943 the daughter of Alfred J. and Yvette (Lussier) Morin. She was the widow of the late Blaine E. “Bud” Colby. Together they had 6 children and resided for many years in Lunenburg.
Family was Loretta’s number one priority; she and Bud had a solid marriage of 28 years. Spending time with family was what she loved most, especially with her grandchildren. She enjoyed attending their sporting events and rooting them on. Loretta was an exceptional cook and was always making something special for family and friends. She also enjoyed the holidays, especially Christmas, and was a big fan of the Patriots and Celtics. For several years she worked at the Country Kettle Restaurant in Lunenburg.
Loretta was a Communicant of All Saints Church in Lancaster.
Family members include her six children, Kurt Colby and wife Shelly of Lunenburg, Kathy Gray and husband George of Lunenburg, Kerri Balch and husband Jeff of Gilman, Keith Colby and wife Lisa of Lunenburg, Karla Colby and significant other Mike Sullivan of Lunenburg, Karen Coy and husband Chuck of Lancaster; 17 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marguerite “Sis” Moffett and husband Don of Penacook, NH, Cathy Olexa and husband Jerry of Ohio; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by Bud in 1988 and two brothers, Joseph and Albert Morin.
Visiting hours will be held Sunday evening, November 22, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday morning at 10:00 AM at All Saints Church. Reverend Matthew Mason, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery, South Lunenburg.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to Catholic Charities of New Hampshire, 215 Myrtle Street, Manchester, NH 03104-4354.
ROCHESTER, NH – Louisa S. Lamontagne
....show , 93, formerly of West Stewartstown and Colebrook, died Monday evening, December 21, 2015, at Colonial Hill Center in Rochester.
Mrs. Lamontagne was born in Quebec City on May 11, 1922 the daughter of Edouard and Florida (Chouinard) Morin.
For many years she resided in West Stewartstown with her late husband Joseph L. Lamontagne. She later moved to Colebrook and was a resident of Colby Commons for several years. Louisa was as assistant bookkeeper in her husband's business, a homemaker who loved to cook and sew. She enjoyed taking the kids on camping trips with their travel trailer and always loved the challenge of word games and puzzles. Laughter was her the best medicine.
Surviving family members include her children Benoit Lamontagne of Ashland, Sylvain Lamontagne of Wallace Pond, VT, Carmen Silcock of Rochester,NH and two grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held in the spring in Cimetieres Catholiques De Granby in Granby, Quebec.
Donations may be made in her memory to the Tillotson Center for the Arts, Carriage Lane, Colebrook, NH 03576
LANCASTER – Marguerite F. Cargill
....show , 90, of Water Street, died Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon.
Mrs. Cargill was born in Dalton, NH, on July 6, 1925 the daughter of Clarence and Lila (Potter) Kelly.
Raised in Dalton, Marguerite was a 1944 graduate of Dalton High School. After high school she went to cosmetology school in Boston and in 1946 she married her late husband and WWII veteran Wilbur “Red” C. Cargill. She then moved to Lancaster where she resided for the rest of her life. She loved Lancaster and all things New Hampshire.
Early in her career she worked 7 years as a dispatcher for the NH State Highway Department. She was later employed 30 years with NH State Police Troop F and the NH Department of Safety in Twin Mountain.
In 1992 Marguerite was awarded the Mel Gallup Award for Volunteer Service. Much of her life, especially after retirement, was devoted to volunteer work. At Weeks Medical Center she devoted over 10,000 hours of service as a hospital volunteer. She was also a Justice of the Peace and a Red Cross volunteer. In 1993 she started volunteering at the Lancaster Information Booth and for the past several summers at the Lancaster Welcome Center. She enjoyed helping and visiting with all the travelers that came through town.
Family members include her Daughter Jodi (Cargill) Sarkisian and husband Edward of Paoli, PA, son Scott Cargill and wife Theresa of Charlestown, NH; sister Ruth (Kelly) Williams and husband Patrick of Bakersfield, CA; grandchildren, Angela and Amanda Sarkisian, Andria and Samantha Cargill, Orion Davis; great-grandson Oliver Davis and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, her parents and a brother Andrew Kelly.
Burial will be held in the spring in Summer Street Cemetery at the convenience of the family. A celebration of her life will be held this summer. An announcement will be made at a later date.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to a local charity of one’s choice
GUILDHALL – Marie Stevens Judge
....show , 90, died at the Country Village Nursing Home on January 23, 2015 surrounded by her family and friends.
Marie was born in Epsom, NH on September 10, 1924 and was the oldest of three daughters of Edgar and Ruth (Pike) Stevens. She moved to Lancaster, NH in 1938 with her family, attended Lancaster Academy, was employed at Frank Smith’s and later was introduced to the love of her life, Wayne Judge, on a blind date (orchestrated by none other than Dick Monahan). After marriage they took up residence at the Judge Farm in Guildhall, Vermont where they raised their family and her roots remained for over 70 years. Wayne predeceased her in 1979.
In her day she was active in Eastern Star and was an honorary Worthy Matron of the Willena Benton Chapter in Guildhall, the Guildhall Community Church, the Guildhall School Board, the Busy Beavers 4-H Club. She was always on a committee for various fund raisers, hunter suppers and charitable events, her biggest event was being involved in the Guildhall’s 200th
bicentennial celebration. She worked for many years as a waitress and hostess at the Lancaster Motel, the Mountain View and later at the Lancaster Diner.
For many years she was the bus driver for the Guildhall School, driving and maintaining her own bus. Many a story she would tell of “pikin” off a partridge with the bumper of the bus on her way home from delivering her kids to school. She made an awesome partridge pie (it took about 8 hits to feed a family of seven).
She loved cooking, gardening, flowers, birds, nature and the outdoors. Preserving natures beauty was a hobby she enjoyed by collecting and pressing flowers, ferns, leaves and butterfly wings which she crafted into lamp shades and picture frames to give as gifts. She loved game shows, eating chocolate, popcorn and playing skip-bo, but her favorite all time treat was eating lobster whenever possible!
She loved people and had a great sense of humor, but mostly she loved her family. She leaves behind her five children, William Judge and wife Susan of Wakefield, NH; Kendall Judge and wife Dorothy of Dillingham, AK; Bonnie Judge of Guildhall, VT; Steven Judge and wife Carrie of Kenai, AK; Wesley Judge and wife Janet of Buxton, ME; seven grandchildren, Jennifer Judge, Valerie Gainer, Joshua Judge, Geanina Shillings, Alec Judge, Shane Judge, Gregory Judge, Erin Judge and 6 great-grandchildren. Marie was predeceased by her sisters Laura Stevens Gonyer, Madeline Stevens Jenkins and three grandchildren, Ryan and Heather Judge and Trapheme Angason.
There will be no calling hours at Marie’s request. She wished to be remembered as you knew and loved her. A celebration of her life will be held at the Whitefield Christian Church, 3 School Street, on Saturday evening, February 7th
at 5:00 PM. Reverend Lou Going, pastor, will officiate. A reception will follow at the Church for family and friends. Burial will be at a later date at the Ridgwell Cemetery in Guildhall.
In lieu of flowers please help us celebrate Marie’s life by planting a tree or something that live on to help glorify God’s beauty around us, of which she loved.
LANCASTER - Marita L. Campbell-Meacham
....show of the McKee Inn in Lancaster, NH passed away at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at the age of 71.
Marita was predeceased by two husbands, Richard Anthony Campbell; and Morris Meacham.
Marita leaves behind one son, Scott Campbell and his wife Ellen; five grandchildren, Nicholette; Anthony; Alexander; William; and Christopher. She also leaves behind many cherished friends at the McKee Inn as well as her beloved caregivers from Northwoods Home Health.
There will be no calling hours. All are invited to attend a memorial service to celebrate her life on Monday, January 5, 2015 at the McKee in beginning at 11:00 am.
LANCASTER – Mark L. LaPierre
....show , 58, passed away Thursday morning, October 29, 2015, in Lancaster, NH, after a long illness.
Mark was born in Berlin, NH, on May 13, 1957 the son of Nelson and Patricia (Parent) LaPierre. He grew up in Gorham and lived many years in Bartlett before moving to Lancaster.
He enjoyed music (all types), going to concerts, swimming in the local rivers, pets, video games and spending time with friends and family.
His parents predeceased him along with a brother Gregg P. LaPierre. Mark is survived by his partner Michael Nadeau of Lancaster; a daughter Hannah LaPierre of Bartlett; a step-mother Mary LaPierre of Gorham; two brothers, Scott LaPierre and wife Debbie of Gorham, Greg A. LaPierre of Hollywood, FL; and a sister Sally Middleton and her husband David of Milan. He also leaves behind nieces and nephew, Megan (LaPierre) Palmer, Matthew LaPierre, Mariah Middleton, Autumn Shaw and several step-brothers and sisters.
There will be no calling hours or funeral services. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Marks’s memory to a charity of your choice.
LANCASTER - Mary L. Smith
....show , 88, of Prospect Street, Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2015, at the Sonogee Rehabilitation and Living Center in Bar Harbor, Maine, with her daughter at her side. She had fallen ill this spring while visiting her daughter in Maine.
Mary Louise Burbank was born on March 18, 1927, in Dalton to Bliss L. and Edith (Lewis) Burbank. She was raised in Dalton, graduating from Dalton High School in 1944. She attended business school in Concord for a year before beginning work at Celluloid Corp in Gilman, VT. She married Paul A. Smith on June 8, 1963, and moved to Lancaster. This marked the happiest period of her life, when her children were small and she was a stay-at-home mother. She later worked at the Connecticut Valley Dairy and was a dispatcher for the State of New Hampshire Highway Department for many years, retiring in 1997.
During her retirement years she gave 3000 hours of volunteer service to Weeks Medical Center. In 2010 she received the Mel Gallop Memorial Award for outstanding volunteer service for her work in the hospital pharmacy and for appointment reminder calling. She also organized her favorite recipes into two self-published volumes of cookbooks; knitted until her eyes failed her; enjoyed time at her camp at Maidstone Lake, VT; travelled; and worked on her tan whenever weather permitted. She demonstrated her strong desire to live by surviving several health crises. Her family is grateful that she was able to maintain her sharp wits and sense of humor to the end despite her failing health.
She is survived by her daughter, Constance M. Smith of Ellsworth, ME; her son, Matthew P. Smith of Lancaster; his wife, Barbara J. Peaslee-Smith; her beloved grandson, Andrew B. Smith; and her brother, Jon A. Burbank of Hebron, NH. She was predeceased by her parents; by her husband, Paul, in 1982; and her sister, Joyce B. Alexander, earlier this year.
A memorial mass will be celebrated on Saturday, August 1, 2015, at 11 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church, 163 Main Street, Lancaster. Reverend Matthew Mason, pastor, will officiate. A reception will be held in the church hall following the service. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the
American Cancer Society, New England Division, 121 Connor Way, Suite 420, Williston, Vermont 05495-1460.
LANCASTER - Mason A. Cliche
....show , 21, was taken from us on Sunday morning, November 29th, 2015 to continue his journey and join his sister, Olivia Ann, our angel in heaven.
Mason was born in Lancaster on March 25, 1994, and is the son of Andy and Margo (Fitch) Cliche. He was a 2012 graduate of White Mountains Regional High School and was presently a Senior at Plymouth State University. There, he played men's soccer all four years and was a former member of U17 Olympic Development Soccer Team. In 2011, he was named "Second Team All State" for boy's soccer.
He was employed by JCB Colby Masonry in Lunenburg, Vermont. He loved all sports and was pursuing his degree in sports management with a minor in coaching. He was an assistant coach for the Olympic Development Soccer Program. Mason was an avid skiier, snowboarder, basketball player and an all around natural athlete. If he could throw it, kick it, or ride it, Mason could do it. Mason loved life and had a zest for learning. He especially enjoyed gatherings with; his family, friends, extended family and PSU Men's soccer team.
Family members include his parents of Lancaster, his sister Mary Cliche and her fiance Michael Rouillard of Twin Mountain; maternal grandparents Charles and Mary Fitch of Maidstone, Vermont; paternal grandparents James Cliche of Lancaster, Priscilla Cliche of Zimmerman, Minnesota; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visiting hours will be held Thursday evening, December 3, from 5:00-8:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday morning at 11:00 AM at the All Saints Church in Lancaster. Reverend Matthew Mason, pastor will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mason A. Cliche Memorial Scholarship Fund; Attention Beth Lufkin, 127 Regional Road, Whitefield, New Hampshire 03598.
LOS BANOS, CA – Mildred E. “Millie” Wright
....show , 89, formerly of Lunenburg, died June 22, 2015 at her daughter’s home in Los Banos.
Mrs. Wright was born in Portland, Maine on October 14, 1925 the daughter of Winfred H. and Edith M. (Holmes) Colby.
Millie was raised in Portland and for a time worked as a telephone operator. She later married Bernard J. Wright and in 1946 moved to Lunenburg, VT. For 17 years she worked in the dietary department at Weeks Medical Center and for the last 12 of those years she was the diet clerk. For several years her health has failed and for the past year and a half she has resided with her daughter Linda in Los Banos.
Surviving family members include two daughters Linda Stramal of Los Banos, CA, Joanne Laughlin of Inverness, FL; two sons William N. Wright Groveton, David J. Wright of Lisbon; 22 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Bernard and a son Donald J. Wright.
A graveside service will be held Saturday October 10 at 11:00 AM in the Riverside Cemetery in South Lunenburg.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to Riverside Rescue, 236 Riverside Ave., Lunenburg, VT 05906.
GILMAN – Millard V. Bresnahan
....show , 90, died Wednesday October 7, 2015 at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster.
Mr. Bresnahan was born in Calais, Maine on October 3, 1925 the son of Edmund M. and Villa F. (Blaney) Bresnahan. When he was 4 years old he moved to Gilman and attended Gilman Elementary School. He went on to graduate from Littleton High School with the class of 1944. On January 4, 1944 he enlisted in the US Air Force and was proud to served his country during World War II. He married Deltina Theresa Beaton on June 26, 1947.
For many years Millard worked at the Gilman Paper Mill and retired in 1987 as Assistant Superintendent. During the various strikes at the mill he supported his family as an Electrolux Vacuum Salesman, Yuke truck driver while the building of the Moore Dam and as an electrician apprentice while constructing a building at Lyndon State College.
He was a great outdoors man, hunting, fishing, trapping, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. He enjoyed cooking a feast for his family with venison, partridge or trout with vegetables from his garden. His greatest joy was his family: coaching hockey, basketball, baseball and sharing with them his experiences of hunting, fishing, golfing and boating.
His true passion was his hunt for the elusive white tailed deer. He passed his hunting and survival skills onto his sons and grandsons taking his grandsons to hunter’s safety at a very young age. He took immense pride in the care of the Gilman ice rink. Often flooding the rink into the wee hours on sub zero nights so the ice would be just right. He loved tending his vegetable gardens and daily crossword puzzles. Throughout the years fond memories were made around the kitchen table, playing board games, cribbage, spades and canasta with his children and grandchildren. He was an avid New England sports fan watching Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins and Patriots Games.
He became a member of the VFW Post in Lancaster and the American Legion Post in Gilman, marching proudly in many parades over the years.
Surviving family members include two daughters, Theresa Olsen and husband John of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, Bonnie Lauzon and husband James of Anamosa, Iowa; two sons, Paul Bresnahan of Dalton, Leo Bresnahan and wife Laurie of Winooski; five brothers, Donald Bresnahan of Gilman, William Bresnahan and wife Patricia of Medway, MA, Gerald Bresnahan and wife Reta of Lunenburg, John Bresnahan and wife Barbara of Yorktown, VA, James Bresnahan of Monroe, CT; 9 grandchildren, Keith Olsen and wife Julie, Vincent Olsen, Kara Bean and husband John, Chris Bresnahan and wife Sue, Tyler Bresnahan, Alissa Lauzon, Emily Deng and husband Vibol, Aaron Lauzon and wife Kristy, Michael Kuczewski and wife Emily Dahl and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his loving wife of 54 years, Deltina (Della) Beaton Bresnahan on May 29, 2001; two sister-in-laws, Joan & Marie Bresnahan; daughter-in-law Wanda (Ross) Bresnahan and great-grandson Samuel Bean. He loved his K-9 companions and was predeceased by Blackie, Bandit, Duncan and Kyliemae.
A memorial mass will be celebrated Saturday afternoon, October 24, at 1:00 PM in All Saints Church, Lancaster. Military honors will follow the mass. Reverend Daniel Deveau, pastor of St. Francis Xavier Church in Groveton, will officiate. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family in Cushman Cemetery in Dalton.
Millard was a man true to himself. Morals, ethics and beliefs. He had the courage of his convictions. Truly a family first man.
LANCASTER – Nathan Dale Martin
....show , 76, of Lancaster, N.H. passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2015 at Country Village Center surrounded by his family.
Nate graduated from Groveton High School in 1957 and became a well known building contractor in and around the surrounding towns.
Nate was an avid gardener, hunter and fisherman, and a very compassionate animal lover, Luke being his favorite. He was most proud of his home which he shared with his loving companion Carol Reed, who survives him.
Nathan is also survived by his two daughters, Tiffany Martin Benoit, husband Jerry and their daughter Madison, all of Exeter, N.H and Melissa Martin Barney and husband Brian, their son Joshua, his wife Allison and great granddaughter Mya, all of Guildhall, VT and their daughter Kaitlyne Taylor and husband Charlie of South Kirby VT
At Nathan's request there will be no visiting hours, there will be a private service at the family's convenience
LANCASTER – Patricia M. Pierce
....show , 86, of Grandview Drive, died Thursday evening November 5, 2015, at The Morrison in Whitefield after a lengthy illness. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Pierce was born in Lancaster on December 31, 1928 the daughter of Reginald Patrick and Dora (Hardy) Monahan. She was a longtime Lancaster resident working for a time at Weeks Memorial Hospital and for many years was a claims manager for George M. Stevens & Son Insurance Co., Lancaster.
Patricia was a Communicant of All Saints Church, Lancaster and for many years ran the bereavement luncheons at the church with her best friend Margaret Boyer. She was also an active member of the Tabernacle Society.
For many years she was a volunteer for Weeks Home Health and Hospice. She loved cats and was particularly fond of her many Siamese.
Surviving family members include two daughters, Tina A. DeMasi and her husband Patrick of Northfield, VT, Otilla J. Pierce and her husband Troy Merner of Lancaster; three sons Reginald J. Pierce and wife JoAnn of Fortson, GA, Trent E. Pierce and wife Lingdi of East Haven, CT, Leslie's partner George Cochron of New York City; grandchildren Adam DeMasi, Jennifer DeMasi-Bruno and husband Michael Bruno, Alexandria Karl-Hand and husband Jeremy Hand, Lincoln Karl, Katie Pierce, Junyi Pierce; a great-granddaughter Charlie Ann Bruno; a sister Jane Harvey of Lyndonville, VT and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband James L. Pierce; a son Leslie J. Pierce; a daughter Sarah Pierce; a grandson Erik DeMasi; sisters, Mary Buteau, Sally Spaulding, Helen Newell; a brother Richard Monahan and her beloved friend Margaret Boyer.
A memorial mass will be celebrated Tuesday morning November 10, at 10:00 AM at All Saints Church, Lancaster. Reverend Matthew Mason, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family in Calvary Cemetery, Lancaster.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to St. Judes Children’s Hospital, 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.
LANCASTER – Pearl J. Phillips
....show , 85, of Prospect Street, died Friday morning, November 6, 2015 at Country Village Genesis Eldercare Center, Lancaster.
Mrs. Phillips was a lifetime resident of Lancaster born there on July 22, 1930 the daughter of Albert D. and Gladys M. (Palmer) Flynn. She has lived at the same home since she was 13 years old. Pearl loved to cook.
Family members include her two sons, Kenneth Michael and Roger Alan Phillips of Lancaster; a sister Beverly Phillips of Lancaster; 2 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Donald Franklin Phillips and a daughter Claire Bona.
A graveside service will be held Saturday morning November 14th at 11:00 AM in Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster. Reverend Donald Williams of Lancaster will officiate.
LUNENBURG – Ray McPherson
....show passed away unexpectedly on February 16, 2015 at the age of 66 surrounded by his family.
Ray was born in East Concord, VT on August 9th, 1948 to Myrtle Blodgett McPherson and Willard Kyle McPherson.
Everyone that knew Ray knew how much he loved the outdoors. Ray was well known in Northern Vermont for being an avid hunter, trapper and fisherman in the local area but also travelled as far as Alaska and Canada to get the “Big One”. He was a member of the Coon and Cat Club and the VT Trappers Association.
Ray was employed at the Gilman Paper Mill for 25+ years.
Surviving family members include his wife Patty McPherson; his sister Dianna McPherson; his daughter Heather and her husband Tyrone Blizzard and their children Tyron Lorenzo, William Willard and Tiesha Lenora; his daughter Di McPherson and her sons Mason Dixon and Chase Ray; his daughter Megan McPherson Allen, her husband Michael Allen and their children Hunter Raymond and Willow Emma; uncles Roger, Rodney and Rolly Collins. Ray was close to his cousin Raymond Blodgett and cousins Ricky, Randy and George Blodgett.
Ray you will be so missed by your family but we are all left with so many memories from all of the excursions you have taken us all on. We are left with more stories than one could even imagine. Rest in peace Daddy it’s not goodbye but see you sometime xoxo.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
GROVETON – Raynard R. Dupont
....show , 54, of Melcher Street, died July 24, 2015 at his uncle’s home in Lunenburg after a long illness.
Mr. Dupont was born in Lancaster on March 29, 1961 the son of Raymond Dupont and Eldeen (Roby) Towle.
Raynard worked for a time as a private caregiver and was very involved with the Catholic Church.
Family members include his sister Betty Stapleton of Clermont, FL and her children Travis and Samantha. His parents predeceased him.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday August 11th at 10:00 AM in the Calvary Cemetery, Lancaster. Reverend Daniel Deveau, pastor of St. Francis Xavier Church, will officiate.
DALTON – Rebecca J. McVetty
....show , 66, of Union Road, died at her home Tuesday afternoon October 13, 2015.
Becky was born in Lancaster on June 21, 1949 the daughter of George I. McVetty Jr. and Beverly M. (Smith) McVetty Stewart. She was a graduate of Whitefield High School and from 1968 to 2013 she worked as a bookkeeper for Pilgrim Furniture in Littleton. For a time she was also a bookkeeper for Littleton Harley Davidson and for three years was a selectman’s assistant for the Town of Dalton.
Some of her interests included genealogy and studying town and local history. She also enjoyed the outdoors, especially gardening. She was an active member of the community, volunteering her time and talents for the town and church.
Since 1975 she has been a charter member of the Dalton Historical Society.
Surviving family members include her mother Beverly McVetty Stewart of Dalton; a brother Thomas L. McVetty and his wife Nancy of Dalton; a sister Terri L. Parks and her husband Brian of Dalton; a step-brother W. Thomas Stewart of Mansfield, MA; a step-sister Lucie M. Brown of Salem, NH; 3 nephews, 1 niece, 3 great-nieces and 1 great-nephew. She was predeceased by her father George; her step-father Floyd E. Stewart and a step-brother Gerald Stewart.
A graveside service will be held Saturday morning October 31, at 11:00 AM in Cushman Cemetery in Dalton. Reverend Diane Raymond, pastor of the Dalton Congregational Church, will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Friends of the Dalton Town Hall, care of Terri Parks, 220 Union Road, Dalton, NH 03598.
Reginald Hervey Abbott
....show , 88, of Lancaster, died peacefully at the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center in White River Junction, VT on Saturday, January 17, 2015.
Reg was born in Troy, NH on January 23, 1926 the son of Hervey Abbott and Corinne Marotte. He had been a resident of Lancaster most of his life.
Reg was a proud U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He served as a motor machinist’s mate on several small warships and saw action in the Pacific theater.
After a brief post-war stay at Plymouth State College and then Oklahoma to finish an education interrupted by war, he and wife Alice (Cryan) settled in Lancaster to raise a family. Reg spent most of his working years at P.J. Noyes Company in Lancaster. But as a hardworking New Englander and devoted family man he was up well before dawn on most days to handle several part-time jobs in Lancaster over the years including
various duties at the Weeks Memorial Library, the Democrat offices, and the Siwooganock Bank. In his spare time he ran “Abbott’s Clock Shop” out of his home.
After “retiring” he enjoyed working at the Walmart in Littleton in the garden shop and later as a greeter. Reg also did some volunteer work for Meals on Wheels during the last years of his life.
Reg took great joy in spending time outdoors. He was an accomplished skier and better than average tennis player as many local players can attest. In his later years he particularly liked hiking Mt. Prospect in Lancaster and riding his bike for miles near town and in Vermont after crossing the Connecticut River.
Reginald is survived by a son, Stephen Abbott, of Alexandria, Virginia; a daughter, Penny Durgin,
of Lancaster; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Reginald was predeceased by his wife of more than 50 years, Alice, who died in 2006; and two sons, Terry Michael (U.S. Marine killed in Vietnam, 1968), and Tracey Lee who died in 2011.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation,
or the Meals on Wheels Association of America.
A graveside service for Reginald and Alice will be held Thursday afternoon July 9, at 4:00 PM in Calvary Cemetery in Lancaster. Military honors will also be conducted in Mr. Abbot’s memory.
JEFFERSON – Regina (Doty) Corrigan
....show , 56, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday morning, July 30, 2015 after a long courageous battle with cancer.
She is survived by her Husband Mark, 4 daughters -Regina, Katrina, Christina and Alina as well as her father Arthur Doty , 5 grandchildren and 7 brothers and sisters.
Regina, a lover of the ocean grew up on the beaches of Winthrop MA before moving to Northern NH. She had an infectious laugh and loved being surrounded by her family. She was avid quilter and fiber artist and will be missed by her Stitch family greatly.
Regina committed her life to raising her 4 daughters as well as caring for her 5 grandchildren. Her faith and family were the cornerstones of her life.
Visiting hours will be held Monday evening, August 3, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday morning at 10:00 AM at St. Agnes Church in Jefferson. Reverend Matthew Mason, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Kilkenny View Cemetery, Jefferson.
The staff at Norris Cotton Cancer in Lebanon and St. Johnsbury took excellent care of her and enabled her to battle this disease with fierce determination. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate any donations to be made in loving memory to Norris Cotton Cancer Center.
LANCASTER - Regina M. Snell
....show , 82, passed away peacefully at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster, on December 27, 2015. She had fought courageously against renal failure, heart disease and end stage COPD. She lived life on her terms; and she died on her terms, with dignity and grace.
Regina was born in Woodsville, NH on February 3, 1933 to Henry and Lillian (Welch) Guilmette. She was also raised in Woodsville and was a graduate of Woodsville High School. She later attended Becker Junior College in Worcester, MA.
For many years she worked as a medical secretary and then as a medical record librarian at the Cottage Hospital in Woodsville. She was instrumental in assisting with the set up of the medical record department for accreditation. Before her retirement she was an appointment secretary in the office of Howard Wagner DDS in Littleton.
She loved playing golf before her health forced her to give it up. She also enjoyed doing crossword and logic problems, watching sports on television, reading and spending much time on the computer. Her three grand fur babies gave her much joy, comfort and companionship.
Surviving family members include her daughter Judy Nichols with whom she made her home in Lancaster; a sister Rhoda Monahan of South Barre, VT; as stepson Ted Snell and wife Barbara of Georgia; a nephew, nieces, cousins, step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. Her parents along with her husband, Arthur "Charlie" Snell, and a daughter Joni predeceased her.
Per her wishes there will be no services. After cremation there will be a private burial at the Glenwood Cemetery in Littleton.
If you wish to make a contribution in her memory please consider making a donation to Companion Pet Care, 22 Maple Street, Littleton, NH and indicate for the "Compassionate Care Fund", in the memo. This fund saved the lives of two of the family cats before their adoption by Regina and her daughter. Also consider Riverside Rescue Inc., Lunenburg, VT in memory of Regina Snell.
LANCASTER, NH – R. Floyd Luckey Jr.
....show , 85, passed away after after a long illness at his home in Lancaster on November 5, 2015. He was born on November 18, 1929 in LaBelle, Florida the son of the late R. Floyd Luckey Sr. and Florrie Myrle (Kennington) Luckey.
Immediate family members include his daughter Sarah Patricia “Patty” Rohman of Florida; grandson Kyle Rohman of New Orleans, LA; step-son William Palya and his wife Alicia Palya of Twin Mountain, NH and their children Lindsay Palya of Twin Mountain, NH, and Grace Palya of Heath, OH; a nephew Irvan Luckey and his wife Kathy of Pittsburg, NH. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 35 years Barbara A. (Holden) Luckey; a son Robert “Bobby” Luckey III of Florida and his three brothers Oscar, James and William Luckey.
Floyd was a 1948 graduate of LaBelle High School in LaBelle, FL. He attended the University of Florida graduating in 1951 with high honors and a degree in Agricultural Education. In 1953 he earned a Masters Degree in Agriculture Economics and Cooperative Dairy Marketing. He proudly served his country in the US Navy attaining the rank of a commanding officer. He served aboard the battleship USS Wisconsin and the Submarine USS Burrfish. He was honorably discharged after 3 years and 4 months of distinguished service.
After leaving the Navy he served for 5 years as manager of the Independent Dairy Farm Cooperative in South Florida. Mr. Luckey worked closely with the dairy farmers enabling the Cooperative to become a thriving business.
His hard work and dedication to the project did not go unnoticed. As the family of (now retired) US Senator Bob Graham began development of what was previously their dairy farm they enlisted the assistance of Mr. Luckey to develop 3000 acres of land into what has become the vibrant and beautiful town of Miami Lakes. Dedicating 15 years to the Miami Lakes projects Floyd then retired and relocated to Bonita Springs, FL.
Over the next 30 years Mr. Luckey was active in the southwest Florida areas of real estate and condominium development. He was instrumental in the creation of Black Island and the quaint taste of simple vacation life at Bonita Beach Plantation Resort (“Crackerville”). Ultimately Black Island and Lovers Key were combined to be the Lovers Key Carl E. Johnson State Park. Floyd and his wife operated the Bonita Beach Plantation Resort for the next 15 years.
In 2005 he and his beloved Barbara retired to New Hampshire. He was devoted to her and their interest throughout their 35 years of blissful marriage. She passed in 2013 leaving a hole in his life and heart for the rest of his days. He loved to tell her “You’ve been my sweetheart for a long time”. Her response was always, “Not nearly long enough”.
Floyd was truly a gentle, kind and loving soul who touched many who met and worked with throughout his life. Those who are left behind are enriched by his spirit and grateful for his genial manner, generosity and kind ways.
Visiting hours will be held Sunday evening November 8, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home, 210 Main Street, Lancaster, NH. A funeral service will be held Monday morning, November 9, at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will follow in Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster.
LANCASTER – Richard Lionel Fontaine
....show , 65, of Pleasant Valley Road, died Tuesday May 19, 2015 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.
Mr. Fontaine was born in Lancaster on December 8, 1949 the son of Leonard F. and Eunice M. (Holt) Fontaine. He was a lifelong resident of Lancaster graduating from Lancaster High School in 1967. After high school he started working at the Groveton Paper Mill but left in 1968 to serve in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He returned to the mill in 1972 and after many dedicated years he retired as Foreman of Instrumentation for Wausau Paper Company. He also operated his own business repairing air conditioners and refrigeration units.
Dick loved hunting and enjoyed his camp in Lost Nation. He also enjoyed singing and playing his guitar. He was a member of the Lancaster VFW Post #3041, Royal Order of the Cooties and the Rochester Victory Club.
Surviving Family members include his wife of 42 years Beatrice (Savage) Fontaine of Lancaster; his mother Eunice Fontaine of Lancaster; two sons Jody Fontaine of Lisbon, Brian Fontaine and fiancée Amanda Locke of Farmington; seven grandchildren, Tyler, Bryton, Brice, Teran, Denika, Kylie, Ethan; six brothers and sisters, Joanne Emerson and husband Leslie of Lancaster, Mary Anne Baird and husband Steve of Beckly, WV, Rosanna Currier and husband John of Lancaster, Nannette Stone and husband Charles of Alaska, Dennis “Ben” Fontaine of Jefferson, Bonnie Bryant and husband Delbert of Milan, Roger Lucien “Trapper” Fontaine and wife Brenda of Lancaster; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial visiting hours will be held Wednesday evening May 27th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday morning at 11:00 AM at All Saints Church, Lancaster. Reverend Matthew Mason, pastor, will officiate. Military honors will follow outside the church.
Donations may be made in his memory to the Building Fund at VFW Post #3041, 259 Main Street, Lancaster, NH or the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756.
LITTLETON – Richard L. Roy
....show , 74, died peacefully at his home, Wednesday morning, December 30, 2015, after a recent illness.
Mr. Roy was born in Northumberland, NH, on February 12, 1941 the son of Ludger J. and Florida (Cloutier) Roy. He was raised on the family farm in Stratford and was a graduate of Stratford High School. For many years after he resided in Groveton and Lancaster.
For approximately 40 years he was employed at Groveton Paper Company and for many years served as a Groveton police officer. For 16 years he worked as an overnight valet for the Omni Mount Washington Hotel.
Richard had many interests including antique collecting, gardening, storytelling and collecting vintage cars. He served in the National Guard and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Surviving family members include his wife Tia L. (Eberle) Roy; a daughter Nicole “Niki” Merriam and her husband Bart of Clarksville, Tennessee; 2 step-sons Kyle Tucker of Barre, VT, Brandon Wakefield of Littleton; a sister Lorraine Beroney of Berlin; 5 grandchildren Colby, Chandler, Carlin, Cameron, and Conleigh Kennedy and 2 great-grandchildren Chloe Ellis and Arabella Kennedy.
A memorial mass will be celebrated Saturday morning January 2 at 11:00 AM at St. Frances Xavier Church, Groveton. Reverend Daniel Deveau, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the spring in St. Francis Cemetery, Groveton.
Donations may be made in his memory to
American Cancer Society, New England Division 121 Connor Way, Suite 420 Williston, Vermont 05495-1460 or Catholic Charities of New Hampshire, 215 Myrtle Street, Manchester, NH 03104-4354 or a charity of one’s choice.
STARK – Richard M. “Rick” St. Onge
....show , 47, died at his home Wednesday October 14, 2015 after a sudden illness.
Rick was born in Nashua, NH on December 18, 1967 the son of Richard R. and Dorothy J. (Porter) St. Onge. He was raised in Nashua and was a graduate of Nashua High School.
In his early 20’s he moved to Stark and for 20 years worked as a property coordinator for Berlin City Bank. Rick enjoyed cooking; he would enter his creations in local contests and loved to cook big dinners for his family. He was also a talented artist, know best for his drawings.
Family members include his two sons, Joshua M. St. Onge and his wife Samantha of Berlin, Michael M. St. Onge and his fiancée Angelica; his parents Richard and Dorothy of Canaan, NH; a sister Robin Lambert of Winchester, NH; a brother Patrick R. St. Onge of Nashua; two granddaughters Aubreeana and Esmé; his former wife Denise St. Onge of Berlin and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial visiting hours will be held Tuesday afternoon, October 20, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.
LANCASTER – Richard R. Reilly
....show , born August 13,1939, passed away at Country Village on June 15, 2015 of complications from Parkinson’s disease.
After high school he served his country for four years in the US Air Force. Dick was a building contractor and Part-time Police Officer for many years in the Hudson, NH area before marrying Alice Simonds and moving to the Lancaster area. He was a well known finish carpenter and furniture craftsman.
After his retirement he enjoyed delivering the Democrat to all of the surrounding Towns as far north as Pittsburg. He loved snowmobiling in the North Country.
He is survived by his wife Alice Simonds Reilly of Lancaster, son Mark of Litchfield, daughters Jennifer Marr and Heather Soucy both of Litchfield as well as 10 grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter Robin.
At his request there will be no visiting hours. At a later date a service with military honors will be held at the New Hampshire Veteran’s Cemetery in Boscawen.
LANCASTER – Richard W. Fuller
....show , 58, of Lancaster, passed away at Country Village Nursing Home, February 4, 2015, after a long period of ill health.
Richard was born October 21, 1956, the son of Albert and Gloria (Henry) Fuller.
Mr. Fuller graduated from White Mountains Regional High School in 1974. He will best be remembered as a passionate musician and landscaper and through his marriage to Katie for twenty five years where they lived in North Conway and the Florida Keys. During those years Richard spent his time playing music, enjoying friends, laughter and living life passionately.
Richard is survived by his wife and mother, a son, Jessie; 5 brothers; Charles Fuller of Pawley’s Island, SC, Albert R. Fuller (Cheryl) of Nantucket, MA, Edward E. Fuller (Lynn) of Lancaster, David B. Fuller (Pattie) of Lancaster, Russell J Fuller (Mary Ellen) of Colebrook; 3 grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Saturday May 16 at 1:00 PM at the family home on 218 Martin Meadow Pond Road. The service will be outdoors it is recommended you bring chairs. A luncheon will follow.
LANCASTER – Rita C. Garron
....show , 88, of Water Street, went home to be with her Lord & Savior on Saturday morning April 25, 2015 at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster.
Mrs. Garron was born in Nashua, NH on November 17, 1926 the daughter of William H. and Cecil Rose (Cote) Beausoleil.
Rita attended Nashua schools and lived in Nashua until 1983 when she moved to Colebrook with her husband George W. Garron Sr. In their later years they moved to Lancaster. She was a member of the Twin Mountain Baptist Church and the Coos Bible Fellowship. Rita enjoyed doing needle work and cooking and loved spending time with her family.
Surviving family members include her husband of George of Lancaster; two sons, Ronald C. Dupont and companion Doris Smith, William Dupont and companion Rita McKenzie of Columbia; 2 grandchildren Matthew and Kimberly Dupont, 2 great-grandchildren Courtney and Tabitha Dupont; two stepchildren Paula Norman and husband Allan of Georgetown, DE and George W. Garron Jr. and his wife Lucy of Delaware; one brother, Bryan Beausoliel and wife Dawna of Goshen, CT; three sisters, Estelle Tibbetts of Lee, MA, Florence Pepin of Merrimack, NH, Lorraine Davis and husband Lewis of Penobscot, Me; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her former husband Albert A. Dupont; one son Clifford A. Dupont; two brothers Henry Beausoleil and Raymond Beausoleil; and two sisters Gloria Simard and Dori Slosek.
At Rita’s request there will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held Saturday morning May 2 at 11:00 AM at the Twin Mountain Baptist Church. Pastor Fred Laughman will officiate. Burial will be at a later date in Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster.
Donations may be made in her memory to Weeks Medical Center, 173 Middle Street, Lancaster, NH 03584.
FORT MYERS, FLORIDA – Robert Floyd Luckey III
....show , 55, of Fort Myers, died suddenly October 2, 2015 at the Gulf Coast Medical Center.
Mr. Luckey was born in Hollywood, Florida on February 22, 1960 the son of R. Floyd Luckey Jr. and Sarah Z (White) Luckey.
Bobby was a longtime Florida resident and worked most of his life as a tile setter.
He is survived by his father of Lancaster, NH; his mother of Bonifay, Florida; a sister Patti Rohman of Nobleton, Florida and a nephew Kyle Rohman.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
MANCHESTER, NH – Roderick J. Crawford
....show , 60, died suddenly at his home on Sunday, September 20, 2015.
Mr. Crawford was born in Lancaster on December 20, 1954 the son of Raymond W. and Julia (Holden) Crawford. He was raised in Groveton and was a 1974 graduate of Groveton High School.
Roderick has been a longtime resident of the Manchester area and worked as an insurance agent. His last job was with Acorn Insurance in Pelham, NH. He took early retirement in February of 2014.
He had a lifelong passion for Genealogy and had researched the Crawford family line back several generations. He was also a member and active participant of the Groveton High School Alumni.
He was predeceased by his mother Julia Holden Crawford in 1969 and his stepmother Virginia A. Crawford in 2014. Surviving family members include his father Raymond W. Crawford of Groveton; sister Sheila Lovering and husband David Lovering, Nephew DJ Lovering and niece Jamie Lovering all of Concord, NH, sister Kathy Wiles and husband Dean Wiles, nephew Loren Lock and niece Sabrina Zanes all of Groveton; brother Gary Crawford of Tennessee; a great-nephew, Julian Dow of Concord; aunts Florence Holden Berube of Groveton, Sylvia Holden Stone of Groveton, Ethel Goodrum of Colebrook, Eva Stevens of Stewartstown; an uncle Kent Holden and wife Sarah of Groveton; and many cousins.
A memorial visiting hour will be held Saturday afternoon September 26, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A memorial service will follow at 2:15 at the funeral home. Reverend Bruce Lee will officiate. Burial will follow in Northumberland Cemetery.
GROVETON – Roland Joseph Caron
....show , 83, died Wednesday evening October 7, 2015 at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster after a long illness.
Mr. Caron was born in Eustis, Maine on January 4, 1932 the son of Fulbert and Alice ( Auclair ) Caron. He was the 5th
child from a family of 10 who later moved to Vermont where he attended Vermont schools.
During the Korean Conflict Roland served with the US Army and was awarded a Bronze Star for his bravery on the front lines. For many years he worked as a carpenter for Groveton Paper until his retirement.
On June 18th, 1955 he married Louella Cantin, they have shared 60 years of marriage together. Roland was a family man who loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Surviving family members include Louella of Groveton; his children, Diana Brann and husband Charles of Groveton, Kelly McLain and husband Reg of Guildhall, Carol Breault of Groveton, Roland Caron II and wife Rhonda of Whitefield, Richard Caron and wife Cindy of Jaffery, NH; two brothers, Marcel Caron and wife Lorraine of Phoenix, AZ, Raymond Caron and wife Phyllis of Georgia; two sisters, Theresa Lavoie of Island Pond, Jackie Lakin of Derby; grandchildren Tom Hickey, Ben Hickey, Allison Gilman, Nikki McLain, Ryan McLain, Dana Breault, Aaron Breault; great-grandhcildren, Austin McLain, quadruplets Brady, Aubrey, Cameron and Matthew Hickey and Aidan Gilman. He also leaves his best friends Bob Hart and Dick Hart and a special caretaker Shannon Perras.
He was predeceased by his parents; sisters, Jean, Lucille and Christine and brothers Emilian and Hector.
There are no visiting hours. A graveside service will be held Saturday morning October 17, 2015 at 11:00 AM in the Calvary Cemetery in Lancaster. Reverend Matthew Mason, pastor of the Gate of Heaven parish will officiate.
The family has requested that you please omit flowers and make memorial donations to Weeks Home Health, Hospice and Community Outreach Services, 278 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584-9998.
LANCASTER – Royce L. Hutchinson
....show , 65, died Tuesday afternoon October 20, 2015 at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster, after a long illness.
Mr. Hutchinson was a lifetime resident of Lancaster, born there on September 23, 1950 the son of Leon and Marjorie (Baker) Hutchinson. In 1969 he graduated from White Mountain Regional High School and went on to serve with the US Army in Vietnam.
Royce dedicated his life to law enforcement. For 20 years he was on the Lancaster Police Department retiring there as Lieutenant. He then worked for a time as a bailiff in the Lancaster and Colebrook court systems before dedicating 19 years with the Coos County Sheriff’s Department. He also worked as a dress man for Bailey Funeral Home, a driver for Murray Vashaw (for Brooks Chevrolet) and in high school he worked at the IGA store in Lancaster.
He enjoyed many activities including hunting, fishing, photography and holiday decorating but his greatest enjoyment was cooking. In Vietnam he cooked for his fellow soldiers and back home he has always enjoyed cooking and hosting family gatherings.
Memberships included the John W. Weeks VFW Post #3041 of Lancaster and the American Legion Post #17 of Groveton.
Family members include his wife of 35 years Renee (Fortin) Hutchinson (also know by Royce as “Little Hitler”); 5 sisters Patricia Zaengle of Albrightsville, PA, Helen Kelley of North Stratford, Cheryl Bougie of Lancaster, Barbara Hopps of Lancaster, Diane White of Lancaster; aunts and uncles, Helen Dexter of Connecticut, L. James Baker of Pennsylvania, Mervyn Baker of Florida, Sylvia Corbett of Maine, Judith Demers of New Hampshire and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great nieces and a great-great nephew.
Visiting hours will be held Friday afternoon and evening October 23, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A funeral service will be held Saturday morning at 9:00 AM at the Christ United Methodist Church in Lancaster. Reverend Richard Boyden, pastor will officiate. Burial with military honors will follow in Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to Lancaster Fire Department Assn., 25 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584
LANCASTER, NH – Ruth E. (Bees) McLean
....show , 80, died Friday October 30, 2015 peacefully in her sleep at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster, after a long battle with COPD.
Her parents, Frederick T.S. Bees and M. Elsie Smith Bees, predeceased her. Ruth was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother who loved to sew, crochet and garden. She was a very crafty person with her hands and she especially loved socializing with friends.
Her granddaughter Eliza made her very proud with all her accomplishments in becoming a dedicated nurse.
Surviving family members include her husband of 63 years Edward McLean; her three children Cindy Feindel and her husband Bill of Framingham, MA, Bruce McLean and his wife Marilyn of Mountain City, TN, Bonnie McLean of Groveton, NH; her granddaughter Eliza Feindel of Marlborough, MA; two sisters Virginia Trenhom of Rocky Hill, CT and Marge Thouren of Marlborogh, MA.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday afternoon, November 4, at 3:00 at the Lancaster Congregational United Church of Christ. Reverend Sharon van der Laan, pastor, will officiate. A collation will follow from 4:00 to 6:00PM at the church. Burial will be at a later date in the Wildwood Cemetery, Ashland, MA.
In lieu of flowers donation may be made in her memory to the Framingham Heart Study, 73 Mt. Wayte Ave Suite 2, Framingham, MA 01702.
LANCASTER – Sandra L. (Hutchinson) Gonyer
....show , 68, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 9, 2015, at Weeks Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She was born in Lancaster on December 7, 1946 to Warren and Blanche (Carter) Hutchinson.
She grew up and lived her life in the Lancaster-Groveton area and graduated in 1965 from Groveton High School. She worked as a receptionist for Father Sands for several years and then worked as an LNA at Country Village Genesis in Lancaster. In later years she was a homemaker. She was a very generous, kind and loving person who would help anyone in need. She was a loving wife and mother but her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren.
Sandra leaves behind her husband of 38 years, Thomas Gonyer of Groveton and two children; a daughter, Angela Blanchette, her husband Robbie and their two children, Ivory Rose and Josef Patrick, all of Lancaster; a son Patrick Whittum and his two rottweilers (grand-dogs) Sam and Damien of Groveton; a brother Donald Hutchinson of Groveton; a sister, Trudy LeClere of Exeter; and many nieces , nephews and cousins. She also leaves behind her dearest friend, Susan Wright of Groveton.
A Sandra was predeceased by her parents, a brother, Richard Hutchinson and two sisters, Anne Goulet and Ruth Mills.
At Sandra’s request there will be no services. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. To defray burial costs you may send donations to Bailey Funeral Home, 210 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584.
LANCASTER – Sheila M. Gilman
....show , 51, formerly of Twin Mountain, died Tuesday afternoon September 22, 2015, at Weeks Medical Center after a long battle with ALS.
Sheila was born in Massachusetts on April 18, 1964 the daughter of Neil and Eualie (Russell) Brown. She was raised in Whitefield and later moved to concord, NH where she was a 1981 graduate of Concord High School. She returned to Whitefield in 1984.
For a time Sheila was an assistant manager at Loon Mountain. She also worked for G.B. American in Lancaster and many years at the Omni Mt. Washington Hotel in several departments. She enjoyed books and reading, particularly by the writer Nora Roberts. Sheila loved cats and collected cat paintings and figurines. She was also a big fan of the online game Pogo.
Family members include her daughter Morgan Gilman of Twin Mountain, and a brother Edward Brown of Littleton. She was predeceased by her parents and two brothers Theodore Brown and Richard Brown.
A memorial service will be held Saturday September 26 at 2:00 PM at the Middle Falls in Bretton Woods. Visiting hours will be held Thursday October 1 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family in Park Street Cemetery in Whitefield.
LITTLETON – Shirley A. Stefanik,(Nichols)
....show 88, of Cottage Street, died Friday morning February 20, 2015 at the Littleton Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Stefanik was born in Dalton, NH on April 17, 1926 the daughter of Orin and Edith (Titus) Smith. Shirley would later marry Gordon Nichols in 1946 and lived happily in Dalton until 1984, when Gordon lost his battle to cancer. In 1948 they had a beautiful baby girl; Marilyn Nichols (Koczur), who lost her battle with Acute Leukemia in 2011. Shirley was fortunate to find love twice and remarried Martin Stefanik of Franconia in 1996, where they lived until Martin lost his battle with cancer in 2000. Eventually Shirley moved into the Beattie House, in Littleton where she lived happily for nearly 5 year and was beloved by many.
During her lifetime she was employed at the Gilman Paper Mill, Connors and Hoffman in Littleton and in retirement provided home care and companionship.
Shirley was a former member of the American Legion and the VFW, Dalton Historical Society and Gilman Senior Citizens.
Family members include a sister Helen Johnson of Alaska, Grandson Richard Collins of Massachusetts, Granddaughter Robin Gould of Colebrook; 3 great-grandchildren; Krystal White, Zachary White, Brieanna Mckeage ,1 great- great grandchild, Gavyn Hagan; 3 nephews and 2 nieces. She was predeceased by her husband Martin Stefanik; a daughter Marilyn Koczur; two brothers, Edgar Smith, Herbert Smith and a sister-in-law Vera Smith and a sister-in-law Lena Smith.
A memorial service will be held at the Littleton Congregational Church on Sunday March1st at 3:00 PM. Pastor W. David Weddington will officiate. Burial will be at a later date in Cushman Cemetery, Dalton.
LUNENBURG - A strong, loving woman left the world on Thursday, November 12, 2015.
Shirley Edith Smith (Rolfe)
....show of Lunenburg, VT died in her sleep after a courageous battle with cancer. The world is a little darker without her here. She brought sunshine to everyone she met. Her life revolved around her family. Like her love of flowers, she nurtured a garden in her heart for her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Shirley was born at the Rolfe home in Northumberland on February 13th, 1931.
Shirley was a loving and compassionate sister, mother, wife, grandmother and great-grandmother. She especially enjoyed her bluebirds, Christmas with her family, country and western music and trips to Wells Beach in Maine. She reveled in sitting on her porch, gazing at her expansive views of Mt. Washington and the Presidential Range, and sitting in her sun room.
She was the daughter of Vera and John Rolfe and step-father George LeTourneau of Groveton and made her life in Lunenburg for 62 years with her husband Norman and family.
She was educated in Groveton and graduated from Groveton High School. Shirley retired from Groveton Papers after 17 years, where she worked in the tissue converting department and was a favorite of her co-workers.
She is survived by Norman, daughter Peggy Smith and Peter Riviere of Lancaster, Randy Smith of St. Augustine, FL, Richard Smith and Lisa of Gilman VT and Connie Wilkinson and Elayne Eckles of Lunenburg, by sister Dorothy Tate of Whitefield, brother John Rolfe of Lancaster and sister Jackie Scott of Gilman and was predeceased by brother Robert Rolfe of Stark and great-grandson Logan.
She also leaves her beloved six grandchildren Caitlin Riviere of Charlottesville, VA, Scott Smith of St. Augustine, FL; Erin Smith, Northumberland; Kelsey Wilkinson, Lunenburg; Kierra Wilkinson, Lunenburg and Garrett Riviere, Chicago. IL, as well as her 5 great-grandchildren Brady, Hayleigh, Kason, Jaelyn, and Bailey.
There will be no visiting hours and a private memorial service will be scheduled in the future. She will be interred in Riverside Cemetery in South Lunenburg.
Memorial contributions can be made to Norris Cotton Cancer Center in St. Johnsbury, VT., the Gilman Senior Center Meals on Wheels program and the Caledonian Home Health, St. Johnsbury, Vt.
NORTH CONCORD, VT - Stanley E. Morse Jr.
....show , 54, died suddenly Saturday September 12, at the horse pulling competition at Barton Fairgrounds. He had just won first place in his division.
Stanley was born in Los Angeles, California on March 2, 1961 the son of Stanley E. Morse Sr. and Jo Ann (Cauthorne) Morse.
Raised in California and Vermont he was a graduate of Concord High School. For several years he served with the U.S. Air Force. Eventually he settled in North Concord and on October 31, 2002 he married Maria Mullen. Most of his life he has worked as a truck driver and was the proprietor of Morse Trucking. Stanley loved hunting and trapping and for the past two years he has been an avid competition horse puller.
He was a member of the Northeast Kingdom Pulling Association.
Surviving family members include his wife Maria of North Concord; his children, Kristal Moody of Woodsville, NH, Emerald Guerra, Violette Guerra, William Morse, Autumn Morse, Grace Morse all of North Concord; his father Stanley E. Morse Sr. of Gilman; his mother Jo Ann Morse of Whitefield; two brothers, Wilbur F. Morse of Northumberland, Shawn D. Morse and wife Sonya of Lunenburg; two sisters Shawna L. Morse of Newport, VT, Charlene Torres and husband James of Littleton; and multiple nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held Thursday evening September 17, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. Additional services will be held at the convenience of the family.
WHITEFIELD - Stephen W. Swenson
....show , 42 of Whitefield passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 9, 2015.
Steve was born on February 11, 1972 in Portland Maine and resided in Lancaster for the majority of his life.
Steve graduated from White Mountains Regional High School in 1990. He worked many jobs, but his fondest memories were made working at the Double SS and the VFW because of the customers and friendships he made. Steve loved cooking, playing cards, listening to music and making people laugh. He will be remembered for his contagious smile and desire to help anyone in need.
He is survived by his father, Bill Swenson of Valley Center, KS; his sister Heather (Swenson) Moody, brother-in-law Jeff, niece Emily and nephew Ryan of Biloxi, MS; and many aunts, uncles and cousins throughout the North Country. Steve was preceded in death by his mother, Lois (Savage) Swenson, his maternal grandparents Leo and Mabel Savage and paternal grandparents Wilfred and Marietta Swenson.
A committal services will take place in the spring with his family and close friends.
Memorial contributions may be made in his honor to the American Diabetes Association.
LANCASTER - Susan A. Tendler
....show passed unexpectedly in her home Nov. 4th 2015.
Susan was born October 30, 1953 the daughter of Helen (Zegulich) Mclain and Andrew Mclain of Milan NH. She lived the majority of her years in Milan and Stark N.H. She graduated 3rd in her class from White Mountains Community College with an Associate degree in Social Services.
Susan was predeased by her parents, Helen and Andrew Mclain, brother Michael Mclain, and sister Dorothy Derosier. She is survived by her daughter, Christine Renes and Sean of Jefferson. A son, Anthony Tendler of Bethlehem, her grandchildren Anna, Jenna and Ethan Renes of Jefferson, NH and Lilian Tendler of Littleton NH. She is also survived by her sister Mary Mclain of Milan NH, sister Sally Conrad and Jan of Boca Raton, FL, sister Helen Koeckeritz of Green Valley Arizona, sister Phyllis Jones of Weems Virginia, brother Kenneth Mclain and Darlene of Milan NH, brother Andrew Mclain and Lynn of Milan NH and sister Gail Beroney and Jimmy of Stark NH.
Susan enjoyed playing games with friends, spending time with her family, playing with her cat, crocheting, wood burning, loved and collected snowmen, watching and feeding birds, gardening especially flowers, enjoying the sun, watching TV. and playing with her kindle. She had a smile that brightened a room and just made you feel good. Over the years she was a steadfast friend to many and would give the shirt off her back to help you. To us her children, she was our rock. We always knew she loved us with all that she was. She was a generous spirit giving more than she had on many occasions. She taught her children to be givers by example. She attended Jefferson Christian Church and knew Jesus as Lord and Savior. Susan didn’t have an easy life but she managed to get back up when being knocked down throughout it all. She survived many brushes with death over the years. We her family, were so blessed to have been given the time God allowed us with her. She is greatly missed to say the very least. She has gained Heaven and Heaven has gained her. We always parted ways by hugging, saying sweet dreams and love you. To this, I add till we meet again. This life is but a blink in eternity. We are here to love one another. Give a compliment, make a meal, lend a helping hand. A simple gesture could leave a lasting mark on someone and change their life for the better, a ripple effect that lives on. My mom practiced these principles and taught this to her children by example. Make sure you let your loved ones know how you feel because you never know when they will be called home. I have the peace of knowing my mom knew I loved her as deeply as I could love anyone. Now she knows the even deeper love God gives.
At my mom’s request there will be no services. She chose to be cremated and to be returned to me her daughter. In lieu of flowers, take a moment and remember a funny memory or time spent with my mom. She wanted no tears just happy memories. Life is to be celebrated and she has moved on to a higher living. I know there are many stories out there and I would love to hear some if you want to leave them on the funeral home condolences page for her. If you prefer you can send me your memory/story to 82 Abigails Cir., Jefferson NH 03583. Thank you.
LANCASTER, NH - Susan M. Palmatier
....show , 70, passed away Tuesday April 21, 2015 at Country Village Genesis Health Care in Lancaster after several years of declining health.
Born August 28, 1944 in Nyack, NY to John L. and Esther (White) Palmatier, Sue had a long connection to NH through her maternal family’s cottage at the Rumney Bible Conference.
A 1966 graduate of Mount Holyoke College, Sue completed graduate school with a Master’s Degree in Library Science from Case Western Reserve University.
Sue was a librarian for the US Federal Reserve Library in New York City. In 1975, she began 33 years of work for the NH State Library as a public library consultant working in Library Development first in the Keene & Concord offices, and from 1983-2008 in the North Country Office. From 2001 until her 2008 retirement Sue served as Supervisor of Library Development. She was also a partner in Upcountry Consultants, a library planning business.
An expert in library space planning & strategic planning for libraries, Sue taught classes in all aspects of librarianship, training many North Country librarians. The SUE PALMATIER AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SUPPORT BY A “FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY” GROUP is presented annually by the NH Library Trustees Association in honor of Sue’s many years of work helping local libraries to organize “Friends.” She was also noted for her collection of Library tote bags!
Sue was a musician who served as organist for St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Twin Mountain & the Community Baptist Church of Whitefield until physical disabilities limited her playing.
An early adopter of online communications, Sue became active in fan fiction boards and for several years traveled with friends to attend Science Fiction and Media Conventions in the U.S., Canada, and Australia. A devoted friend of animals, she leaves three feline companions: Pericles, Lancelot, and Guinevere.
Sue was predeceased by her parents and by longtime friend and housemate John Wright. She is survived by friends and cousins Charlene Niland of Cresskill, NJ; Doris Dayton of Jefferson, GA; Wendy Watanabe of Honolulu, Hawaii; Gary Palmatier of Bend, OR; Candace Glickel of Congers, NY; Jay Palmatier of Missoula, MT; Todd Palmatier of Sandwich, MA; and Jane, Ryan, Kyle, & Lianne Palmatier of Manassas, VA. .
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 2pm at the Weeks Memorial Library, 128 Main Street, Lancaster, NH. Rev. Greg Vigne of the Community Baptist Church of Whitefield will officiate. A time of sharing and remembrance will follow.
A graveside committal will be held Tuesday November 10 at 11:00 AM in Immanuel Cemetery, 443 School Street, Rumney, NH. Reverend Greg Vigne, pastor of the Community Baptist Church of Whitefield will officiate.
From I-93 Exit 26, continue west on the Tenney Mountain Highway to the traffic circle, then take the first right onto Rt. 25 North. Go north 2.2 miles to School St. on the right – go 0.2 miles to a signpost on the right marked “443”. There is no sign for the cemetery. Follow the driveway all the way to the back. There are no facilities – please plan accordingly. Please dress appropriately for the brief outside service and bring a chair if you wish.
TWIN MOUNTAIN - Watkins, Thomas Charles
....show of Twin Mountain, died suddenly in a tragic accident on Monday afternoon, February 2, 2015 in Lancaster. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 16 years Stacey Ann Watkins PhD (Welch), his brother-in-law, Robert L. Welch of Tucson, his nephew and godson James Rowe of Newmarket, sisters Patricia Rowe of Florida and Marguerite Presnall of Texas. He is preceded in death by his brother James Watkins of Dover and sister- in- law Cheryl Welch (Young) of Tucson. He is also survived by his dear friends Jim and Mary Brodeur of Twin Mountain, Denise Chase of Bethlehem, Tyler Gooden of Whitefield, Maridel Green and Bruce Armstrong of St John, NB, Jeff and Ellen Beals, Raymond and Dorothy O’Leary and Bill and Saadia Miles all of Massachusetts, and his childhood friend and ice climbing partner John “Gonzo” Metivier.
Tom was born and raised in Dover on the family farm on Knox Marsh Road and attended Dover public schools before entering the military. Tom was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and was stationed at Yokota Air Force Base in Japan. After being honorably discharged in 1974 he worked heavy construction for 25 years building power plants, shopping malls, bridges and roads throughout New Hampshire finishing his career with Cianbro Construction in Maine. Tom and Stacey met by sheer chance at a friend’s home in Northumberland in 1998 and fell in love at first sight. She left her position as a college professor in Providence, RI and he left his home in Dover in order for them to spend the rest of their lives together in the beautiful White Mountains. They married on September 9, 1999 and were residents of Jefferson for 4 years before becoming the proprietors of the Boulder Motor Court in Twin Mountain, where they have worked tirelessly side by side for the past 11 years.
Tom enjoyed the havoc he caused by being a Yankees fan in the midst of Red Sox nation but was also a hardcore Patriots’ fan. How wonderful it was that he was able to see the Pats win the Super Bowl on Sunday, the night before he died. But most people knew Tom best as an avid and expert angler. He could be spotted daily from the 4th Saturday in April until mid-October in search of the infamous “Walter” at the boat launch at Mirror Lake in Whitefield, Martin Meadows Pond in Lancaster, or behind St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Twin Mountain where he claimed to be “getting religious”. He was happiest when casting his line.
My dearest Tommy: Thank you for always making me feel that I was the most important part of your life. I will forever cherish every moment we had together and may you rest in eternal peace with the full conviction that you are and always will be the love of my life.
A memorial mass with will be held Saturday morning April 25 at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick's Church in Twin Mountain. Reverend Matthew Mason, pastor, will officiate. Military honors will follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute’s Jimmy Fund
WHITEFIELD - Thomas F. Doucette Sr.
....show , 70, of Old East Road passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Country Village Health Care Center in Lancaster after a long battle with cancer.
Tom was born in Boston on March 27, 1945, the son of Joseph and Marion (Spinola) Doucette. He was a resident of Sandown, NH since 1958 where he was educated, worked and married Georgiana “Pepper” McMahon. In 1998 Tom retired from his work as a Delivery Driver from Ram Printing and moved to Whitefield, NH.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Georgiana Whitefield, NH. ; a brother, J. Richard Doucette of Englewood, FL.; a sister, Eleanor M. Zaremba of Atkinson, NH.; his children, two daughters, Michelle Amodio of Newbury, MA.; Carrine Furman of Fort Myers FL.; a son, Thomas Doucette Jr. of West Yarmouth, MA.; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at Center Cemetery in Sandown, NH at the convenience of the family.
Donations may be made to the Lancaster VFW Post 3041, 259 Main Street Lancaster, NH 03584
DALTON – Vincent Adrian Rodden
....show , 90, died quietly in his home surrounded by family, Tuesday morning February 17, 2015.
Mr. Rodden was born in Lawrence, MA on February 14, 1925 the son of Vincent Joseph Rodden and Anna (Babash) Rodden.
During World War II he served his country as a US Marine and fought in the Pacific Theater. After the war he started working construction and became a successful builder. As a builder he would enjoy traveling the US making stops in Nevada and Alaska. He was a very talented man.
He leaves behind his wife of 47 years Diane M. (Bridges) Rodden of Dalton; a son Vincent Sean Rodden, his wife Melissa and three grandchildren Vincent, Katelin and Nicholas all of Groveton; a daughter Kathleen Rodden and fiancé Jorge “Paul” Defreitas of Derry, NH; a son Mark Cora of Lawrence MA who followed in his footsteps doing construction. He also has four children from his first marriage, sons Michael Rodden of N. Andover, MA and Kevin Rodden of Andover, MA; Daughters Bonnie Gomes of Texas and Maureen Elliot of Andover, MA.
His grandchildren Vincent, Katelin and Nicholas loved him dearly. The oldest, Vincent, followed in his footsteps to become a US Marine. He was a good husband and a great father. He will truly be missed by many.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
LANCASTER, NH – Virginia A. “Ginny” Crane
....show , 60, of Garland Road, died at her home Sunday evening May 3rd, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Ginny was born in Long Branch, NJ on August 21, 1954 the daughter of Salvatore and Charlotte (Kravits) Scott. Raised in Neptune and Ocean Grove, NJ she was a graduate of Neptune High School. After high school, she went to work for the Neptune TWP, NJ Municipal Court. She was also the court clerk for the Ocean Grove, NJ Municipal Court which was later merged with Neptune. She later also worked for the Ocean TWP, NJ Municipal Court.
It was while working in Neptune she met the love of her life, a police officer who also worked there. On June 5, 1976 she married Ronald Crane in a beautiful red, white & blue color themed Patriotic wedding.
After marriage Ginny and Ron resided in Ocean Grove for many years and while there Ginny joined the Ocean Grove First Aid Squad, became an EMT and was eventually elect as the first female Captain of the squad.
In 1989 they relocated to Lancaster, NH and a year later Ginny started working at Weeks Medical Center. She served in many positions and eventually became an I.S. Specialist with the billing department from which she retired due to health reasons. She also worked for Bruce Transportation as a school bus driver and a secretary.
She was a longtime member of the Order of the Eastern Star, first joining in New Jersey and after moving to Lancaster she joined the Olive Branch Chapter #1. She eventually served as Worthy Matron and was also appointed a Grand Officer of the Grand Chapter of New Hampshire. She was a 25 year member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Weeks VFW Post in Lancaster.
Ginny enjoyed knitting, crocheting, Nascar racing, camping, shopping, snowmobiling and spending time at their camp in the Averill Lakes.
Family members include her husband Ronald of Lancaster; a son Eric Crane and his wife Denise of Lancaster along with their children Grant and Liam; three step-children and their families, Sharon Lagenes and her husband Carl of Chesterfield, VA, along with their children Jessie, Jason, and Stephanie and grandchildren William Erik Vincent and Ezra; Christine Crane of Lancaster, along with her children Crystal, Kelsea, Francesca and Christiana and grandchildren Tristan and Colin; Richard Crane of Lyndonville, VT; a brother Paul Scott and his wife Diane of Naples, FL; and her adopted sister Denise Ploskonka of Spring Lake, NJ. Her parents Salvatore and Charlotte predeceased her.
Memorial visiting hours will be held at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster, on Friday evening May 8, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. An Eastern Star service will be held at 6:00 PM. A graveside service will follow Saturday afternoon at 2:00 PM in Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster. Reverend Donald Williams of Lancaster will officiate.
In lieu of flowers donation may be made in her memory to the Oncology Unit at Weeks Medical Center, 173 Middle Street or Northwoods Home Health & Hospice, 278 Main Street or the Lancaster UMC Food Pantry, all of Lancaster, NH 03584
LANCASTER – V. Jean Bailey
....show , 88, died Wednesday evening October 14, 2015 at Country Village Genesis Healthcare Center, Lancaster, where she has been a resident since 2007.
Mrs. Bailey was born on November 4, 1926 in Island Pond, VT, the daughter of Cydney and Marjorie (Hobbs) Barnes.
For 38 years she worked as a Register Nurse. Her nursing career included work at Weeks Memorial Hospital, Lancaster, NH, Brightlook Hospital, St. Johnsbury, VT and hospital work in Gladwin, Michigan. From 1983 to 1992 she operated Bailey’s Shared Home in Lancaster with her son Scot.
She was a member of the North Star Chapter of the Order of the Eastern, Island Pond, VT.
Surviving family members include her son Scot M. Bailey of Lancaster; a brother Belvin Barnes of Bartlett, NH; three sisters, Ava Marshall of Northumberland, NH, Helen Sims of Alberg, VT, and Joyce Caouette of Berlin, NH.
A graveside service will be held Thursday morning, October 22, at 11:00 AM in Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster. Reverend Ronald Florence of Lancaster will officiate.
TUCSON, AZ - Winston Page Martin
....show of Tucson, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. The son of John P. and Bertha Martin, Winston was born in Lancaster, NH, on May 4, 1924, the seventh of eight children. He attended classes at the one-room Great Rock Schoolhouse, and when it closed he transferred to Lancaster Academy, from where he graduated high school. Growing up and working on John’s Roclawn Farm on Lost Nation Road, Winston married Jean Elizabeth Currier of Groveton on August 6, 1949. Winston and Jean took up housekeeping for a time in the old Great Rock Schoolhouse before moving into a house on Lost Nation Road built for them by his father. When John retired from farming, they took over Roclawn Farm, practicing dairy farming, while his parents moved into the house John built. In 1966, Winston sold the farm and moved his family to Mount Dora, Florida, where he found work as a hotel night manager and carpenter. Shortly thereafter, he was employed by the local gas company as a serviceman, and over time worked his way up through the ranks to the position of Office Sales Manager for Texgas of Orlando. He and his wife also owned and operated Martin’s Motel in Mount Dora. Upon Winston’s retirement in 1989, he and Jean moved to Tucson, along with his daughter Rosemary. He worked part-time for Arbuckle’s Coffee Roasters until 2009.
Winston was preceded in death by his parents, John Page and Bertha (Marshall) Martin; wife Jean (Currier) Martin; daughter Rosemary Ann Martin; sisters Hazel, Cecile Costine (Stanley) and Doris Nash (Victor); and brothers Millard (Louise), Otis (Elaine), and Stanley. He is survived by his daughter Beth Amy Martin Cochran (Michael) of Tucson, Arizona; son George Winston Martin (Catherine) of Hendersonville, North Carolina; sister Clarice Hinson (Rod) of Omaha, Texas; granddaughters Shannon Cochran, Paige DeKoster (James), Alicia Martin and Amanda Martin; and great-grandchildren Ava and Hunter DeKoster.
He will be remembered by his family as a strong, gentle and caring man, full of wisdom and good humor. “Que sera, sera,” was his theme song. “What will be, will be.”
Funeral arrangements are being made by Adair Funeral Home of Tucson, and Bailey Funeral Home of Lancaster. Winston will be laid to rest in the Martin Family plot at Summer Street Cemetery, and a celebration of life with his family is planned for a later date.
LANCASTER, NH - Yvette (Pelletier) Soucy
....show peacefully left us on November 22, 2015 at the age of 95.
She was born November 1920 in St. Hilaire, New Brunswick, Canada to Joseph and Eva (Chasse) Pelletier.
A longtime resident of Nashua, she had recently come to reside In Lancaster at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Kurt Johnson.
She raised five children, daughters Arleen (Quirion), Anne Marie (Boulanger), sons Richard, Ronald and daughter Sharon (Johnson). She was content in the knowledge that her children had married happily and she loved her sons-in-law Norman, Marcel, Kurt and daughters-in-law Bonnie and Luann as her own. Her children brought her the joy of having 11 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.
She had a great love of reading and learning, travelling while she was able and loving life and her family. She will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew her and was truly a lady every moment of her life.
The end of her life was made more comfortable and peaceful with the help of Northwoods Home Health and Hospice, thank you all.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
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