, 42 , died unexpectedly July 6, 2012. He was born in Camden, NJ, May 24, 1970, a son of Anthony J. Bielarski and Margaretha I. Fletcher. He graduated from Stevens High School, Claremont, NH Class of 1988 and New Hampshire Community College, Claremont as a Registered Nurse. He served from June 3, 1989 to June 26, 1994 in the United States Air Force. Mike was currently working at the Veterans Hospital in White River Jct., VT and part time at Brookside Nursing Home, White River. Mike thoroughly enjoyed his time spent with and caring for the Veterans at the VA Hospital. Mike was a devoted Father and enjoyed family time with his wife and daughters. He is survived by his wife Grete D Hondt of Woodsville, his daughters Kirsten V. and Else A. Bielarski both of Woodsville, his father Anthony and wife Joyce of Claremont, his mother Margaretha Fletcher of Wilder, VT, a sister Becky (Bielarski) Lovejoy and husband Byron of Keene, NH, three brothers Trevor Bielarski ,Tyson Bielarski and wife Ashley of Claremont, and Michael Skoglund and wife Maria of Sweden, along with several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother Travis Michaud in April 2012. Calling hours will be on Thursday, July 12th from 6 to 8 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH. A Celebration of Mike s life will be on Friday, July 13th, at 2 PM at the Mt. Lakes Lodge, Valley Road, Woodsville, NH with Military Honors. Memorial contributions can be made to the Trips for Troops, c/o Maren Knox, 1736 Mt. Moosilauke Highway, Pike, NH 03780.

, 78, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at Cottage Hospital in Woodsville. She was born on March 20, 1934. Pauline was one of eighteen children born to Elmer and Christy (Williamsons) Sayers. Growing up, Pauline worked on the family farm with her other brothers and sisters. She worked for 30 years at the Grafton County Nursing Home as a Dietary Aide. She played Bingo every chance she could, sometimes five nights a week. Pauline enjoyed baking, cooking, and supplying family, friends, and neighbors with special made treats. She loved attending her grandchildren sporting events and school activities. Pauline s enjoyment in life was spending time with her family. She volunteered at the Horse Meadow Senior Center and always helped out when she could with the Woodsville Fire Department. She was a member of the Ross Wood post # 20 American Legion Auxiliary. She was predeceased by five sisters, Myrtle Davidson, Geraldine Storti, Ruby Erno, Kay Apovian, and Elvira Sayers; five brothers, Donald Sayers, Raymond Sayers, Neil Sayers, Everett Sayers, and Elmer Raymond Sayers. Survivors include a daughter, Karen Green and husband Robert of Brentwood, CA; two sons, Jeffrey Brooks and wife Rose of Woodsville and James Brooks of Littleton, NH; six grandchildren, Matthew, Nathaniel, Natashia, Parker, Robbie, and Chloe; one sister, Madeline McDermott of Northfield, VT; six brothers, Elmer Sayers, Jr. and wife Linda of Stannard, VT, Alvin Sayers of Fair Haven, VT, Kenneth Sayers of Barre, VT, James Sayers and wife Greta of Plainfield, VT, Ethan Sayers of East Barre, VT, and Alan Sayers and wife Judy of Worchester, VT; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and an aunt. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be on Monday, July 16, at 2 PM at the Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Founders Affiliate, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02210 or the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

, 52, of Welch Drive, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 16, 2012 at the Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, NH. She was born in Glens Falls, NY, July 7, 1960, the daughter of Donald and Patricia (Hildreth) Snody. Melanie graduated from Whitehall High School in Whitehall, NY, class of 1978. She worked for many years at Shaws Supermarket in Woodsville, NH as a Customer Service Manager and bookkeeper. Melanie loved gardening, reading, and being in the water. She especially spending time around the farm and her animals, and being out enjoying nature. Melanie enjoyed time spent with family and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Donald and Patricia (Hildreth) Snody; and two brothers, Kevin Snody and Russell Snody. Survivors include her two children, Michele Christopher of Myrtle Beach, SC and Matthew Christopher of Lubbock, TX; her companion, William Bill Welch of South Ryegate, VT; his children, Amanda Welch and her fianc Eric Fennimore of Newbury, VT, Dawn Welch and her companion Jerod Florentine of East Ryegate, VT, and Jason Welch and fianc Loren Prucha of South Ryegate, VT; their children, Clayton, Richard, and Kristofer Fennimore and Shannon, Tori, and Temperance Florentine; a sister, Carol Thomas and husband Jeffrey of Stony Creek, NY; her niece and nephews, Andrea, Nathan, Ian, and Russell, Jr.; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; and by her three cats. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be on Friday, July 20, at 6 PM at the Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Central Vermont Humane Society, 1589 Vermont Route 14S, East Montpelier, VT 05651.

, 85, died on Monday, July 16, 2012 at his home on Route 25C. Cy was born on January 10, 1927, in Haverhill, NH, to Arthur Frost and Gladys Isabell (Fields) Jesseman. Cy joined the US Army on April 9, 1945 and served through December 2, 1946. He worked for many years at Blake Chevrolet in Bradford, VT. Then, he worked for 25 years for the New Hampshire Department of Transportation in the Orford District. Cy was very proud of his military service and was one of the two remaining charter members of Haverhill Memorial VFW Post #5245 in North Haverhill, NH. He was interested in Civil War history and visited many historical sites. Cy loved band music, parades, and social events. He attended the Bradford Senior Meals every day. He attended auctions and yard sales and, in return, he would give many of his treasures to friends. Cy enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and neighbors. He was predeceased by a grandson, Christopher Colby, a brother, Roger Jesseman and his wife Stella. He is survived by his three daughters, Jane Deming of Charlottesville, VA, Doreen Moody and husband David of Pike, NH, and Cindy Locke and husband Kenneth of Hopkinton, NH; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, and cousins. There will be no calling hours. A funeral service will be on Friday, July 20, at 1 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH, with Rev. Jane Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in South Lawn Cemetery, Piermont. Memorial contributions may be made to the VFW Post #5245, c/o Mr. Dale Pierson, 3 Beech Street, Woodsville, NH 03785.

, 85, died on Monday, July 16, 2012 at his home on Route 25C. Cy was born on January 10, 1927, in Haverhill, NH, to Arthur Frost and Gladys Isabell (Fields) Jesseman. Cy joined the US Army on April 9, 1945 and served through December 2, 1946. He worked for many years at Blake Chevrolet in Bradford, VT. Then, he worked for 25 years for the New Hampshire Department of Transportation in the Orford District. Cy was very proud of his military service and was one of the two remaining charter members of Haverhill Memorial VFW Post #5245 in North Haverhill, NH. He was interested in Civil War history and visited many historical sites. Cy loved band music, parades, and social events. He attended the Bradford Senior Meals every day. He attended auctions and yard sales and, in return, he would give many of his treasures to friends. Cy enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and neighbors. He was predeceased by a grandson, Christopher Colby, a brother, Roger Jesseman and his wife Stella. He is survived by his three daughters, Jane Deming of Charlottesville, VA, Doreen Moody and husband David of Pike, NH, and Cindy Locke and husband Kenneth of Hopkinton, NH; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, and cousins. There will be no calling hours. A funeral service will be on Friday, July 20, at 1 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH, with Rev. Jane Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in South Lawn Cemetery, Piermont. Memorial contributions may be made to the VFW Post #5245, c/o Mr. Dale Pierson, 3 Beech Street, Woodsville, NH 03785.

, 61, of Coffin Road, died at her home on Monday, July 23, 2012, after living with cancer for the past five years. Pat was born on October 9, 1950, in Montpelier, VT, to Erven and Delemora (Brown) Griffith. She was a graduate Lyndon Institute, Class of 1968. For 24 years Pat worked for Citizens Savings Bank in St. Johnsbury and seven years for the Vermont Bank Service Corporation in Montpelier as an auditor. She has enjoyed feeding and watching birds, reading and gardening. She was predeceased by her parents, Erven and Delemora Griffith and by a brother, Harold Griffith. Pat is survived by her daughter, Melissa Coffin of Brattleboro, VT; a sister Rosalie Willson and friend David LaFond of Lyndonville, VT; three brothers, Leigh Griffith and partner Alice Lawson of Lyndonville, Michael Griffith and wife Deb of Sheffield, VT, and Brian Griffith and wife Diane of Lyndonville; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and her former husband, John Coffin of Peacham, VT. Calling hours will be on Thursday, July 26th from 6 to 8 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1Birch Street, Woodsville, NH. A funeral service will be at the Chapel of the Holy Family, 1165 Darling Hill Road, Lyndonville, VT on Friday, July 27th at 11 AM with Rev. John Tremblay, officiating. Burial will follow in Lyndon Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Caledonia Home Health (Hospice Program) , 161 Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 88, died suddenly on July 26, 2012, at the Lafayette Center, Franconia, NH, where she had resided for the last year. Before moving there, she lived in her home in Monroe, NH for many years. She was born in Bath, NH, the youngest of five children, to Leon A. and Carrie (Hannett) Whitcomb on December 17, 1923. She graduated from Bath High School in 1941. In 1942, she went to Hartford, CT where she was employed by Pratt and Whitney Aircraft for nearly two years. She was forced to terminate employment there due to a work related medical problem. After working a year for Stop and Shop Grocery, she returned to New Hampshire. Back in NH, she worked two years at Lisbon Shoe Company, then worked in the office of the First National Warehouse in North Haverhill. For the next five years she worked as a secretary at the Woodsville National Bank and the Guaranty Savings Bank. In 1954, she was employed by the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation as office clerk. In 1966, she was promoted to Grafton County Office Manager, a position she held until her retirement in January 1984. She was predeceased by her parents; a sister, Dorothy W. Minot; and three brothers, Dexter L., Roscoe N., and Walter J. Whitcomb; and a dear friend and longtime companion, Pauline Pushee. She is survived by nephews Alden and Arthur Minot, both of Bath, Arlen Whitcomb of Woodsville, NH, and Richard Whitcomb of Sebring, FL; nieces Betty Emery of Wells River, VT, Joyce Corey of Franconia, and Lois Sheltry of Connecticut; and many grand nieces, grand nephews and cousins. There will be no calling hours. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at 10 AM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH, with Rev. Thomas Peters officiating. Burial will follow in the Bath Village Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Lafayette Center Patient Activity Fund, 93 Main Street, Franconia, NH 03580.

, 87, of Mt. Moosilauke Highway, died unexpectedly on July 28, 2012, at Cottage Hospital, Woodsville, NH. She was born in New Orleans, LA, March 28, 1925, a daughter of Roddie H. and Lovie Cochran. She attended parochial schools in New Orleans. Dorothy, in her younger years, worked as a government certified welder, building Liberty and tanker ships for Delta Shipyards in the Port of New Orleans. She was an accomplished artist and a certified ceramic instructor, owning Oliverian Ceramics. She made wedding and birthday cakes. She also worked at Grafton Fuel as owner and bookkeeper. She later worked at Glencliff Home for the Elderly as a nurse s aide until her retirement in 1980. Dorothy was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a communicant of St. Joseph s Catholic Church of Woodsville, and was a member of Haverhill Memorial VFW Post # 5245 Ladies Auxiliary of North Haverhill. She enjoyed art and painting. She was predeceased by her parents; a grandson, Joseph Carr; a sister Mary Ellen Doan; and two step brothers Thomas and Richard Keller. Survivors include her husband of 68 years, William J. Fortier of Pike; a daughter Janet Locklin of Tulare, CA; two sons, Wayne H. Fortier and wife Sandy of Woodsville, NH and James G. Fortier and wife Jeri of Pike; seven granddaughters; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marion Richards of Lee Summit, MO, and Vera Courthurst of Neevah, WI; along with several nieces, and nephews. At her request, there will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be on Wednesday, August 1st, at 1 PM in the Ladd Street Cemetery, Haverhill, NH.

, 94, died July 29, 2012 at the Grafton County Nursing Home, North Haverhill, NH. He was born in Groton, VT, on June 17, 1918, a son of Ralph E. and Bessie Mae (Morrill) Evans. Richard served as a Corporal in the US Army during World War II from June 25, 1941 to July 17, 1945. For more than 20 years he worked as a carpenter and maintenance person at Colby Lyford in Ashland, NH. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trapping. Richard was a conservationist with a deep regard for nature. He was a member of Ross-Wood American Legion Post # 20 of Woodsville and attended the South Ryegate Presbyterian Church. He was predeceased by his five siblings Bertha Evans, Ralph Evans, Irving Evans, Edwin Evans, and Carl Evans, as well as, his companion of more than 30 years Bernardine A. Eastman on March 1, 2010. Survivors include several nieces, and nephews who would visit when in Vermont, along with Bernardine s family Gayle Darling and Chester and Cyrus Rosa. He is also survived by his dear friend Evelyn Shields, who faithfully devoted the past six years to caring for Richard, and always being a faithful friend. Evelyn s grandchildren, the Jollies from Groton, also brought great joy to Richard. The family wishes to acknowledge the Grafton County Nursing Home for the excellent care Richard was provided while a resident at the facility. There will be no calling hours. The funeral service will be on Thursday, August 2nd, at 1 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH with Rev. Dr. M. Catherine Cook of the South Ryegate Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will follow in Groton Village Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the South Ryegate Presbyterian Church, c/o Mrs. Gloria Welch, Stone Road, South Ryegate, VT 05069.

, 99, formerly of Page Road, East Haverhill, NH, died July 29, 2012 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center following a period of declining health. She had been a resident of the Grafton County Nursing Home for more than ten years. She was born in Woodsville, NH, November 26, 1912, a daughter of Norman J. and Helen (White) Page. She was a graduate of Woodsville High School, Class of 1930, and Tufts University, Medford, MA, Class of 1934. She moved to Philadelphia, PA where she lived and worked in a settlement house in an immigrant neighborhood. She received her Masters in Social Work Degree as part of the first graduating class of the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Work. During World War II, she worked in American Red Cross hospitals in Italy and France, sometimes within earshot of the shooting on the front lines, and was in Paris soon after it was liberated. For many years Mim worked as a social worker in New York, Vermont, and New Hampshire, first in child welfare, and later in community mental health services in Littleton until her retirement. She was predeceased by a sister Barbara Hutchins, and three brothers: Norman Frederic, Lincoln, and James Page. Survivors include a niece, and numerous nephews and cousins. A private family service will be held at a later date. Burial will be in No. 6 Cemetery, East Haverhill. Memorial contributions can be made to the North Country Home Health Agency, 536 Cottage St., Littleton, NH 03561

, 76, died on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at his home. He was born in Meredith, NH, March 13, 1936, the son of Joseph F. and Dorothy (Byron) Greene. In his younger years, Rueben worked in the construction field. He was a self-employed mechanic for many years. He also delivered and mixed paint, worked for the National Forest Service, and for the Warren Transfer Station. He loved harness racing and had owned and raced a few horses of his own. In his later years, he enjoyed gardening and Sunday visits with his close friends from town. He also enjoyed boating, camping, and traveling in his younger years. He was predeceased by his wife, Alice Greene in 2009; his parents, Joseph F. and Dorothy (Byron) Greene; a sister, Shelby Dyer; and a brother, Wendell H. Green who was killed in action in Korea in 1950. Survivors include ten children, Ronnie Everett his best friend of Warren, NH, Wendell Greene and wife Shannon of Hillsborough, NH, Ginny LaRochelle and husband David of Hillsborough, NH, Donald Everette and wife Susan of Madisonville, TN, Melissa Brigham and husband Vernon of Warren, Tina Grant and husband David of Marlboro, MA, Joseph F. Greene and wife Tammy of Whitehall, OH, Kim Bisson of Warren, Keith Greene and wife Colleen of Holden, MA, and Reuben Greene, Jr. of Warren; 28 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; a sister, Pearle Weston of Mexico, ME; a brother, John Green and wife Teresa of Coco, FL; and several nieces, nephews who were all very dear to him. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 12th, at 2 PM in the Demerritt Cemetery, West Peru, Maine. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one s choice.

, 91, of Round Pond Lane, died at his home on Wednesday, August 1, 2012. Ken was born in Haverhill, NH on June 26, 1921, to Dan B. and Ellen (Nichols) Fuller. He lived in Newbury Center his entire life. In his younger years, he worked on the family farm and at the Bowen Bobbin Company in East Corinth, VT both prior to and after serving in the Army. Ken served in the US Army in the Signal Corps in Hawaii and the South Pacific during World War II, from October 15, 1942 through January 1, 1946. He married Marilyn Thompson on February 4, 1950. Together, they operated the Maple Cream Farm in Newbury Center. During the 1970 s he owned and operated Ken s Texaco in North Haverhill. Until retiring in 1998, he was employed at the Bradford Veneer and Panel Company in Bradford, VT. Ken enjoyed woodworking and made picnic tables, benches, bird feeders and napkin holders. He especially enjoyed crafting wooden model airplanes. He also passed his time watching birds and spending time with his best friend, Bentley his Beagle. He was predeceased by his parents, Dan Blodgett Fuller and Ellen Fuller; his sisters, Ethel Dennis, Eva Snell and Evelyn Gooddale; and his brothers, Carroll and Russell. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marilyn Fuller; four sons, Glenn and friend Crystal, Kevin and wife Darlene, Keith and friend Laura, Tim and wife Helen; a daughter, Karen and husband Donald; eleven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; two former daughters-in-law, Marie Lackey and Maureen Fuller; and his best friend, Bentley. Calling hours will be on Sunday, August 5th from 2 to 4 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH. A Memorial Service will be on Monday, August 6th at 1 PM at Ricker Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Town of Newbury, c/o Newbury FAST Squad, PO Box 126, Newbury, VT 05051 or to the Grafton County 4-H Leader s Association, c/o Van Anderson, PO Box 39, North Haverhill, NH 03774.

died on August 3, 2012 at Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, NH, just two months short of his 100th birthday. He was born on October 4, 1912 in Peacham, VT to Edward L. and Mary (Ricker) Rowe. He graduated from Peacham Academy in 1929, received his B.S. from the University of Vermont in 1936 and his M.D. in 1943. It was at UVM that he met Mary Whitney, an accomplished musician, whom he married in 1940. In 1946, after World War II, they moved to Wells River, VT where they established a medical practice, became leaders in their church and community, and raised their family of six children. Mary died in 2002 after a long illness. For the past 7 years, Harry has shared deep and delightful companionship with Priscilla Hood. Dr. Rowe was well known for his dedication to the practice of medicine. A founding member of the VT Chapter of the American Academy of Family Practice (AAFP), he also served as president of the VT State Medical Society, and twice received that society's distinguished community service award. The AAFP twice awarded him Vermont Family Doctor of the Year, and recognized his 60 years of service with their National Distinguished Service award. He was named Physician Alumnus of the Year by the UVM College of Medicine, received with Mary the UVM Alumni Achievement Award, and was honored by the UVM College of Medicine Alumni Association with the Bradley Soule award. Locally, he was recognized by Cottage Hospital for 50 years of outstanding support and service to humanity, and by the Grafton County Commissioners for service to Grafton County Nursing Home. Each of these awards meant a great deal to Harry, but in later years he took particular delight when he met people on the street who said, "Dr. Rowe, you delivered me!" or who told stories of how he cared for them years ago. Community service was a strong value for Dr. Rowe. He was a Rotarian for 60 years, and was named a Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International. He was an active member of the Wells River Congregational Church, serving in many leadership capacities and singing in the choir. He sang in the North Country Chorus for 64 years, and played an important supporting role to Mary for the 50 years she directed the chorus. Most notably, he was dedicated to improving public education, serving on the local Board of Education for 61 years. One of his proudest accomplishments was being an advocate for building Blue Mountain Union School, and he took great interest in its continuous improvement. He received several honors for contributions to public education, including the Vermont School Boards Association Robert T. Stafford Bell award. He followed with interest the BMU boys' and girls' basketball teams, and looked forward to choosing the player awards at the Rotary Basketball Tournament each January. He enjoyed attending graduations, musical concerts, and other special presentations at BMU. It was a particular surprise and joy to have the marching band play for him personally on his 99th birthday. Dr. Rowe was a veteran of the US Army, having served as Captain of the 303rd Medical Battalion 78th Infantry division behind the front lines in Germany and earned a Bronze star for meritorious service. During his 15 months overseas, he and Mary wrote letters to one another every day. The recovery of those letters after her death inspired him to write a memoir entitled The Grass Grew Greener with local author Terry Hoffer. Bringing that book to completion and sharing it with others brought him great satisfaction. Surviving him are his children and their spouses: David Rowe and Marjorie Berger, of West Hartford, CT; Betsy Waters and Steven Veno, of Berlin, MA; Susan and Kevin Dalton, of Acton, MA; John and Linda Rowe, of Fairview, NC; Alan and Stephanie Rowe, of St. Johnsbury, VT; and Jane Rowe and Ronald Brown, of New Britain, CT. Also surviving him are 20 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, his sister-in-law, Alice C. Rowe, his beloved companion, Priscilla Hood, and a large extended family. A memorial service will be held at Blue Mountain Union School, 2420 Route 302, Wells River, VT on Wednesday, August 8 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Wells River Congregational Church Memorial Fund or to the BMU Activity Scholarship Fund.

, 64, died on Sunday, August 5, 2012 at the Veteran s Administration Medical Center in White River Junction, VT. Doug was born in Springfield, MA, March 18, 1948 and grew up in North Haverhill, NH, the son of Morris and Helen (Yost) Olsen. A 1966 graduate of Haverhill Academy, Doug attended Berlin Technical College before enlisting in the US Air Force in 1967 and served four years in the service, stationed in Florida and Germany. Doug also served in Vietnam during the summer of 1968. Doug loved anything with motors and enjoyed working in his machine shop. He was an avid NASCAR fan and delighted in being a part of his son and grandson s racing careers. Doug had a passion for building race engines and loved the challenge of tinkering on them to find the best performance. Doug also enjoyed garden tractor pulls and helped start the Haverhill Mini-Pullers, a local pulling league. Doug was predeceased by his parents, Morris and Helen Olsen; and a brother, Harley Olsen. Survivors include his sister, Linda Olsen Smith of North Haverhill; a son, Michael Olsen and wife Vicki of North Haverhill; three daughters, Michelle Olsen Belton and husband Scott of Steamboat Springs, CO, Heather Olsen Rochefort and husband David of Littleton, NH, and Amy Olsen Kopp and husband Keith of Lancaster, NH; and nine grandchildren, Ryan, Garrett, Spencer, Peyton, Elizabeth, Anna, Kate, Matthew, and Emily. The family wishes to acknowledge the Veteran s Administration Medical Center for the excellent care and compassion provided to Doug during his courageous battle with cancer. At his request, there will be no calling hours. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, September 30, 2012 at 1 PM at the Mountain Lakes Lodge.

, 74, of Route 116, died on Monday, August 6, 2012, at his home. Frank was born on April 29, 1938, in Concord, NH, to Stanley and Adeline (Dunlap) Drew. Upon graduation from Penacook High School, he entered the US Navy from April 3, 1956 to April 18, 1959. Frank was a self employed Mason, general contractor and enjoyed driving truck for many years. He loved nature, fishing, hunting, camping, and taking photos. He had a passion for racing and also raced stock cars in his younger years. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was predeceased by his father, Stanley Drew; and two brothers, Allen Buzzy and Danny. He is survived by his mother, Adeline Drew of Epsom; three daughters, Donna Kelley of Denver, CO, Denise Butson and husband John of Pike, NH, and Lori Drew and husband Jon Lasseigne of Wheelock, VT; four sons, Frank Martinez and wife Dolores of Phoenix, AZ, Joseph Martinez and wife Keri of Redlands, CA, Donald Drew and wife Shelly of Newbury, VT, and Matthew Drew and Crystal McClintock of Benton, NH; 19 grandchildren, Cameron, Kennedy, Keanu, Sasha, Jesse, Crystal, Nathaniel, Emma, Madison, Gavin, Gracie, Jimmy, Kevin, John, Seth, Abageal, Nicolas, Zachary, and Jazmyn; two great grandchildren, Cayden and Dawson; his companion of over 25 years, Dorothea Bragdon of Landaff; her daughter, Jean Turner and husband Bill of Woodsville, NH; two sisters, Barbara Cass of Loudon, NH and Charlotte Carbone of Concord; and four brothers, Stanley Drew, Jr. of Hanover, NH, Richard Drew of Pembroke, NH, Gene Drew of Canterbury, NH, and Lawrence Drew of Franklin, NH; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and uncles; and his special companion, Major (the Beagle). At Frank s request, there will be no services. Burial will be at a later date in the Mountain View Cemetery in Benton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cottage Hospital, PO Box 2001, Woodsville, NH 03785.

, 69, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at his residence. Lawrence was born in Haverhill, NH, January 4, 1943, the son of Robert Everett and Priscilla Mae (Horton) Fadden. Larry graduated from Haverhill Academy, class of 1961. For many years he worked on the family farm in Piermont, NH. After the family sold the farm he worked as a carpenter for Martin Carrier for 13 years. After the death of Martin Carrier he went to work for himself, doing carpentry work in the local area. Larry was one of the New York Yankees biggest fans. He loved to go for rides, traveling, watching sports and Fox News. His biggest enjoyment was spending time with his granddaughter, Schala. Survivors include his parents, Robert E. and Priscilla M. Fadden of North Haverhill; a son, Mickey Fadden of North Haverhill; a granddaughter, Schala Fadden of North Haverhill; his companion of 17 years, Sandy M. Foster of North Haverhill; a niece, 4 nephews, several aunts, uncles, and cousins. A graveside service will be on Monday, August 13, at 1 PM at the Ladd Street Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Haverhill, NH.

, 55, of Smith Street, died on Sunday, August 19, 2012 at her home. Rebecca was born in Rosebud, TX, on October 1, 1956, to Clarence Ray and Beatrice Louise (Williams) Solomon. She was employed at the White River Junction, VT, Post Office as a Postal Clerk for the past twelve years. She was a member of the Postal Union. Rebecca moved to Vermont in 1992 with her family. She enjoyed cooking and loved caring for her nails and wearing rings. She was predeceased by her parents, Clarence R. Solomon and Louise Solomon Owens. She is survived by her three children, James Lakin, Jr. and wife Karen of Ryegate, VT, Shaylee Lakin and fianc Ken Sullivan of Wells River, VT, and Pamela Edson and fianc David Glaude, Jr. of Wells River; eight grandchildren, Jonathan Gardner, Jr., Haley Lakin, Katelyn Edson, Aimee Gardner, Kelsey Edson, Brian Lakin, Jared Lakin, and Ryan Edson; two sisters, Carolyn Eixon of Dallas,TX, and Deborah Pendegraff of Texas; two brothers, James Solomon of Cameron, TX and Billy Ray Solomon of Waco, TX; her partner, Francis LeMay of Canaan; her step-father, Ward Smokey Owens, of Texas; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Calling hours will be on Thursday, August 23, from 6-8 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH. A funeral service will be on Friday, August 24, at 3 PM at Ricker Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. M. Catherine Cook officiating.

, 66, of Harmony Drive, died on Sunday, August 19, 2012 at the Veteran s Administration Medical Center in White River Junction, VT. Michael was born in New York, NY, on July 31, 1946, to Joseph and Thedora (Bowen) Maone. After high school he joined the U. S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was employed in the Security Department at the J.F.K. Airport in New York City. Michael moved to New Hampshire to be closer to family. He had also worked for the Way We Were in Woodsville. Michael enjoyed in his spare time to go fishing. He was predeceased by his father, Joseph Maone on February 4, 1989. He is survived by his mother, Thedora (Bowen) Maone; a son, Joseph Maone; a daughter, Angela Romero and her husband David; three grandchildren, Matthew Maone, Chasity Romero, and Kaydence Romero; two sisters, Anne Amature and her husband Eugene and Teresa Maone-Gitomer and husband Philip; four nephews, Alexander Amature, Matthew Amature, Douglas Gitomer, and Martin Gitomer; four great nieces and nephews, Nicholas Amature, Anissa McCullough, Alexandra Amature, and Joseph Amature; and good friends, Wayne Minnick, Julius Tueckhardt, and John Rivera. There will be no calling hours. A private memorial service will be held this fall in the Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made to the Veteran s Affairs Medical Center, 215 North Main, White River Junction, VT 05009.

, 87, of High Street, died at the Grafton County Nursing Home on Monday, August 20, 2012. Millie was born in Brooklyn, NY, on December 29, 1924, to Victor and Frances (Mazzola) Amoroso. Millie was a communicant of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Woodsville, NH. She was predeceased by her husband, Carlyle Gilbert on March 11, 1990 and by their sons, Shawn P. Gilbert in June 1990 and Robert D. Gilbert on July 31, 2012. She is survived by their two daughters, Mary Ann Gilbert of Bradford, VT and Kristy C. Gilbert of Claremont, NH; and by five grandchildren and one great grandchild. A Mass in Millie’s memory will be held on Saturday, August 25, at 11 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 15 Pine Street, Woodsville, NH. In lieu of flowers, please perform a random act of kindness for a stranger.

, 82, finished his work on earth and returned to Our Lord on August 26, 2012, at The Pines in Lyndonville, VT. Hal was born in Panama, IA, on February 13, 1930, to John and Cecilia (Klein) Thielen. On April 12, 1969, he married Mary Jean Hrinevich. Hal graduated from St. Mary s School in Portsmouth, IA, in 1947, as the class Valedictorian and continued his education, receiving his BA with Honors, from Notre Dame University. He was awarded his Masters from Case Western Reserve in Cleveland, OH. He also studied at the Vanderbilt School of Music in Chicago. Hal was an educator, teacher and school administrator. He began is career at the St. Francis School in Mt. View, CA, moving on to the Gilmour Academy in Gates Mills, OH. He then went to the St. Edwards School in Cleveland, OH, and the St. Agnes School in Flint, MI, before returning to the Gilmour Academy. He continued his career at the Cranbrook School in Bloomfield Hills, MI before going to Brandon Hall in Dunwoody, GA where he retired. Over the years he taught French, English and Religion and advised award winning yearbooks and school newspapers. Following his retirement, he taught SAT classes and served as a private tutor. In 1967, Hal was recognized as a National Impact Teacher. While teaching, Hal inspired his students to excel-many times, in spite of themselves. Teaching and learning were Hal s anchors. While at Gilmour Academy he revived drama productions. A lover of music, he played the organ and piano at church and for private events and directed several men s choruses. Hal and Mary Jean lived in Williston, VT from 1989-1997 and moved to McIndoe Falls in 2005. He belonged to the Holy Cross Brothers for eighteen years, was a Communicant of St. Eugene s Catholic Church in Wells River, VT and was a member of the McIndoe Falls Preservation Group. Hal was devoted to his dog, Rosie, and the sight of her brought a warm smile to his face. He was predeceased by a sister, Velma Ring and two brothers, Jack Thielen and Neil Zimmerman. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Mary Jean Thielen of McIndoe Falls; three sisters, Ella Mae Shaben of Harlan, IA, Janice Marker and husband Donny of West Des Moines, IA, and Carolyn Mortensen and husband Roy of Naples, FL; two brothers, Eldred Zimmerman and wife Germaine of West Des Moines and Richard Zimmerman of Council Bluffs, IA; a sister-in-law, Bonnie Zimmerman of Indianola, IA; 37 nieces and nephews and 77 great nieces and nephews; and hundreds of cousins. Calling hours will be on Wednesday, August 29th from 4-6 PM, with a prayer service at 5:30 PM, at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, August 30th at 10 AM at St. Eugene s Catholic Church, 10 Center Street, Wells River, VT, with Father Vincent Onunkwo officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Safe Water Project in Nigeria, c/o Father Vincent Okunkwo, 113 Upper Plain, Bradford, VT 05033. Hal s family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Joyce Dobbertin for her dedicated care and to all the staff at The Pines for their loving care.

, 67, went to be with the Lord at his home, surrounded by family and loved ones on Thursday, August 30, 2012, after a brief illness. Russell was the son of Tony and Delia J. (Proulx) Locke. Russ attended Woodsville High School and graduated in the class of 1965. He then attended University of New Hampshire majoring in forestry when he joined the U.S. Air Force and served two tours of duty in Vietnam. Russ returned home to Bath after this and started work in the area. He worked at Kimberly Clark paper mill as a teenager and this is where Russ spent most of his working years. He worked at New England Wire and retired in 2010. Recently he got his CDL / bus drivers license and worked as a substitute bus driver for Butler Bus Service of North Haverhill. Russ met and married Peggy Santaw from Newbury, VT, on May 12, 1973. They had three children, Mark and wife Tanya of North Haverhill, NH, a daughter, Alicia Roman and husband Alfredo of St. Johnsbury, VT, and William Billy from Chile Locke of Ryegate and Orlando, FL; and an adopted son, Robert Glynn of Groton, NH. Russ was a proud father and always was there with a word of encouragement for his children no matter what. Russ had six grandchildren whom he could be found teaching them his love of the outdoors and nature. Mikayla and Alexis Locke, Gabriella and Tony Locke, Jayden and Deymien Roman will their Grandpa miss terribly. Russ was predeceased by his mother and father, Tony and Delia Locke and a step brother, Pat Boudreault. Russ is survived by his brothers and sisters Galand Locke and wife Billie of Woodsville, NH, Eleanor Grimes of Monroe, NH, Lorraine Breault of Wells River, VT, David Locke and wife Pat of North Haverhill, NH, Celia Chouinard and husband Willie of Manchester, NH, June Lamond of Ashland, NH, Marguerite Currier and husband Winston of Monroe, NH, Joseph Locke and wife Janese of Bath, NH, Jeanette Meneguzzi and husband Rick of Palm Bay, FL, Amos Locke and wife Thelma of Lisbon, NH, and Adele Patch of Lebanon, NH; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Russ was known by all as a humble and gentle man and those that were blessed by knowing him will miss him dearly. Most of all he will be sadly missed by his best friend of 43 years, Peggy, and his children and grandchildren. Calling hours will be on Friday, September 7th from 6 to 8 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH. A celebration of Russ s life will be on Saturday, September 8th at 10 AM at the Trinity Church of the Nazarene, with Pastor and friend George Hemway officiating. A time of fellowship at the Horsemeadow Senior Center will follow. Burial will follow for his family at the Blue Mt. Cemetery, Ryegate Corner.

, 84, died September 1, 2012, at Cottage Hospital, Woodsville, NH after a lengthy illness. Don was born in Rockingham, VT, on May 9, 1928, the ninth of ten children, to Kenneth N. and Jane (Heath) Murray. On May 27, 1953 he married the love of his life, Pauline Buskey. Together they built their home and raised their family. Don was a carpenter. He worked with his late brother-in-law, Ralph Page, then with the late Harold Lyons of St. Johnsbury, VT, prior to becoming self-employed. In later years, he spent time in his wood-working shop making things for his family. He loved his trips to Fryeburg Fair and watching the shows in the pulling ring. He enjoyed his camping trips and took great pride in his Class A motorhome. Don was always eager to host a family gathering at the pond behind his house. Survivors include his wife Pauline (Buskey) Murray; his son, Douglas Murray and wife Nancy of East Ryegate; his two daughters, Susan DeRusha and husband Chet of Wilton, ME, and Donna Murray of East Ryegate; his sisters Margaret (Murray) Strobridge and Christie Hersey and husband Cliff; and several nieces and nephews. Don was the proud grandfather of Jeremy, Jessica, Chris, Mike, Sonja and Ellie. He also enjoyed spending time with his five great grandchildren, Kyle, Jamie, Aidan, Chelsea, and Kortney. He was predeceased by his siblings, Annie, Jessie, Hazel, Roberta, Kenneth, Robert, and Norman. The family would like to thank Dr. Pratt, the nursing staff of Cottage Hospital, Caledonia Home Health and Hospice, Barb Vance, Melody Gamble, and a special thank you to his grandson Chris DeRusha for his care the last three months of his life. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 8th, at 11 AM in the Blue Mt. Cemetery, Ryegate Corner, VT, with Rev. Dr. Catherine Cook officiating.

80, of Upper Plain, died on Wednesday, September 5, 2012, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born in Kearny, NJ, October 13, 1931, a son of John C. and Priscilla (Firth) Melahn, Sr. He graduated from Kearny High School in 1949 and Vermont Tech, Randolph in 1951. Jack spent 20 years serving in the United States Navy in a variety of capacities, primarily as an aviation mechanic. Upon his discharge in 1972, he retired to Bradford where he was employed with the Vermont Department of Transportation as a mechanic in the Bradford Shed retiring from that job in 1991. Jack was a member of the Bradford Congregational Church and served as a Trustee for nine years, was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association, Rutland, VT, Vermont Tech Alumni Association, and was a former President of the Maple Center Good Sam Club. Jack enjoyed building model airplanes and flying them as well. He also enjoyed fishing. He married Priscilla Nelson on January 14, 1956. Together they enjoyed many years of camping and wintering in Tall Timber Trailer Park in Silver Springs, FL. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Priscilla Melahn of Bradford; three children, Deborah J. Melahn and wife Debra of Plymouth, MA, Dennis A. Melahn and wife Cathy of Gilbertsville, PA, and David A. Melahn and wife Jayne of Lebanon, NH; four grandchildren, Regina, Krystyna, Katelyn, and Allison; a sister, Janice Ann Dow-Smith and husband Tom of Hanna, WY. Calling hours will be on Thursday, September 13 from 6 to 8 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH. A memorial service will be on Friday, September 14 at 11 AM, at Ricker Funeral Home with Rev. Karen Lipinczyk from the Bradford Congregational Church officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Sawyer Cemetery, Bradford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to National Military Family Association, 2500 North Van Dorn Street, Suite 102, Alexandria, VA 22302-1601.

, 92, died September 8, 2012 at Cottage Hospital. She was born in Haverhill, NH, December 1, 1919, a daughter of Edwin and Mary (Bunce) Wallace. Lorraine was a graduate of Woodsville High School and of the Brightlook Hospital School of Nursing in St. Johnsbury, VT. For many years she worked as a Registered Nurse at the Glencliff Home for the Elderly. She married Frederick J. White on June 15, 1953. Lorraine was a member of the Woodsville United Methodist Church and of the NH State Employees Association. She enjoyed gardening, traveling, and cooking, but most of all, she loved her animals, her home, and her family. She especially treasured the time she spent with her granddaughter, Heather. She was predeceased by her husband, Fred White, Sr., on December 30, 2002, by her brother William O. Wallace on May 29, 1995 and by her sister, Barbara Pecor in 1979. Survivors include her children, Harriet Keyes of Woodsville, Pamela Ashford and husband Kim of Newbury, VT, and Frederick J. White, Jr. and wife Darlene of Woodsville; her granddaughter Heather Ashford of Bath; along with nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral service will be on Wednesday, September 12th, at 2 PM at the funeral home with Rev. Dr. Catherine Cook officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Woodsville. Memorial contributions can be made to Second Chance Animal Rescue, 1517 Meadow Street, Littleton, NH 03561.

, 65, of South Portland, Maine died September 14, 2012 after a short, yet courageous battle with cancer. Mike was born March 8, 1947 in Caribou, Maine and graduated from Caribou High School in 1965. After completing his freshman year of college, Mike enlisted in the United States Army to serve his great country in Vietnam. After completing his tour as an infantryman in the Mekong Delta, Mike returned to Caribou , to be with his family and friends. In 1981 he married Hallie Anderson, creating a family with their daughter Maryanne. Mike enjoyed watching highschool sports, especially a good state basketball championship or college tournament, as he always said that the kids played with the most heart. He spent hours of his free time working on different home improvement projects or enjoying the many beautiful landmarks of the Portland area. He took great pleasure in dinners with his wife, games with his daughter and killing an afternoon at the park with his grandsons. Mike had a lifelong love for the game of baseball, the state of Maine and his country. Mike leaves behind his wife Hallie, daughter Maryanne, son-in law and friend, Todd and the two greatest joys of his entire life, his grandsons, Eric (EJ) and Sam Aldrich. He is also survived by many close family and friends: Including three sisters, Ruth & Ted Pierson, Barbara & Steve Scott, Lynn & Gary See and a Brother-in-law Jack O Dea. remarkable nieces and nephews, John & Melissa O Dea, Robert & Adria O Dea, Jackie & David Smallwood, Mike & Melissa Scott, Meghnn & Katherine Scott, Danielle & Marciel Bones, Taylor See and a very special god daughter Devon See. And a lifelong and great friend, Phil Savage. He is predeceased by his parents Edith (Knowlton) and Keith H. Milton and his daughter Rebecca Catherine Milton. At Mike s request no formal service will be held, but rather a celebration of his life on September 29, 2012 at Brian Boru s, 57 Center Street, Portland Maine from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in memory of Mike Milton to the Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square Portland Maine 04101, where Mike enjoyed many hours.

, 85, passed to her heavenly home on September 18, 2012, after many years of coping with Alzheimer s Disease. She was born in Springfield, MA on June 26, 1927, a daughter of Stanley J. and Bernice (Warner) Kibbe. She graduated from Springfield Technical High School, Class of 1945 and on April 10, 1948 she married Richard L. Steele. Together they lived for 13 years in Longmeadow, MA, before moving to Cummington, MA, in the Berkshires, where for the better part of 27 years she drove school bus. Ruth also served as the town s first policewoman. Retirement brought her and her husband, Dick, to the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont where they lived in Wheelock in the 1980 s before finally settling in West Barnet. For quite some time she had the privilege of serving as hostess at the Old Cutter Inn on Burke Mountain, and had been active at the West Barnet Church serving as a Deacon for six years. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Dick Steele, of West Barnet; a daughter, Roxanne C. Milne of Kill Devil Hills, NC; two grandsons, Daniel and Sean also of North Carolina; and a brother, Norman Kibbe of Lyndonville, VT. She was predeceased by two sons, Randall H. Steele in 2006 and Robert N. Steele in 2010. There will be no calling hours or funeral services scheduled at this time. Burial services at a later date will be held in Dawes Cemetery, Cummington, MA. The Steele family wishes to thank both the Caledonia Home Health and Hospice, as well as, Danville Heath Center for the continual care and support they provided for the many months and weeks. A special thanks is also extended to the Hospice Choral group for the special music they offered to Ruth. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vermont Alzheimer s Associations, 300 Cornerstone Drive, Suite # 8, Williston, VT 05495.

, 85, died on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at the Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill, NH. He was born in West Haven, Connecticut, the son of Frederick Clifford and Leona Katherine (Peryer) Nickles. Raymond served with the U. S. Army from January 19, 1945 to December 5, 1946 during World War II. He married Rita Miller on July 4, 1953 and together they had four children, Laura, Raymond Jr, Mark, and James. Raymond was a logger working with his draft horses in the woods. He had also done carpentry work in the local area and prior to his retirement he had worked with his three boys. He loved draft horses and anything to do with them. Raymond in his spare time enjoyed making wishing wells, lawn furniture, and puttering to keep busy. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Rita Nickles of Piermont, NH; a daughter, Laura Rodimon and husband Frank of Piermont; three sons, Raymond F. Nickles, Jr and wife Laura of West Newbury, VT, Mark Nickles and companion Shirley Ward of Piermont, and James Nickles and wife Beulah of St. Johnsbury, VT; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren; a brother, Raymond C. Nickles of Woodsville, NH; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours. A memorial graveside service will be on Friday, September 21 at 11 AM at the Sawyer Cemetery, Bradford, VT with Pastor George Hemway from the Trinity Church of the Nazarene officiating.

, 79, of Perini Road, died on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in White River Junction, VT. He was born in Burlington, VT, June 28, 1933, the son of Olin and Thelma (Piper) Lufkin. Neil graduated from Bradford Academy, class of 1951. After graduation Neil served with the U. S. Marine Corp during the Korean War from June 30, 1951 to June 29, 1954. He married Donna Wheeler on December 23, 1967. During his working career he worked as a shipping clerk for over 20 years for the Rayex Corp. in Plainville, CT and later for 20 years at the Honeywell Corp. in New Britain, CT. Following retirement in 2007 they moved from Connecticut to Newbury. Neil was a member of the VFW in New Britain, CT and the Marine Corp. League in CT. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Donna (Wheeler) Lufkin of Newbury, VT; his mother in law, Blanche Oliver of Newbury; along with four sisters in laws and four brothers in laws; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. At Neil s request there will be no public services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made to the Newbury FAST Squad, P O Box 126, Newbury, VT 05051.

, the infant twin sons of Camden E. and Melanie L. (Rhoads) Elliott died at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH. Andrew and Samuel were born on September 3, 2012 at Dartmouth. Andrew predeceased his brother Samuel on September 6, 2012, and Sam died on September 25, 2012. Samuel and Andrew are survived by their parents, Camden and Melanie of North Haverhill; maternal grandparents, Ted and Lynn Rhoads of Woodsville, NH; paternal grandparents, Tom and Sandy Elliott of Bradford, VT; maternal great grandparents, Ed and Earlene Young of Woodsville, and Robert Rhoads of Newbury, VT; paternal great grandmother Elaine Hibbard of Bradford; one uncle, Matthew Elliott of Franklin, MA; along with other extended family members. Private burial services will be held at the convenience of the family in South Lawn Cemetery, Piermont, NH at a later date. It is suggested for those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the North Country Public Safety Foundation, Officer Benevolent Foundation, PO Box 239, Franconia, NH 03580; or to the Intensive Care Nursery (ICN) at Children s Hospital at Dartmouth, (CHaD), DHMC Development Office, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03766.

, 93, formerly of Highland Street, Woodsville, NH, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at Concord Hospital. Sis was born October 5, 1918 in Groveton, one of eleven children to Perley and Mary (McMann) Swift. She was a graduate of Groveton High School. She worked at Everett s Diner for many years before moving to Woodsville in 1952. She was employed at Bagonzi s Restaurant, the A&P Supermarket, Lewis Store and McAllisters Jewelry Store. She was predeceased by her husband, William E. Byrne who died in January 14, 2004; her granddaughter, Mary Jayne Jenovese and her 3 children, Emily, Elise and Patricia. She is survived by her daughter, Gayle Jenovese and her husband Peter of Bow; her grandson, Peter, Jr. and his 3 children, Kristin, Allison and Michael; her granddaughter Patricia Venecek and her two children, Rebecca and Patrick; her granddaughter in law, Sandra Jenovese and grandson in law, Jerry Venecek; and her brother, Kenneth Swift of Keene, NH and Millard (Bobo) Swift of Groveton and many nieces and nephews. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family at the Horse Meadow Cemetery, North Haverhill, NH.