, 87, of Cemetery Street, died Monday morning June 15, 2009, at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster. Mrs. Gainer was born in Jefferson on February 6, 1922, the daughter of Paul E. and Katherine (Gilles) Thayer. Betty was raised in Jefferson and has been a 58 year resident of Lancaster. She devoted her life as a homemaker, mother, and grandmother. She was a Communicant of All Saints Church, Lancaster. Family members include a son Michael Gainer of Lancaster; two daughters, Sharon Kenison, of Lunenburg, Patricia Gainer, Lancaster; six grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a brother Theodore Clukay of Jefferson. Her husband Ronald R. Gainer predeceased her in 1998. Visiting hours will be held Wednesday evening June 17, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday morning at 10:00 AM at All Saints Church, Lancaster. Rev. Raymond Ball, pastor will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lancaster. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the American Cancer Society, New England Division 121 Connor Way, Suite 420 Williston, Vermont 05495-1460 or Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Northern New England Chapter, 114 Perimeter Road, Unit G & H, Nashua, NH 03063.

, 58, formerly of Jefferson, NH, succumbed to cancer on Friday afternoon June 26, 2009 surrounded by his family at the Concord Hospital. Mr. Ingerson was born in Jefferson, NH on April 24, 1951, the son of Sherward and Lillian (Reed) Ingerson Sr. A graduate of Berlin High School, he pursued a lifelong welding career as a member of Local 131, Plumbers and Steamfitters Assoc. His work led him to become a familiar face at the North Country paper mills, but often traveled as a journeyman to southern New Hampshire and numerous other states. He also served for a time with the National Guard. Sherward, who was also known to many as "John, Sherty and Ingie" had many pastimes that included hunting, logging with horses, shooting pool with friends at local clubs and touring on his Harley. He had a mischievous grin and was a good spirited prankster who will be missed by many. He is survived by his wife Glenna (Glidden) Ingerson, three sons Jonathan Ingerson of Dover, Benjamin Ingerson and his wife Koryn of Whitefield and Taylor Ingerson of Guildhall, VT, four step-children, Carey Landry and her husband Eric of Lancaster, Ronald Beaulieu of Jefferson, Robert Beaulieu and his wife Sara of Lancaster and Brandy Farias and her husband Keith of Jefferson, several grandchildren and his siblings Burton Ingerson and his wife Jackie of Littleton, Ruth Gaudette of Groveton, Mary Gross of Jefferson and Carolyn Ingerson of Berlin. A sister Arlene Lakin and a brother Calvin Ingerson predeceased him. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, June 30, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster, NH. A funeral service will be held Wednesday morning at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Reverend james Michaels, pastor, at the Lancaster Assembly of God, will officiate. A luncheon will follow at, 363 fellows Road, Guildhall, VT. In lieu of flowers donations maybe made in his memory to, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/ Children's Cancer Research, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th floor, Brookline, MA 02445-7226 ATTN: Contribution Services

, 87, died Tuesday afternoon, June 30, 2009, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon. Mrs. Kimball was born in New York, NY on May 2, 1922 the daughter of Henry W. Lyding M.D and Julia (Brandsema) Lyding. Eleanor grew up in New York City in a family of four, with her brother Charles, her mother Julia who was a nurse and her father Henry, who was an eye, ear and throat surgeon at the New York Ophthalmic Hospital. She attended Adelphi College and graduated from Syracuse University in 1946. During World War II she and her husband Richard traveled to many cities while he was in the Coast Guard, and in the years after when he was employed in several cities. Her husband was an attorney in Lancaster for many years, and she served as his assistant in their law office. She and her husband were very interested in animals and supported their causes. She was a member of the Lancaster Congregational United Church of Christ. Family members include her husband of 67 years Richard C. Kimball of Lancaster, her daughters, Susan E. Rice and her husband Robert E. Rice Jr. of Rowley, MA, and Melanie A. Watson and her husband Steven J. Watson of Burlington, VT and her grandchildren, Julia C. Watson and Benjamin C. Watson. Her brother Charles W. Lyding predeceased her. A funeral service will be held on Monday morning, July 6, at 11:00 AM, at the Lancaster Congregational United Church of Christ. Reverend Virginia Alvarez, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in the Wheeler Hill Cemetery in North Littleton. Following the burial a collation will be held in the Library at the Mountain View Grand Hotel in Whitefield. Donations may be made in her memory to the Lancaster Humane Society, Martin Meadow Pond Rd., Lancaster, NH 03584

, 80, died Friday morning June 12, 2009, at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster. Mr. Knudson was born in Colebrook, NH on January 14, 1929, the son of Ingver and Grace (Page) Knudson. Charlie was raised in Colebrook until eight years of age. He then resided in many North Country towns until he married Clarice J. McKeage and they settled in Dalton for 15 years. They then moved to Gilman where he opened the first Charlie's Service Station for a few years and later moving to a second location that he operated for 20 years. He also worked for Hitchners in Littleton before retiring. He was a 50-year member and former chief of the Lunenburg Fire Department, Company B. Other memberships include the Dalton Congregational Church, the Gilman Methodist Church, St. Johnsbury Moose and the Gilman Senior Citizens. Family members include three sons, Charles G. Knudson and his partner Linda Way of Lunenburg, Rodney Knudson and his partner Fran Owen of East Concord and Paul S. Gilman and his wife Shelia of Whitefield; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. His wife Clarice, his sons Randy L. Knudson, Steven B. Knudson and Dean Gilman, and a sister Gloria Gilman predeceased him. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday afternoon and evening June 16, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM, at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 11:00 AM at the Dalton Congregational Church. Reverend Virginia Alvarez, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery, Lunenburg, VT. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to the Dalton Congregational Church, % Jean Abbott, 770 Dalton Road, Dalton, NH 03598.

, 81, of Colby Road, died Thursday June 11, 2009, at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster. Mr. Rexford was born in Whitefield on June 23, 1927, the son of Carroll I. And Myrtle (Danforth) Rexford. Wendell was a lifetime resident of Whitefield raised on the family farm there. His lifetime of work was a variety of farming, wood & pulp, and construction. At one time he was the largest pulp supplier for Franconia Paper in Lincoln. In 1959 he started Wendell Rexford & Sons construction and also developed the Meadow Mist Trailer Park in Whitefield in the 70's. Wendell had many interests and they included bowling, golfing, hunting, fishing, traveling and snowmobiling. He also enjoyed spending the winter months at his second home in Spring Hill, Florida. He was a longtime member of the Advent Christian Church in Whitefield. Wendell also served two terms as Selectman for the town of Whitefield. Family members include his wife of 62 years, Marilyn J. (Smith) Rexford of Whitefield; two sons, Carroll W. "Butch" Rexford and his wife Marion of Whitefield, Larry D. Rexford and his wife Kathy of Whitefield; a daughter Kimberley R. DesRuisseaux and her husband Marc of Auburn, NH; six grandchildren, Sharon Duffy, Kelli Bradbury, Bryan Rexford, Keith Rexford, Alexandra DesRuisseaux, Danielle DesRuisseaux; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two brothers, Everett Rexford of Lancaster, Rodney Rexford of Dalton; a sister Gail Cormier of Whitefield; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by, a sister Evelyn "Sue" Eastman. Visiting hours will be held Sunday afternoon and evening June 14, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A funeral service will be held Monday morning at 11:00 AM at the Advent Christian Church, Whitefield. Pastor Lou Going will officiate. Burial will follow in the Park Street Cemetery, Whitefield. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to The Morrison, for purchase of therapy equipment, 6 Terrace Street, Whitefield, NH 03598.

, 82, died Friday, July 24, 2009, at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster. Mrs. Rexford was born in Whitefield on May 12, 1927, the daughter of Asa C. and Gertrude (Blakeslee) Smith. Her mother predeceased her at a young age and her father later married her stepmother Rose A. (Paquette) Smith. Marilyn was a lifetime resident of Whitefield and graduate of Whitefield High School. She married Wendell C. Rexford and through the years worked as a bookkeeper for his various businesses. She was also employed for a time at Mell & Quincy, Whitefield, but the work she loved most was waiting tables at the Spaulding Inn, Whitefield. Many of her interests included cooking, canning, reading, crosswords, bingo, bird watching and gardening. Her greatest enjoyment came from being a mother and grandmother and being in the company of family and friends. She also enjoyed time with Wendell at their winter home in Spring Hill, Florida. Marilyn was a longtime member of the Advent Christian Church, Whitefield. Family members include two sons, Carroll W. "Butch" Rexford and his wife Marion of Whitefield, Larry D. Rexford and his wife Kathy of Whitefield; a daughter Kimberly R. DesRuisseaux and her husband Marc of Auburn, NH; six grandchildren, Sharon Duffy, Kelli Bradbury, Bryan Rexford, Keith Rexford, Alexandra DesRuisseaux, Danielle DesRuisseaux; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Wendell predeceased her on June 11, of this year. Her father & stepmother along with a brother, Hugh Smith and a sister, Virginia Mayhew also predeceased her. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday afternoon and evening, July 28, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A funeral service will be held Wednesday morning at 11:00 AM at the Advent Christian Church in Whitefield. Rev. Lou Going, pastor will officiate. Burial will follow in Park Street Cemetery, Whitefield. Donations in lieu of flowers are to be made to the Advent Christian Church, 3 School Street, Whitefield, NH 03598.

, 59, died Friday morning, June 19, 2009, at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster after a long courageous battle with cancer. Jann was born in Lancaster on December 11, 1949, a daughter of Joseph and Elyn (Tilden) Brown Sr. She was a lifetime resident of Lancaster and a graduate of Lancaster Academy. She worked various jobs bartending and waitressing. She was last employed by Weeks Medical Center as a billing clerk until she retired due to ill health. She enjoyed riding motorcycles and her time spent in Alaska where she went white water rafting. Family members include her son Jerry A. Kenison Jr. and his fiancée Melinda of Lancaster, her brother Jimmy Brown of Burlington, VT, her stepdaughter Michelle DeWitt and her husband Kevin of Lancaster, 8 grandchildren, nieces and nephews and her dear friends who cared for her and never left her side, Winta Samson of Lancaster and Tanya Cullinane of Loudon. She was predeceased by, her parents, a brother Joseph E. Brown Jr. and her sister Jacqueline Bowen. At Jann’s request there are no calling hours. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, June 27, at 11:00 AM at the John W. Weeks V.F.W Post 3041 in Lancaster.

, 72, passed away Friday, June 5, 2009 at Weeks Medical Center surrounded by his loving family after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Tiny, a nickname he had been called since first grade was born in Stark, NH on December 7, 1936, the fourth child of Norman Wheeler and Ruth Collins Wheeler (Howland). He grew up in Lancaster and surrounding towns and graduated from Lancaster High School in 1955. He joined the US Army in 1957 and was a paratrooper and engineer in the 31st Infantry. He served most of his service years in Korea receiving a honorable discharge in 1960. After being discharged from active duty, he served three years in the US Army Corps Reserve. From 1961 - 66 he worked for Western Union Telegraph. From 1966 he worked for Timberland Machines, Inc./ Chadwick BaRoss until he suffered a stroke in 1990. After a partial rehabilitation from his stroke, he worked part-time as a security guard at the Gilman Mill. After the mill was sold he worked part-time for Bretton Woods Ski Tow and Littleton Wal-Mart. In 2001, he went to work at Sanel Auto Parts and later Bond Auto Parts until May 6, 2009. He enjoyed his job at Bond and his fellow employees and customers. Tiny enjoyed watching the Boston Red Sox, the Boston Celtics, the New England Patriots, NASCAR Racing and golf. On September 14, 1963 he married Jennie B. McAllister from Guildhall, VT after a five-month courtship (and “they” said it wouldn’t last!!) They lived in Connecticut for two and a half years and moved back to Lancaster in 1966 to raise their family. Tiny was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by, his wife of almost forty-six years, his son Steven and ‘daughter’-in-law, Brenda of Newmarket, NH, his son, Mark of Lancaster, and his daughter, Kelly of Lancaster. He was “Papa” to his three grandchildren, Robert “Robbie” Wheeler and Rebecca “Beckie” Wheeler of Newmarket and Brittany Farrow of Lancaster. Tiny is also survived by, his sister, June Monahan of Lancaster and sister-in-law, Anne Mardin of Jefferson. Tiny’s extended family was very important to him. He is survived by, his in-law’s Don Hill of Concord, Pat and Richard McAllister of Amesbury MA and West Stewartstown, NH and Theresa McAllister of Gorham NH and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Tiny was predeceased by, his parents, brothers; William and Kenneth Wheeler and sister-in-law Dot Hill and brother-in-law, Albert McAllister, Jr. Calling hours will be held Monday June 8, afternoon and evening from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A funeral service will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will follow in the Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster. In lieu of flowers donations maybe made in his memory to Weeks Home Health, Hospice and Community Outreach Services, 278 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584, The Lancaster Ambulance Association, %Ron Wert, 25 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584 or to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Pancreatic Research 10 Brookline Place West, 6th floor. Brookline, MA 02445-7226.

, 56, of Dorsey Road, died at his home on Monday June 22nd in the presence of his family. He was born November 30, 1952, in Concord VT, the second son of Marjorie (Pilotte) and Ronald White. He was a lifetime resident of the Dalton area, graduating from White Mountains Regional High School in 1970. He served three years in the Army, with one year overseas in Korea. During his years in the military, he was married to his wife of 37 years Cynthia Rae (Stevens). Rodney began his own business, Transit Truck Repair, which successfully served the community for over 23 years. Most recently he worked as shop foreman at McDevitt Trucks in Lancaster. Rodney built a reputation of character and integrity, and was well known in the area as an expert diesel mechanic. He loved his work and always tried to come to the aid of a trucker who "needed to go". Rodney was a man with many interests and not enough time to do them all. Spending time with his family, kayaking, riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, snowmobiling and traveling. He was an active member of the local snowmobile club, the 'sno kings', helping with cutting and grooming trails. Each November friends and family looked forward to scallops collected from the bottom of the Piscataqua River while scuba diving in Portsmouth. Rodney was a long time member of the Whitefield Advent Christian Church, where he served in many ways over the years. He was also very involved with Mexican Medical Missions, and served on several mission trips as a team leader. Rodney had a zest for life, and people. He was a quiet behind the scenes presence always willing to help anyone in need. He is survived by, his wife Cindy, his son Camden, daughter-in-law Kelly and a granddaughter that he was very proud of Lanee Rae, who was born on July 8th, 2008, his parents Ronald and Marjorie White, siblings Jerry White, Cheryl Merrill, Joel White, Lauren White and Adam White. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, June 25th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster NH. A funeral service will take place Friday, at 1pm at the McIntyre School. Reverend Lou Going, pastor, at the Whitefield Advent Christian Church will officiate. Burial will follow in the Park Street Cemetery, Whitefield. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to Mexican Medical Missions, 7850 Lester Ave., Lemon Grove, Ca. 91945

, 56, of Dorsey Road, died at his home on Monday June 22nd in the presence of his family. He was born November 30, 1952, in Concord VT, the second son of Marjorie (Pilotte) and Ronald White. He was a lifetime resident of the Dalton area, graduating from White Mountains Regional High School in 1970. He served three years in the Army, with one year overseas in Korea. During his years in the military, he was married to his wife of 37 years Cynthia Rae (Stevens). Rodney began his own business, Transit Truck Repair, which successfully served the community for over 23 years. Most recently he worked as shop foreman at McDevitt Trucks in Lancaster. Rodney built a reputation of character and integrity, and was well known in the area as an expert diesel mechanic. He loved his work and always tried to come to the aid of a trucker who "needed to go". Rodney was a man with many interests and not enough time to do them all. Spending time with his family, kayaking, riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, snowmobiling and traveling. He was an active member of the local snowmobile club, the 'sno kings', helping with cutting and grooming trails. Each November friends and family looked forward to scallops collected from the bottom of the Piscataqua River while scuba diving in Portsmouth. Rodney was a long time member of the Whitefield Advent Christian Church, where he served in many ways over the years. He was also very involved with Mexican Medical Missions, and served on several mission trips as a team leader. Rodney had a zest for life, and people. He was a quiet behind the scenes presence always willing to help anyone in need. He is survived by, his wife Cindy, his son Camden, daughter-in-law Kelly and a granddaughter that he was very proud of Lanee Rae, who was born on July 8th, 2008, his parents Ronald and Marjorie White, siblings Jerry White, Cheryl Merrill, Joel White, Lauren White and Adam White. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, June 25th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster NH. A funeral service will take place Friday, at 1pm at the McIntyre School. Reverend Lou Going, pastor, at the Whitefield Advent Christian Church will officiate. Burial will follow in the Park Street Cemetery, Whitefield. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to Mexican Medical Missions, 7850 Lester Ave., Lemon Grove, Ca. 91945

, 90, died suddenly on July 30,2009, at the Lakes Region Hospital in Laconia, after a long illness. Mr. Berube was born the son of Joseph S. and Ann (Gouin) Berube, both of Canadian descent, on April 10, 1919 in Gorham, NH. Rene was one of nine children; Andrew, Robert, Lionel, George, Simone, Oliver, Therese and Norman. He was born and raised on the family farm in Cascade. His schooling took place at the St. Benedict’s Parochial School up until the age of 16. Rene’s father removed him from school to work the family farm on the Gore Road in East Lancaster. Everything was done by hand and was a rugged challenge for a young teenage boy. Another old man stayed there with him, but proved of little help after a bear mauled him. Rene worked the farm up until he was 21. It was at this location that he met a pretty blonde girl named Florence O. Holden. They were married shortly there after on September 17, 1940 in the town of Lunenburg, VT. They borrowed a 1934 Chevrolet Coupe from Kenneth Reed for a limo. It had a rumble seat where the bride’smother, Annie Holden and brother, Ronald Holden, road to the ceremony. Rene and Florence lived with her parents and moved with them to Groveton on the Ball Road in 1942. Rene assisted his father in-law, Horace Holden in running their family farm, as Horace had been severely handicapped in a mowing machine accident. The farm prospered and was the largest shipper of milk in the area for a long period. It was here that Rene and Florence had their five children; Robert, Joseph, Pamela, John and Dwight. A falling farm market caused Rene to seek out other job opportunities. Around 1953, he landed a job for Groveton Paper Co. This was a welcome improvement over the farm, which paid $10.00 per week room and board for all of them. Rene had cut logs and had them sawed to build their new home adjacent to the farm. Florence worked as a waitress in Giodarnis Restaurant to help buy furnishings. Together they made a nice home for their family. Rene also moonlighted at many surrounding jobs to help support the family. In 1984, Rene retired from the paper mill with 31 years service. His work ethic still in tact, he worked as a carpenter helping to build homes for sons John, Dwight and Joe. He also worked in this capacity for others in the surrounding area. After this he worked at Santa’s Village in Jefferson up until two years ago, being their eldest employee. This was probably his best job ever as he loved being around the children seeing them have a great time. Rene loved sports such as hunting, fishing, hiking,bicycling, skiing and horseshoe pitching. He played horseshoes in many tournaments and was a member of the Keene Horseshoe Pitching League for four years running. For this he won many trophies. His other favorite pastimes were cutting firewood and playing cribbage. His most prized possession was his Husqvarna chainsaw. Rene is survived by his wife, Florence of nearly 69 years, their five children, Robert Berube of N. Stratford, Joseph Berube and his wife Diane of Groveton, Pamela Kinyon and her husband Gary, John Berube of Chesterfield, VA, Dwight Berube and his wife Shirley of Groveton; ten grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren; and two brothers, Oliver Berube of Gorham and Norman Berube of Berlin. Visiting hours will be held Monday afternoon and evening, August 3, from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A funeral service will be held Tuesday morning at 11:00 AM at the Christ United Methodist Church of Lancaster. Reverend Ron Bruce, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in the Northumberland Cemetery, Groveton. In lieu of flowers, contributions maybe made in his memory to local food banks or a charity of ones choice.

, 73, died peacefully at his home, with his family on Thursday afternoon, July 9, 2009. Mr. Couture was born in St. Isidore, Quebec on August 9, 1935, a son of Wilfred and Cora (Gagnon) Couture. Rosaire retired after working for 37 years, finishing his career as the recovery operator for the Groveton Paper Board. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, Lucille, children and grandchildren. He enjoyed gardening, walking and logging on the family property, also he had a true love and respect for nature he loved to watch the deer. During his free time he loved camping with family and friends. He was a communicant of St. Agnes Church in Jefferson. Family members include his loving wife Lucille (Marchesseault) Couture of Jefferson, his daughters, Helen Couture of Jefferson, Lorraine Loring and her husband Douglas of Collinsville, CT, Paulette McKeeman and her fiancé Richard Brendle of Jefferson, Pauline Couture and friend Tom Griffin of IA, his three sons Pierre Couture and his wife Maureen of Jefferson, Andre Couture and his wife Mandy of Winterset, IA and Luc Couture and his wife Beth Ellen of Jefferson, his siblings, Louise Lauzon of Jefferson, Ghislaine Dubois of Jefferson, Jean-Paul Couture and Julien (Chic) Couture both of Jefferson, 13 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. His brother Albert Couture and sister Josette Pelletier predeceased him. Visiting hours will be held Sunday afternoon and evening July 12, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Monday morning at 11:00 at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Jefferson. Father Raymond Ball, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Lancaster. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to Weeks Home Health, Hospice and Community Outreach Services, 278 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584-9998.

, 83, of North Road, died unexpectedly in Randolph, NH on July 3, 2009. Mrs. Dunn was born in Harrison, Maine on October 22, 1925, a daughter of Clement and Rebecca (Boubier) McAllister. Leona was a homemaker, she helped her husband work their farm, family was her life; she was a wonderful mother and a grandmother, who loved spending quality time with her family. She enjoyed cooking, puzzles, playing cards and dice. Family members include her children, Mary McConaghy and her husband Lloyd of Bronson, FL, Alice Hand of Stark, NH, Esther Kenney and her husband William of Norway, ME, Judy Morin and her husband Norm of Waterford, ME, Dorothy Laws and her husband Michael of Evanston, WY, Leon Dunn and his wife Beverly of Buckfield, ME, Joyce Bickford and her husband Gene of Norway, ME, Robert Dunn and his wife Cindy Dunn of Whitefield, NH Holly Fisk and her husband Terry of Lake Luzerne, NY, Audrey Dunn of Concord, NH, Arthur Dunn and his wife Rejeanne of Lancaster, Don Dunn of Lancaster, NH and Diane Silsby and her husband Jason of Lunenburg, VT, her brother Carl McAllister of So. Paris, ME and her sister Mildred Pope of Norway, ME, 36 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Her husband Reynold E. Dunn in 1997, her son Reynold W. Dunn, a brother Stan McAllister and a sister Elizabeth Tibbetts, a great granddaughter Destiny Bigue and a granddaughter Nicole Silsby predeceased her. All services are private. In lieu of flowers donations maybe made in Leona’s memory to the Juvenile Diabetes research Foundation, NH Branch, 175 Ammon Dr. Suite 210, Manchester, NH 03103.

, 64, died at his home on, Monday evening, July 13, 2009. Mr. Marshall was born in Lancaster on August 15, 1944, a son of Harold and Evelyn (Applebee) Marshall Sr. Andy was a lifelong resident of Groveton, graduating from Groveton High School. He worked for many years on his family farm, the Marshall Dairy Farm. He also drove truck for various companies in the North Country, including Currier Trucking and Wausau Carriers. Before retiring he worked for the Postal Service as a mail carrier. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and riding his motorcycle. He was a member of the North Star Lodge No 8.Free & Accepted Masons, Lancaster. Family members include his wife Linda (Breault) Marshall, two daughters, Christine Hersom and her husband Nate of Sanbornton and Kimberly Marshall of Tilton, a son Michael Woodward and his wife Mary of Groveton, a brother Harold “Pete” Marshall Jr. and his wife Nancy of Groveton, 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. His parents, his brother James Marshall, two sisters, Patricia Ann Marshall and Janice Gagnon, predeceased him. Memorial visiting hours will be held, on Sunday evening July 19, from 6-8 PM a Masonic Service will be held at 7PM during visiting hours at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A graveside service will be held Monday morning at 11:00 AM in the Ridgwell Cemetery in Guildhall, VT. Father Raymond Ball, pastor, at the All Saints Church will officiate. In lieu of flowers donations maybe made in his memory to The Lancaster Ambulance Association, %Ron Wert, 25 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584 or Weeks Home Health, Hospice and Community Outreach Services, 278 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584-9998.

, 82, of Portland Street, died Tuesday morning, July 7, 2009, at Weeks Medical Center after a long illness. Mrs. Marshall was born in North Conway, NH, on July 21, 1926, the daughter of Herbert and Anna Belle (Colbroth) Burke. Evelyn was raised in North Conway and was a graduate of Kennett High School. She married Rodney Marshall of Lancaster and they lived several more years in North Conway before moving to Lancaster. She was an outstanding homemaker who will be remembered by her family for her unending devotion. At times Evelyn also assisted her husband with work at his insurance business. When her health was good she enjoyed knitting, bowling and home dem. She was a woman of deep faith and loved nature. She enjoyed animal and bird watching and spending time at her camp in Maidstone. For many years she raised miniature horses. Family members include her daughter Brenda M. Bray and her husband Edwin of Lancaster; a son-in-law Francis Sirois of Lancaster; three grandchildren, Todd Sirios, Crystal Bray, Annie Bray; a brother Rev. Herbert Burke of North Carolina; four sisters, Margaret Grant of Glen, NH, Opal Scaletti of Atlanta, GA, Kathy James of North Conway, and Janet Sanphy of Intervale, NH. She was predeceased by her husband Rodney in 1992; her daughter Ellen M. Sirois in 2005; two brothers, Stephen Burke, Gordon Burke; and two sisters, Geneva Adjutant and Anne Ruel. At Evelyn’s request there are no visiting hours and services will be at the convenience of the family. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in her memory to Weeks Home Health, Hospice and Community Outreach Services, 278 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584-9998.

, 84, died quietly on Sunday, August 8, 2009, at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster following a long illness. Mrs. Marshall was born in Gilman, VT, on July 12, 1925, the daughter of Miles Sr. and Annie (Rooney) Quigley. Lorraine was a graduate of Littleton High School and following graduation she joined the U.S. Army Nurse Cadet Corps and trained to become a registered nurse to serve in the war effort during World War II. She studied at the Elliot Hospital in Manchester as well as the Concord Psychiatric Hospital. Six months before completing her RN certification she left to marry her fiancé, Douglas Marshall of Lancaster, who had completed his tour of duty in the Marine Corps and was moving to Massachusetts to attend Boston University on the G.I. Bill. Throughout their 58-year marriage Doug and Lorraine were often relocated by his employer, Joseph E. Seagram & Son, and raised their family of five children in Massachusetts, Maryland, Kentucky, Indiana and New York. Once her children were grown Lorraine returned to school and received her degree from Rockland Community College in New York and went on to work at Nyack Hospital in Nyack, New York as a registered nurse. She also worked at a private nursing home in Nanuet, New York before returning with her husband to Lancaster, NH, where they retired together in 1984. Mrs. Marshall was a communicant of All Saints Catholic Church in Lancaster. She was a long-time vocalist in the church choir and a member of the Tabernacle Society until the early onset of her illness. A life-long lover of music, dance and sports, Lorraine performed live on stage, dancing with stars such as Cameron Mitchell. She and her daughter performed in concert with the Shaw Brothers and entertained at the Lancaster Alumni Association reunions on several occasions. She was a die-hard Red Sox and Patriots fan cherishing an autographed photo of Ted Williams that he signed in honor of her newborn son in 1947. Her other cherished sports item was a photo signed by the late John Unitas, star quarterback for the Baltimore Colts. Lorraine is survived by her daughter, Kathi Marshall of Jefferson, four sons—Gary Marshall of Williamsburg, VA, Richard Marshall of Wappinger Falls, NY, Jeff Marshall of Warwick, NY and Tim Marshall of Newark, DE, as well as twelve grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Doug, in 2003, and all her siblings—Miles Quigley, Jr., Colleen McBride and Betty Quigley. There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at All Saints Catholic Church in Lancaster on Thursday, August 13, at 11:00 A.M., followed immediately by a committal service at Calvary Cemetery. Rev. Raymond Ball, pastor of All Saints Church, will officiate. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to assist the excellent work of the Lancaster Ambulance Association, %Ron Wert, 25 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584 or Caleb Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, 38 Kings's Square, Whitefield, NH 03598

, 15, passed away unexpectedly on Friday evening, July 3, 2009, in Randolph, NH. Miss Silsby was born on April 25, 1994 in Dahlonega, GA, the daughter of Jason and Diane (Dunn) Silsby. Nicole was an “Army Brat” she traveled and lived in many places while her father was in the military. She attended Carthage High School in New York, where she finished the 9th grade with high honors. She enjoyed music, singing and cooking; she also enjoyed sports including soccer, swimming and basketball. She was a member of the Girl Scouts of America. Family members include her parents Jason and Diane and her brother Nathan Silsby, paternal grandparents George and Linda Silsby all of Lunenburg many aunts, uncles and cousins. Her maternal grandparents Reynold Dunn and Leona Dunn predeceased her. There are no calling hours. A graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family.

, 46, died Wednesday evening July 22, 2009, at the Coos County Nursing Home, Berlin. She was born in Franklin, NH, on January 23, 1963, the daughter of William H. and Linda G. (Hurlbert) Bishop. Sue was a homemaker who loved her kids and country music. Family members include her husband Brad Waterman of Gorham; four children, Alicia Waterman of North Conway, Ashley Waterman of Manchester, Garret Waterman of Gorham, Emily Waterman of Gorham; her father William Bishop of Lancaster; two grandchildren, Tristan Waterman and Madeline Watts; and two brothers, William H. Bishop Jr. of West Stewartstown, Bradley C. Bishop of Gorham. Her mother Linda Bishop predeceased her in 1987. Visiting hours will be held Friday evening July 24, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A graveside service will be held Saturday morning at 10:00 AM at Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster. Reverend Ron Bruce, pastor of the Christ United Methodist Church, Lancaster. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in her memory to Huntington’s Disease Society of America, New England Region, 6 Courthouse Lane, Unit 12, Chelmsford, MA 01824.

, 92, died on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at the Morrison Nursing Home in Whitefield, NH, after a long illness. Ann was born at “The Grange” in Lancaster on November 7, 1916, the daughter of William R. Galbraith and Helen Stockwell Galbraith. She was a granddaughter of Dr. Emmons Stockwell of Lancaster; a descendant of one of Lancaster’s founding families. She graduated from Lancaster High School, and lived in Lancaster, Whitefield, and Littleton over the years. She married Robert H. Alexander of Whitefield in 1934. After raising her three children, Ann worked in the family business and later at New England Tel. & Tel. in Littleton. She attended the Community Baptist Church in Whitefield and in later years St Paul’s Episcopal Church in Lancaster She is survived by her sister, Joan Galbraith Pottle, her son, Duncan K. Alexander, and daughter Susan A. Wolf, and daughters-in-law Phyllis Alexander and Elaine Alexander, 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grand children. Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Alexander, her son Mark G. Alexander, her brother Hugh Galbraith and sister Lucy Galbraith Jones. In accordance with Ann’s wishes there will be no calling hours. A private graveside service for family members will be held at the Pine Street Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ann’s memory may be sent to The Morrison Capital Campaign, 6 Terrace Street, Whitefield, NH 03598.

, 88, of Main Street, died Friday morning, August 28, 2009, at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster. Mrs. Crane was born on July 15, 1921, in Detroit, Michigan a daughter of Ralph and Huldah (Bigger) Crane. Gladys was a longtime resident of Lancaster and for many years she and her late husband Robert W. Crane owned and operated the Crane Tourist Home. Her hobbies included knitting, sewing, painting and crafts and she loved to bake and cook. She was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church, Lancaster and the Eastern Stars. Family members include a son Paul Crane and his wife Marilyn of Lancaster, a daughter Jill Schiffgens and her husband Joe of Londonderry, a brother David Crane and his wife Marilyn and a sister Margaret Hall all of Michigan, 8 grandchildren and their spouses, Denita Harris and her husband Peter of Manlius, NY, Robert Crane and his wife Kim of Lancaster, Paul Martin and his wife Robin of Danville, NH, Bruce Martin of Nokomis, FL, Candice Gross and her husband Benjamin of Jefferson, Michele Champy and her husband Fred of Manchester, Sophia Desautels and her husband Jeff of Windham, NH and Melissa Arna and her husband Paul of Lancaster, 13 great grandchildren, Margaret, Thomas and James Harris, Brooke and Hollie Crane, Caleb and Jaclyn Gross, Krystle and Ashley Champy, Chad and Nicole Desautels and Kaitlyn and Matthew Maccarone and many nieces and nephews. Her husband and a sister Alma predeceased her. At Gladys’ request there are no calling hours. A funeral service will be held Tuesday morning, September 1, 2009, at 11:00 AM, at the Christ United Methodist Church in Lancaster. Burial will follow in the Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster. In lieu of flowers donations maybe made in her memory to the Christ United Methodist Church, Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584, or the American Heart Assoc, New England Affiliate, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701-4688.

, 36, died at his home on Main Street, Tuesday August 11, 2009. Keith was born in Lancaster on February 3, 1973, the son of Samuel F. and Donna (Cole) Evans. He was a graduate of White Mountain Regional High School. For many years he worked at the Ames Department Store in Northumberland. He later worked several years for Timberland Machine in Lancaster. Keith loved fishing and was a big Boston Bruins fan. Family members include his wife Kristi (Holmes) Evans of Franklin; two daughters, McKenna Evans and Ady Jane Evans both of Franklin; his parents Samuel F and Donna Evans of Lancaster; and a sister Heather Evans of Lancaster. There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.

, 84, of Main Street, died Wednesday evening, August 26, 2009, at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster. Stewart was born August 9, 1925, in Lancaster, a son of Allie and Gladys A. (Lashomb) Foss. Stewart was raised in Lancaster and was a graduate of Lancaster Academy. He served in the U.S Army during WWII at which time he was stationed in the Philippines. He then went on to graduate from Bryant and Stratton College in Boston with an associate’s degree in accounting. After residing in Stoughton, MA for ten years, he moved back to Lancaster in 1964 where he and his wife Jean raised their six children. He was Plant Manager of Campbell Stationary a division of the Groveton Paper Company for many years until his retirement in 1984. He enjoyed golfing, gardening and fishing. Memberships included John W. Weeks V.F.W Post 3041, Lancaster; the Elks Club in Littleton and the Knights of Columbus. He was a Communicant of All Saints Catholic Church. Family members include his daughter Sharon Foss of Lancaster, five sons, Mark Foss and wife Rita of Warren, CT; Douglas Foss and wife Cindy of Pittsfield, MA; Andrew Foss and wife Carole of Belmont, NH; Thomas Foss and wife Marilyn of Lancaster, and Kevin Foss and wife Janet of Penacook, NH. Stewart also had fourteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. His two brothers Robert Foss of Florida and Clifford Foss of Riverside, CA. Three brothers, Howard Foss, Chester Foss and Clement Foss, predeceased him. There are no visiting hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday morning, August 31, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the All Saints Catholic Church in Lancaster. Burial with military honors will follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Lancaster. In lieu of flowers, donations in Stewart’s memory may be made to Col. Town Recreation Department, 16 High Street, Lancaster, NH to help with repairs to the Col. Town Community Camps.

, 73, of Garland Road, died on August 29, 2009, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon. Mrs. Gray was born on October 2, 1935, in Dalton, NH a daughter of Alton and Christie (Walters) Lee. Rita was a longtime resident of Lancaster and a graduate of Lancaster Academy. She was a bookkeeper for the Groveton Paper Company, retiring after 22 years. Family meant the world to Rita; she was very thoughtful always remembering everyone’s birthdays and anniversaries. At Christmas time she would always make homemade socks for all family members young and old. She enjoyed knitting, crossword puzzles and baking especially treats for her granddaughters. Family members include her husband Dean C. Gray of Lancaster, a son George Gray of Lunenburg and a daughter Vicki Perkins of St. Johnsbury, VT, two granddaughters, Courtney Skar of Bakersfield, VT and Ashley Gray of Worchester, MA, three sisters Ruth Foss of Lancaster, Patricia Neal of Whitefield and Kathleen Smith of Lancaster and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Three brothers, Clyde Lee, Robert Lee and Reginald Lee and a sister Sandra Gooden, predecease her. At Rita’s request there are no calling hours. A graveside service will be held Tuesday afternoon, September 1, at 2:30 PM in the Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster. Pastor Ron Bruce of the Christ United Methodist Church, Lancaster will officiate. In lieu of flowers donations maybe made in her memory to the American Heart Assoc., New Hampshire Affiliate, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701-4688.

, 73, of Somerville, Mass., died peacefully on Aug. 21, 2009, at Lookout Ledge Farm. Born on May 22, 1936, in Concord, Mass., to Caroline Cutter and John Endicott McMillan, he graduated in 1954 from Middlesex School in Concord, Mass., and graduated with a B.A. from Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Me. Mr. McMillan was a student of George Demetrios, a classical sculptor. He was a teacher of drawing and sculpture at several institutions, including the Art Institute of Boston, the Museum School, and the Cambridge Center. He was a blacksmith and belonged to the New England Blacksmith Association and the Artist-Blacksmith’s Association of New England (ABANA). An SP4, he served in the U. S. Army in the Cold War years, including a year on the DMZ in Korea and was recalled during the Berlin Crisis of 1961. He is survived by his daughter, Sarah Edith Cobb McMillan of New York City, his sisters Ellen Aman of Wayne, Pa., and Edith Tucker of Randolph, his step-brothers M. Lawrence Harris of Whidbey Island, Wash., and Christopher Harris of Weathersfield, Vt., members of the Cutter clan, as well as many former students and good friends. He was predeceased by his sister, Caroline O. McMillan. Mr. McMillan was a member of the Randolph Mountain Club (RMC) trail crew in both 1953 and 1954. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Randolph Church on Route 2. Please do not send flowers, but contributions may be made to the RMC, P.O. Box 279, Gorham, NH 03581.

- February 19, 1919 - August 30, 2009 At Ruth's request there are no services

, 61, of Main Street, died suddenly Wednesday evening, August 26, 2009, at Weeks Medical Center Lancaster. Mrs. Swenson was born in Lancaster on December 6, 1947, the daughter of Leo and Mabel (Blake) Savage. Lois was a longtime resident of Lancaster graduating from Lancaster Academy. For 20 years she resided with her family in Bridgton, Maine before returning to Lancaster where for many years she was employed at the Double SS Restaurant, Lancaster. She later worked in the kitchen cafeteria at White Mountain Regional High School and for the past nine years has been a nurse’s aid at Holton Point, Lancaster. She enjoyed bingo and casino gambling. At one time she called bingo for the Moose Club in Groveton where she was also a former member. Lois will be most remembered for the kindness and caring she extended to her family, friends, and community. She had an immense love for her family who often relied on her for strength and determination. Family members include her husband Lyndon W. Swenson of Lancaster; a son Stephen Swenson of Lancaster; a daughter Heather Lee Moody and her husband Jeffrey of McConnell AFB, Wichita, Kansas; two grandchildren Emily and Ryan Moody; two brothers, George Blake and his wife Ellie of New Hampshire; Frank Savage and his wife Merry Jane of Lancaster; four sisters, Diane Peterson of Euclid, OH, Linda Martin of Underhill, VT, Brenda Savage of Gardenia, CA, Barbara Richmond and her husband Tom of Virginia; and many nieces and nephews. Her father predeceased in 1981 and her mother in 2001. There will be no visiting hours. A memorial service will be held Monday afternoon, August 31, at 2:00 PM at the Christ United Methodist Church, Lancaster. Rev. Ron Bruce, pastor, will officiate. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in her memory to the Lancaster Ambulance Association, %Ron Wert, 25 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584

58, of Holland died peacefully August 22, 2009 at her home. She was born October 8, 1950 in Waterbury, Conn., daughter of Angelo and Louise (Spallone) Carriero. Carla graduated from the University of Connecticut and worked as a bookkeeper/accountant in the area. She loved gardening, country music, especially attending the annual CMA Festival in Nashville, and rescuing pugs. She is predeceased by her father and her brother, John. She is survived by her mother Louise, her children, Damian Deskins (wife Abby) and Ana Deskins both of Holland. She is also survived by two beautiful grandchildren, Kaya Macayla and Iliana Maitland both of Holland, and by a special friend John Joly also of Holland. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday August 29, 2009 at the Holland Methodist Church with the Rev. Don Gerber officiating. Interment will follow in the Mead Hill Cemetery, Holland. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Carla?s favorite charity, Pug Rescue of New England (PRONE) or to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756.