Laurence Brunelle - February 23, 2015, More details to follow.
Winona Josephine (Lewis) Brisson
....show , 94, died quietly on April 16, 2015, with her family at her side at the Morrison Nursing Home in Whitefield. She was born in Lancaster, NH, in 1920, the daughter of Walter A. and Esther (LaMott) Lewis. As a young girl, Nona lived in many villages in the local region graduating from Dow Academy in Franconia in 1938. She resided in Whitefield for more than 50 years. Nona spent her lifetime dedicated to raising her five children. She worked at the Whitefield Steam Laundry, at the Whitefield School cafeteria, and the Manchester Knitted Fashions factory on Brown Street where she lived. She retired from Manchester Knitted Fashions in 1978. She was a long-time member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Whitefield and an active member of the UMW. She enjoyed reading, doing puzzles, playing cards, knitting and crocheting, with her ultimate enjoyment being her family. She is survived by five of her children: Audrey Stovall and her husband, Clark of Keystone Heights, FL; Roger Ingerson and his wife, Patricia, of Pembroke, NH; Shirley St Cyr, and her husband Joseph, of Keystone Heights, FL; Alan Ingerson and his wife, Marna, of Maidstone, VT; and Peter Brisson, and his fiancé, Cathy of Manchester, NH. A sister, Hazel Carpenter, of Claremont, NH. Additionally, she is survived by 17 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, eight great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, her sisters Velma, Reymore, Celina, and brother, Edward; her husbands, Robert Ingerson and Gerald Brisson, and one son, Norwood. Visiting hours will be Friday, April 24, 6:00-8:00 PM, at the Ross Funeral Home, 69 Lancaster Rd in Whitefield. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 25th, at 11 AM at the Whitefield Trinity United Methodist Church, at 18 Lancaster Rd. In lieu of flowers kindly consider gifts to The Morrison Nursing Home Hospice Suite, 6 Terrace St, Whitefield, in memory of Winona Brisson.
Edward Batjer - February 25, 2015
Peggie-Louise Craig
....show , age 87, of Whitefield died Sunday, April 26, 2015 at The Morrison nursing home. She was born April 6, 1928 in Vancouver, British Columbia to Douglas Clarence Lee and Jane Mills (Peck) Leslie. Peggie-Lou was married to Douglas Broward Craig from 1953-1981, and together they had four children. Peggie-Lou attended Mt. Holyoke College and received her nursing degree from Johns Hopkins University. Following, graduation she worked at New York Hospital. Peggie-Lou continued to be active at both Mt. Holyoke and Johns Hopkins throughout her life, attending alumnae events, travel tours, and reunions. After some time at New York Hospital, she dedicated her life to raising her children and being of service to her community in New York. In 1983, Peggie-Lou moved to Whitefield. Through the years, she enjoyed working with the Littleton and White Mountain Garden Clubs and the Whitefield Historical Society, as well as All Saints Church in Littleton, St. Paul’s Church in Lancaster, and the Chapel of the Transfiguration in Whitefield. Peggie-Lou was active with the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire and the Washington National Cathedral. She also enjoyed and supported the performing arts in New Hampshire. She served on the board of the Weathervane Theater during the 1980s and will be remembered for her wholehearted willingness to help fulfill the theater’s needs. Peggie-Lou is survived by her children (and their spouses): Debi and Bob Soukup, Doug and Becky Craig, Beth Craig and Jon Helfman, and Bob and Lisa Craig. Her grandchildren include Reid, James, Rhianna, Elijah, Jeff, Jason and Kristin. Her great grandchildren are Vida, Aneesa, Jayla, Lawson, and Allie. Peggie-Lou is predeceased by both her brothers, Douglas and Stanley Lee. There will be a memorial service during the summer. In honor and appreciation of Peggie-Lou Craig’s life, memorial donations can be made to The Morrison Resident's Fund, 6 Terrace St. Whitefield, NH 03598 or The Weathervane Theater, PO Box 127, Whitefield, NH 03598.
Marion (Fisher) Cormier
....show , 91, Whitefield, died on November 24, 2015 at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster. She was born in 1924 in St. Johnsbury, VT to Roy and Blanch (Covey) Fisher. She attended Concord, VT schools and on April 3, 1948 married Napoleon Cormier in Littleton. Marion, as well as being a dedicated wife and mother, worked for the Gilman Paper Company, Whitefield Steam Cleaning, and Manchester Knitted Fashions. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Whitefield. She is survived by her children, Brenda Ruggles, Dale Cormier and his partner Carol, Robert Cormier and his wife Rose, and Shirley Cox and her husband Chris, eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her parents, her husband Napoleon, a grandson, Jeffery Ruggles, her siblings, Lillian Sheltry, Gwen Schmidt, Morris Fisher, and Harold Fisher. There will be a graveside service on Friday, December 4, 2015 at 2PM at the Park Street Cemetery in Whitefield at 2PM with Rev. Aaron Cox officiating. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Northwoods Home Health and Hospice, 278 Main St. Lancaster, NH 03584.
Jeffrey L. Corey
....show , 50, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at his home in Whitefield, NH on September 24, 2015. Jeff was born in 1965 in Torrington, CT. He graduated from Torrington public schools, and worked for Toyota parts for 34 years. He enjoyed spending time with his four children and three grandchildren, riding his motorcycles, and the home he shared in the beautiful White Mountains with his "Girl", Doreen Stender. "Cal" was a great man who was loved by so many. Along with his parents and five siblings, Jeff is survived by his children, Robin, 31, John, 27, Ashleigh, 24 all of Torrington, and Brian, 26 of New Hampshire, their mother Linda Corey of Torrington, and his three grand children, Kaylee and Rachel Miles, and Camden Corey, all of Torrington. A fourth grand child is expected in the spring. As Jeff wished, services will be private.
NEW BOSTON - Peter Francis Comeau
....show was born, as he would say, 'at a very young age' on June 28, 1960 in Montclair, NJ. Pete grew up on a farm in New Boston, NH, with his parents Virginia and Louis Comeau and his siblings Joe, Helen, Claire, Paul, Chris, Greg, Adelle, Steve, and Andy. Pete passed away on May 8th, 2015 in the hospice room and in the care of Littleton Regional Healthcare, in Littleton, NH. Pete leaves behind his parents; his siblings and their families; his greatest love of all—his wife, Celeste; their son Peter Jr. "Petu" and his fiancee Jillian; their daughter Jennifer "Jenny Jewel" and her husband Karl; as well as his two beloved granddaughters, Celeste and Chloe. A Catholic mass for family and friends will be held on Saturday May 16 at 10:30am at Saint Rose of Lima Parish Church in Littleton, NH. There will be a memorial brunch to follow at Rob and Lynn Pearlman's 'Autumn's End Farm,' in Sanbornton, in celebration of Pete's life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to North Country Home Health and Hospice, 536 Cottage St. Littleton, NH 03561.
Mount Sacred Heart, Littleton, NH -- Sister Geneva Duval ( Sr. Jane Frances )
....show passed away at Holy Cross Health Center in Manchester, NH , on Thursday, August 13, 2015. Sister was born in Richford VT, on November14, 1921, to Basil Duval and Mabel Jane (Donlon) Duval. She entered the Congregation of the Daughters of the Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Sherbrooke, Quebec in 1938 and professed her vows on August 21, 1940. Her primary missions were teaching in Champlain and Morrisonville, NY (school administration), Newport, VT and Colebrook, NH, bookkeeping and secretarial in Derby Line, Burlington, Newport, VT, and Littleton, NH. Sr. Geneva retired at Mount Sacred Heart, Littleton NH in 1997 then, to HCHC in 2014. Sister Geneva is survived by her nieces : Norma Yandow, Cecile (John) Deblois and Jane Frances (Paul) Maxwell, nephews: Douglas, Martin, Jim, Ken Jr. and Dennis Duval. She was predeceased by her parents and 6 brothers: Archibald, Norman, Elmer, Francis, Kenneth, and Remi. Sr. Geneva loved her religious community and was very dedicated to her various ministries. Her eyes had a special sparkle when she spoke of her family; she will be remembered and missed by all. Prayer at Mount Sacred Heart chapel on Sunday 8/ 16 at 4:00 p m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. onMonday, August 17, 2015, at Mount Sacred Heart Chapel. Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. in St. Mary Cemetery in Newport, VT. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Daughters of the Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, 226 Grove Street, Littleton, NH 03561.
Hubert Donald
....show December 3, 2015 A full notice will be published when available.
Earl J. Ellingwood
....show , 78, Littleton, died Monday, February 10, 2015; at Littleton Regional Healthcare. He was born in Littleton, NH in 1936 to Daniel M and Dorothy (Smith) Ellingwood. Earl attended local schools. He was a talented baseball player. He played for various town baseball teams after high school and was scouted by the Detroit Tigers as south paw pitcher. He enjoyed bowling and was a member of a league in Lancaster for many years. He was a lifetime member of the Elks. He lived in Jefferson for years and served on several town boards there. He served the Town of Littleton on the planing board, zoning board, and budget committee. He also served as a member of the Select-board from 1988 to 1996. Earl was a gentle, quiet man, who appreciated family, friends, and the many years he spent at Partridge Lake. He is survived by his wife, Edna (Judkins) Ellingwood, a son, Jay D. Ellingwood, Leominster, MA, a daughter, Aaran Ellingwood Cunningham and her husband Robert, of Gardner, MA, five grandchildern, Robert Sears, Dustin Seppala, Amber Seppala, Shane Ellingwood, and Tiffany Cunningham, and a brother, William Ellingwood of Littleton. He is predeaceased by his parents and a brother O. Dan Ellingwood. Visiting hours were held at Ross Funeral Home, Littleton, on Saturday, February 14, 2015 from 6-8 PM. There be a memorial service on Thursday, February, 19, 2015 at 11AM at the First United Methodist Church of Littleton, Main St. Littleton, NH. A committal service will be held at the Glenwood Cemetery on Saturday May 28, 2016 at 2PM Those who wish may make donations in Earl's memory to All Saints Episcopal Church Food Pantry, 35 School St. Littleton, NH 03561.
Sophia Stefikos Foley
....show died May 18, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Vasiliki Kilia Stefikos and Evangelos J. Stefikos. She was born in Manchester, NH on January 18, 1918 and was educated in Manchester schools. She married Nicholas E. Folias and moved to northern New Hampshire in 1938, where she assisted with her husband in the Hotel and Restaurant business. After retiring they moved to Florida in 1983.She was a member of the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Ft. Pierce and was active in the Philolptochos Ladies Society, a member of the order of Eastern Star in Ft Pierce and Past Worthy Matron in Littleton, NH Chapter #37 and a member of Church Women United of Ft Pierce, FL. Sophia was a recipient of the Archangel Michael Honor Medal in 2005 from the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta, GA. Her hobbies were gardening, knitting and crocheting making many items for the Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas E. Folias; son, Kimon; brother, Vasilios; sisters, Harecelea, Irene, and Helen. She is survived by two daughters, Gloria Folias Hill of CA and Stella Carol (Folias) Foley of VA; brother, Christo E. Stefikos of NH; four grandchildren, one great granddaughter all of CA and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church 2525 S. 25th St. Ft Pierce, FL 34981. A funeral service will be held Friday, May 22, 2015; 11am; at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Ft Pierce. Burial will be at Glenwood Cemetery in Littleton, NH on Tuesday May 26, 2015 at 1PM.
Antoinette D. Gleason
....show , 77, of Farmington, NH, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 3, 2015 at Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NH. She was born in New York, NY in 1938, a daughter of Samuel and Marie Antoinette (Settani) Spano. Ann was employed as an LNA for many years before retiring from that position. She had a compassionate heart and loved caring for her patients, often sharing stories with her family about her work. She married the love of her life, Joseph M. Gleason, Sr., in New York, NY on November 11, 1956 and together they raised their three children in many places both nationally and internationally as Joe was transferred by the United States Navy from one location to another over the years. She was a communicant of St. Micheal’s Anglican Church in Rochester, NH as well as a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 816 and the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed cooking and sewing for her family, but most especially spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ann was predeceased by her parents, brothers Joe, Bill, Sam and Peter Spano, a sister, Francie Schwarz, husband, Joseph M. Gleason, Sr. and their daughter, JoAnn Gleason. She will be dearly missed as a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her daughter Kathleen and her husband Clayton Lewis of Farmington, NH, son Joseph Gleason, Jr. and his wife Charlene of Weare, NH; grandchildren Jessica Wagner and her husband Michael, Jillian Johnson and her husband Ryan, Aric, Alyssa and Ian Gleason; great grandchildren Jacob and Kelly Wagner; brothers John Spano of NY and Nick Spano of FL; sisters Jennie Komlos of TN, Mary Dale of NY, Lily Saccente of NY and several nieces and nephews. Lastly, by her cat, Miss Pearl, who now resides with Jessica and her family. Those who wish may make donations in Ann’s memory to the Cancer Treatment Center at Frisbie Memorial Hospital, 11 Whitehall Rd., Rochester, NH 03867. There will be a friends and family gathering at St. Micheal’s Anglican Church, 21 Charles St., Rochester, NH Friday evening, July 10, from 6-8. Memorial service at St. Micheal’s Saturday morning, July 11, at 10 with burial taking place at Maple St. Cemetery in Bethlehem, NH at 2 p.m.
Earl Thomas Gillery
....show 60, Twin Mountain, passed away on Saturday July 25, 2015. He was born in 1955 in Lancaster, NH to Thomas and Barbara (Bailey) Gillery. Earl attended local schools and worked in the hospitality industry for his entire life, most recently at the Omni Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods. He is survived by his wife Irene (Wright), whom he married on October 24, 1984, five children Wendy, Shawn, Keith, Felicia,and Jessica, five grandchildren Connor, Kyleigh, Tyler, Kyah, and Kyle, a brother Everett Bailey and his wife Ida, two sisters Tessa and Donna and several nieces and nephews. There will be no public services. Interment will take place at the convience of the family at the Straw Cemetery in Twin Mountain.
Roberta (Luxford) Holmes
....show , 73 of Lisbon passed away unexpectedly after a sudden illness on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at Portmouth Regional Hospital. Roberta was born in Woodsville, NH in 1941. She was the daughter of the late Robert Luxford, Claudis (Brown) Mossey and Winfred (Skeet) Mossey. Roberta was a graduate of Lisbon Regional High School class of 1959. Roberta worked for the New England Telephone company for many years and at Connors Footwear from 1981 until her retirement in 2007. Roberta enjoyed spending time with her family, taking care of her beloved cats, playing bingo and going to yard sales. Roberta is survived by her companion of 14 years, Richard MacDonald; Four Children, Karen Little and husband John, Scott Holmes and companion Kimiko, Claudia Holmes and companion Dayle and Kathi Holmes; Eleven Granchildren, Christopher & Casey Little, Scott, Kaitlyn, Mariko & Ricky Aldrich-Holmes, Kevin Desautels, Roberta & Keith Holmes, Kirk Tobin and Kimberly Stewart. Seven Great-Grandchildren; Colin, Reese, Leighton, Jaycob, Bentlee, Jackson & Jayde. In addition to her parents, Roberta was predeceased by her Husband, Perley Holmes, her Son, Keith Holmes and her Grandson, Jonathan Holmes. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to the Lisbon Life Squad, Attn: Dave Combs, Lisbon, NH 03585. A celebration of Roberta’s life will be held at the American Legion at 2400 St. Johnsbury Rd, Littleton, NH on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 11 am. Interment will take place at Center Cemetery in Landaff at the convenience of the family.
Richard Simpson Holland
....show , Littleton, died on March 1, 2015, at Lafayette Care Center, Franconia after 8 months of failing health. He was 91. He was born in Philadelphia to Henry Simpson Holland and Anna Steele where he attended local schools and a special choir school until his induction into the Army in 1943. He served in the 722ND Battalion. Overseas duty included ferrying German officer prisoners from Omaha Beach to England and then the United States. His last assignment was serving the POW camp at Fort Dupont, Delaware. After the service he was employed at Vick Chemical Company in Philadelphia. He married Nancy Steele and later a son, Wayne Simpson, was born. Nancy’s precarious health prompted a move to Phoenix, Arizona where he was employed at the Valley National Bank. There he was instrumental in setting up the first computer system for the largest bank company in Arizona. The death of his wife prompted a move to manager of a private ranch school in northern Arizona where he and his son could be together during the transition time. Later he returned to Phoenix and was named Vice-President of the bank. He became the bank’s representative for a new headquarters, a 40 story high rise building, located in downtown Phoenix. Following its completion he became the manager of the facility. Near retirement age he married Barbara Krueger of Phoenix where they soon retired to Littleton in 1988. . He promptly joined the Littleton Lion’s Club where he set up the Lion’s Club Foundation. The annual car show and the important vision program for young children were special to him. He became an active member of the Littleton’s First Congregational Church and the North Country Chorus until his failing health prevented him from participating. He fondly remembered hiking in the Grand Canyon and the Superstitions with his son, riding with Phil Cross in an antique car during the car shows, singing in the Madrigals of the North Country Chorus and simply traveling through the North Country to admire its beauty. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Holland, son, Wayne Simpson Holland, Melanda Holland, Demi and Lexi Young and members of the Steele family. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Richard S. Holland, can be made to the Littleton Lion’s Foundation, PO Box 104, Littleton, or the First Congregational Church, 189 Main Street, Littleton, 03561 There will be a Celebration of Life Ceremony at the Littleton First Congregational Church on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 11AM
William “Bill” Rogers Hight
....show , 88, Littleton, died at home on his own terms Monday, November 2, 2015 with loved ones by his side. He was born in Warren, NH in 1927 to William Sr. and Iva (Smith) Hight. He attended Plymouth High School before leaving to serve in the United States Navy from 1944-45, earning various medals including the American Theatre Medal, Aircrew Insignia, Asiatic Pacific Theatre Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, and World War II Victory Medal. Bill married Nancy Sleeper on August 23, 1952, the two then residing in Warren, NH. Bill’s career working for the likes of New England Telephone, Whitney’s Inc., Snap on Tools, and Emery Waterhouse brought the family to Plymouth in 1958 and then to Littleton in 1964 where they settled to raise their family. Bills passions were his family, friends, and community. Having grown up on a farm, he enjoyed working off the family land on Slate Ledge, whether it was raising animals, haying, growing a garden, hunting, or just going for walks or rides to the top of the mountain. He also served on various community boards including the Littleton Planning and Selectboards. He was also very fond of going on fishing and golf trips with his close friends. Nothing however compared to the valuable time spent being a husband and father to his wife and children. Bill is predeceased by his parents and loving Wife Nancy. He is survived by a son, Steven Hight and his wife Judy, of Littleton, NH, two daughters, Wanda McMahon and her husband Paul, of Belmont, NH, and Tari Stearns and her husband Tony, of Littleton, NH, six grandchildren, Christopher, Benjamin, Deanna, Jamie, Tracie and Jesse, and three great-grandchildren Brenton, Kenzi and Mason. There will be a celebration of life on December 12th at the Littleton VFW from 1pm to 4pm. Those who wish may make donations in Bill’s memory to the Littleton Area Historical Society, PO Box 142, Littleton, NH 03561 or the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 816, 600 Cottage Street Littleton, NH 03561
Georgia Marguerite (Tingley) Herman
....show , 83, of Whitefield, New Hampshire died Saturday September 19, 2015 at home surround by family. Georgia was born on July 17th, 1931 in Attleboro, MA. Her Parents were Susie Allicen Furlong and Eldon Leroy Tingley. She grew up in the town of Foster, RI, where she met and married Robert Austin Herman on July 2, 1954 at the Line Baptist Church. She graduated from Killingly High School in Danielson, CT. and The Worcester Memorial Hospital School of Nursing is Worcester, MA. Later she completed a supervisors post-graduate program in pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital in Washington, D.C. She employed over the years as a registered nurse in Meriden, CT, Castel Air Force Base in Merced, California, Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam, CT, The Morton Hospital in Taunton, MA, and the Lakeville Rehabilitation Hospital in Lakeville, MA. She later received her Bachelor of Science in Education from the Bridgewater State College in Bridgewater, MA and completed her years of employment as the Staff Development Instructor at the Lakeville Rehabilitation Hospital until her retirement in 1992. Georgia and Bob made their home in Lakeville, MA where they raised their family until 1999 when they moved to Whitefield, NH. She was a member of the Whitefield Community Baptist Church and The Ladies Circle. She loved sewing, quilting, knitting, cooking, painting and other crafts. Her greatest joy was her family. She is survived by her beloved husband Bob and 5 children. Margaret, wife of Paul Caron of Lakeville, MA, Kathryn, wife of Joseph Moreira of New Bedford, MA, Lisa wife of Wayne Mello of Oxford, MA, Robert L. Herman of Andover, MA and Susan, wife of William Tivey of East Freetown, MA 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by three sisters: Joy Kolek of Sterling, CT. Laura Griffiths of Danielson and Patricia Beausoleil of California. Visiting hours will be at Ross Funeral Home, Whitefield Chapel on Tuesday September 22, from 2-4 and 6-8PM. There will be a Celebration of Georgia's Life on Wednesday September 23, at 11AM at the same location.
Robert R. Harvey
....show died September 2, 2015 at his home on Forest Lake, Whitefield, N.H. He passed from this world with the same quiet determination that sustained him for more than 90 years. Born in Littleton, NH in 1924, he was the second son of William W. and Venita Burgess Harvey. Parents and brothers Wesley(Janet)and Norman (Mary Anne) all predeceased him. An Army veteran of WWII; he saw action on Europe's eastern front. At war's end he returned to Littleton to work and establish his civilian life. Employment was a challenge. However, at just the right time he accepted a job with the New England Power Co. He worked as a surveyor to lay the lines that established part of infrastructure that would bring hydro and nuclear electrical power to New England. In 1959 he was transferred to the Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts. District. With his wife, Nellie F. (Leonard) (1927-1971) and three children he relocated to Greenfield, Massachusetts. Retiring after more than 30 years of service Bob moved from Greenfield. His aversion to the the cold kept him in Ft Myers, Florida for the winter, but summers always meant going home to the "Lake". Bob did not belong to clubs or participate in sports. His free time was always spent on a project. There was always something to remodel, construct or refinish. But he would stop in a heartbeat what he was doing to help someone else. "I'll be back in a minute" often meant 2 or 3 hours or later. His generosity was extend to all but, especially his children. His famous grin lighted up any conversation and his model of honesty would make the world a better place. Bob is survived by his daughters Cheryl (John) Misch and Jody(Herb)Brown and son R. Alan( Sherry) Harvey. Grand- children are Joshua B.(Amanda) Thomas, Jillian R. Brown,soon to be Fox(Derek) and Colby W. (Tabatha) Brown. His great-grand children are Ella and Cooper Thomas. In addition there is his sister-in-law Rosalie Leonard, dearest friend Shirley Pellerin, several nieces and nephews and their children. A special thank you to Shirley and nephew Bill Allen, their care and help made it possible for Bob to remain at his home on the lake to see his final sunset. A grateful thank you to the staffs at Dartmouth Hitchcock and North Country Home Health and Hospice. You are be commended for the excellent and compassionate care. Bob will be interred with military honors at Glenwood Cemetery, West Main St. Littleton, NH on Thursday September 10, 2015 at 3PM, all are welcome.
Sister Therese LeGros, FCSCJ (Sister Therese of the Holy Face)
....show , a Daughter of the Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, passed away after long illness on October 31, 2015, at Lafayette Center, Franconia, New Hampshire, at the age of 81. Therese LeGros was born April 13, 1934, in Fitchburg, Masschusetts. She was the daughter of Andre LeGros and Delila Lamy. Therese LeGros professed her vows with her Religious Congregation on August 25, 1956. During her 59 years of religious profession Sister Therese was an educator in Colebrook, New Hampshire; Newport, Vermont; and Champlain, New York; and an administrator in Littleton, New Hampshire.
She was Provincial Treasurer from 1985-1998. While at Mount Sacred Heart in Littleton, she oversaw the second phase of development and expansion of the facility in the late 1980’s. Sister Therese was a keen lifelong learner and perfected many talents and skills – wood-carving, sketching and painting, various arts and crafts, gardening and care of small animals.
Sister Therese was predeceased by her parents and brothers Juliet, Robert, Wilfred, Romeo, Leon, and Norman. She is survived by her sisters Rita Melanson, Claire Trainque, and Pauline Arsenault of Fitchburg, Massachusetts; several nieces and nephews; and her Sisters in the religious community.
Memorial donations in Sister Therese’s name may be addressed to: Daughters of the Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, 226 Grove Street, Littleton, NH 03561.
The Daughters of the Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus wish to express great appreciation for the attentive and professional care given Sister Therese during her years of illness at the Mount Sacred Heart Infirmary and at the Lafayette Center.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Mount Sacred Heart, 226 Grove Street on Friday, November 6 at 10:30 AM. Interment will take place later in St. Rose of Lima Cemetery in Littleton.
Shannon Landon
....show , 62, of Lisbon NH, passed away Tuesday September 29, 2015 at 11:45 am of congestive heart failure while recovering from an accident, at the Morrison nursing home in Whitefield NH.
Shannon was born in Ashland N.H. on November 15, 1952 to her mother Gloria Cummings and father Frederick Dunlap and was raised by her mother and her step-father Vance Cummings. Shannon was raised with 5 siblings and had 4 other siblings from her biological father Frederick Dunlap. Shannon enjoyed a 38 year common-law relationship with her partner Carl Marsh Sr. They did everything together; rarely did you ever see one without the other. Her hobbies included cooking, baking, sewing, enjoying car rides with Carl. She also enjoyed cookouts, decorating on holidays like Halloween and Christmas, and visiting yard sales. Although often misunderstood, Shannon was a loving and caring individual. She is survived by her sons Scott Landon (Karen) of Lisbon N.H. and David Landon (Amy and grandson Rajko) of Gilman V.T., her sisters Loretta Paige Berryan, Gerri Laprès, Valerie Landon, Autumn Conkey, brother Russell Dunlap, along with 7 nieces and 5 nephews, as well as her cat Sasha. Shannon is pre-deceased by her beloved life partner Carl Marsh Sr., (December 2010) her loving talented grandson Brendon Landon (September 30,2013), her daughter inlaw Sherra Landon (July 4, 2010), her sisters Pauline Conkey and Jackie, her brothers Mike Landon and Michael Dunlap and 2 nieces and 1 nephew. Her family would like to thank Val Poulsen and wife of Littleton NH, for all they has done to help Shannon throughout the years.
Visiting Hours will be Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at Ross Funeral Home, 282 West Main St. Littleton, from 9:30 to 11 followed by a Celebration of Shannon's Life. Interment will then follow at the Orford West Cemetery.
Beryl H Moyer
....show (October 14, 2015) Hatt), (Beryl was born on Nov. 20, 1914 in Chatham, NJ to (Agnes) Beryl Miller Hatt and Joel William Hatt. Lovingly referred to as “Baby” by her family, she was the youngest of four; Ruthie Hatt Berry, Helen Hatt Joiner, and John Hatt predeceased her. She went to Kent Place School in Summit, NJ and loved every minute of her time there. Always smiling, Beryl was everyone’s friend including Rosie O’Reilly with whom sat on the bench at field hockey games and laughed uproariously. In her teenage years, during the Depression, she and her family moved to The Suburban Hotel (owned by her father) in Summit, NJ. She had fond memories of late night raids to the kitchen dessert stash with friends. After Kent Place, she attended secretarial school in New York City and later worked at an investment firm in the city where she flourished.
Mildred M. (Monahan) McCluskey
....show , age 97, Twin Mountain, New Hampshire, died February 9, 2015 at the Hellenic Rehabilitation and Nursing Home, Canton, Massachusetts.
She was born in 1918 Leeds, Quebec, Canada, the daughter of Frank and Mary Alice (Cryans) Monahan.
She was employed for many years in Florida and in the Boston area and lived several years in Pennsylvania.
She was the widow of Bernard McCluskey who died in 1987. Together they operated tourist cabins in Twin Mountain for several years. Mildred was very dedicated to her family and is survived by one brother, Joseph Monahan of Canton, Massachusetts, two sisters, Mrs. Irvan (Rita) Johnson of Twin Mountain, New Hampshire and Mrs. Nick (Kathleen) Nunn of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, many nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces and cousins.
She was a parishioner of Saint Patrick’s Church, Twin Mountain, New Hampshire.
Calling hours will be Friday, May 22nd from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Ross Funeral Home, Whitefield Chapel, 69 Lancaster Rd, Whitefield, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Matthew Mason at Saint Patrick’s Church Saturday, Routes 3 and 302, Twin Mountain, NH, Saturday, May 23rd at 10:00 AM followed by burial in Saint Margaret’s Cemetery.
For those who wish, memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
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