LANCASTER - Alton A. Covell
....show , 68, of Lancaster, passed away at his home Wednesday morning, August 3, 2016 after a long illness with his wife by his side.
Alton was born in West Stewartstown NH, January 16, 1948, the son of Almon Cross Covell and Helen Hazel ( Hartlen) Covell. He grew up in his beloved Jefferson NH.
He married his wife Linda (Madore) Covell in 1973 and this past June they had celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary.
Throughout his life Alton had worked as a carpenter and was a "jack of all trades". He enjoyed spending time with friends playing cards and reminiscing about "the good old days".
His biggest enjoyments in life were his 3 children, 9 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren whom he cherished.
He is survived by his loving wife Linda (Madore) Covell of 43 years . His daughter Candace Covell Baker and her husband Craig Baker of Lancaster; his son Brent Covell and his wife Shauna Earnshaw of Lunenburg VT; his daughter Constance Covell and her fiancé Michael Pelletier of Allenstown NH.; 9 grandchildren, Cody Hall of St. Johnsbury VT, Tegan Fisher, Brady Baker, Brockton Baker, and Ayriana Young-Baker all of Lancaster, Noah and Reid Covell of Lunenburg VT, and Samuel and Abigail Pelletier of Allenstown NH; 2 Great-grandchildren - Cambria Hall of Lancaster , and Mykiah Fisher of Lancaster.; two sisters Shirley (Covell) Wright of Lancaster, Cynthia (Covell) Swain of Hawaii; and numerous nieces and nephews whom he all loved dearly. He is was predeceased by a sister Sharon (Covell) Borofsky , and two infant siblings, James Covell and Candace Cassie Covell.
A memorial service will be held Saturday August 6 at 12:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster.
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
WHITEFIELD – Doreen B. Towle
....show , 81, of Lancaster Road, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 20, 2016. Her death occurred at Weeks Medical Center after a period of declining health.
Mrs. Towle was born and raised in Lancaster on May 30, 1934 the daughter of Cecil Perley and Henrietta Alda (Willard) Ball. On August 30, 1949 she married Asa C. Towle and over the years they resided in Jefferson and Whitefield.
Doreen was a primarily a homemaker but worked for a time in the Littleton shoe shops and for Manchester Knitted Fashions. Her interests included reading, old time country music and attending horse pulling events. Spending time with family is what she loved most, especially taking care of her grandchildren.
Surviving family members include her four children, Clyde Towle of Whitefield, Darlene Towle of Berlin, Ben Towle of Whitefield, Curt Towle and wife Beth of Porter, Maine; a brother Donald Ball of Guildhall; grandchildren, Mandy Goettsch and husband Terry, Bobby Perry, Isaac Perry and wife Tara, Seth Towle, Zachary Towle, David Towle, Tyler Towle and great-grandchildren Madeline Perry and Aiden Goettsch. She was predeceased by Asa in 2007 and a daughter Dianna Towle.
Visiting hours will be held Monday evening January 25th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A funeral service will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 PM at the Jefferson Christian Church, Jefferson, NH. Reverend Dean A. Stiles, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the spring in Forest Vale Cemetery, Jefferson.
GILMAN, VT - Beverly Fern Folsom Lunnie
....show , passed away peacefully while sleeping in her home on Thursday, Jan 28
th, 2016. She was eighty-nine years old. Beverly was born September 24th, 1926, in East Concord, VT, to Ross Folsom and Myra “Molly” Clark Folsom. She attended school in Concord, VT and also studied business administration in Boston, MA. Upon returning to Vermont she worked for the Caledonian Record and the Gilman Mill.
She was married to Paul Lunnie in October of 1948. Together they began a family and lived throughout New England, including Concord and Londonderry NH, Cape Elizabeth, ME and West Suffield, CT. She particularly enjoyed walking on Crescent Beach in Maine.
She loved to write read and write poetry, enjoyed birdwatching and nature appreciation, flower gardening, cooking, attending church, and travelling. She was a member of the Folsom Family Association.
Beverly was pre-deceased by her husband, Paul, her sister, Helen Willey, and her daughter-in-law Laurie Lunnie.
Beverly is survived by her son David and his wife Star, of Concord VT; Her son Daniel of Lebanon, ME; her brother-in-law Richard Willey, of Barre, VT and her niece, Beth-Ann Willey of East Barre, VT; her grandchildren, Robert Lunnie of Great Falls, MT; Douglas Lunnie of Eliot, ME; Maureen Ricker of Berwick, ME; Kelly Lunnie of Lebanon, ME. She also had many great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held Wednesday, February 3rd from 5 to 7 PM at the Bailey Funeral home in Lancaster, NH. A funeral will be held Thursday the 4
th at 2 PM, also at the funeral home. Reverend Gerry Piper, Pastor of the United Methodist Church, Springfield, VT, will officiate. Beverly’s burial will be held in spring, in the Concord Village cemetery.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Caledonia Home Health and Hospice, 161 Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819; or Riverside Rescue, 236 Riverside Avenue, Lunenburg, VT, 05906.
NEW BOSTON, NH – Kimberly S. Marshall
....show , 47, of Rose Meadow Farm, died there January 30, 2016 after a long battle with Huntingtons Disease.
Kimberly was born in Lancaster, NH on June 8, 1968 the daughter of Andrew and Bonnie (Hurlbert) Marshall.
She enjoyed living at Rose Meadow Farm where she was able to help care for the goats, the miniature horse, chickens and two cats. She was also an avid reader.
Surviving family members include a daughter, Meghann Hesseltine & husband Eric; a son, Brandon Hubbard and partner Whitney Clark; her stepmother, Linda Marshall; a sister, Christine Hersom and husband Nathan; a brother, Mike Woodward and wife Mary, and four nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother Bonnie in 2000 and her father Andrew in 2009.
Memorial visiting hours will be held Saturday, February 6th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. Burial will be held in the spring at the convenience of the family.
Donations may be made in her memory to Rose Meadow Farm, 35 Briar Hill Road, New Boston, NH 03070.
GUILDHALL – Sandra Goad Shannon
....show , 76, of North Road, died Sunday evening, January 31, 2016, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, of increasing health issues.
Mrs. Shannon was born in Littleton, NH, on June 9, 1939, the daughter of Clayton and Anne (Bristol) Goad.
Sandra attended schools in Whitefield and Groveton, NH. She married her high school boyfriend, Fred Shannon and together raised six children. They enjoyed spending time with their children, family and friends at their camp at Stratford Bog, and in retirement, enjoyed camping and blue grass festivals with their grandchildren. Sandra enjoyed crafting and her children cherish the many quilts she made them over the years. She retired from Ames Department Store in Northumberland.
Surviving family members include her children, Kathy Shannon and her companion George Couture, Karie Bresnahan and her husband, Brian, her three sons, Bradley Shannon, Brian Shannon and Brenden Shannon. Sandra had ten grandchildren and five great children whom she dearly loved. She also leaves her sister Donna Duplisea and brother Stephen Goad. She was predeceased by her husband, Fred, her daughter Lynn, and a grandson Zachary, her parents and one sister, Althea Sarnacki.
A graveside service will be held in the spring in Northumberland Cemetery.
JACKSONVILLE, FL - Elaine Raymond Martin
....show , 88, passed away February 2, 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida. She was of Acadian descent, her family having migrated to Maine from what is now known as Nova Scotia. During the English Deportation of the French in 1755, her 4th great grandfather Jean Baptiste Raymond and another French compatriot fomented mutiny aboard the English deportation ship, the Pembroke, and sailed it to St. Johns, New Brunswick. The family went North to Quebec and then down into Maine. His wife, Josephite Mius d' Entremont, was the granddaughter of Phillipe II Mius d' Entremont, governor of Acadia. Her maternal great grandfather was Algonquin Chief Madakowando, of the tribe located on the Penobscot River in Maine.
Mrs. Martin was born March 20, 1927 in Portage Lake, Maine and had a hard growing up during the Depression and its aftermath. She was forced to leave school to go to work at age 13, but she was a voracious reader and continued her education independently. She often said "If you can read, you can do anything."
Mrs. Martin met her husband, Otis G. Martin of Lancaster, New Hampshire, while working at Keene State College, where he was a student. They married November 13, 1943. Although she was raised in a primarily French speaking family, Mrs. Martin spoke perfect English. Eventually she became a Librarian at Weeks Memorial Library in Lancaster. She was also an expert seamstress, an athlete, a gardener of vegetables and flowers. She knew every native bird and their songs and habits. She was a great cook and made bread every week till the end of her life. She was a carpenter alongside her husband, and they built their retirement home on Burns Pond in Whitefield, New Hampshire, where she frequently entertained family with fine food and lots of laughter. She spent her later years quilting and painting. She donated much of her time and quilts to the Whitefield Public Library for raffle to support the Library. She was accomplished in fine art and folk art and leaves many works to her children. New York artist and illustrator, Leon Drechsler, admired her paintings for their subtility of colors. Her favorite piece was of an Eagle which harkens back to her roots and echos her strong spirit. Her favorite folk art subjects were birds and flowers painted on trays and wood furnishings made by her husband.
Of all of her many accomplishments, Mrs. Martin was most proud of her progeny. She is survived by her sons Stephen, Scott "Ray", and Matthew, and her daughter Shannon Martin, 23 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Among them number a Master Carpenter, many businessmen, a Clinical Psychologist, a Computer Consultant, a School Counselor, Health Care Professionals, a Veteranarian, a Culinary Artist, an Architect, An Accountant, a Master Deaf Education Teacher, a Band Musician, a Computer Tech, Soccer and Black Belt Tai Kwon Do Athletes, a Thespian, Concert Pianist, and a Dancer. We thank her for her ferocious intellect and creative genius and, though we miss her, we feel her strong spirit in us and see it in our children.
Elaine Martin was of an age that forged formidable strength of character and she gave it back to the world in full measure.
A Celebration of Life will be observed 11:00 AM on Friday August 12th, 2016 at the Summer Street Cemetery in Lancaster.
TWIN MOUNTAIN- Melody M. Smith
....show passed unexpectedly at home February 8, 2016. Moving on to be her family’s beautiful Angel watching over them.
Melody was welcomed into the world on February 27, 1970 by her loving parents: David and Janet Skinner of Whitefield NH. Melody spent most of her life in the Whitefield and Twin Mountain area. Melody went to school at White Mountain Regional High School. In 1994 she and Nathan Smith (Whitefield NH) were married on October 8. When Nathan returned from his tour of duty with the United States Marine Corp they moved with their son Adam to Hubert North Carolina as Nathan was stationed at Camp Lejeune. They lived there for 4 years. Melody and Nate moved their family back to Whitefield NH where they have resided ever since.
Melody was the life of a party and always enjoyed life to its fullest. She enjoyed her family and lived to support her children in all their activities. Melody was very busy with her love for Racing. She spent 17 years on the top bleacher s at Riverside Speedway cheering on family and friends. After that she moved on with family and friends for Season tickets to Loudon starting at the beginning in 1990 and she became a NASCAR enthusiast. Many new friends were made at the camping trips to Loudon. She would spend a week in a parking lot spreading her antics and laughter to new friends every year. Besides camping in Loudon she enjoyed camping in Maine at the ocean and just spending quality time with her family. She was a devoted wife of an Iraq war veteran who performed both roles as a mother and father during Nate’s 18 month deployment.
Her other passion was her participation in Burndy’s Relay for Life that she participated in the past few years.
Melody was a devoted mom to 3 children: Adam (Whitefield) Tonia and Ned (Twin Mountain). Adam gave her another love and that was being a “Nana” when Michael J Smith, Leland A Smith (both of Whitefield) and Natalia Schmitt (Lancaster). She was very proudly waiting with Adam and Kayleigh Ham with the birth of her newest grandson due any day. She will be watching over them all with a very proud smile. They are very lucky grand children to have her for the precious short time of their lives.
Melody is also survived by her husband Nathan Smith, parents David and Janet Skinner of Whitefield NH. A brother Michael Skinner of New Milford Connecticut Michaels sons Cody and Ryan Skinner of Indian Trail North Carolina and Michael’s partner Deb Wood of New Milford Connecticut. In-laws, David Smith and friend Pearl Morancie of Whitefield, David and Stacey Smith and daughters Chloe and Carlee of Goffstown NH. Audrey and Troy Wright of Whitefield: many Aunts, Uncles and cousins. Melody is predeceased by her beloved cousin Randy Enderson, Grandparents Maxine and Guy Andrews and Aunt Sandra Manning.
Everyone is welcome to come and share all their fond memories and time spent with Melody. There will be visiting hours at Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster NH on Thursday February 11 from 5pm to 8pm.
A Celebration of Life for Melody will be held Saturday, February 20th from 12:00 to 3:00 PM at the Inn at Whitefield, Whitefield, NH.
In lieu of flowers she would appreciate donations made to her passion “Burndy’s Relay for Life.” Address: Burndy Corp, 34 Bern Dibner Dr., Lincoln, NH 03251 Attention: Pamela Queen
Jeannette Gregoire Arsenault
....show , a long-time resident of Lancaster, NH died on February 9, 2016 at the Morrison Nursing Home in Whitefield, NH where she struggled with the effects of dementia.
Born in 1928 in Berlin, NH, Jeannette was the third of eight children born to Imelda (Hache) and Adelard Gregoire. She was raised in Berlin, NH losing both her parents before the age of 13. When her paternal grandmother became the victim of a house fire, Jeannette and three of her siblings were placed in the foster care system.
After graduating from high school, Jeannette worked for the Brown Paper Company before marrying her husband, Roger Arsenault in November of 1947. The young newlyweds purchased a home in Berlin and opened their home to several of Jeannette's younger siblings who were still in foster care.
Jeannette and her husband moved to Lancaster, NH in 1950 when Roger was transferred to the Lancaster A&P Grocery Store.
In 1967 they purchased North End Market on Depot Street in Lancaster, NH and successfully operated this convenient store until retiring and selling their business to their daughter Janet in 1981. Jeannette continued to work at the store from time to time until 2008.
Jeannette enjoyed a variety of crafts including knitting, sewing and crocheting and left many treasured items for her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed card games and liked to cook treats for her family.
Her grandchildren loved her sugar cookies. She liked to garden and walked almost every day for many years. She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella and became a hospice volunteer in 1993. She was a communicant of the Gate of Heaven Parish and was devoted to her faith.
Jeannette is survived by her five children: Louise Jordan and her husband Ken from Whitefield, NH, Janet Arsenault from Lancaster, NH, Mary Snowman from Lancaster NH, Paul Arsenault and his fiancee Brenda Jasper from Jefferson, ME and Gary Arsenault and his wife Jennifer from St. Petersburg, Florida. She is also survived by her sister Agnes Wilson from Casselberry, Florida; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, husband of 45 years Roger, grandson Adam Snowman,daughter-in-law Debra Gunnip Arsenault, siblings May LeBlanc, Doris Way, Pauline O'Clair, Richard Robert, , and Leo Gregoire.
Visiting hours will be held Friday evening February 12, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday morning at 11:00 AM at All Saints Church in Lancaster. Reverend Matthew Mason, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the spring in Calvary Cemetery, Lancaster.
Donations may be made in her memory to the Gate of Heaven Parish, 163 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584.
LANCASTER – Therese M. “Terry” Hall
....show , 76, of Page Hill Road, died Wednesday morning February 17, 2016 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, after a long illness.
Mrs. Hall was born in Sherbrooke, Quebec, on August 19, 1939, the daughter of Joseph and Alice (Roy) Blais.
At a young age her family moved to Newport, VT, and later Groveton where she resided most of her life. There she married George F. Hall and worked for many years as a hairdresser. She was employed for a time at Bubbles Beauty Shop in Groveton and eventually ran her own business know as Terry’s Beauty Shop. In her later years she enjoyed gardening, including vegetable and flower gardens.
Surviving family members include her 4 children, Clifton Hall and wife Donna of Allenstown, NH, Michelle Camacho-Villa and husband Jose of Reno, NV, Donna Hill and husband Joseph of Corinth, VT, Tricia Frenette and husband Wayne of Lancaster, NH; 9 grandchildren, Alexandra, Alicia, Miguel, Ricardo, Cristian, Jorge, Joseph, Brooke, Camille; and 2 great-grandchildren Cruz and Azul. She was predeceased by her husband George.
At Terry’s request there are no visiting hours. Services will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Groveton.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to White Mountain Special Olympics, Attn: Cindy Willey, 127 Regional Road, Whitefield NH 03589 or Northwoods Home Health & Hospice, 278 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584 or Arthritis Foundation, NH Chapter, 59 School Street, Concord, NH 03301
LANCASTER - D. William Baird
....show , 92, died on 19 February at the Country Village Center in Lancaster. He was born in Philadelphia PA on September 4, 1923, son of Walter Baird and A. Elizabeth Baird. His father was born in England and came to America in his teens. His mother was a descendant of the Wynne family, of the earliest settlers in Pennsylvania.
Bill attended schools in Pennsylvania and New York. After graduation from the Watkins Glen High School he enrolled at the New York State College of Forestry at Syracuse University.
He enlisted n the Army in early 1943 and was assigned to the 76th Division, which fought across northern Europe. After hostilities in the European Theatre concluded he spent some time in England at the Army College at Shrivenham, and returned home and was discharged in June of 1946.
He returned to Syracuse to complete his degree in pulp and paper technology. There he met Iris M. Wilcox, whom he married after she graduated from Syracuse University. They both had strong ties to the outdoors and were active in the Outing Club at the college.
After working in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maine, the pair found their ideal situation in northern New Hampshire, very near the Presidential Range. Bill worked at Groveton Papers in various supervisory capacities. Here they raised their three children.
Bill and Iris were involved with the Scouts, the Appalachian Mountain Club, and the Lancaster Ambulance Corps. They led summer and winter hiking trips, cut and cleared trail, especially that on the west side of Percy Peak. Bill and his Scouts laid out and cleared the alternate “Notch” route up the mountain, avoiding the worst of the steep rock slabs.
For over three decades Bill was responsible for updating the North Country section of the AMC White Mountain Guide, which involved measuring trail distances, clearing blowdown and generally monitoring trail conditions.
After he retired, Bill and Iris traveled widely, by camper in the United States and Canada, and with various groups overseas. By his count they visited twenty-two countries, mostly in Asia, Africa and South America. For several years he shared his experiences at the Weeks Library travel night programs.
Bill is survived by his wife of sixty-four years, and his three children and five grandchildren: son David W. and Caryl of Boylston MA, daughter Betsy and David Kumaki of Norway ME, and daughter Katie and Scott Burns of Whitefield. NH.
The grandchildren are Rebecca Baird Anastasia and her husband Mike of N Billerica MA, David III, of Boulder, Colorado, and Boylston MA; Karen Baird Kumaki of Boston MA, Alex Baird Kumaki of San Diego CA, and Jennifer Burns of Fairbanks, Alaska and Whitefield. NH.
Memorial services will be planned at a later date. In lieu of flowers gifts might be made to the Weeks Memorial Library.
JEFFERSON – Janette R. Gilbert
....show passed away on February 20, 2016 at Country Village Genesis Eldercare Center, Lancaster, with her son at her side.
Janette was born in Lancaster on February 23, 1933 the daughter of Joseph and Rose (Smith) Barney and was a lifelong resident of Jefferson.
She was a strong, loving and devoted Mom. Her focus was raising her children. She loved to cook, sew, camp, horses, ice cream and smoothies. A master gardener, Janette will be remembered by her display of 100+ items for over four decades at Lancaster Fair.
For several years she worked at Connors and Hoffman Shoe Shop. She was very proud to complete her GED after raising her children. She donated over four gallons of blood to the Red Cross. She especially enjoyed family gatherings which included her famous homemade stuffing.
Mom and Uncle Joe loved to yard sale. Together they refurbished their treasures only to resell at their yard sales.
Janette was a devoted mom to five children; Burt Gilbert and wife Susan of Lancaster; Shirley Kenison-Ward and partner Mark Nickles of North Haverill, Elaine Binette of Twin Mountain, Rose McDaniel of Orford and Edward Jr. She also has 5 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her beloved son Edward Jr.; parents Joseph and Rose; Joseph and Edward Gilbert; and a brother Arthur Barney.
Visiting hours will be held Wednesday evening February 24 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday afternoon at 1:00 PM at All Saints Church in Lancaster. Reverend Matthew Mason, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the spring in St. Matthew’s Cemetery, Whitefield.
LANCASTER – Peggy K. Evans
....show , 88, of Lancaster died on February 22, 2016 at the Morrison Nursing Home in Whitefield, following a brief illness.
Peggy was born in Wilder, VT on September 23, 1927 to Nichol and Belle (Gammell) Kay. She moved to Lancaster at three months old where she resided for the remainder of her life. On June 19, 1948 she married the love of her life, Franklin “Bum” Evans, with whom she shared 54 years of marriage until his death in 2002.
After graduation from Lancaster Academy, she worked at Evans Restaurant and Connecticut Vally Dairy. When she and Bum had their children she became a full-time Mom, a role she loved. After her children were older, she worked in several local businesses including, Lancaster Shoe Store, Sullivan Drug Store and finally Rite Aid. Peggy was a Lifetime Girl Scout and was the leader of Junior Troop 117 for many years. Peggy will be remembered as “Mrs. Evans, Troop Leader” by those women who grew up in Lancaster as well as the many rainy camping trips. It was often said that rain always followed Peggy’s troops on their camping trips. Peggy was also very involved in the Lancaster Congregational United Church of Christ. She served as the church collector until 2015 and was a Sunday School teacher for over 40 years. She taught the church’s youngest members, nursery and kindergarten age. She also served on a variety of church committees throughout her life and especially loved working at the church’s annual auction. In 1980, Peggy was recognized by the town of Lancaster as its Citizen of the Year.
Peggy was known for her smile and her giggle. She was always willing to lend a hand, cook for those who needed a meal and give her time in any way she could. She was a loving and devoted Mom, Grandma and Great-Grandma. Her children and their families were of up most importance to her. Every birthday celebration included balloons. Being together for family meals and holidays brought great enjoyment to all. Peggy’s other hobbies included cooking especially her Christmas cookies and her infamous Coffee Ring, and gardening. Peggy loved to be outside playing in the dirt. Her container gardens and flower beds were seen by many.
Peggy was Mom to three children, Marsha and Roger Gingue of Bethlehem, NH, Gary and Becky Evans of Boscawen, NH and Lori and Bob Spencer of Lancaster. She had eight grandchildren, Gary and Mary Ann Evans, Michelle and Brandyn Lewis, Derek Evans and Virginia Baker, Nicole and Patrick Fitzpatrick, Kristine and Barry Merrow, Lindsey Spencer, Tom and Jessica Spencer and Cassie Spencer. She also had 12 great-grandchildren: Jacob, Joshua, Sarah, Lily, Vincent, Ginnelle, Isabella, Baidyn, Brielle, Kaelin, Patrick and Scott.
Visiting hours will be held Friday afternoon and evening, March 4th, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A funeral service will follow Saturday afternoon at 1:00 PM at the Lancaster Congregational United Church of Christ. Reverend Sharon van der Laan, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the spring in Summer Street Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Peggy’s memory to the Kitchen Fund at the Lancaster Congregational United Church of Christ (LCUCC), Attention Kitchen Fund, 142 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584
LANCASTER - David Herbert Holden
....show , 72, of Jaffrey NH, passed away peacefully at Country Village Healthcare Center in Lancaster, NH on February 24, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. David was born in Portsmouth, NH on June 20, 1943, the son of Robert Holden and Berta (Blakslee) Holden.
David lost both of his parents at a young age, and grew up on the Blakslee farm in Dalton, NH, raised by his Grandmother Claribel (Curtis) Blakslee and his aunts and uncles.
David graduated with honors from Whitefield High School in 1961. He received his Bachelors of Art Degree in Liberal Arts/Spanish from the University of New Hampshire in 1965, and his Master’s Degree in Spanish from Middlebury College in 1970. As part of his curriculum, he traveled to Spain, spending nearly a year there attending classes and sightseeing on the weekends. He taught Spanish at Keene High School in Keene NH from 1969 - 1993, and later at schools in Maine and Virginia. David also worked part time as an interpreter for the Spanish in the Virginia Court System. After his retirement he lived in Peterborough and Jaffrey, NH.
For many years, David was proud to be a volunteer at the Good Samaritan in Keene, NH. There he met his wife, Norma “Joy” (Smith) Watson. They were married on August 1, 1987, and enjoyed 26 years of marriage before her passing in 2013.
David was a devoted member of the United Church of Jaffrey, and an enthusiastic supporter of both the Girls and the Boys basketball teams at Conant High School. He and his wife attended most home games, often following them to away games until health prevented them from doing so.
David is survived by his brother, Gregory Amsden of Palmyra, NY, his wife’s children, Crystal Blanchette of Hancock, NH and Wallace Watson of Elmont, NY, and grandchildren Alisha, Nathaniel and Donald. Aunts and uncles: Eva Lavoie of Littleton, NH, Ida Lou Blakslee of Dalton, NH and DeBary, FL,
Sylvia Stone and Florence Berube of Groveton, NH, John Blakslee of Concord, VT, Robert Blakslee of Punta Gorda, FL, and Kent Holden of Groveton, NH, along with many beloved cousins.
In addition to his parents and wife, he is predeceased by his cherished Grandmothers, Claribel Blakslee and Annie Holden, and his aunt and uncles, Marjorie Couturier, Ralph Blakslee and Charles and Rita Blakslee.
Friends and family will gather at the Dalton Congregational Church at 11:00 AM on May 21, 2016 for a celebration of his life, followed by internment at the Johns River Cemetery, Dalton, New Hampshire.
Donations in his memory may be directed to the United Church of Jaffrey, 54 Main Street, Jaffrey, NH 03452 or the Dalton Congregational Church c/o Jean Abbott, 770 Dalton Rd, Dalton, NH 03598.
ESSEX, VT – Irene B. Wood
....show , 90, formerly of Gilman died on February 26, 2016. She was surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Swanton, Vt. on June 14, 1925, a daughter of William and Tressia Tuttle. She married Richard E. Wood of Gilman in 1948. He predeceased her in 2006.
For twenty-five years she worked at the Littleton Coin and Stamp Company as an analyzer. After retiring, she volunteered at the Weeks Hospital and the Dalton School.
Irene was a long time 4-H group leader and Sunday School teacher. She was a member of The Order of the Eastern Star and the Gilman United Methodist Church. She regularly attended the Essex United Methodist Church. She loved to cook and donated many of her baked goods to church, community functions, and friends.
Surviving family members include her daughters, Nancy Nye and her husband Alan of Essex, and Barbara Hartshorn and her husband Bruce of Jericho. She will also be greatly missed by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Benjamin Nye and his wife Mindy, Nicholas Hartshorn, Abigail Hoppe and her husband David, Elizabeth Nye, Anna Hoppe, Owen Nye, and Oliver Hoppe. Other surviving family include her brother, Marvin Tuttle, and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at the Essex United Methodist Church on Center Road at 10:00 A.M. on March 5.
A graveside service will be held Saturday afternoon May 14th at 1:30 PM. Reverend Peg Hilliard, pastor of the Gilman and Lunenburg Methodist Churches will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Essex United Methodist Church, Box 8074, Essex, Vt. 05401
LANCASTER – Beverly E. Phillips
....show , 83, of Water Street, died Thursday afternoon, March 3, 2016 at Country Village Genesis Healthcare Center, Lancaster.
Mrs. Phillips was born in Lancaster on June 13, 1932 the daughter of Albert and Gladys (Palmer) Flynn. She has been a lifelong resident of Lancaster graduating from Lancaster Academy in 1950.
Through the years she worked at various area hotels and was employed 8 years with the Bock Company in Lancaster. For 13 years she was employed with the dietary department at Weeks Medical Center. She also cleaned for the SAU 36 offices. Beverly enjoyed crocheting and bird watching. She loved her cat and often cared for strays. Many will remember her as a frequent vendor at local flea markets.
She was a member of the Lancaster Historical Society and the AARP.
Surviving family members include her son Timothy A. Phillips of Lancaster; 3 nephews, Ken Phillips and Roger Phillips both of Lancaster and Kevin Brown of Vermont. She was predeceased by her husband Harry A. Phillips in 2009 and her sister Pearl Phillips in 2015.
At Beverly’s request there are no visiting hours. A graveside service will be held Saturday, April 23rd at 11:00 AM in Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster. Reverend Donald Williams of Lancaster will officiate.
LANCASTER, NH – Marie Margaret Kenneally
....show , 78, of Ice Pond Village, died Thursday morning March 3, 2016 at the Coos County Nursing Home, Berlin, NH.
Ms. Kenneally was born in Sanford Maine on December 30, 1937 the daughter of Thomas Walter and Evon Marie (Cote) Kenneally.
Margaret was raised in Milton, Massachusetts where she attended local schools and was a graduate of Boston University and the Catherine Gibbs School. She was the former assistant administrator of the Physics Department at MIT and later United Brands. In the Boston area she was a well known dog obedience trainer. After retirement she resided for a time in Woodsville, NH before moving to Lancaster. She was a talented pianist and will be remembered for her performances at the Woodsville and Littleton Senior Centers.
Of strong Catholic faith Margaret was a daily Communicant and a 42 year member of Opus Dei. She was a longtime Communicant of St. Josephs Church in Woodsville and later All Saints Church in Lancaster.
Family members include her brother Thomas Kenneally and cousins Ida Dunning and Eddie Morel.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated April 28th at 11:00 AM at All Saints Church in Lancaster. Reverend Matthew Mason, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lancaster. A celebration of her life will follow with a pot luck gathering at the community room at Ice Pond Village.
Donations may be made in her memory to Priests for Life, PO Box 141172, Staten Island, NY 10314.
GILMAN – Clarence I. “Bum” Smith
....show , 86, of Cedar Street, died peacefully at his home Saturday morning March 12, 2016. He was surrounded by his family.
Mr. Smith was born in Concord, VT on December 23, 1929 the son of Bernie and Dorothy (Joslin) Smith.
Bum Smith moved to Gilman in 1944 and graduated from St. Johnsbury Trade School in 1950. During the Korean War he served with in US Army in Germany with the Army of Occupation. He was an employee of the Gilman Mill for 40 years working for Gilman Paper, Georgia Pacific and Simpson Paper Company. He retired in 1990.
His memberships included the American Legion Post #41 in Gilman and the Moose River Masonic Lodge #82 in Concord.
Bum enjoyed snowmobiling, four-wheeling, hunting, playing cribbage and making maple syrup. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family. In his younger years he impassioned his children with his love of skiing.
He was a beloved husband and father survived by his wife Evelyn (Thayer) Smith of Gilman; a son Dennis W. Smith of Burlington; two daughters Joyce M. Presby of Bethlehem, Nancy L. O’Brien of Quechee, VT; a brother Norman “Bud” Smith of Lunenburg; 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother Gordon Smith and sister Thelma Stevens.
At Mr. Smith’s request there are no visiting hours. A graveside service with military honors will be held in the spring at Riverside Cemetery, S. Lunenburg. There will be an announcement at a later date.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to the Gilman Senior Center, 67 Riverside Avenue, Gilman, VT 05906.
LANCASTER – Mi Hwa Bell
....show left this world quietly in her sleep at home, with her loving husband by her side, March 17, following a yearlong battle with cancer
Born July 17th, 1948 in South Korea she was separated from her family at an early age. The Korean War brought many challenges to her life, however, it was during this time she met her lifelong partner and husband Charles M. Bell. Charles was serving a tour of duty in the US Army and they were soon engaged, which would be immediately followed by an exchange of nuptials on June 23, 1971 in Fort Devens, MA.
Following the assignment at Fort Devens, Mi Hwa accompanied her husband on tours to Germany and Ft. Belvoir, VA where their lovely daughter Elisa came into their lives and where she was granted her US Citizenship before they all traveled to Italy, Ft. Hood, TX and a final assignment at Stewart Field in Newburg, NY in 1986.
Charles served 21.5 years in the Army and upon retiring he and Mi Hwa chose to permanently relocate to NH. At this time Mi Hwa became the warm face that would greet you at SN Evans Market on Main Street. The face that would carry on the family tradition of making homemade donuts (among other fabulous treats) at 4AM; the face that would go out of her way to help in any way that she could; the face that you could count on to be your best friend behind the counter whether you were an adult or child, your best friend as a coworker, your best friend as a wife, and your best friend as a mother. She was truly a best friend in so many facets.
Always one to enjoy working, Mi Hwa then worked at Brown Street furniture in Whitefield, NH for 10 years prior to retiring to spend time with her family and enjoying her garden and flowerbeds. Neighbors may also recall seeing her speed walking on her frequent 5-10 mile walks.
A happy and outgoing person, she was respected and loved by all who entered her life. She was a wife and mother of great humility and iron will.
Mi Hwa is survived by her loving husband Charles, daughter Elisa, grandchildren Britney, Ethan, Kylie and Kendall; two sisters-in law, Susan Tibbetts and Rosemary Pettingill, an aunt Betty Newell, cousins, many friends, and nieces and nephews.
Memorial visiting hours will be held Tuesday afternoon and evening March 22, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00PM at Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday morning at 11:00 AM at All Saints Church, Lancaster. Rev. Matthew Mason, pastor, will officiate.
Burial will be in John’s River Cemetery and will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to CHaD,
D-HH/Geisel Office of Development, One Medical Center Drive, HB 7070, Lebanon, NH 03756-0001
After a brief illness, Kenneth Bronson
....show of Lancaster, N.H., passed away on Monday, March 21st in Wolfeboro, NH.
Kenny was born in Groveton, NH in his parents’ farmhouse on February 8, 1943. He was raised on his family’s farm in east Lancaster where he attended the Mt. Cabot School, the last one–room school house built in the state of New Hampshire. He later purchased the building and converted it into a home where he raised his family.
Kenny graduated from Lancaster High School in 1963 and the University of New Hampshire in 1965, where he received his Associates degree in Applied Science. He worked at the Groveton Paper Company for over thirty years, while at the same time running a small concrete construction business in the North Country.
He was the second youngest of eight children, including his five surviving siblings, Roland Bronson of Bethlehem, Katherine Webster of Lancaster, NH, Vernard ‘Butch’ Bronson of Jefferson, Bethany Bronson of Stark and Cora Bronson of Littleton, NH. Lucille McMann and Robert Bronson of Groveton passed previously.
Kenny is survived by his three sons and their families, Andrew and his wife Maggie of Highlands Ranch Colorado, Aaron and Elizabeth of Wolfeboro, NH and Allan and Shasta of Englewood, CO. Kenny was especially proud of his seven grandchildren, Eleanor, Mitchell, Christopher, Harrison, Thomas, Benjamin and Jonathon.
Kenny is fondly remembered as a traveling companion to his three sons as they made their way west visiting many of the national parks and landmarks across the area. He would often take the opportunity on those trips to remind his sons of the difference in world championships won by his Yankees versus the team the rest of the family rooted for, the Red Sox.
A private family ceremony will be held in June to honor his lifetime.
Donations may be made in his memory to Colonel Town Recreation, 16 High Street, Lancaster, NH 03584.
The Baker-Gagne Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Wolfeboro is assisting the family with the arrangements.
LUNENBURG – Rosario L. “Rosie” Dupont
....show , 83, of Neal Pond, died at his home Thursday evening, April 7, 2016 after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his family.
Mr. Dupont was born in North Stratford, NH on July 12, 1932 the son of Rosario T. and Thelma Lorena (Daniels) Dupont. In 1953 he served for 2 years in the US Army, 5th Infantry Division in the Korean Conflict and was a long time member of the VFW in Lancaster, NH. Shortly after returning home he married Patricia McLaughlin on February 21, 1955.
Rosie was as avid hunter and fisherman, a passion he passed along to his sons and grandsons. He enjoyed conversations about their hunting and fishing expeditions. For 15 years he enjoyed working alongside his son, Tom, on Knight Riders Charter boat on Lake Champlain. Every year he participated in the Lake Champlain International fishing tournaments. He owned his own airplane, a Piper Cherokee and enjoyed flying. He also enjoyed flying with his grandsons in a seaplane. He worked as a maintenance facility supervisor for S. Bent Furniture in Whitefield, NH from 1967-1998.
Rosie and Pat built the home they lived in for 56 years on Neal Pond in Lunenburg, VT. He cut the timber he used to build their home off their property. He loved sitting by the campfire by the lake with family and friends. Every summer he and Pat would take two weeks and travel all over North America. His favorite vacation was to Labrador where he was very impressed by Bowater Paper Mill. Rosie was always willing to offer a helping hand and assisted his neighbors with projects.
Surviving family members include his wife of 61 years, Patricia Dupont of Lunenburg VT; He is survived by
son, Larry Dupont and wife, Mary, and two grandsons, Ben and Patrick of North Hero, VT ; son, Tom Dupont and fiancé Donna Christiansen of Morrisville, VT.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday morning April 23rd at 11:00 AM at All Saints Church in Lancaster, NH. Rev. Daniel Deveau, pastor of St. Francis Xavier Church in Groveton, NH will officiate. A celebration of life with military honors will be held this summer at his home on Neal Pond. An announcement will be made at a later date.
Rosie's life was well lived and he will be dearly missed by his family and friends
WHITEFIELD – Richard “Dick” W. Mahn Sr.
....show , 87, passed away Tuesday afternoon April 12, 2016 at his home. He was born in Quincy, MA on August 17, 1928, the son of the late Charles H. and Hazel (Wardwell) Mahn. He was the beloved husband of Muriel E. (Brooks) Mahn who he married in June 1969. He stated that Muriel “was the best wife in the world”.
Dick served in the US Navy in 1946 and 1947. He moved to Whitefield with his family in 1955. He and his wife, Shirley, ran the Whitefield Regional Airport now known as the Mount Washington Regional Airport. He started working with the Post Office in Whitefield in 1957. He was active with Little League Baseball and Basketball in the 1960’s and 1970’s.
After working 35 years, Dick retired from the US Postal Service as Postmaster of the Whitefield Post Office in 1990. A job he loved very much. During his retirement he enjoyed playing golf and working at the Mt. Washington Hotel golf course. In the winter months he would drive the shuttle bus between the Mt. Washington Hotel and Bretton Woods Ski Area, always providing his passengers with a little history of the North Country. For the past few years he has enjoyed radio controlled airplanes – building them, flying them and repairing them. For many years he volunteered as a driver for the Caleb caregivers and would drive seniors in the area to their doctor’s appointments, etc. He was recognized by Governor John Lynch as Volunteer of the Year.
He and Muriel loved square and round dancing for many years with the Lancaster Skirts and Flirts, Littleton Squares, Twirling Sams, as well as round dancing with the Round Tuits, (based in Lower Waterford, VT with the Connellys and Tirrells as teachers) He even made a brief foray into Round Dance Cueing!
Besides his wife, Muriel, Dick is survived by his sister-in-law Ida Mahn of Lakeland, FL, and his sister-in-law Marilyn Mahn of Lakeland FL and Quincy, MA. He was predeceased by his brothers, Herbert ‘Ozzie’ Man and Robert Mahn; and a step daughter Catherine (Brooks) Suitor, his ex wife Shirley M. Mahn.
He also leaves behind three grown children and a step-daughter who made him proud: Sheila Caron and her husband Will of Nashua, NH; Richard ‘Rick’ W. Mahn, Jr., and his wife Terry of Portland, ME; Russell Mahn and his wife Sandra of FL; and Elizabeth Brooks of Whitefield, along with grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
At Dick’s request there will be no visitations or services. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
LANCASTER – Erling R. ‘Butch’ Roberts
....show , 75, of Grandview Drive, died at his home Saturday evening, April 16, 2016.
Mr. Roberts was born in Lancaster on May 17, 1940 the son of John D. and Myrtle V. (Johannesen) Roberts.
He attended Lancaster Academy for 2 years and went on to New Hampton Prep School to complete his primary education. At New Hampton he was captain of the baseball and basketball teams and won the Meservey Award for best all around student athlete. From there he attended the University of New Hampshire and graduated from the Whittemore Business School.
On September 8, 1963 he married Margaret ‘Peggy’ Dickson of Colebrook.
Butch is best known as a local entrepreneur and long-time owner of Robert’s Motor Sales. A family automobile business he operated with his father and late brother John D. Roberts Jr.
He was twice past president of the New Hampshire Automobile Dealers Assn, past president of the Lancaster Rotary, member of the Chamber of Commerce, past member and chairman of the Lancaster Grand Prix, and served on the Colonel Town Spending Committee. For 37 years he was a director on the Lancaster National Bank Board and served as chairman for 17 years. He was also a Free and Accepted Mason, a 32nd
Degree member of the Shrine, and member of the Lancaster Snowdrifters. He served 6 years with the National Guard, 197th Battalion.
Butch enjoyed life and loved to hunt, fish, snowmobile, golf, meet new people and vacationing in Florida. He especially loved spending time with his family and having cookouts and gatherings at the family camp on Maidstone Lake.
Surviving family members include a son, Michael Roberts and his wife Shelli of Lancaster; two daughters Michelle ‘Shelly’ Stinehour and her husband John of Lunenburg, Margaret ‘Meg’ Murray and her husband Ray of Lancaster; a sister Joanne Muise of Pittsburg, NH; 7 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by Peggy in 2012 and his brother John in 1991.
At Butch’s request there are no visiting hours. A graveside service with military honors will be held Friday morning, April 29th at 11:00 AM in Summer Street Cemetery in Lancaster. Reverend Timothy Brooks, pastor of St. Paul’s Church, Lancaster, will officiate. Following the service a Celebration of Life will be held at Butch's home on Grandview Drive.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to Lou Leaver Memorial Fund, Inc., Colonel Town Recreation Department, P.O. Box 110, Lancaster, NH 03584, the Lancaster Fire Department Assn., 25 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584 or the Mason A. Cliche Memorial Scholarship Fund; Attention Beth Lufkin, 127 Regional Road, Whitefield, New Hampshire 03598.
DALTON – Ralph G. Ridley
....show , 86, of Ridgeview Terrace, died at his home Tuesday morning, April 19, 2016.
Mr. Ridley was born in Springvale, Maine on August 15, 1929, the son of Allen W. and Mildred (Ham) Ridley. He attended schools in Sanford, Maine and was a graduate of Sanford High School. He served with the US Army in WWII during the occupation of Germany.
Most of his life he worked as a forester and was employed for a time with the US Forest Service and later True Temper Corp. Ralph enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and “puttering” in the woods.
Surviving family members include his wife Emily J. (Thompson) Ridley of Dalton; four children, Ralph Garey Ridley Jr. and his wife Donna of Littleton, NH, Thomas Porter Ridley and significant other Linda Emery of Lisbon, NH, Mark Allen Ridley and wife Bethany of Lancaster, NH, Bethany Ann Ridley and fiance Kenny Ling of St. Johnsbury, VT; 8 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; a brother Glen Ridley of Springvale, ME; a sister Joyce Sawyer of Blandon, PA and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three sisters, Roberta Blanchette, Jean Roark, and Francis Baertschi.
Visiting hours will be held Thursday evening April 21, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A funeral service will be held Friday afternoon at 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Reverend Lou Going, pastor of the Whitefield Christian Church, will officiate. Burial with military honors will follow in Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster.
Donations may be made in his memory to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Northern NE, 114 Perimeter Rd., Unit G+H, Nashua, NH 03063.
DALTON - Lawrence (Larry) Resden
....show , 73, of Dalton NH died peacefully on 24 Apr. 2016 after a month long illness at the Dartmouth Hitchcock medical center.
Born on 22 July 1942 in Littleton NH to Lawrence and Reta Resden of Gilman VT. Larry lived his early years in Gilman VT before moving to Littleton NH at the age of 23 and remaining there till moving to Dalton NH five years ago.
Larry worked at Connors and Hoffman shoe shop in Littleton for many years then after its closing worked Connors Foot Ware in Lisbon NH finishing out his working career at Burndy FCI in the Littleton Industrial park.
He liked animals of all types and treated all the neighbors dogs to a treat when they wandered by his door. Loved his family and enjoyed interaction with them and also with friends and trips to “the club” (American Legion) where he was a strong supporter.
He liked fishing and all forms of sports, auto racing whether NASCAR or amateurs at Riverside Raceway, the Patriots in Boston for sure, the Celtics and Bruins
but most of all a lifelong Red Sox fan who could tell you the scores and batting averages of the Red Sox players going back many years.
He was predeceased by both parents.
He is survived by his Daughters Jenny Resden and Lisa Champagne, her husband Frank and
eight grandchildren Shaina, Ariel, Forrest, Tyrone, Tristan, Kiania, Justin, and Michael as well as two great granddaughters.
Also by a brother Ron Resden of Guildhall VT’, nephew Philip, niece Alison and two great nephews of Philadelphia PA.
Known as “Pa” to his grandchildren his feisty personality will be greatly missed by family and friends alike.
There will be no calling hours or funeral at Larry’s request and he wishes all of his friends to have an extra beer or drink of their choice in his memory.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Legion Post at 2400 St. Johnsbury Rd. in Littleton NH. 03561.
603-444-4802. A celebration of life to be announced at a later date.
JEFFERSON - Rene J. LaLumiere
....show , 62, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, April 28, 2016. The oldest son of William O. and Janice N. Carlton LaLumiere, Rene was born on August 21, 1953 in Nashua, NH. His family moved to Jefferson in 1964, where they had a family dairy farm. He attended grade schools in Jefferson and Lancaster, then WMRHS and Berlin High before enlisting in the Army. While serving in the military, he was chosen as an Honor Guard for President Nixon's inauguration. While stationed in Fort Dix, NJ, he married his first wife, Wanda Ruziecki, of New York, who was the mother of his only daughter, Nicole L. Santaw.
Upon his honorable discharge from the U.S. Army, Rene moved back home to Jefferson where he worked for the state highway department and later as a truck driver for Currier Trucking out of Gorham, NH. In 1978, Rene started his own trucking business, LaLumiere Trucking, that he owned and managed until his death. He worked many years driving and repairing trucks. Rene always valued his employees and developed a friendship with each one of them. He was truly thankful for all of the work opportunites and took great pride in fulfilling them.
In 1988, Rene married Elaine R. Rines also of Jefferson. They established E & R Dairy Farm in 1996 where they sold their organic milk to Organic Valley and organic beef and hay to many customers over the years. Rene's love and compassion for cows and the farm life surpassed no other. He would often be seen hugging and talking to his cows and looked at them as his pets, opposed to a financial benefit. Rene and Elaine were able to operate the farm for the past twenty years thanks to special family members and friends. He never could have expressed enough gratitude to all those who contributed to the farm and haying operations over the course of the years.
Rene was an extremely hardworking man, learning the meaning of hard labor as a young lad on his Dad's farm. He was work-driven and spent very little time sleeping while with us here on earth. Rene often said he could rest for a very long time after he left this world!
Rene spent many years racing both at Riverside Speedway in Groveton, NH and on the ACT circuit. During these years, he established many lifelong friendships. When he hung up his helmet, he enjoyed the sport as an avid fan and attended numerous events with his racing companion and niece, Kelly.
In his “spare time”, Rene enjoyed taking Elaine for a ride on his Harley. For many years, they attended the Americade in Lake George, NY for a mini getaway.
He is survived by his loving, dedicated, wife and business partner of 28 years, Elaine R. LaLumiere; his mother, Janice N. LaLumiere of Whitefield; his daughter Nicole L. Santaw and her husband, Timothy G. Santaw, Sr. of Swanzey, NH; two brothers, Michael W. LaLumiere and his companion Lucy Weeks of Whitefield and Lance A. LaLumiere and wife, Kelly, of Berlin; one sister, Ronni-Lynn Simmons of Hood River, Oregon; four grandchildren, Renee Morse of Quincy, MA; Hunter Morse of Rockport, Maine; Timothy, Jr. and Ella Santaw of Swanzey; brothers-in-law Kevin Rines and wife Cindy of Gorham, NH; Bill Rines of Twin Mountain; John Silver, Sr. and wife Peggy of Jefferson, NH; nieces and nephews: Esther Simmons of Hood River, OR; Isaiah and Evana Simmons of Hood River, Oregon and Raylene LaLumiere of Bethlehem, NH; Kelly (Rines) Eggleston and husband, Joe of Randolph, NH; Kyle Rines of Berlin, NH; Kaitlyn Rines of East Lansing, Michigan; Amanda Rines of Quincy, MA; Logan Rines of Twin Mountain, NH; Tami (Silver) Celso and husband, Darren of Intervale, NH; John Silver, Jr. and wife, Cindy, of Jefferson, NH; Kathi (Silver) Stebbins and husband, Craig of W. Burke, VT, special and devoted friend, Shannon E. Ingerson of Jefferson; many great-nieces and great- nephews, numerous extended family and valued friends.
He was predeceased by his father, William O. LaLumiere, brother Chance C. LaLumiere, half brother, Roger W. Provencal and sister-in-law, Carol F. Rines.
All those who really knew Rene, admired his quick wit, his magnetic personality, his sense of humor, welcoming smile and strong work ethics and will be greatly missed by all.
Visiting hours will be held Friday evening May 6, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A graveside service with military honors will be held Saturday at 2:00 PM in Forest Vale Cemetery, Jefferson. Reverend Dean A. Stiles, pastor of the Jefferson Christian Church, will officiate.
LANCASTER – Janice A. Dyer
....show , 74, of Ice Pond Village, died Wednesday evening May 4, 2016 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center after a period of declining health.
Janice was born in Lancaster on June 24th, 1941 the daughter of Philip and Annie (McHarg) Cantin. She has been a lifetime resident of Lancaster and was a 1960 graduate of Lancaster Academy. She was also a graduate of Houle’s Beauty Academy in Manchester. On January 28, 1967 she married Earl Dyer.
For many years she operated Jan’s Beauty Shop in Lancaster. She also worked several years at Weeks Medical Center in housekeeping and later did patient sitting.
Jan was an active member and volunteer in her community. She was a member of Colonel Town Players, Weeks Hospital Auxiliary, the VFW Women’s Auxiliary and was a Weeks Hospital Volunteer.
Surviving family members include her daughter Bobbiejo Dyer and boyfriend Bruce Bruleigh of Topsham, VT; grandchildren Brandon Dyer and Cheyenne Dyer both of Topsham; sisters, Carol White of Lancaster, Faye Ellis of St. Johsnbury, Lucielle Cantin of Newmarket, NH, Anita Matott and husband Jim of Lancaster; brothers, Kenneth Cantin and wife Dawn of Lunenburg, Thomas Cantin of Lunenburg, Timothy Cantin of Jonesville, NC; uncles Harland Cantin of Guildhall, VT, Leonard Cantin and wife Virginia of East Haven, VT; one aunt, Irene Cantin of Lancaster; several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, two infant brothers; brother-in-laws Keith Ellis, Donald White; several aunts, uncles, cousins and her close friend Arthur Cassady.
Visiting hours will be held Monday evening, May 9, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday morning at 11:00 AM at All Saints Church in Lancaster. Reverend Matthew Mason, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lancaster.
Donations may be made in her memory to Women’s Auxiliary of John W. Weeks Post 3041, 259 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584.
LUNENBURG – Joyce Ann (Monahan) Fournier
....show , 89, of Lunenburg, Vermont, ended her fierce battle against the ravages of age and illness and went to meet her Lord on Saturday, May 14, 2016, at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster after a brief final illness.
Joyce was born at the old hospital on Main Street in Lancaster on April 30, 1927, daughter of Ernest and Hazel (Davis) Monahan. She was raised on the Monahan farm, overlooking Neal Pond in Lunenburg. Her fondest memories of growing up on the family farm at the edge of “North Star Country” were of tramping through the woods with her big sister Barbara, poking around the old lumber camps and enjoying the wildflowers. This bred in her a great love of being outdoors in the fresh air that she carried with her throughout life.
Joyce attended the one-room school in the Pierce District through 8th grade, then went one year to Lancaster Academy before going out into the working world. She was employed at Gilman Paper Company in Gilman for a time during World War II, then trained as a telephone operator and worked for New England Telephone and Telegraph in Lancaster until she married.
On August 5, 1946, Joyce married Eugene Raymond Fournier of Lunenburg, and they set about making a life together and raising their three sons. In the early 1950s, they built the camp at Neal Pond, where they spent many happy times with children and extended family. In 1955, they moved into the first home they ever owned, converted from the West Neighborhood school where Gene had been a pupil. During these years, Joyce could often be found with ax or “spud” in hand, working in the woods at her husband’s side.
In 1965, the family moved to the farm on Fournier Road in West Neighborhood, the place where Joyce would spend the rest of her days. Over the next 20 years, she and Gene worked impossibly hard, wresting a farm from the rocky hillside and gaining a reputation as excellent farmers. With Joyce as chief herdswoman, they built one of the finest and most awarded small dairy herds in the area. After the dairy herd was sold in 1987, she maintained the farm and raised replacement heifers as long as she was able, and could often be seen riding the tractor, tedding or raking hay.
In addition to being a tough but loving mother, Joyce was a wonderful dessert cook – a gift she had from her mother and her sister Margaret. She also loved reading, gardening, bird-watching, and Irish, Scottish, and old-time fiddle music.
She is survived by three sons: Michael and wife Rosalene, of Lunenburg; Alan and wife Jeannine, of Loganville, Wisconsin; and Gary, of Lunenburg. She is also survived by two beloved grandchildren: Jacob, of Lunenburg; and Lydia, of Kittery, Maine.
She was predeceased by her husband, Gene, in 1986; by two sisters, Margaret Jane Colby and Barbara Mary Wolfe; and by her big brother, Kenneth Monahan, whom she adored. A brother, Donald, died in infancy.
There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 19, at 11 am, at St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Lunenburg. Rev. Matthew Mason, pastor of the Gate of Heaven Parish, will officiate.
Donations in Joyce’s memory may be made to Top of the Common Committee, PO Box 195, Lunenburg, VT 05906; or to Riverside Rescue, 236 Riverside Ave., Lunenburg, VT 05906.
LUNENBURG – Roland A. Sigouin
....show , 83, of Pond Hill Road, died at his home Monday evening, May 16, 2016 after a long illness. He was surrounded by his family.
Mr. Sigouin was born in Stratford, NH, on July 27, 1932 the son of Armand and Beatrice (Dupont) Sigouin.
Roland served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He earned the Korean Service medal, the Bronze Service Star, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service medal and the Sharp Shooter medal. He was a member of the VFW in Berlin.
During his lifetime he held many jobs at foundries, paper mills, and sawmills. He worked at Lawrence Sand & Gravel, Fairbanks Scale, Simpson Paper, Carroll Concrete, Campbell Stationery and for the Colby family. Roland enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, visiting the coast of Maine, and tending his flower and vegetable gardens. He also enjoyed his bird feeders, especially watching the hummingbirds.
He was a former Communicant of St. Leo’s Church in Lunenburg and was presently a Communicant of All Saints Church in Lancaster.
Surviving family members include two sons, Andre L. Sigouin and wife Shirley of Lunenburg, Michael J. Sigouin and companion Mary McCarty of Luneburg; a daughter Diane McLain and husband Larry of Lunenburg; three sisters, Jeanne Girouard of Whitefield, Pauline Bilodeau and Lorette Labbe both of Lunenburg; 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Rose-Anne Yvette (Bilodeau) Sigouin in 1999.
At Roland’s request there are no visiting hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday morning at 11:00 at All Saints Church, Lancaster. Reverend Matthew Mason, pastor, will officiate. Burial with military honors will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lancaster.
LANCASTER - Lisette M. Sutherland (Rousseau)
....show , 72, of 23 Prospect Street, Lancaster, NH died suddenly on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at her residence. Lisette was born in Berlin, NH on January 14, 1944, an only child of Romeo and Therese Rousseau. She attended the University of New Hampshire and the Sorbonne in Paris, France.
She is survived by her husband, Colin F. Sutherland, of 49 years of marriage, three children, and six grandchildren, all of whom live in New Hampshire. There are no formal calling hours. A ceremony will be held at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster, NH for the family.
LUNENBURG – Sianna Lee Craft
....show , 14, of Maillet Road, died of a sudden illness at her home Sunday morning, May 22, 2016.
Sianna was born in Portland, Maine on January 22, 2002. She is the daughter of Rachel Friedel and Matthew Dresser of Lunenburg.
Sianna was a straight A student at Gilman Middle School. She loved to read but more so loved to write. She wrote many amazing short stories and had aspirations of someday becoming a professional writer. She was a trumpet player in the school band and participated in school fundraising. Sianna also loved animals and had a fondness for anime.
Family members include her parents Rachel Friedel and Matthew Dresser of Lunenburg; two sisters Shaelyn Craft, her twin, and Alexa Craft both of Lunenburg; a step-brother Joseph Dresser of Lunenburg; a step-sister Teaona Dresser of Irasburg, VT; maternal grandparents Bruce and Kathy Friedel of Biddeford, Maine; paternal grandparents David Dresser Sr. and Elizabeth Dresser of Lancaster; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
A visiting hour will be held Thursday morning, May 26, from 11:00AM to 12:00 PM at the Lancaster Assembly of God Church, 637 Main Street, Lancaster, NH. Pastor Seth Frink will officiate. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in South Lunenburg.
To help the family defray funeral expenses donations may be made to Bailey Funeral Home, 210 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584
WHITEFIELD – Robert E. Tucker
....show , 52, died unexpectedly on May 28, 2016 from a heart attack. He was born on February 21, 1964 in Gloucester, MA the son of Sandra Jones and Arthur Tucker Sr.
Bob worked at the Omni Mount Washington Resort as a chef for almost four years. He loved his job, cooking, and his family very much. The most important things in his life were his children, Robert, Jason and Joel. He always made everyone laugh and he was a very caring and loving guy.
He was preceded in death by his father Arthur Sr. and a sister Michelle. He is survived by his mother Sandra of Gloucester, MA; brother Arthur Jr. of Groveton, NH; longtime girlfriend Karen Doherty of Whitefield, NH; his children Robert of Gloucester, MA, Jason of Caribou, ME, Joel of Whitfield, NH and stepdaughter Krystal Cook of Dover, NH.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
WHITEFIELD – A memorial service for Anne Carlisle Glines
....show will be held Saturday August 6th
at 10:00 AM at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Whitefield. Reverend Aaron Cox, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Starr King Cemetery, Jefferson.
JEFFERSON - Ghislaine Dubois
....show , 88, died at her home in Riverton on Saturday June 4, 2016, surrounded by her family.
She was born September 5, 1927 in Jefferson, to Wilfrid E. and Cora (Gagnon) Couture, the third of nine children
She had attended schools in Canada, including one year of high school as a boarding student at a convent. She married Victor Dubois on September 4, 1944.
A hard worker, Ghislaine had been employed at many jobs outside of her home over the years. She was a cook at a logging camp operated by her father, worked at Willey’s Nursing Home in Jefferson, which is known today as the Applebrook Inn. She also worked at the Gilman Mill and in various shoe factories. In later years she was the housekeeper at the All Saint’s Rectory in Lancaster, and enjoyed many years of membership in the Tabernacle Society. She was a devout Catholic and enjoyed helping to maintain St. Agnes’ Church in Jefferson, especially decorating for Christmas and preparing the linens and vestments for services.
Family was very important to Ghislaine. She helped to care for her parents and husband until their deaths. All of her grandchildren brought her great joy and she spent countless hours rocking her babies. Her home was always open to her large extended family.
She is survived by her children, Solange Norcross and her husband, Peter, of Vero Beach FL, Maurice Dubois and his wife, Deborah, of Jefferson and Andre Dubois and his wife, Kathy of Lancaster, Diane Heath and her husband, Jeff, of Jefferson, along with seven grandchildren, Tammy Heath (Sid) Ahlbrand, Stephen Heath (Cynthia Cairns) , Jennifer Dubois, (Andrew) MacDonald, Mark (Stacey) Dubois, Amy Dubois (Paul) LaRoche, , and Nicholas Dubois; eight great grandchildren Heath and Vaughn Ahlbrand, Hunter, Spencer, and Jacoby Heath, Elle MacDonald, Reese and Hadley Dubois. Two brothers, Jean-Paul Couture and his wife, Elizabeth and Julien (Chick) and his wife, Claudette, brother-in-law Jacque Pelletier, sister-in-law Lucille Couture, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Her friend and caregiver, Marie Cameron, who helped to ensure that Ghislaine was able to spend her final days in the home that she had lived in for 70 years.
Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband Victor in May 2012 and an infant son, Jean-Marie, two sisters Josette Pelletier and Louise Lauzon and two brothers Albert and Rosaire Couture in addition to a brother and a sister who both died in infancy, and an infant granddaughter, Christina Norcross.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Saturday June 11, 2016 at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Jefferson, to be followed by interment at the Calvary Cemetery in Lancaster.
Friends may call at the Bailey Funeral Home 210 Main Street Lancaster from 6:00 to 9:00pm on Friday. Donations in Ghislaine's memory may be made to the Friends of the Jefferson Public Library Building Fund, PO Box 244, Jefferson NH 03583.
LANCASTER - Paul G. Smith
....show , 77, of Prospect Street, died at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center early Sunday June 5, 2016 surrounded by his family.
Paul was born January 25, 1939 in Peru, Indiana, the son of George A. and Pearl I. (Boyles) Smith.
He had attended schools in Indiana, later enlisting in the U.S. Navy where he would continue on for 26 years of service. After serving numerous assignments both in the U.S. and overseas, Paul retired from the Navy in December of 1978, as a Chief Petty Officer.
On September 8, 2000 he married Theresa Maurais in Peru, IN, where he was employed as a security guard. Later he was transferred to Maine and more recently to Groveton, NH. Besides spending time with his family, he loved to tinker and spend time in his workshop.
He is survived by Theresa of Lancaster; a son Michael Smith and a daughter Christine Wray both of Texas, a stepson Sheldon Loura of Jefferson and three stepdaughters, Yvette Carpenter of Auburn, ME, Diane Brown of Dalton and Nancy Hughs of New Hampton, a sister Phyllis McCoy of Kokomo, IN, along with 4 grandchildren, eleven step grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, Martin Albert and Robert Smith.
Visiting hours will be held from 1-3 pm Sunday, June 12, at Bailey Funeral Home, 210 Main Street, Lancaster. Funeral services with full military honors will be held at the funeral home the same day at 3:00 PM. Burial will take place at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.
LANCASTER – On June 5, 2016 the Lord took James S. Cliche
....show from us. Jimmy, as everyone called him, was born on January 8, 1934, in Whitefield, NH to William J. and Hazel E. (Baldic) Cliche.
He attended the Whitefield School system and graduated in 1952. He worked for his father at the Mt. View Hotel, who was supervisor of painting and papering. In 1962 his father retired and Jimmy took over his position. In 1973 he left his job at the Mt. View and started his own business in the area doing painting, papering drywall and some carpentry.
In 1959 Jimmy married Priscilla A. Buteau in Lancaster . They lived in Lancaster and raised four children. Jimmy enjoyed being with his family, taking them on vacations in the summer. He liked golfing, hunting, fishing, bowling and traveling.
He leaves behind his four children, Bryan J. and his wife Judy, of MN, Bruce J. and April of FL, Kathryn A.C. and husband Peter Landry of Nottingham and Andrew M. and his wife Margo of Lancaster, eight grandchildren,Daniel, Douglas, Daryll, Kyle, Mary, Hannah, Sabrina and Zachary, and four great grandchildren, Alyson, Kaiden, Everly and Tyler. Additionally he leaves behind his brother William J. and wife Trudy of FL, a sister Virginia of VT and a brother Valmore and wife Sue of Northumberland along with two godchildren, Diane LaDuke of Lancaster and Roger Daigle of Jefferson and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents, one brother, one sister and a brother-in-law, a grandson Mason and a granddaughter Olivia.
Jimmy was a Roman Catholic and attended the Gate of Heaven parish at All Saints Church in Lancaster. He belonged to the Knights of Columbus, both 3rd and 4th degree joining them in 1962. He was both Grand Knight and Faithful Navigator, Financial Secretary and bingo chairman of the Lancaster Council. He later joined the Council in Groveton.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am on Monday June 13, 2016 at All Saints Church in Lancaster, followed by burial in St. Matthew’s Cemetery in Whitefield. A luncheon will follow at the church hall.
In lieu of flowers, condolence of sympathy may go to the Gate of Heaven Parrish, Main Street Lancaster, NH 03584 or to NH Catholic Charities 215 Myrtle Street Manchester, NH 03104, or the Mason A. Cliche Memorial Scholarship Fund: Attn: Beth Lufkin, 127 Regional Road Whitefield, NH 03598
DALTON – Pamela J. Milligan
....show , 56, of Meadow Mist Drive, died Saturday June 18, 2016 at Concord Hospital, Concord, NH.
Pamela was born in Concord, VT, on May 27, 1960, the daughter of Wilbur Towns and Ruth Rodgers.
Pam was a loving mother and Meme. She worked at McKearleys in Lancaster as a CNA and also as an activities aid when it turned over to Genesis elder care. Pam loved helping the residents. Pam also worked at Mac's Market as a cashier and in the deli. She always had a joke, a smile or some sort of colorful comment for everyone. Pam was always willing to help people and to listen to them.
Surviving family members include her daughter Erin Milligan of Dalton; two step-daughters, Brittany Milligan Walker and her husband Sid of Whitefield, Krystal Milligan of Lisbon, ME; a sister Joanne Miller and husband Gary of Dalton; a brother Edward Towns of Littleton; and three grandchildren, Brennan, Annabelle and Michael. She was predeceased by her parents Wilbur and Ruth and her step father Kenneth Lamotte.
Memorial visiting hours will be held Friday evening June 24th
from 6-8 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A memorial service will be held Saturday morning at 10:00 AM at the funeral home.
GILMAN: Casey M. Smith Jr.
....show - June Bug born September 19, 2000 to Jessica and Casey Smith Sr from Gilman Vermont.
Casey was a very loving and kind man, he always thought of others before himself. He would have been a sophomore this school year at Lyndon Institute.
He had many friends and family who loved him very much, who are proud of him. His sisters Harmony Smith, Lillian Smith and brother Andy Ray Smith his whole family’s lives have been surely changed.
In our eyes he was a HERO that day June 20th
2016 he saved the life of two special children, Harmony Smith and James Roy, they will cherish his being.
His nickname was used by many, his family and friends named him June Bug and he will be truly missed by Nana, Gramp, aunts, uncles, cousins, great grandparents and extended family. He will be truly missed and so many hearts will remain broken.
Donations may be made to the Bailey Funeral Home, 210 Main Street, Lancaster, NH to help defray funeral expenses.
A memorial service is scheduled for 12:00 PM, Saturday June 25th
at the Lunenburg Elementary School.
JEFFERSON – Marcel R. Morrissette
....show , 80, died Monday morning, June 27, 2016 at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster after a long illness.
Mr. Morrissette was born in Dunbarton, NH on September 14, 1935 the son of Cleophas and Louise Marie (Bilodeau) Morrissette. He was one of sixteen children.
Marcel lived in Manchester and Nashua for many years and moved to Whitefield in 1970. He a worked as a plumber for Fitzmorris Plumbing and Heating Company and was a retired member of the Local 131 Pipefitters of Hooksett. He had a Master Plumber license in the states of New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts. For most of his life he worked as farmer and operated a hog farm in Jefferson for many years. He particularly enjoyed Sunday and Holiday dinners, having more family members around to share meals and tell stories.
Surviving family members include his wife of 62 years Jacqueline J. (Frechette) Morrissette of Lancaster; three sons Alan R. Morrissette and companion Berlynda of Groveton, Wayne R. Morrissette and wife Kathleen of Concord, Lane R. Morrissette and wife Patty of Whitefield; three daughters, June Brooks and husband Glenn of Whitefield, Cindy A. Ferland and husband Albert of Vassalboro, Maine, Lou Ann Davis of Maine; 9 grandchildren, Jandee and Laurel Ferland, Jonathan and Christina Brooks, David Gooden Jr., Travis Morrissette, Brandon Morrissette, Jefferson and Harrison Davis; 10 great-grandchildren, Deseray Brooks, Mina Brooks, Cara and Anne Brooks, Colton and Leland Gooden, Ayden and Kaydence Morrissette, Dawson Laflamme, Declan McLaughlin; one brother Raymond Morrissette of Peterborough; four sisters, Terresa Paro of Manchester, Doris Przybyla of Londonderry, Dianne Goley of Manchester, Denise Major of Bow; several nieces and nephews.
At Marcel’s request there are no visiting hours. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Those who wish to make a memorial donation may make it to a charity of their choice.
WHITEFIELD - Dorothy Jeannine Gardner (Emerson)
....show beloved wife of Ronald A Gardner.
Jeannine went home to be with the Lord, whom she loved and served, following a brief illness on June 29, 2016. She was born in Geneva, New York on August 2, 1933, the daughter of Ralph W. and Viola E. (Furness) Emerson.
She later graduated from Owego Free Academy, Owego, NY in 1950 after attending her first three years of high school at Newport High School in Newport, Vermont. On April 8, 1951, she married her high school sweetheart and life-long best friend, Ronald A. Gardner, who predeceased her on September 15, 2009.
To them were born four children, Dana R Gardner (wife Karen) of Tiverton, RI; Ronni Jean Fedele, who predeceased Jeannine on October 30, 2002; Laurie L Gardner (significant other Peter Kramer) of Reading, MA; and Glenn R Gardner (wife Lori Jo) of Littleton, NH.
She was blessed with 8 grandchildren whom she loved and prayed for; Heather Gardner, Andrea Kegelman, Jaclyn Paglia, Aaron Ward, Allison Fulford, Isaac Gardner, Cassady Hantz, and Reannan Young. Jeannine also enjoyed her 8 great-grandchildren; Brian Bourquez, Mia Buonarosa, Ronni Brynn Kegelman, Aaden Ward, Logan Ward, Chase Belisle, Emerson Fulford, and Garrett Cole; and would eagerly await updates of each one of them.
She is also survived by two sisters, Sherill Marciano (husband John) of Ramona, CA and Maryon Lopez of San Diego, CA. She was predeceased by another sister, Luann Harding of Caballo, NM.
Jean, as she was known to many, was an L.P.N. having graduated from Household Nursing Association School of Practical Nursing in Boston, MA in 1955. She later earned her Associates Degree in Nursing from Vermont College in 1987. An accomplishment of which she and her entire family were quite proud. She worked in various hospitals in MA, NY, TX, and VT and finished her career employed at Orleans and Northern Essex Home Health Agency of Newport, VT.
Among her many interests and passions, Jean was an avid reader. Right up until her death she would always have one and most often two different fiction novels, biographies, or historical narratives together with her cherished Bible under her purview. She was smart, well read and taught each of her children and several of her grand-children the joy of reading.
She also had a keen interest in both live theater and the cinema. She fondly recalled when she was a young girl her mother, Viola, and she would sneak away from the rest of the family for Saturday matinees at the local movie house. She often spoke of those times as amongst her most favorite. Later on, her daughter Ronni Jean started a tradition that stands to this day of taking Jean to the Weathervane Theater to celebrate her birthday. After Ronni’s passing, daughter Laurie willingly and happily carried on. She would always be so excited when the new schedule would come out each year as she would ponder which shows she would want to see and would be eager to share them with all of her family. Jean enjoyed acting herself and participated in drama and theater in her younger years.
In her own words, her greatest enjoyment was time she spent with her family and friends. Her deepest wish for them was that they might come to know Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord as she did and so to have an assurance of meeting together in heaven in His presence where she now awaits. She was an active member of the Whitefield Baptist Church, Whitefield, NH.
Arrangements are being managed by Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster, NH. A celebration of life and memorial service will be held Saturday, August 6, 2016, at 11:00 am at the Whitefield Baptist Church with Pastor Greg Vigne officiating. Interment will take place at the Derby Center Cemetery in Derby, VT at a date to be determined by the family.
While Jean loved flowers and particularly her colorful annuals, the family has asked that in lieu of flowers donations may be made to either the Whitefield Baptist Church or The Weathervane Theater in her memory.
LANCASTER – H. Earl Dyer Jr.
....show , 69, of Cubb Street, died at home in his sleep Thursday morning June 30, 2016.
Mr. Dyer was born in Farmington, Maine on March 5, 1947 the son of Harry Earl and Eleanor Alice (Blackwell) Dyer Sr.
In 1955 his family moved to Canaan, VT and later West Stewartstown. He attended schools there including Colebrook Academy. Earl went on to graduate from the Nashville Auto Diesel College, Nashville, TN and started his career as a mechanic. He was a highly skilled mechanic with a specialty in hydraulics. He was employed at Roberts Motor Sales, Timberland Machine and Chadwick BaRoss. Recently he has been working as a driver for White Mountain Auto.
Earl was a member of the VFW Auxiliary in Lancaster and was an avid NASCAR fan.
Surviving family members include his daughter Bobbiejo Dyer of Topsham, VT; longtime companion Julie Pebbles of Lancaster; a brother Wayne Dyer and wife Toni of Groton, VT; a sister Rae Ann Streeter and husband Robert of Sandwich, NH; and two grandchildren Brandon and Cheyenne. He was predeceased by a sister Sharon Pearl Williamson in 2010.
Memorial visiting hours will be held Saturday, July 9, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster.
LANCASTER – Marguerite S. Brainard
....show died on June 30, 2016 at St Vincent DePaul Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Berlin surrounded by her family at the age of 90.
She was born in Jefferson, NH on December 29, 1925 to Fred and Gladys (Ingerson) Samson.
Her early years were spent in Jefferson living next to the Waumbek Golf Course. She told many stories about watching the deer play on the 5th
green. Her love for wildlife continued throughout her life and she would often ask if we had seen any critters lately.
She left school after the 9th
grade to work at the Chair Factory in Whitefield and later as a Telephone Operator in Jefferson and Twin Mountain. She married George Griffin in 1945 and moved to Lancaster. After George’s death in 1968 she married Walter Brainard.
Once her girls were in school she returned to work as a Waitress and Short Order Cook at Hicks Restaurant, Lancaster Diner and the Bowling Alley in Lancaster from which she retired in 1993.
Marguerite was a member of the VFW Auxiliary Post #3041 for 65 years. In the early days prior to the post home being built the Ladies held their meeting at member’s homes. She enjoyed a good game of cribbage and competed in many tournaments at the club. Among other things she worked on Toys for Tots drives and the State Convention in 1964. Her favorite pastime was watching her great grandchildren participate in sports as well as vacationing with family.
Surviving family members include her two daughters, Sally Matthews of Jefferson, NH and Jean Griffin Thebodeau of Hudson. NH; five granddaughters, Karen Gagne and her husband Rich of Berlin, NH, Kelly Stone and her husband Stephen of Bethel, Maine, Kim Matthews and her husband Chris Leavitt of Lancaster, NH, Tammy Ebert and her husband Geoff of Milford, NH Tina Bonhomme and her husband Daniel of Hudson, NH; fourteen great grandchildren, Amanda & Chris Dubay, Gabrielle & Zachary Stone, Rian Matthews, Benjamin & Mary King, Joshua Aldrich, Darren & Kristin Antone, Matthew & Melissa Ebert, Kraig & Felicia Hoag; four great, great granddaughters, Paige Bouchard, Courtney Aldrich, Trinity & Mercedez Briand. A brother-in-law Douglas Beaton and a sister-in-law Louise Samson both of Lancaster as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents and husbands she was pre-deceased by two brothers Richard and Lawrence Samson, a sister Jane Beaton and a sister-in-law Dorothy Samson all of Lancaster.
At Marguerite’s request there will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held at Calvary Cemetery on Saturday July 23rd
at 10 am. Donations may be made to St Vincent DePaul Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Activities Fund, 29 Providence St., Berlin, NH 03570
LUNENBURG - Roderick Douglas Stinehour
....show , known to all as Rocky, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at the Littleton Regional Hospital, Littleton, New Hampshire at the age of 91. He lived most of his life in Lunenburg, Vermont.
Rocky is survived by his wife of sixty-eight years, Elizabeth, three sons, Stephen, Christopher, John and four daughters, Ann Jolda, Mary Stinehour, Margie Toliver, and Kate Grondin. He is also survived by a brother, Laurence Stinehour. He had fourteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son Peter, in 1975.
He was born on March 21, 1925 in Montreal, Canada to Max and Emily Stinehour. After his first six years, Rocky and his family moved to White River Junction, Vermont and later to Whitefield, New Hampshire, where he graduated from the Whitefield High School. Shortly after graduation he joined the U.S. Navy and was trained as a pilot and was assigned to the USS Valley Forge as a fighter pilot.
Returning home from the Navy he married his high school sweetheart and classmate, Elizabeth Ann Maguire and shortly afterward enrolled at Dartmouth College.
After graduating from Dartmouth, Rocky and Elizabeth, with Stephen and Ann, moved to Lunenburg, Vermont where they lived for sixty-four years. It was in Lunenburg that Rocky became Lunenburg’s second printer when he purchased the Bisbee Press from Ernest Bisbee in 1950. He was beginning what would be his lifetime passion, printing books, done well. The Bisbee Press became The Stinehour Press and Rocky began his vocation in making books. To quote Rocky, the aim of The Stinehour Press was always “
to print books better than ordinarily done
, a modest goal and an attainable one.” His talent of assembling a group of committed people to work with him and share his vision was evident throughout his working life. His first employee was his brother Laurence, who worked at the Press until his retirement. Laurence ran for many years The Hanover Press in Hanover, NH, which served as a division of The Stinehour Press. The Press quickly earned a national reputation for the quality of the design, materials and printing of their books, and was soon printing for some of the great museums, libraries and scholarly institutions in the U.S. In 1976 the Stinehour Press purchased the Meriden Gravure Company in Meriden Connecticut, a premier printer of illustrations. In 1981, Dartmouth College bestowed an honorary degree of Doctor of Literature to Rocky, and in 1990 he was appointed Fellow in the Book Arts at Dartmouth and taught a course in the book arts and organized the summer Typographic Workshop for twelve years in Hanover. In 1998 Rocky sold the Press to James Crean PLC, of Dublin, Ireland. Rocky was also an owner of The Coos County Democrat (1970-1978).
He was an active member of many local organizations include a member of the Lunenburg School Board, board member of the Weeks Memorial Hospital, including chairman of the board, and an active member in the Mt. Prospect Ski Club. National organizations including the America Antiquarian Society, Grolier Club, the Century Club, the Club of Odd Volumes, the St. Botolph Club, the Bibliographic Society of America, Trustee of Yale Library Associates, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Science and the Society of Printers.
He received many awards and recognitions including, Vermont Small Business Man of the Year, RIT Frederic W. Goudy Award, Benjamin Franklin Award, the Laureate Award from the American Printing History Association, named a Fellow of the Vermont Academy of Arts and Science and the Certificate of Honor from the American Friends of the Gutenberg Museum, Mainz, Germany
Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster, New Hampshire, where visiting hours will be from
6 to 8pm on Tuesday, July 5. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 6 at 1pm
at All Saints Catholic Church in Lancaster. Reverend Matthew Mason, pastor, will officiate. Burial with military honors will follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Lancaster.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gate of Heaven Parish of Lancaster, NH or the Lancaster Food Pantry
WHITEFIELD – Sandra L. Miller
....show , 58, died Saturday evening, July 2, 2016, at the Country Village Genesis Eldercare Center after a long period of ill health.
Mrs. Miller was born in Lancaster on September 15, 1957 the daughter of Edward R. and Dorothy Frechette. She has resided in Whitefield her entire life and was a graduate of White Mountain Regional High School.
Through the years she has worked in housekeeping at the Waumbeck Hotel in Jefferson and at the Northlander Motel in Twin Mountain. Sandy’s favorite pastimes were knitting and crocheting. She loved the outdoors and nature and enjoyed camping and collecting owls.
She was a past member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Whitefield and the New Hampshire TOPS.
Surviving family members include her husband Walter Miller of Whitefield and three sisters, Joyce Frechette of Dover, Janice Sherwood of Whitefield and Gloria Slagel of Laconia. Her parents predeceased her.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday afternoon, August 17, at 4:00 PM at the Whitefield United Methodist Church.
LANCASTER - Iris W. Baird
....show , 86, died on July 7, 2016 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. She was born in Niagara Falls, NY on April 28, 1930, daughter of Forrest Emerson Wilcox and May Taylor. Her mother was born in England and came to American in her late teens. Her father came from an old New England family in western Massachusetts.
With excellent academic achievement in her hometown schools, Iris earned a Regents Scholarship that allowed her to attend Syracuse University. She graduated in 1951 after majoring in physics and geography.
Through the Syracuse Outing Club, Iris met D. William Baird. They married in 1952 and after time in mill towns in Pennsylvania and Maine, settled in Lancaster, NH, close to the White Mountains where they raised their children.
Iris returned to school when her children were older for a education degree. She taught and provided library services for many years in the White Mountains Regional schools. She also taught library sciences for the University System of New Hampshire.
Iris and Bill were involved with the Scouts, the Appalachian Mountain Club and the Lancaster Ambulance Corps. They and their children and dogs spent many days in the woods and on the lakes of New England, leading trips, clearing trail, identifying wild flowers and trees, and splashing about.
After retirement, they travelled widely, by camper in the United States and Canada; and with various groups overseas, sharing their pictures and stories at the Weeks Memorial Library travel night programs. By Bill’s count, they visited twenty-two countries, mostly in Asia, Africa and South America.
Iris was also a good amateur archaeologist, digging with the SCRAP Program during summer sessions around the state. But she is probably most widely known for her research on the fire towers of NH. Iris interviewed lookouts, collected locator maps and log books, and published several booklets on this important part of state history. Iris also wrote the Weeks Memorial Library columns for the local newspaper for many years.
Iris was predeceased by her husband of sixty-four years. She is survived by her three children, five grandchildren and one great-grandchild: son David W. and Caryl of Boylston MA, daughter Betsy Baird and David Kumaki of Norway ME, and daughter Katie and Scott Burns of Whitefield NH.
Her other descendants are Rebecca Baird Anastasia, her husband Michael and son Oliver Henry of North Billerica MA; David of Denver CO; Karen Baird Kumaki of Boston MA; Alex Baird Kumaki of San Diego CA; and Jennifer Burns of Fairbanks AK and Whitefield NH.
The Memorial Service will be held at the Lancaster Congregational United Church of Christ on July 23, 2016 at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations might be made to the Weeks Memorial Library.
JEFFERSON, NH – Doris Irene Perry
....show , 86, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at The Morrison Nursing Home in Whitefield, NH following a brief illness.
She was born February 25, 1930 in Peacham, Vt., the daughter of Urbain and Edmay (Lesperance) Cote’. She attended the Lancaster Academy in Lancaster, NH.
In addition to being a mother and homemaker, through the years she has worked for several businesses, Waumbek Hotel, Bible Land, Wright’s Floral Shop, Quechee Gorge Gifts, Riff’s Floral Shop and the Cog Railway to name a few.
She is survived by a son, Kim and wife Margaret of Jefferson, NH; four daughters, Robin and companion John Oliphant of Keene, NH, Tamie Guerin of Lancaster, NH, Cheryl and husband Kevin French of Quechee, VT, Theo and husband Dan Parker of Winterville, NC; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Edgar “Bud” Perry, a brother Oscar Cote’ and two sisters Leah Conway and Polly McCullough and a grandson Edgar Marshall Perry.
In keeping with her wishes there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to the Jefferson Adult Citizens, c/o Jayne Plica, 311 Israels River Rd., Jefferson, NH 03583.
WHITEFIELD – Ronald David LaFlam
....show , 50, of Holly Heights, died at his home Thursday, July 21, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Mr. LaFlam was born in Saratoga Springs, NY, on November 9, 1965, the son of Reginald and Emily LaFlam. He graduated from Littleton High School in 1984. He worked for Littleton Office Supply until 1995 when he started working for Conway Office Solutions of Nashua.
Ron was a congregant of the Whitefield Community Baptist Church and held many positions including Deacon Chair, Trustee Chair and Search Committee Chair. His favorite hobbies were fishing, shooting, watching football and Boston Red Sox baseball.
In 1989 he married Celinda Aldrich, daughter of Chandler and Annette Aldrich. In 1998 they made their home in Whitefield. He is survived by Celinda, his daughter Jessica and her children Beau and Miura, his son Benjamin and daughter Jacqueline all of Whitefield; his parents Reginald and Emily LaFlam, his brother Roger LaFlam and wife Jennifer and their daughter Jocelyn all of Littleton; his father-in-law Chandler Aldrich and wife Donna of Lake Havasu City, AZ; a sister-in-law Shari Thompson and her husband Greg of Littleton; brother-in-law Chandler Aldrich Jr. of Hooksett; plus many aunts, uncles, cousins and wonderful friends.
Visiting hours will be held Monday evening July 25th
from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A funeral service will be held Tuesday morning at 11:00 at the Community Baptist Church in Whitefield. Reverend Greg Vigne, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Park Street Cemetery, Whitefield.
Memorial Donations may be made to the Friends & Neighbors Thrift Store and food Pantry, Whitefield, NH.
LUNENBURG – Margaret C. Rich
....show , 69, died at her home Tuesday morning August 2, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Mrs. Rich was born in Berlin, NH, on July 2, 1947 the daughter of Lorenzo and Edith (Weiss) Dube. She was a 1965 graduate of Berlin High School and has been a long-time resident of Lunenburg. For several years she taught art appreciation in the Lunenburg School System.
Margaret loved gardening and providing day care for her grandchildren. For many years she made rosaries at home that she donated overseas to Catholic Missions.
Surviving family members include her husband of 48 years Alan G. Rich of Lunenburg; three children Lorianna M. May of Lunenburg, Wendy S. Brundle and husband Andrew of Jefferson, Christopher A. Rich of Lunenburg; a brother Robert Dube and wife Louise of Berlin; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; an aunt Joanne Frechette and husband Roland, many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents and a brother Edward Dube.
In keeping with all the other important events in her life, a celebration of life will be held at the Town Hall in West Milan, NH from 1pm to 4pm on August 20, 2016. Burial will be in the Hilltop Cemetery in Milan at the convenience of the family. Pastor Dean Stiles will assist in the celebration.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in her memory to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, New England Chapter,
114 Perimeter Road, Nashua, NH 03063
or Caledonia Home Health, 161 Sherman Dr, St Johnsbury, VT 05819
LANCASTER - Alton A. Covell
....show , 68, of Lancaster, passed away at his home
Wednesday morning, August 3, 2016 after a long illness with his wife by his side.
Alton was born in West Stewartstown NH, January 16, 1948, the son of Almon Cross Covell and Helen Hazel ( Hartlen) Covell. He grew up in his beloved Jefferson NH.
He married his wife Linda (Madore) Covell in 1973 and this past June they had celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary.
Throughout his life Alton had worked as a carpenter and was a "jack of all trades". He enjoyed spending time with friends playing cards and reminiscing about "the good old days".
His biggest enjoyments in life were his 3 children, 9 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren whom he cherished.
He is survived by his loving wife Linda (Madore) Covell of 43 years . His daughter Candace Covell Baker and her husband Craig Baker of Lancaster; his son Brent Covell and his wife Shauna Earnshaw of Lunenburg VT; his daughter Constance Covell and her fiancé Michael Pelletier of Allenstown NH.; 9 grandchildren, Cody Hall of St. Johnsbury VT, Tegan Fisher, Brady Baker, Brockton Baker, and Ayriana Young-Baker all of Lancaster, Noah and Reid Covell of Lunenburg VT, and Samuel and Abigail Pelletier of Allenstown NH; 2 Great-grandchildren - Cambria Hall of Lancaster , and Mykiah Fisher of Lancaster.; two sisters Shirley (Covell) Wright of Lancaster, Cynthia (Covell) Swain of Hawaii; and numerous nieces and nephews whom he all loved dearly. He is was predeceased by a sister Sharon (Covell) Borofsky , and two infant siblings, James Covell and Candace Cassie Covell.
A memorial service will be held Saturday August 6 at 12:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster.
LANCASTER – Leonard B. Perkins Sr.
....show , 79, of Page Hill Road, died Friday August 5, 2016 at Weeks Medical Center, after a period of failing health.
Mr. Perkins was born in Jefferson on April 13, 1937 the son of William Dana and Nellie (Sheridan) Perkins.
On March 10, 1956 he married Rosemary Pritchard in Hartford, CT. They resided in Connecticut for many years where they raised their family and Leonard worked as a tree surgeon for the Parks & Recreation Department in Glastonbury, CT. In 1997 the returned to the North Country residing for a time in Lunenburg and later Lancaster.
Leonard enjoyed being outdoors working on his lawns or in the garden. He also enjoyed spending time with his friends at the VFW in Lancaster.
Surviving family members include his five children Leonard B. Perkins Jr. and Karl D. Perkins both of Lancaster, Pamela J. Lurvey of Jefferson, Marie R. Perkins of Bethlehem, Sue Edwards of Englewood, FL; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; three brothers, William D. Perkins Jr. of Vermont, Wayne Perkins of Delaware, Roderick Perkins of NY and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by Rosemary in 1999; two daughters, Leonardina J. Medina in 1998, Cynthia A. Perkins in 2014; and a brother Armand Perkins.
A graveside service will be held Friday afternoon, August 12th
, at 2:00 PM in Riverton Cemetery, Jefferson. Reverend Dean A. Stiles, pastor of the Jefferson Christian Church, will officiate.
PENACOOK – Donald M. Mann
....show died peacefully at the Concord Hospice House on Saturday August 13, 2016.
Don was born in Pittsfield, MA, the wonderful son of Clifford and Mertie Mann and the brother of Mae Irene. He was a happy little boy and a very playful child as we are sure his sister knew!! They moved from Pittsfield to Greenfield, MA where Don spent his youth.
Don graduated from Greenfield High and immediately enlisted in the Air Force. He proudly served for 4 years being station in Morocco, and traveling to England, France, Germany and Spain.
In 1962 he found Rachel Merrow Hastings, formerly of Lancaster, the real love of his life, and for the next 55 years they were a true couple that worked, traveled and created three beautiful homes together and on May 4, 2016 they became husband and wife.
In 1965 he started his own business which was D.M. Moore Co. Inc. and he proudly bid and won contracts with the Portsmouth Navy Yard. This continued until 1992 when triple herniated disc surgery forced him into early retirement. This meant he and Rachel would spend the next 22 winters at their home in Melbourne, FL. They also made many trips north to visit Rachel’s family in Lancaster and for many years attended and camped out at the Lancaster Fair.
In 2007 he had open heart surgery in Melbourne, recovering from this and 2 years later had a total knee replacement and again came through this with flying colors. However in 2011 Rachel realized he had something he probably would not be recovering from. He was able to stay in his home until July 2015. After a month’s stay in the hospital he went to Granite Ledges in Concord where he remained until July 20, 2016 when his condition worsened and he had to return to the hospital.
Don was a very happy, healthy, strong, determined man but all of this could not compete with Alzheimers Disease.
He was a lifetime member of the Elks.
He leaves his wife Rachel of Penacook, his niece Gail Simons and her husband Bill and their family of Edina, Minnesota; his nephew Dr. Bruce Rowe and his wife Joy and family of Richmond, VA; his sister-in-law Patricia Marshall and her husband Wayne of Umatilla, FL, formerly of Lancaster, their son James and family of Waterville, VT and their son John and his family of Flowery Branch, GA. He also leaves 2 great-nieces, 2 great-nephews, 1 great-great-niece and 1 great-great-nephew. He was predeceased by his parents and sister, Mae Irene, aunts & uncles.
Visiting hours will be held Thursday evening August 18th
from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home, 210 Main Street, Lancaster. An additional visiting hour will be held Friday from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Reverend Dean A. Stiles, pastor of the Jefferson Christian Church will officiate. Burial will follow in Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to the Concord Regional VNA Hospice House, 240 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301.
JEFFERSON – Wayne A. Boudle
....show , 68, died at home, Tuesday evening, August 16, 2016, after a long and painful two year battle with cancer. His partner of 26 years, Alayne Fuhrman, was by his side.
Wayne was born in Lancaster on June 23, 1948, the son of Cleo W. and Lucille (Couture) Boudle. For most of his life he has lived in the North Country residing in Jefferson for 35-40 years. He graduated from high school in Connecticut and served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. For 37 years he worked for Isaacson Steel as a welder and a fitter. Wayne enjoyed many outdoor activities including hiking, fishing, cross country skiing, downhill skiing, archery, boating, snowshoeing and gardening.
At the Happy Face Place Daycare Wayne was affectionately known by the children as “Bumpah”. He spent many hours taking the kids on short hikes, fishing, and swimming. For a time before his illness he was a local school bus driver, a job he really enjoyed.
He was a member of the John W. Weeks VFW Post 3041 in Lancaster.
Survivors include his longtime companion Alayne A. Fuhrmann of Jefferson; his son David Boudle of Boston; brothers Garvin and Danny Boudle; sisters, Sandra DeVillar, Lilla Witfield, Barbara Day, Frenda Morton, Darleen Richards, Lonnie Bazzano, Marleen Lamb, and Carolyn Boudle; his stepchildren, Kathy, Annemarie, Rocco, Greg and their families; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; and several cousins including his closest cousin and friend Rodney Boudle.
A memorial service will be held Saturday September 17th
at 4:00 PM at St. Johns Methodist Church in Jefferson. Reverend Richard Boyden, pastor, will officiate.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to
American Cancer Society, New England Division 121 Connor Way, Suite 420 Williston, Vermont 05495-1460
GUILDHALL – Elvina M. “Honey” Allen
....show , 70, died at her home Wednesday morning, August 17, 2016.
Elvina was born in Lancaster on June 23, 1946 the daughter of William E. and Lucy Velma (Tippett) Allen Sr. She has been a lifetime resident of Guildhall and served as Guildhall’s Postmaster for 32 years before retiring in 2014. Honey enjoyed knitting, crocheting, canning, gardening, and fishing.
Memberships included the Essex County Farm Bureau and the Ladies Auxiliary Post 17 of Groveton.
Surviving family members include her brother Philip W. Allen and sister Evelyn L Allen, both of Maidstone; 2 nieces and 1 nephew. She was predeceased by her longtime companion Helen S. Silver and a brother William E. “Buck” Allen Jr.
At Honey’s request services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to the Leukemia Foundation,
Upstate New York/Vermont Chapter, 5 Computer Drive West Suite 100, Albany, NY 12205
LANCASTER - Jennie B Wheeler
....show , 74, of Guildhall VT, passed away August 18, 2016, at Littleton Regional Hospital. She was born in Guildhall VT on May 9, 1942, the fourth child of Albert and Bea McAllister. She grew up in Guildhall and graduated from Groveton High School in 1960.
Jennie attended the University of Vermont and Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester. She eventually received a degree in Early Childhood Education from the School of Lifelong Learning.
On September 14, 1963, she married Robert F. “Tiny” Wheeler from Lancaster NH after a
five month courtship (and “they” said it wouldn’t last!!).
They lived in Connecticut for two and a half years and moved to Lancaster in 1966 to raise their family.
Jennie retired from the Lancaster Play and Learning Center after 23 years. She enjoyed taking care of and watching two generations of kids grow up and mature.
Jennie was a loving sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a social butterfly who enjoyed spending quality time with her family and socializing with her friends. She enjoyed spending time in her home on the hill watching soap operas and NASCAR.
She is survived by her son Steven and daughter-in-law Brenda of Newmarket NH, son Mark of Lancaster, and daughter Kelly of Lancaster. She was “Mimi” to her three grandchildren, 2nd Lt. Robert Wheeler, U.S. Army and Rebecca Wheeler of Newmarket, and Brittany Farrow of Lancaster. Jennie’s extended family was very important to her. She is survived by her brother-in-law Don Hill of Concord NH, sister-in-law Pat McAllister of Amesbury MA and West Stewartstown NH, sister-in-law Theresa McAllister of Gorham NH and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband Robert “Tiny” Wheeler, her parents, brothers Albert Jr. and Richard McAllister and sister Dot Hill.
Visiting hours will be held Monday evening, August 22nd, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A funeral service will be held Tuesday morning at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Reverend W. David Weddington, pastor of the First Congregational Church of Littleton, will officiate. Burial will follow in Summer Street Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to Lancaster Play and Learn Center, Attn: Jennie B. Wheeler Scholarship Fund, 3 Cemetery Street, Lancaster, NH 03584
WHITEFIELD – Jane M. Barton
....show , 77, died Saturday morning, August 20, 2016, at The Morrison in Whitefield.
Mrs. Barton was born in McKeesport, PA on March 15, 1939 the daughter of James and Josephine (Wisniewski) Shidel. On October 28, 1961 she married Donald E. Barton. She has been a homemaker all her life and enjoyed taking care of children in her home. She also provided child care in the local schools and she enjoyed reading and walking.
Surviving family members include her husband Donald of Whitefield; three daughters, Josephine Lori Barton and Julia Barton, both of Whitefield, Beth Barton of Pittsfield, MA; and a brother James Shidel. She was predeceased by her sister Patricia Shidel Nola.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday afternoon, August 23rd, at 2:30 PM at the Whitefield Christian Church. Reverend Lou Going, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Park Street Cemetery, Whitefield.
LUNENBURG - Gwendolyn Merrill
....show of Lunenburg, 85, after a long battle with MS, passed away peacefully in her home Wednesday morning surrounded by her family. The daughter of Robert and Marjory (Sayers) Watts, born September 25, 1930, "Gwen" was a wife, mother and grandmother, and a breast cancer survivor. She graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1948 and married her husband George on August 19, 1951. They enjoyed 59 years of marriage together until his death in 2010. Over the course of her life, she worked in the Fairbanks payroll department, as an assistant cook at the Lunenburg School, and proudly served the town of Lunenburg as Town Treasurer for 19 years.
An example of quiet strength, her courage and perseverance allowed her to live independently and remain in her home until the end, in spite of her illness.
Gwen is survived by her sons, Dennis and his wife Betsy of Waterford, Steve and his wife Denene of Lyndonville, her daughter Cindy and her husband Roger of Plainfield, NH, and four grandchildren, Rachel, Stephanie, Kevin and John.
There will be no service or calling hours.
LANCASTER – Richard A. “Thumper” Webster
....show , 79, died Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Country Village Genesis Healthcare, Lancaster, after a long illness. He was surrounded by his family.
Mr. Webster was born in Lancaster on April 6, 1937 the son of Richard H. and Dora (Braband) Webster. He grew up in Lancaster and attended Lancaster Schools. As a young man he served with the National Guard for several years.
All of his life he worked as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator. His former employers included Washburn Lumber, Welog, Roger Brown and Larry Brown. He enjoyed auto racing, camping, hunting and fishing, especially brook trout. Dick and Kay loved going on ocean cruises. In all they went on seven during their marriage.
Family members include his wife Catherine “Kay” Bronson of Lancaster; five children and their spouses, Sherry Deyette and Faron of Groveton, Cynthia Dunn and Robert of Whitefield, Richard J. Webster and Pamela of Groveton, Caryn Snelling and Richard of Bethlehem, Stephanie Kenison and Rusty of Groveton; 16 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a granddaughter Cady Stockbridge; a great-granddaughter Destiny Dunn; two brothers, Hollis Webster, Herbert Webster and a sister Carol Sherman.
Memorial visiting hours and a time of sharing will be held Saturday, September 24th from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster.
GILMAN - Sheila Rae Frechette
....show , 64 of Gilman, passed away in the late afternoon hours of September 15th, 2016. She was surrounded by loving family and friends and her loyal husband Dennis Frechette of Gilman.
Sheila was born in Concord, VT on March 28th, 1952 and has lived her entire life in Gilman, Vt. On October 3rd, 1970 Sheila, 18, married Dennis, 19, at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Gilman. As a beloved member of the community, Sheila did everything from volunteering and working at the Gilman Public Library, both on Riverside Avenue and in bringing it to the Gilman Middle School, to being a volunteer Girl Scout co-leader and leader. She was involved in everything from the Gilman Outing Club to being a class mom for the Gilman Middle School Class of 1995. She was always helping to organize fundraisers for the basketball team and numerous other organizations Sheila was involved with. She was an amazing woman who showed what love was really about. She will be greatly missed, but will never be forgotten.
Sheila is survived by her husband of 46 years, Dennis A. Frechette of Gilman, her daughter Alison M Colbeth and her husband, Shane P. Colbeth, and their son, Jonathan A. Colbeth, all of Gilman; a brother Gary Walker and his wife Jen Walker of Maine; a brother, Brian Walker and wife Sharon Walker, and niece Brianna Walker, all of Swanton, VT; a cousin, who she grew up with like a sister in Gilman, Sabrina Doyon and her husband Reginald Doyon of West Burke, VT; many nieces and nephews including Adam Frechette, MA Sarah Taylor, VT Lyndsay Frechette, NH Alan Walker, FL Amanda Walker, FL and Brittany Caron, FL. She was predeceased by an infant sister and by a brother, David A. Walker of Fall River, MA; her mother, Beverly A. Walker, 83, of Gilman, and her father, Alfred P Quebec, of Redwood, City, CA.
A memorial service will be held Thursday afternoon, September 22, at 1:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. Reverend Matthew Mason, pastor of the Gate of Heaven Parish, will officiate.
WHITEFIELD – Claire Margaret Wright
....show , 70, of Old East Road, passed September 21, 2016, at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster, after a long courageous battle with cancer.
Claire was born at home in Whitefield on Christmas day in 1945 the daughter of Leslie and Carlena (Holmes) Baker. She graduated from Whitefield High School and on August 1, 1964 she married the love of her life Elwin A. Wright Jr.
For her entire life she has been a dedicated homemaker. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed being a mother and a Nana. Her life revolved around loving and taking care of her grandchildren. She also enjoyed fishing, camping and family vacations.
Surviving family members include her husband Elwin of Whitefield; her three children, Tina Perreault and husband John of Maidstone, Stephen Wright and wife Tina of Whitefield, Trisha McCabe and husband Jonathan of Guildhall; six grandchildren, Cody and wife Addy, Mariah, Trevor, Megan, Forrest, Lily; two great-grandsons Cody Jr. and Jace; three sisters, Barbara Colborn, Eleanor Stevens, and Glen Marro; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a granddaughter Kelsey.
Memorial visiting hours will be held Friday evening September 23, 2016 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. Graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Northwoods Home Health & Hospice, 278 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584.
BEVERLY, MA – John W. Kennedy Jr.
....show , 93, formerly of Lancaster, died Sunday October 9, 2016 at Ledgewood Rehabilitation in Beverly, MA. Mr. Kennedy was born in Medford, MA on May 24, 1923, the son of John W. Kennedy Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (Buckley) Kennedy. He was a graduate of Medford High School and Holy Cross where he acquired a Bachelors degree in Chemistry. He served in Asiatic Pacific Theater during World War II as a Lieutenant in the US Navy. After the war he was employed as a math and chemistry teacher at Cranwell Preparatory School, Lenox, MA and Miss Hall’s School in Pittsfield, MA. He retired in 1987.
Family members include his wife Jane (Twitchell) Kennedy of Beverly, MA; a son Dr. Stephen Kennedy of Elkgrove, CA; two daughters, Ellen Jean Butler of Beverly, MA, Carol Stone of Acton, MA; 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
There are no visiting hours. A funeral service will be held Thursday morning, October 13th, at 11:00 AM at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Lancaster. Reverend Timothy Brooks, pastor, will officiate. Burial with military honors will follow in Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster.
Donations may be made in his memory to the Ellen Moody Library at Weeks Memorial Library, 128 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584.
WHITEFIELD – Sylvia Gay Roy
....show , 75, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2016 with her loving family by her side. She was born July 23, 1941 in Lancaster the daughter of Leo and Alice (Pelletier) Chouinard. Sylvia was a graduate of Lancaster High School.
Sylvia was a Teacher’s Aide at Whitefield Elementary where she enjoyed teaching and working with kids. Sylvia loved the outdoors especially gardening and caring for the birds that visited her home. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her five children, sixteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Surviving is her daughter Debra Ledezma and her husband Hugo of Pasadena, MD; Craig Roy and his wife Yvette of Woodland, CA; Denise Frechette and her husband Richard of Hot Springs, AK; Michelle Lowe and her husband Mark of Merrimack, NH; Mark Roy and his wife Pamela of Merrimack, NH; one sister, Louise Haase and her husband Fran; sixteen grandchildren, Stephanie, Alice, Chris, Alex and Francesca Ledezma; Claudia and Jacie Roy; Nicole, Danielle, Gabrielle and Justin Frechette; Jake, Domenic and Caroline Valluzzi; Joshua and Evan Roy; stepson Ryan Lowe; four great-grandchildren, as well as several special nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held Thursday evening, October 13th, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home, 210 Main Street, Lancaster, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday morning at 11:00 AM at All Saints Church, 163 Main Street, in Lancaster. Reverend Matthew Mason, pastor, will officiate. A committal service will be held Friday, June 16th at 2:00 PM in Calvary Cemetery, Lancaster.
Donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, New England Division 121 Connor Way, Suite 420 Williston, Vermont 05495-1460
LANCASTER – Edward W. MacKillop Sr.
....show , 79, died peacefully Monday afternoon, October 10, 2016 at the family farm on North Road. His sister Cheryl was at his side.
Mr. MacKillop was born in Lancaster on September 21, 1937, the son of Edward A. and Marguerite (Kennett) MacKillop. He served as an MP with the US Army in the mid 50’s and was married to the late Linda Mae Hinkley.
Edward was a former police officer and served for the towns of Lancaster and Whitefield. For many years he was employed as a foreman for NH Public Service. In the mid 70’s he moved to Florida and was employed as a consultant for a time with Florida Power and Light. He was a longtime resident of Hollywood, FL. His hobbies included bingo, golf, hunting, alpine skiing, and casino gambling. One of Ed’s highlights of his many golf tournaments was when he had the opportunity to partner with Fred Couples in a Florida Power and Light Tournament. He returned home in August to be cared for by his sister Cheryl.
Surviving family members include his two children Edward W. MacKillop Jr. of Lancaster, Teresa Porter and her husband Douglas of Nokomis, Florida; 3 grandchildren, Joshua and Emily Porter of Nokomis, FL, Maci MacKillop of Whitefield; five brothers, James MacKillop and wife Susan, John MacKillop and wife Sandra, Michael MacKillop and wife Jade, Tim MacKillop and Richard MacKillop all of Lancaster; sisters Linda Hopps of Groveton, Cheryl MacKillop of Lancaster, Patricia Kipp of Tilton, Judith Paschal and husband Wayne of Berlin, Joyce Bean of Lancaster, Debra MacKillop of Stark and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and Linda; a son Kenneth MacKillop; two brothers, Robert MacKillop and Ronald MacKillop Sr. and a sister Peggy Brown.
Memorial visiting hours will be held Saturday morning, June 24th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A graveside service and military honors will follow in Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster
CONCORD, NH - Jean E. Gates
....show , formerly of Lancaster, New Hampshire, died October 13th, 2016 in Concord, New Hampshire at the age of 85.
Born in 1930 in Roslindale, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Chester and Lois Wheaton.
Jean is survived by her husband of 59 years, Laurence; four children: sons Dan Gates of Jefferson, NH; Randall Gates and his wife Lou McLaren of North Ferrisburgh, Vermont; William Gates and his wife Carla of Amherst, New Hampshire and daughter Reana Nice and her late husband, Brad, of Telford, Pennsylvania. She leaves four grandchildren, Stephen Gates of Nelson, New Zealand, Amanda Tierney of Manchester, NH, and Munro and Shea McLaren of North Ferrisburgh, Vermont. She had one great granddaughter, Isabella Gates. She is also survived by her brother, Robert Wheaton, 73, of Watertown, Massachusetts.
Jean maintained a career in personal banking in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire with a 15-year hiatus to raise her family. She started at the 10 School Street Boston main branch of the former Boston Five Cents Savings Bank where she was the first female teller ever hired. Before her retirement she was a long time employee of the Bank of New Hampshire.
Jean was a lifelong Red Sox fan and was incredibly happy to finally see them win a World Series championship in 2004 followed by subsequent wins in 2007 and 2013. She was an avid cribbage player and enjoyed travelling to regional tournaments throughout New England with Larry.
No memorial service is scheduled and the family appreciates any memorial gifts be given to the North Star Lodge #8 of Lancaster, New Hampshire (25 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584). Jean’s ashes will be interred in the Gates Family plot in Harvard, Massachusetts.
LANCASTER – Kenneth F. Fraser Jr.
....show , 77, of Garland Road, died Sunday morning, October 23, 2016 at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Fraser was born in Lancaster on January 7, 1939 the son of Kenneth F. Fraser Sr. and Georgia I. (Libby) Fraser.
Ken was a lifetime resident of Lancaster. On February 18, 1956 he married Linda Emerson of Lancaster. As a young man his early employment included Galbraith Dairy, Nate Beecher Tractors on Main Street, and Tom Parks Construction. He then worked for a time at Thompsons Manufacturing where he had an opportunity to make the cogs for the Cog Railway. In 1966 he started working at Groveton Paper and retired there in 1998 as a shift millwright.
He was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church where he served as a 20 year trustee of the church. At one time he replaced the motor for the church’s pipe organ and saved on costly repairs. He was also a member of the Guildhall Flyers and the Kiwanis Club. Ken enjoyed pontoon boating and fishing, trains, wildlife, collecting Fenton glass shoes and most of all spending time with his grandchildren.
Surviving family members include his wife of 60 years Linda (Emerson) Fraser of Lancaster; a son Kenneth E. Fraser and wife Marlene of Lancaster; grandchildren, Kenneth E. Fraser II and wife Heather of Lancaster, Franklin J. Fraser of Lancaster, Abigail Whittier of Colorado Springs, Co, Kathryn Broe of Groveton, Leon Bernard and wife Polly of Bow, Sara Bernard of Tampa, FL; great-grandchildren, Dannika, Lily, Elizabeth, Andrew, Connor, Sabrina; three brothers, James O. Fraser and wife Linda of Concord, NH and Florida, Allen R. Fraser and wife Val of Hill, NH, Donald R. Fraser and wife Chris of Lancaster; two sisters, Marilyn Fraser Ayer of Arizona, May E. Fraser Sampson and husband Paul of Lancaster; sisters-in-law Myra Emerson, Ann Emerson; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by an infant daughter Kathryn Fraser; a daughter-in-law Mildred Fraser and brothers and sister-in-laws.
Visiting hours will be held Wednesday evening October 26, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A funeral service will be held Thursday at 11:00 AM at the Christ United Methodist Church, Lancaster. Reverend Richard Boyden, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Summer Street Cemetery.
Donations may be made in his memory to a charity of one's choice.
LANCASTER – Andrew C. Bergin
....show , 78, died Tuesday morning October 25, 2016 at the Country Village Genesis Healthcare Center, Lancaster.
Mr. Bergin was born in Littleton on September 4, 1938 the son of Carl and Edith (Pike) Bergin. Growing up he lived in Littleton and later moved to Lisbon where he graduated from high school.
Most of his adult life he resided in Whitefield and he worked for the State of New Hampshire Highway Department for over 20 years. With the state he worked bridge repair and maintenance and on many occasions he participate with the preservation and repair of the Old Man of the Mountain.
He later worked many years in maintenance for the Spalding Inn, Whitefield and for a few years he worked in different capacities, including maintenance of equipment, for the Forbes Farm.
Andrew will be remembered by his family the best father and grandfather. Not just to his own grandchildren but to many other children who called him “Grampa Gum” because he always had gum to give to the kids. He was a man with huge heart that would give the shirt off his own back. He was a good friend to many. For the past year he has lived at Country Village where he was taken care of by the staff, nurses and doctors. He will be greatly missed by all of them and everyone that knew and loved him.
Surviving family members include a son Glenn Bergin of Lisbon; a daughter Annette King and her husband Patrick of Lancaster; two sisters Norma Winn of Groveton, Barbara Bergin of Lisbon; two brothers Robert Bergin and his wife Jean of Whitefield, Harry Bergin of Littleton; 6 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter Lisa Bergin of Whitefield; a granddaughter Crystal and a great-granddaughter Hartlee.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday afternoon, November 1st, at 2:00 PM in the Grove Hill Cemetery, Lisbon. Lifecycle celebrant Wendy MacDonald of Randolph will officiate.
JEFFERSON – Vyron D. Lowe
....show , 78, of Cow Path Lane, died Saturday morning October 29, 2016 at the Country Village Genesis Health Care Center after a period of failing health.
Mr. Lowe was born in Whitefield, NH on September 19, 1938 the son of Gordon Alan and Norah (Daley) Lowe. He was raised in Randolph and graduated from Gorham High School and has been a longtime resident of Jefferson.
Vyron is best known as the former owner of the Old Corner Store and Lowe Distributors in Jefferson. He also served the town of Jefferson as town clerk and for over 40 years as a Jefferson firefighter. Ten of those years he was Fire Chief of the Jefferson Fire Department. He was also a NH Fire Warden and member of the NH Fire Wardens Association and he served for a time with the National Guard. He was a member of the Jefferson Grange and served as master for several years beginning in his late teens. He was also a member of the Odd Fellows.
Vyron was an avid hunter and fisherman and made numerous fishing trips to the Miramichi River in New Brunswick with his father, sons and friends. For many parades and local events he provided music with his self made music trailer. He also enjoyed making maple syrup.
Family members include his wife of 57 years Ruth (Campbell) Lowe of Jefferson; three children, Donald Lowe of Bow, Diana Lowe of Whitefield, Daniel Lowe of Berlin; a brother Gordon Alan Lowe Jr. of Randolph; a sister Joyce Chaffee of Southington, OH; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and two sisters, Carolyn Conway and Marion Horne.
A memorial service will be held Saturday November 5th at 1:00 PM in St. Johns Methodist Highland Chapel, Jefferson. Reverend Richard Boyden, pastor, will officiate. Burial in the Durand Road Cemetery, Randolph, will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Jefferson Festival Committee, care of Cheryl Meehan, 20 Cedric Road, Jefferson, NH 03583
GROVETON – Irving R. Covell
....show , 98, of Covell Heights, died Monday morning October 31, 2016, at Country Village Genesis Eldercare Center.
Mr. Covell was born in West Stewartstown, NH, on January 19, 1918 the son of Arthur J. and Cora (Knapp) Covell.
Irving was raised in West Stewartstown and moved to Groveton in 1936. He was self employed his entire life. He first operated a dairy farm for several years and later a construction company that he owned for 40 years. He also raised horses that he showed at the fair and he was regularly seen riding in local parades.
He was a 50 year member of the Loyal Order of Moose.
Surviving family members include his son Thomas Covell of Groveton; 4 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Pauline M. (Carpovich) Covell; two daughters, Coral “Candy” Covell in 1997, Elizabeth Bean in 2016; three brothers, Almon, Warren, Curtis; three sisters, Naomi Heath, Esther Wood, Idalyn Ellingwood.
At Irving’s request there are no visiting hours. A funeral service will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:00 PM at the United Methodist Church in Groveton. Burial will follow in Northumberland Cemetery.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to Riverside Animal Rescue, 236 Riverside Ave, Lunenburg, VT 05906
JEFFERSON – Gordon James Savage Jr.
....show , 88, died peacefully at his farm on Saturday November 12th, 2016.
Gordon was born on February 1, 1928 in Newburg, NY to Gordon J. Savage Sr. and Pauline (Fox) Savage. He moved to his family’s homestead in Jefferson as a small boy and, when he was six, moved to what is now known as the Presidential View Farm.
He attended the one-room school in Riverton through the eighth grade and then went to the Lancaster High School. At 15 he received a Hood Foundation Scholarship to attend a special combined high school/college accelerated program in applied farming at what is now UNH’s Thompson School.
He received his diploma at age 17 as World War II ended in 1945. He returned to his chosen career, dairy farming and maintained a small herd of Jersey cattle at the Savage Farm.
He served in the United States Army from 1955-1957, he was in Fulda, Germany, in the Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 14th Armored Calvary. His military occupation skill was medical aidman serving as an ambulance driver.
In 1960 Gordon married Lena Pray. Together they worked The Savage Farm and raised a family of four children.
For some years Gordon worked as a substitute at the Jefferson Post Office and from 1980 to 1989 he became the town’s full-time postmaster. He was an active member of the community serving in various town positions such as fire warden, a two year term as selectman, and trustee of trust funds. He was also a member of Mount Jefferson Lodge IOOF and was a past Grange member. In 1988 he was honored as Jefferson’s Citizen of the Year.
Gordon was predeceased by his wife of over 54 years Lena (Pray) Savage. He leaves behind his children Ellen (Larry) Christmann of Lancaster, CA, Kathleen (Dave) Deselle of Merrimack, James (Lisa) Savage and children Cindy, Neil and Molly, David (Katherine) Savage and their children Ainsley and Kayleigh all of Jefferson; a sister Elizabeth Savage of Fairfield, CT and numerous cousins.
A memorial service will be held at the St. John’s United Methodist Church Highland Chapel in Jefferson, Saturday afternoon, November 19th at 1:00 PM. Reverend Richard Boyden, pastor, will officiate. Burial in Riverton Cemetery, Jefferson, will be held at the convenience of the family.
Donations may be made in Gordon’s memory to the Coos County Farm Bureau, Agricultural Scholarship Award, c/o Stan Knecht, 159 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584
Harry Ryder
....show , of Lancaster, died peacefully at home on Monday, November 21, 2016.
He loved the Lord, and he loved his family.
GUILDHALL – Sue-Ann Simpson
....show , 69, of Route 102, died suddenly at her home Saturday, November 26, 2016.
Mrs. Simpson was born in Lancaster on June 10, 1947, the daughter of John and Eleanor (Robertson) Jordan.
Sue-Ann was longtime resident of Groveton and a graduate of Groveton High School. In 1989 she moved to Guildhall where she has resided since. She was a horse enthusiast, enjoyed poker, cards, camp, puzzles, crosswords, wildlife, scratch tickets and her never ending bowls of candy. She was a huge fan of the Red Sox and Patriots and enjoyed watching Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. Her devotion to her beloved cat Scootie and her amazing grandchildren was unsurpassed. For 31 years she was employed with Manchester Knitted Fashions.
Surviving family members include her children, Joelle Rooney Bastian and Don Meek of Lancaster, John E. Rooney and wife Jodi (Smith) Rooney of Lancaster, Robert A. Simpson of Littleton; grandchildren, Mikala, Jordan, and Myah Bastian, Chelsey and Chad Kenison, Jillian Rooney, Lukas, Christian, Gavin, Ava and Emma Simpson; a sister Linda Young of Linfield, PA; nieces and nephews, Karla and Michael Trawitz, Autumn and Hailey Trawitz, Phillip ”Butch” and Pam Young, Aaron and Ella Young. She was predeceased by her husband Jon Simpson; her longtime companion Gary McGuire; and a brother-in-law Phillip Young.
Memorial visiting hours will held Saturday, December 3rd , from 10:00AM to 12:00PM at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A graveside committal service will be held Saturday morning, June 10th, at 11:00 AM in Northumberland Cemetery, Groveton. Reverend Timothy Brooks, pastor of St. Paul’s Church in Lancaster, will officiate.
Flowers and/or donations may be made in her memory to Groveton Athletics, 65 State Street, Groveton, NH 03582.
LUNENBURG – Pauline E. Fox
....show , 90, of West Main Street, died at her home Tuesday, November 29, 2016 after a long illness. She was surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Fox was born in St. Johnsbury on March 4, 1926, the daughter of Lawrence and Clara (Leighton) Morse.
For many years she worked at the Gilman Library and was post-master relief at the Gilman Post Office. She had many interests including knitting, crocheting, reading and crossword puzzles. Pauline also loved to attend country dances with her friend Charlie. She was an avid WWF and Red Sox fan and at 50 years old she acquired her GED. She loved family gatherings and cookouts and always remembered birthdays and anniversaries of her whole family.
Surviving family members include 11 children, Eileen Wilson (Jim), Susan Dodge (Fred), David Fox (Mabel), Candace Colbeth (Ted), Janice Benoit (Ken) Kathy Anderson (Don), Stephen Fox, Michael Fox (Judy), Peggy Earnshaw (Dennis), Lisa White (Lauren), Elizabeth Cliche (Tim); sisters Lolly and Luanne of Springfield, VT; 24 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren (including 3 sets of 5 generations); and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband George E. Fox; infant children Brian and Cora; a daughter Shari Bradbury; a brother Robert Morse; a sister Lorene Morse; a grand-daughter Tammy Anderson and a great-grandson Benjamin Dodge.
At Pauline’s request there are no public services or calling hours. Burial in Riverside Cemetery, Lunenburg will be held at convenience of the family.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in her memory to MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers), Vermont State Office, 511 E. John Carpenter Frwy, #700, Irving, Texas 20036.
WHITEFIELD – Joan Colburn deVillafane
....show , 84, of Partridge Lane, died at The Morrison in Whitefield, on Tuesday morning, November 29, 2016.
Mrs. deVillafane was born in Brattleboro, VT on September 19, 1932, the daughter of Frank V. and Minnie L. (Brown) Colburn. She was a 1950 graduate of Brattleboro High School and a 1953 graduate of Mary Hitchcock School of Nursing.
On January 16, 1954 she married Jorge Alberto deVillafane MD. In 1956 they moved to Whitefield, NH where Jorge established his medical practice. While raising her family Joan was an active volunteer with many community services and organizations such as the Whitefield Women’s Study Club, immunization clinics for children and adults, pre-school vision and hearing screening clinics, Community Baptist Church Ladies Circle, Hospice volunteer, she taught Sunday School and was a member of the Coos County Medical Auxiliary.
Joan was an active member of St. Paul’s Church in Lancaster and served on the Church Search Committee.
In 1971 she started a 23 year career as school nurse in the White Mountains Regional School District. She found this long career most fulfilling and organized the Coos County School Nurse Association.
Having served in many other capacities she was a member and past president of the NH School Nurses Association, a Legislative Chairperson, and a NH delegate to the National Association of School Nurses. In 1994 Joan was the first school nurse in the State of NH to receive the Excellence in Education Award. That same year she was also awarded NH School Nurse of the Year. She was an active member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society and serving several offices including past vice-president of the professional Affairs Committee.
In 1984 Joan completed the Bachelor of General Studies with an area of specialization in Health Education from the University System of NH, School of Lifelong Learning.
Joan was a devoted wife and mother who loved home and family and doing things with husband, children and grandchildren. Her interests and hobbies included winter sports such as skiing and snowmobiling and during the spring, summer, and fall spending time at the lake. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, tailoring, quilting, a daily walk and quiet time to read. She considered herself a lifelong student.
She was known as “Mrs. D” to all her students, their children and some of their grandchildren. Jorge predeceased her in 2004, she was his primary caregiver as he suffered a “long goodbye” with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Surviving family members include three children, Charles Scott deVillafane and his wife Ann of Gardner, MA, Brenda Marie Harwood of West Brattleboro, VT, Theresa Ann deVillafane-Moll of Lunenburg, VT; a brother Bernard “Bernie” Colburn and wife Jeannette of Brattleboro; 5 grandchildren, Zac and his wife Amanda, Benjamin, Lisa, Nicholas, Kyle, Gabe; and 3 great-grandsons. She was also predeceased by a son Jorge A. deVillafane Jr. in 1979.
Visiting hours will be held Saturday afternoon, December 3rd, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home, 210 Main Street, Lancaster, NH. A funeral service will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:00 PM at St. Paul’s Church, 113 Main Street, Lancaster, NH. Reverend Timothy Brooks, pastor, will officiate.
Donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association NH Chapter, 166 South River Road, Suite 210, Bedford, NH 03110 or the Caleb Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, 38 King’s Square, Whitefield, NH 03598 or The Morrison or Sartwell Place, 6 Terrace Street, Whitefield, NH 03598.
GILMAN - Dorothy, “Dottie” (Silsby) Bixby
....show , 94, died Tuesday, November 29th at The Pines in Lyndonville, where she has resided for many years.
Dottie was born in Gilman Vt. on October 21, 1922 to James E. Silsby Sr. and Marion (Edney) Silsby. She attended Gilman Elementary School and was a 1941 graduate of Littleton High School. Dottie worked at Pratt and Whitney in Connecticut, returning to Gilman after WWII. She resided in Gilman for much of her life. Later she worked for the New England Bell Telephone Company in Littleton as a telephone operator for 23 years, retiring in 1979 when the phone company closed. She enjoyed her years as a telephone operator and made many friends during her time there.
Dottie was a member of the Gilman United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women’s Club, and a lifetime member of the Northern NE Telephone Pioneers.
Surviving family members include her daughter Debra (Bixby) Murray and husband John of Albertville AL; a son David E. Bixby and wife Elaine of Lyndonville VT; three special granddaughters, Monica Bixby of Concord VT, Stephanie Bixby of South Burlington VT, and Jill Murray of Huntsville AL; a niece Sharon and her Edney cousins Charlotte, Cheryl and Linda.
Dottie was predeceased by her Father, Mother, a Brother James Silsby, and many other family members.
At Dottie’s request, there will be no visiting hours or memorial services. Graveside services will be held in the spring at the discretion of the family.
GILMAN – Robert D. Gunnip
....show , 85, of Commercial Avenue, died suddenly at his home, Monday evening, December 19, 2016, after a period of failing health.
Mr. Gunnip was born in Stamford, CT, on February 23, 1931, the son of James P. and Sarah (Higgins) Gunnip. He and his brothers were raised in Concord, VT, by his grandmother Louise Hallett and he was a 1949 graduate of Concord High School.
During the Korean Conflict he served for four years with the US Navy. Returning home he married Freda L. Priest and they made Gilman their home for 50 years. For 42 years he was a millwright at the paper mill in Gilman. He was employed with the various companies operating the mill including Gilman Paper Company, Georgia Pacific, and Simpson Paper.
Bob and Freda enjoyed camping with close friends John and Bev Wilkinson along with their family and grandchildren. Bob enjoyed his retirement, taking trips with Freda to the casinos. He enjoyed his grandchildren and was an avid fan of theirs during their high school years. He took several trips with Freda visiting their boys in Alaska and her sister in Reno, Nevada. Their son Jonathan took them to San Diego, CA to visit the aircraft carrier USS Midway, the ship Bob had served on. Bob loved his family and friends and had a kind heart. From his “Sweet Pea” she sends her love.
He was a longtime and active member of the Gilman Methodist Church and for many years was a Free and Accepted Mason with Moose River Lodge #82 in Concord. He was Past Command and Adjutant for the Moore-Fox American Legion Post #41 of which he belonged for 50 years.
Surviving family members include his wife Freda of Gilman; three sons Robert M. Gunnip of Anchorage, AK, David A. Gunnip of Hyannis, MA, Jonathan F. Gunnip of Anchorage, AK; grandchildren, Kyle, Connor, and Cullen Gunnip of Florida, Samuel Gunnip and family of San Diego, CA, Meredith Frazier and family of San Antonia, TX, Jasmine Gunnip of Anchorage, AK; great grandchildren, Nabi, Jooha, and Sooha Gunnip, Samuel, Addison, Ava Grace and Emmalyn Frazier; a special daughter-in-law Dina Gunnip of Lunenburg; a brother Donald Gunnip of Brattleboro; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, James Patrick Gunnip and Ted Gunnip.
A graveside service will be held in the Spring at Riverside Cemetery, Lunenburg, at the convenience of the family. A service notice will be posted at that time.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to the Gilman Methodist Church, c/o Linda Streeter, 676 Main Street, Lunenburg, VT 05906.
GROVETON – Karen Merrow
....show , 59, of Central Ave., died Saturday, December 24, 2016, at the UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester, MA, as a result of recent injuries.
Mrs. Merrow was born in Middletown, CT, on May 31, 1957, the daughter of Roger William and Betty E. (Withers) Montgomery. As a youth her family moved to Contoocook, NH and later to Groveton.
In 1975 she graduated from Groveton High School and then attended White Mountain Technical College in Berlin where she learned to be a draftsperson. For 37years she was employed as a draftsperson for Lee F. Carroll P.E. Electrical Consultants in Gorham. On May 26, 1984 she married Scott Merrow. Karen enjoyed gardening, travel, camping and working on a computer.
Family members include her husband Scott of Groveton; her mother Betty of Groveton; a sister Donna Stinson and husband Robert of Groveton; two brothers, William Montgomery and wife Roberta of Whitney, TX, Richard Montgomery and wife Robin of Stark; and many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews who all knew her as “Auntie”. She was predeceased by a sister Susan Suda in 2008 and her father in 2015.
A memorial service will be held Friday morning, April 28th at 11:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Groveton. Interim pastor Rev. Dr. Philip Polhemus will officiate. Burial will follow in Northumberland Cemetery.
Donations may be made in Karen’s memory to Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire, 52 Pleasant St, Concord, NH 03301 or a charity of one’s choice.
GROVETON – Arthur A. Simonds
....show , 84, died Saturday morning, January 14, 2017, at the home that he and Gail built in 1978, surrounded by his loving family.
Arthur was born in St. Johnsbury on March 15, 1932 the son of Lee and Juliet (Piche) Simonds. He graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy and served in the US Marine Corps from 1950 to 1953. From 1953 to 1955 he worked in construction and for a short time he worked for his father at Simonds Buick Dealership, St. Johnsbury. In 1953 he married his wife of 60 years Linda Gail (Nourse) Simonds and they worked in partnership operating a dairy farm in Maidstone, VT for 25 years.
Retiring from farming in 1978 Arthur then worked for Connecticut Valley Dairy and later for Bert Peaslee on Bert’s potato farm for 20 plus years until retiring. He very much enjoyed working for Bert and later Barbara Peaslee Smith.
Together Arthur and Gail enjoyed camping, snowmobiling, long rides and listing to county music. Arthur’s greatest enjoyment was time he cherished with his family. Arthur was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Surviving family members include four children, Linda M. Simonds and Howard of Colorado, Arthur “Butch” Simonds and wife Brenda of West Point, VA, Edward Simonds of Barre, VT, Lisa Grimes and husband Tom of Groveton; seven grandchildren, Courtney, Cade, Krista, Brent, Josh, Jake and Elizabeth; seven great-grandchildren, Kyli, Jace, Aidan, Ethan, Cloe, Adriana and Braylee; two very special nephews, Marc and Steve Simonds and a special niece Debbie Levine. He was predeceased by his loving wife Gail in 2013, his parents, a granddaughter Tegan Elane Simonds and a brother Harold L. Simonds.
There will be no services at this time but a Celebration of Life will be held Monday afternoon, January 16th at 1:00 PM at the Groveton American Legion. Arthur and Gail will be buried on their anniversary date of July 18, 2017.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to Northwoods Hospice, 278 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584, for the thanks from the family for the great care and support during his final days.
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.
DALTON - Evelyn Marjorie Grimard
....show , 90, of Forest Lake Road, passed away on January 3 with her husband and two daughters by her side following several years of declining health. She also had several faithful friends and caregivers assisting the family.
Evelyn was born in East Concord, VT on July 31, 1926. She was the daughter of Norman Crawford and Minola Carr Crawford. She attended school in Gilman. Evelyn married Robert A. Grimard on February 12, 1947 and they remained in the North Country raising their two daughters.
Evelyn was active in the community and church. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters, Emblem Club, Bethlehem Country Club, Red Hat Society, and local bowling leagues. She was an avid golfer and spent many hours on the golf course, enjoying every minute of this time.
Evelyn’s talents extended to quilting, sewing, knitting, and crocheting. Her family was the recipients of many of her beautiful items that she made including baby blankets, quilts, and sweaters. She was an avid cook who enjoyed learning new recipes. She belonged to the Whitefield Extension Group for many years where she learned many new recipes and made many new friends.
In the late 70’s Evelyn and Robert purchased a camp on Forest Lake which became their summer residence until her death. In the late 80’s they built a home in Cape Coral, FL and continued wintering there until 5 years ago when her health began to decline. She loved her Florida home and took pride in decorating it and making it a beautiful place for them to spend their winters. They made new friends there and Evelyn continued her golfing on Florida golf courses. She continued her sense of community by volunteering at the Cape Coral Hospital and joining the Red Hat Society. She spent many hours working on her quilts, doing hand-work on many of them. She loved her life in Florida but was always ready to return to Forest Lake to spend summers with her family.
Evelyn was predeceased by her parents and all her siblings: Eleanor, Eva, Ethel, Ellen, Clyde, and Clarence. She was also predeceased by her son-in-law Herbert Hennessey, Jr. and her two sisters-in-law Rita Grimard Altamuro and Theresa Grimard Stevens who remained close to her over the years.
Evelyn is survived by her her husband Robert of Dalton; daughters Jean Bergin and husband Robert, and Joanne Hennessey; her grandchildren Derek Hennessey, Beth Hennessey Reynolds and husband Robert, Jameson Bergin and wife Ruthie, and Jonathan Bergin and wife Kate. She especially loved visits from her great grandchildren; all 8 of them!! During her declining years a visit and a hug from any of them made her smile. She was “Nanny” to all of them and will remain a very special part of their early childhood years. Her family also includes a niece, Pauline Belanger Chapman and a nephew, Raymond Belanger and his family.
The family is most thankful to Dr. Fernandez, Dr. Adams, Pat Steady, and the other Northwoods Hospice employees. A heartfelt thank you to the caregivers who also became special friends to Evelyn and her family.
There will be a funeral mass on Saturday, January 14 at St. Matthew Church in Whitefield at 11:00 AM. Evelyn was married in this church and has been a member ever since her marriage in 1947. A reception will follow at the Inn at Whitefield where friends and family can gather to celebrate Evelyn’s life.
Evelyn will be greatly missed, especially by her family. She will, however, never be forgotten!
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Gate of Heaven Parish.
DALTON – Gerald W. Holmes
....show , 74, of Whitefield Road, died Wednesday afternoon, January 11, 2017, at Littleton Regional Hospital after a long illness. He was surrounded by his family.
Mr. Holmes was born in Berlin, NH, on January 4, 1943 the son of John W. and Florence (Reid) Holmes. On July 16, 1977 he married Nancy Ellen Bailey.
Gerald was a longtime resident of Dalton and worked many years for the Dalton Highway Department. His primary occupation was truck driver and was employed for a time with Ingerson Trucking in Lunenburg and Currier Trucking in Gorham. He also held other jobs including wood cutter, farmer, sawyer, and shoe shop laborer.
He served on the Dalton Fire Department from 1979-81. Gerald enjoyed fishing, truck driving, hunting and spending time with his family.
Surviving family members include his wife Nancy Holmes of Dalton; two daughters, Vicki L. Potter of Littleton, Kristi L. Fales of Franklin; two brothers, Billy Holmes of Gorham, Stanley Holmes of Dover; a sister, Lee Ann Brooks of Milan; and six grandchildren, Shawna and Krista Potter, McKenna and Ady Evans, and Dylan and Clayton Kipp. He was predeceased by a son Keith W. Allen in 2002.
A graveside service will be held in the spring at Cushman Cemetery, Dalton, at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Community Cupboard, c/o Christ United Methodist Church, 135 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584.
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 – 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.
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.
ELIZABETH CITY, NC - On the afternoon of January 20, 2017, at the age of 94,
Marie Evangeline Pelletier
....show departed this world to be with her Lord and her beloved family.
Marie was born in Saint-Ephrem De Fitch Bay, Quebec Canada on December 22, 1922. She was predeceased by her Father Pierre Pelletier, Mother Marie-Anne Rioux-Pelletier and twelve other brothers and sisters: Marie Anne, Zephirin, Edouard, Valeria, Aurore, Robert, Augustine Joseph, Joseph Victor, Andre Joseph, Adrien, Marie Louise and Theresa.
Marie or “Be” as she was fondly called moved with her family to the United States as a young girl speaking only French at the time. They ultimately settled in Lancaster, NH where the family farmed the land, and raised numerous milking cows. Her calling in life was not to marry and have children of her own; she chose to dedicate her life to lovingly care for her parents, immediate family members, and others she held dear to her heart.
Along her family’s side she worked hard on the farm. In the early 1950's she worked at a nursing home in Lancaster, NH and then later in the 50's and early 60's, she worked at Weeks Memorial Hospital in Lancaster, NH as a dietitian. She also spent many years helping others through Home Health Care. Marie also lived and worked in Chicopee, MA for a short time to be with her sister Aurore "Pelletier" Morin and niece Pauline Morin. In 1979 she moved to Littleton NH with her sister Aurora and a grand-niece. Within the first few years in Littleton she worked at home for the Littleton Shoe company lacing shoes at home. In 1982 she was asked to help an elderly friend at home during this friend’s illness. Marie was a loyal friend, confidant and employee and as such she never refused helping her friends like Ms. Bobbie Pollard and her husband, Lyle in their store retail store, "The Hideaway Shop" in Lancaster, NH.
In the pursuing years from 1983 to 2003 she along with her sister Aurora retired in Littleton enjoying their time with her great-grandnephew Nathan Lloyd and great-grandniece Nicole Lloyd Whipple as well as helping and caring for anyone in need.
In the fall of 2004 at the age of 83, just prior being diagnosed with dementia, she moved to Elizabeth City, NC where she lived for the last ten years of her life in the home with her great-niece and spouse Rita and David Cornelius, and their children, Justin, Brianna, and Aunt Be’s "little doll," Kayla. She enjoyed the warm climate and her family there for as long as her memory allowed.
When her health severely declined, she was then taken care of by the caring staff of The Kindred Care Nursing Home in Elizabeth City, NC until her passing.
She leaves behind a trail of many fond memories by nieces and nephews and others she touched with her kind heart and caring hands.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday May 12th at 11:00 AM at All Saints Church in Lancaster. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lancaster.
JEFFERSON – Phyllis J. Pandora
....show , 85 died peacefully with family by her side on January 21, 2017, at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster.
Mrs. Pandora was born in Northumberland on December 28, 1931 the daughter of Roveal J. and Dorothy M. (Ellingwood) Brockney.
For many of her younger years she worked in the old wood mill in North Stratford. Later she became a self employed pastry baker and operated bakeries in Lancaster and Whitefield. Her hobbies included bird watching, cooking, gardening and spending time with her family
Surviving family members include three sons, Edward and wife Theresa, Douglas and wife Yong, Daniel; one daughter Christina; a former daughter-in-law and very close friend Julie; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two sisters, Thelma Tower of East Burke, and Leona Brown of North Haverhill. She was predeceased by husband Rudolph; daughter Dianna; parents Dorothy and Roveal; and a sister Katherine.
There are no visiting hours. A funeral service will be held Wednesday afternoon, January 25, 2017, at 1:00 PM at St. Pauls Church in Lancaster. Reverend Timothy Brooks, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the spring in Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster.
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.
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.
GUILDHALL – Richard W. Rosser
....show , 71, died at this home Tuesday morning January 24, 2017, after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Rosser was born in Llanelli Wales, United Kingdom, the son of Wyndham and Gladys (Nicholas) Rosser.
He is survived by his wife Kathleen (Bryan) Rosser of Guildhall and a niece Sally Lonergan of Long Island.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
GUILDHALL – William H. Astle
....show , 63, died suddenly at his home Sunday morning, January 8, 2017.
Mr. Astle was born in Lancaster on August 4, 1953, the son of Edgar and Marian (Teare) Astle.
Bill worked as a social worker at Alpha House and NH Human Services. Later he worked at the Groveton Wausau Paper Mills as the Shipping and Warehouse Superintendent until retirement in 2005.
Bill and Regina designed their home on Fellows Road in Guildhall. He enjoyed being outdoors creating a landscaper’s dream lawn and gardens. On the property both he and Regina worked to create trails through the woods to snowshoe or ski in the winter, and to walk throughout the year. He loved to listen to folk and bluegrass music, and attending live performances. He was a wonderful husband and brother and a kind friend to all who knew him.
He was raised in Groveton, NH, and attended school there. He graduated valedictorian of his class, and went to UNH. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences.
He has a sister, Susan L. Astle of Berlin, NH. Regina’s brothers: Stephen (Donna) DeBoer and their children Lindsay (Bill) Simurra and Chip DeBoer; Fred (Mary) DeBoer and their children Michele DeBoer and Lynda DeBoer. He has a Goddaughter, Katherine Christopher (Doug) McMann of Lancaster. He also leaves Aunts Carolyn Astle of Berlin, CT and Pearl Koskela of Dublin, NH, many cousins and extended family. He leaves many wonderful, caring friends who supported him and Regina in life and during his illness.
A memorial service is being planned at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to your favorite local charity, and give your love and kindness to someone each day. Peace to all.
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