Paul L. Achilles
....show , 66, Lyman New Hampshire, died June 14, 2017, near his home in Lyman NH. He was born on February 22, 1951 in Barnet, VT to Mildred Evelyn (Campbell) and Bernard Elwin Achilles. He grew up in Barnet, Groton, and Barre Vermont, attended local schools and married Auralie Marie Aldrich June 26, 1971 at the South Ryegate Presbyterian Church in Vermont. As an adult he lived in South Ryegate, Willoughby Lake, and Brattleboro Vermont before moving to Lyman, New Hampshire.
Paul worked in factories in Littleton and Lisbon for a brief while after being married but decided that his heart was not in it. He then bought a spud driller from Ernest Aldrich, and began drilling artesian wells. He worked drilling wells with his father-in-law Myron Aldrich and later with his brother Roy Achilles. Spud drilling was a slow and laborious way to drill artesian wells and it was soon crowded out by rotary drillers. Paul decided to become a technician for Eastern Artificial Insemination where he worked as a relief technician covering from the Canadian Border to Thetford Vt. It was during this time period that he felt that he could not afford to purchase a home so decided to build his own. He purchased cedar logs off his brother Roy, who was logging at the time, and bought an Alaskan Saw Mill which was just an attachment he put on a chain saw. With the logs, the Alaskan Saw Mill, and no real experience in house building he, with the help of his brothers, brothers by marriage, and friends, put up a small log cabin on Aldrich Road in Lyman, NH. Little did he know that this was just the beginning of a way of life for him. Since that time he has built another home for himself and his wife, a spec house, and a large double log cabin at Ogontz camp. He assisted his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Kim and Lurette Lyndes, to build their log cabin home right down the road from his own first cabin. He was also contracted to build another home from scratch in Lyman, NH as well as build several garages, out buildings, and do repairs on old barns in Lyman and several surrounding towns. He was hired to build a log cabin in Lyman New Hampshire for Jeff Towle, with whom he soon developed a heartfelt friendship. Paul had the pleasure of assisting on another log cabin for his friends Todd and Cathy Lemieux of Errol New Hampshire. He worked with and for good friends and still talked of that experience with great fondness. The building that had the most sentimental value of all was the smallest of buildings, a chicken coop for his mother-in-law Della Mae Aldrich. Around the time of her death that building was moved from her property to his own and to this day it sits behind his second log cabin in Lyman, NH. He also had his own logging business, Achilles Logging, and later bought a Mack Truck he called “Old Blue”. With Old Blue he started Achilles Trucking and a new era of hauling and dirt work. In March of this year at age 66 he retired but was still doing some hauling of gravel on and off up until the time of his death. Paul served his community as the last Constable for the Town of Lyman as well as serving as a Selectman. Paul’s true pleasure in life was helping others and he had recently rediscovered his love for fishing.
Paul is survived by his wife Auralie Achilles, of Lyman NH, step-father Robert Chamberlin of Brattleboro Vermont, brother George Achilles and wife Linda of Lyman New Hampshire, Sister Hazel LaValley and husband Jimmy previously of Brattleboro Vermont, and Mildred Green of Bellows Falls, Vermont. Although Paul did not have any biological children his surrogate children were his many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews plus the children of special friends whom he loved dearly. Among those he leaves behind are numerous friends that Paul has made over the course of his lifetime and his current loves his dogs Pip and Abbie, cat Smokey and his “shared” Yorkie Tess. He is predeceased by his mother Mildred Campbell Chamberlin, his brother Bernard Achilles, and his brother Roy Achilles, and by special loves of his life, his dogs, Della, Mollie, and Sadie.
There will be a Celebration of Paul’s Life at The Pole Barn, 27 Weymouth Road Lyman NH, on Saturday June 24th at 1 pm. All are welcome There will be a pig roast since as we all know a pig roast was one of the great pleasures in Paul’s life. Feel free to bring a dish and any pictures of Paul that you would like to share. You may also wish to bring a folding chair. Those who choose to honor Paul’s memory with a donation may do so by making a donation to any animal shelter of your choice. A heartfelt thank you to Dale Colby, Wilfred Paye, Steve Santy, Jeff Towle and Scott Newton. You will never know how much you meant to Paul.
Claire L. (Thibeault) Osborne/Hamel/Beauchemin
....show died on October 1 following a brief serious illness at a Manchester hospital. Born in January of 1934, a daughter to Arthur and Leontine (Carriere) Thibeault, in Holyoke, MA, where she grew up. She attended parochial schools, graduating from Immaculate Conception High School. Prior to and following graduation, she worked at Orlen Jewelers in Holyoke until she married Paul W. Osborne, Jr. They made their home in Chicopee, raising their only daughter, as Paul completed his college and advanced degrees and taught in the Chicopee Public schools. Claire would later return to school herself, attending night classes at Westfield State College for several years.
In addition to being a busy homemaker in Chicopee, Claire was active in PTA organizations locally and statewide as well as other community organizations; and she was a communicant at St. Patrick’s parish. She enjoyed popular crafts like crewel embroidery, ceramics, fabric painting; eventually, she returned to work part time at the Chicopee Community Center as receptionist and secretary to the director. There, she became active with the United Way, and eventually found full time occupation in administration at the Center. When the Center closed, she went to work with the Chicopee Visiting Nurse Assn., and retired as records/file clerk there in the 2010s.
Widowed in 1988 after 35 years of marriage, she later met and married George Hamel with whom she shared eleven years of marriage until his death. A subsequent brief marriage to a childhood friend, Charles Beauchemin, ended; and she met her loving companion of recent years Hal Maloof, making her her home with him in Weare, NH for more than four years.
Claire was warm and funny, a good cook specializing in extravagant portions, loved generously, laughed heartily, gave much to the lives she shared, and will be missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her companion, Hal Maloof, Claire leaves her daughter Lyn O. Winter and husband Mark of Lisbon, NH; grandsons Royce McIntosh of Missoula, MT and Maxwell McIntosh and his wife Tiffany of Lancaster, NH; great-granddaughter Lexus McIntosh; a sister, Alice LaBier of Virginia; and other distant relatives and many old friends.
Claire modeled working for organizations close to home: if you choose to make a donation in lieu of flowers, please do so to an organization that benefits your community. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on October 12 at the Shared Ministry church, 49 South Main St., Lisbon, NH. Final rest will be at the Veteran’s Cemetery in Agawam, MA at a later date.
Bonnie Bennett
....show , 62, of Littleton, NH passed away in her home on September 15, 2017. She was born in Lancaster, NH in 1955 to Sylvia Bennett. Bonnie grew up in Groveton, NH and Massachusetts. She was an active member of the Eagles in Bethlehem, NH and enjoyed working at the Senior Center in Littleton, NH. She could usually be found doing some sort of craft project but her heart truly lied in spending time with her family and spoiling her two beautiful granddaughters. Bonnie is survived by her mother, Sylvia Bennett Montanye, husband Todd Adams, children James Smith; his wife Mihee, Desiree and her husband Eric Bernard, Adam Smith, and Erica Smith; grandchildren Danica, Lily, Lucas, and Bennett who she had yet to meet, brother Eric Breault, her “baby brothers” and close friends Christian and Mike Parcell, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
There will be a graveside service on Friday September 22, 2017 at 11AM at the Center Cemetery in Stratford, NH.
Eleanor S. Blake
....show of Lisbon, NH passed away at the Morrison Assisted Living facility in Whitefield, NH, on Thursday, May 4, 2017 surrounded by her close family, due to a short illness.
Eleanor, was born Eleanor Lousie Silver, to Wesley and Alma Silver at home on Water Street in Lisbon, NH of September 8, 1934. She was the youngest daughter of seven children. Eleanor attended Lisbon Regional School and graduated in 1952. She remained very close to her high school classmates throughout her life. She worked for George E. Clark at Merrill’s Insurance Agency in Lisbon for many years. At age 13 Eleanor met Donald A. Blake of Pike and they eventually wed in April, 28 1956. In 1971 they adopted a daughter, Mary Ann. Eleanor was a lifelong resident of Lisbon, NH and was active in the Lisbon-Landaff Shared Ministry when she was able.
Eleanor was known for her love of animals and managed to care for many of the stray population of Riverside Avenue and the surrounding area over the years.
Eleanor had a love for life and those around her. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family reminiscing and making new memories. Her door was always open to those who needed her. She would always have a kind word, funny memory, and a cup of coffee when you visited.
Over the years both Eleanor and Donald were very important in the lives of their nieces and nephews who knew they were always welcome.
Eleanor is survived by her older sister Dorothy Deming, Daughter Mary Ann Jock, Son-in-law Brett Jock, Grand-daughters Blake Jock and Casey Jock, Nieces and nephews who were exceptionally close: Maurice A. Deming Jr., Linda Deming, David Deming, Steven Deming, Kathy Mayo, Doug Silver, Clifford E. Silver Jr., Gerry Silver, Jon Silver, Stan Silver, Sandy, Donna Nettleton, Diane Daniels, Ginny Lucas, Marjorie Cry and numerous great nieces and nephews.
Eleanor was pre-deceased by her husband Donald Blake; sisters and brothers: Clifford E. Silver, Wendell “Ben” Silver, Irvena Dodge, Virgil B. Silver, Geraldine Vickers; nieces and nephew: Debbie Flesher, Pricilla Hunt, Barbara Lee Casey, Ronald Dodge,
Services will be held at Lisbon-Landaff Shared Ministry white church, on June 17, 2017 at 1:30pm with Reverend Lyn Winter as Celebrant. Refreshments will be offered after, and all are encouraged to stay to help us celebrate Eleanor’s life.
A special thank you to the staff and volunteers of the Morrison Nursing facility for giving Eleanor a safe and loving place to call home for these past years, and for helping her and her close family adjust to her final days.
Instead of flowers the family asks that you consider making a donation in Eleanor’s name to your local animal rescue organization, we felt it would be a fitting tribute.
Adam Michael Boucher
....show , 27, Littleton, died unexpectedly in his home on Friday February 3, 2017. He was born on October 8, 1989 to Laurie Beland and Harry Boucher. Adam, beloved uncle, brother, son, and friend to many, has gone to heaven to be with his Dad, Harry Boucher.
Adam played soccer for Lisbon Regional School in his elementary years. In 2003 he moved with his family to Bethlehem, where he attended Profile High School, graduating from Littleton Academy in 2008. At 15 years old he started work at the Weathervane Theater as an assistant cook for the resident actors. He went on to work for eight years as a cook and dishwasher at The 99 Restaurant. He also worked at the Mount Washington Hotel and Bretton Woods Ski Resort.
Adam loved listening to music, especially classic rock-n-roll. He could often be found hanging with friends and crankin’ some CCR, Bob Seger, and other classics, like he used to do with his Dad. He loved spending countless hours with his brothers, mother, father, family, and friends, enjoying the outdoors, bonfires, beers and New Hampshire nature. Among other interests, Adam practiced martial arts at his Dojo in Bethlehem, earning a yellow belt.
Adam is predeceased by his father Harry Boucher in 2013, his grandmother Alice Griggs and grandfather Stanley Beland. He is survived, loved and greatly missed by his devoted mother Laurie Beland, brothers Jamie and Joseph, half sister Jolene Monohan, grandmother Noreen Beland of Littleton, NH, uncle Wayne Beland, grandfather Bud Tardiff, extra-special nephew Lucas Boucher, brother from another mother Alec DeTroismaisson, and many, many more cherished family members, aunts, uncles, cousins and long-time friends.
His mother Laurie would like to send special thanks; to White Mountain Mental Health of Littleton, NH, who had shown great support to Adam through his mental illness, and through difficult times, to Littleton Police Dept. and to Calex Ambulance who attended him in his last moments, and special gratitude to the wonderful friends and family who have been there to lend support to Adam's family in this trying time. A gathering to celebrate Adam's life will be on Saturday March 11, 2017 from 2-4PM at the VFW Post 816, 600 Cottage St. Littleton.
Paul Ernest Bourque
....show , 68, died suddenly on March 22, 2017 in Littleton, NH. Born on February 10, 1949 in Manchester, NH, the son of the late Paul L and Claire T. (Bellemare) Bourque. He graduated in 1967 from Bishop Bradley High School in Manchester, and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he was awarded the Purple Heart. He was honorably discharged as a Lance Corporal on June 10, 1969 and settled in Lincoln, NH where he was a well know figure bicycling around town. Paul worked for the Burndy Corp for over 30 years. He is survived by his sister, Jacqueline Barlow and her husband Gerald of Dunedin, FL, three nephews and several great nephews and nieces. Paul will be interred at the New Hampshire State Veteran’s Cemetery with honors at Noon on Friday
April 14, 2017. Those who wish may make donations in memory of Paul E. Bourque to Wounded Warrior 45 North, PO Box 132, Pittsburg, NH 03592
Clayre “Kay-Kay” M. (Gaskill) Cataldo
....show , 77, of Billerica, MA, died on Friday January 13, 2017 at Lahey Hospital in Burlington, MA after a period of failing health. She was born on July 10, 1939 in Allston, MA to Albert and Elizabeth (Milley) Gaskill.
Clayre was raised with her sister in Allston, MA. She played softball in high school and enjoyed being outside. She graduated from Brighton High School in 1957. After graduation Clayre found work with the John Hancock Financial Company where she met Anthony Cataldo. The couple married on October 15, 1966 at the St. Peters Catholic Church in Malden. Clayre worked her entire career at John Hancock retiring in 1989. She enjoyed long weekends in Atlantic City with Tony and spending summers at Harvey’s Lake in West Barnet, VT. She was an avid reader and enjoyed puzzles.
Clayre is predeceased by her parents, an infant sister, Ann, a sister Marjorie McLeod, a nephew Brian McLeod and great-nephew Jordan Smith. She is survived by her husband Tony and niece Pamela McLeod Smith and 5 nieces and nephews. Interment will take place in the spring at West Barnet Cemetery in West Barnet, VT.
Tressie “Gram” E. (Wurst) Cote
....show , 70, West Glover, VT, passed away, Monday, May 15, 2017 at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. She was born on December 3, 1946 in Springfield, MA to Philip D. and Elizabeth K. (Kempton) Wurst. She attended Springfield schools and graduated from Commerce High School and started work as a healthcare billing specialist. She continued this work throughout her life, working for numerous healthcare facilities. On August 21, 1982, she married Ronald A. Cote.
Tressie loved spending time with her close family and friends and always felt “the more the merrier”. She loved to travel and enjoyed most her “last minute and spur of the moment” trips. She was always up for a road trip anywhere. She enjoyed shopping and doing for others.
Tressie is predeceased by her Parents, brother Philip D Wurst Jr, sister Mae O Templeman , and daughter Tina M Bulley. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Ronald Cote, a daughter Patricia Ash and her husband Dana of Littleton, step-daughters Debra Lentendre and her husband Rene, Tami Enman and her husband Doug, grandchildren Jennifer Chaples, Kevin Bergdoll, Kristie Wright, and Ashley Bergdoll, great-grandchildren, Rene, Lauren, Caiden, Logan, Colton, and Ryder, nieces, nephews, many friends, and her beloved dog Pixie. Tressie was know as “Gram” to many and also leaves behind numerous “adopted” kids and grand-kids.
A Celebration of Tressie’s Life will be held at her residence on County Rd, West Glover, VT on July 1st at 2PM. Those who wish may make a donation in lieu of flowers to the Community National Bank, PO Box 577, Barton, VT 05822. Her family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Mary Reade and the staff at NVRH for the wonderful caring touch and compassion that she received throughout her stay. They would also like to thank Sean Carroll for his unconditional love and support throughout this difficult time.
Alyce Ann Dailleboust
....show , 68, Lancaster, died on Sunday March 12, 2017 at Country Village Nursing Home after a period of failing health. She was born in Buffalo, NY to Louis and Alyce (Garlow) Deere on March 18, 1948. Alyce attended public schools and graduated from Boston College with a Masters in Business Administration. She worked for 30 years at New England Telephone in Boston, MA and later in Burlington, VT. After retirement Alyce worked at Walmart in Littleton, NH while her health allowed. Alyce loved to watch hockey and was an avid supporter of the Boston Bruins. She also enjoyed alpine skiing in her younger years.
Alyce is predeceased by her husband, Danny Dailleboust and a son Dennis. She is survived by two sons, Joe Dailleboust of Littleton, NH and Derek Dailleboust of Hope Mills, NC, four grandchildren, Emily Dailleboust of Bath, NH, Danny, Dakota, and Louis Dailleboust of Littleton, and three great-grandchildren.
Alyce will be laid to rest on the Mohawk Reservation of Kahnawake with her family in the spring.
Linda (Charland) Dalglish
....show , 71 of Littleton, went to heaven on February 27, 2017 after a long, courageous battle with pulmonary hypertension. She was in the comfort of her home, surrounded by family.
Linda was born on August 13, 1945 in Littleton, NH to her parents, Frank Charland and Ethel (McLeod) Charland. She was raised in Bethlehem NH and attended Bethlehem High School, where she was a member of the last graduating class in 1963. She married Donald Ross in 1964 at Christ The King, Catholic Church in Bethlehem. Working several jobs in her lifetime, Linda spent most of her employment years at Lakeway Elementary School as a special education aide, and later as an office assistant. Most recently, she was the data entry clerk at the North Country Charter Academy. Linda married Frank Dalglish, on May 11, 2002. They made their home in Littleton and enjoyed vacationing in Maine.
Linda is survived by her four loving children, Brenda Ross Jette of Bethlehem, Rhonda Stover of Lancaster, Donald Ross, Jr and his wife Cindy of Wappingers Falls, NY, as well as Eric Ross and his wife Jennifer of Littleton, her devoted grandchildren, Michael and Andrew Place, Matthew Ross, Morgan and Quintin Ross and Emerson Jette, sisters, Jane Grimes, sister-in-law Lois Charland, Rena and Larry Elliott, June Elliott, Janet and Tom McKay, as well as Sally and John Anderson, and many nieces and nephews who brought her great joy. Linda was predeceased by her husband Frank Dalglish, and brother Arnold (Pean) Charland, and her nephew Bruce Charland.
Visiting Hours will be Friday, March 3, at Ross Funeral Home, Littleton Chapel, 282 West Main St. Littleton, NH from 6-8 PM. Fr. Mark Dollard will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 77 Clay St. Littleton, NH, on Saturday March 4 at 10AM, interment will follow privately. Those who wish make make donations in Linda’s memory to North Country Home Health and Hospice, 536 Cottage St. Littleton, NH 03561.
Charitable donations may be made to:
North Country Home Health and Hospice, 536 Cottage St., Littleton NH 03561
Ryan Artz Didio
....show , 34, of Littleton died suddenly in his home on Friday, November 3, 2017. Ryan was born in 1983 in Littleton to parents Priscilla Artz Didio and Michael Didio.
Ryan attended Littleton High School where he played soccer, ran track and skied on the alpine ski team. He was involved in the music program at school and achieved Order of the Arrow in Boy Scouts. He enjoyed summers camping on the coast of Maine with his extended family where he spent time sailing, hiking, biking, and boogie boarding. His hobbies included playing guitar and drums, graphic design, gemology and herbalism. He volunteered as a DJ at the North Country Community Radio where his show featured an eclectic mix of rock and oldies. Although he struggled for years with mental illness, he was forever optimistic and had a great sense of humor.
Ryan is survived by his parents, his younger sister Amanda Didio (Jay Holder), his niece Lillian and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
There will be a visiting hour at Ross Funeral Home, Littleton, NH, on Friday December 8, 2017 from 11-12, with a concluding memorial service at noon. Friends and family are then invited to Alburritos, 406 Union St. Littleton, NH from 1-3.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the North Country Community Radio
Clarence E. Dodge
....show , 72, of Littleton passed into God’s hands on Friday November 17, 2017 after courageously undergoing multiple cancer treatments.
Born May 16, 1945 to Gertrude (Howland) and Roy Dodge, Clarence was one of eleven children raised on the Dodge farm in Lisbon. He married Jean (Baines) Dodge on October 25, 1980 and their daughter Kelly was born in November of 1982.
Clarence spent most of his working life as a mechanic and gas station attendant, working his way to assistant manager of two local stations. Clarence enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and spending summer days at the family camp on Streeter Pond. An avid lover of animals, he also delighted in spending time with his beloved Siberian husky, Sasha. Despite facing a serious lifelong illness, Clarence was a devoted father and always provided for his family. His subtle sense of humor brought joy to his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife Jean Dodge of Littleton, daughter Kelly (Dodge) O’Brien and granddaughter Katelyn Clare O’Brien of Pembroke, sister and brother-in-law Alice and Bob Wilson of Littleton, sister and brother-in-law Louise and Sam Myrick of Alabama, sister Maureen Sweeney of Littleton, sister Florence McFarland of Florida, brother and sister-in-law David and Sharon Dodge of Littleton, brother Herbert Dodge of North Carolina, brother Gene Dodge of Littleton, brother-in-law Earl Baines of Littleton, sister-in-law Ann CT Breault of Florida, and numerous nieces and nephews. Clarence was predeceased by his brothers Donald Dodge, Willie Dodge, and Robert Dodge; brother-in-law Robert Sweeney; brother-in-law Richard McFarland; and sister-in-law Louise Smith and her husband Richard (Dick) Smith.
Visiting Hours will be Tuesday November 21 from 6-8PM at Ross Funeral Home, 282 West Main St. Littleton, NH. Funeral Services will be held at the New Life Assembly of God, 475 Whitefield Rd, Bethlehem, NH on Wednesday November 22 at 10AM followed by interment at Glenwood Cemetery in Littleton. Donations may be made to Second Chance Animal Rescue, 1517 Meadow Street, Littleton, NH 03561.
Robert James Drummond, Sr.
....show of Littleton, NH passed peacefully on October 31, 2017 with family close by. He was born on November 13, 1933 in St. Johnsbury, VT the eldest child of Addie D. Downing and David H. Drummond. Bob grew up in St. Johnsbury and attended local schools as a child. He graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy, class of 1952. Bob then served in the United States Marine Corps and was later affiliated with many of the local military and service related organizations in VT and NH. Following his military service, Bob married Joyce A. Smith and together they had a family of five children.
For many years Bob specialized in Sewing Machine and Vacuum sales and service. This work was interspersed with employment at The Mount Washington Hotel, Bretton Woods, NH, working in Security and Guest Services.
Among Bob’s interests and hobbies were fishing, stamp collecting, and playing cards. In his later years he enjoyed participating in yard sales, both as a shopper and a seller of recyclable treasures. He also enjoyed trips to the Oxford and Foxwoods casinos.
Bob was predeceased by his former wife Joyce A. Drummond, daughter Sylvia J. Morgan, brothers Paul H. Drummond and David H. Drummond, Jr. and brother-in-law Douglas S. Henderson.
He is survived by his children, Vicki (Steven) Davis of Walden, James (Linda) Drummond of Bethlehem, NH, Kathleen (Jackson) Mitchell of Lyndonville, and Robert (Tania) Drummond of Littleton, NH. He also leaves his beloved sister Mary Henderson of Lyndonville, sisters-in-law Elaine Drummond of MA and Betty Drummond of FL as well as 19 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A private family service is planned with burial at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery in St. Johnsbury, Bishop Robert Norris of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be conducting.
Arrangements are provided by Ross Funeral Home, Littleton, NH. In lieu of cards or donations, the family asks that you take every opportunity to ‘hug’ your loved ones and to do something special for them.
Paul L. Dunham
....show , 73, of Franconia, died Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Littleton Regional Healthcare. He was born in 1943 in Augusta, GA.
He was a graduate of Littleton High School in 1961, the University of New Hampshire with an Associate of Science in 1963, and the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Science in 1966. He taught at schools in Gorham, Littleton, Whitefield, and Lyndonville, VT. He later owned a construction/heavy equipment business.
He enjoyed skiing, gardening, billiards, sailing, square dance calling, and singing. He was a member of the Eagles, Elks, and the North Country Chorus. He long suffered chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
He was predeceased by his parents Lt. Col. Leland R. Dunham in 1951 and Frances (Sweeney) Lytle in 2010. He is survived by his brother Rockwood S. (Marion) Dunham, Whitefield, NH; sons, Gordon P. Dunham, Nashville, TN, and Tony L. (Lindi) Dunham, Manassas, VA; daughter, Jill E. (Dunham) (Babak) Rajaee, Annapolis, MD; granddaughter, Sienna R. Dunham, Nashville, TN; and several nieces and nephew.
A memorial service and reception will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2017. The memorial service will be at the Ross Littleton Chapel at 282 West Main Street, Littleton, NH, at 11:00 am, followed by a grave side service at the Glenwood Cemetery in Littleton. The memorial reception will be held at the Littleton Community Center at 120 Main Street from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm. All are welcome to attend the services and/or the reception.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Eagles "Memorial Foundation", 1623 Gateway Circle South, Grove City, OH, 43123.
Brian Coty Emmons
....show , 50, Littleton, NH, died on Wednesday October 4, 2017 at home from complication of diabetes. He was born November 17, 1966 in Littleton, NH to Beverley (Johnson) and Horace “Sonny” Emmons. He attended Littleton Schools and graduated from Littleton High School in 1985. He worked at the Burndy Corp. in Littleton and was an active member and dedicated volunteer of the Littleton, NH VFW Post 816 auxillary.
Brian was a loving and caring father. His girls, Bailie and Skilar Emmons, meant the world to him. He was an avid Patriots fan and enjoyed watching the games with his friends every Sunday. He had an infectious sense of humor and his smile lit up any room. He loved going to the lake and being with his children. He was a well loved son, father, brother and friend. He will be dearly missed by his loving family and many, dedicated friends. He was the best father any child could have asked for. He was determined, stubborn, cared for, and by many people. He was amazing and will never be forgotten.
Brian is survived by two daughters Bailie Cristina Emmons and Skilar Rose Emmons, father, Horace (Sonny) Emmons and his wife Betty of Sebring, FL, six siblings, Ruth Knox, Margaret “Peggy” Girouard, Valerie Emmons, Patricia Cunningham, Eric Emmons, and twin brother Bruce Emmons, ex-wife, Kerri Emmons, and 11 nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his mother, Beverley Ritchotte.
The family will welcome friends to share memories and stories in a celebration of Brian’s life on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at the Littleton VFW Post 816, 600 Cottage Street, at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Howard Shawney VFW Post 816 Auxiliary, 600 Cottage Street, Littleton, NH 03561.
Clint Fassett
....show , 45, Gilman, VT passed away suddenly on June 23, 2017. Clint was born in New Haven CT on January 14, 1972. He resided most of his life in the New Haven area until moving to Gilman a few years ago to help care for his mother. Clint came from a large family and enjoyed spending time with them doing many outdoor activities. Clint is survived by his mother Rita Katherine Fassett; two children Ireland and Calvin Fassett; six brothers and one sister; Frank, Sherwood, Christopher, Charles (Evelyn),Craig(Antoinette), Ronald(Allison), Chad(Melissa) and Kai Fassett. He is also survived by his partner Joanne Presley of Littleton, NH as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Charles Fassett. Burial and funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Joan (Gadbois) Fillion
....show passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017. She was born on November 9, 1927 to Ephraim and Rose Gadbois of Littleton and was a member of the Littleton community for her entire 90 years of life.
Joan attended St. Rose of Lima Grammar School and was a 1946 graduate of Littleton High School. As a young woman, she worked at MacLeod’s Store on Main Street, and from 1970 to 1992 she worked as a paraprofessional and office assistant at Lakeway Elementary School.
Music was an important part of Joan’s life. She was a trained soprano with a beautiful voice. She loved to sing and sang at St. Rose of Lima Church for many years.
Joan grew up across the street from Francis Fillion, and they were classmates in school. They started dating when Francis returned to Littleton after serving in World War II and were married on June 17, 1950. They enjoyed and appreciated their 67 years together, and one of the last things Joan said was, “I’ve had a wonderful life.”
Anyone who knew Joan knows that she loved her home, loved to cook, and loved to bake. Her home was always neat as a pin, and no one ever visited without offers of delicious treats. Many years ago Joan took a cake decorating class. She enjoyed the class, practiced the techniques that were taught, and made many cakes for special occasions, including the lovely wedding cakes enjoyed at her children’s weddings.
Joan could sew and crochet very well, but what she most liked to do was knit. She created wonderful things for her family and friends. Her favorite knitting projects were sweaters, bonnets, and booties for babies and intricate, personalized Christmas stockings for the members of her family.
Music, baking, cooking, and knitting were all things that Joan loved, but the thing that she loved most was her family. She was a hard worker with high standards, and she would do absolutely anything for her husband, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Her family was the primary focus of everything that she did, and she and Francis were the gravitational force that kept the family close.
Joan was predeceased by her parents, a sister Frances (Gadbois) Messick of Poquoson, VA, and a brother, Robert Gadbois, of Littleton. She is survived by her husband, Francis Fillion; her children, Gail and husband Steven Holmes of Warner, NH, and Wayne and wife Shelley Fillion of Littleton; her grandchildren, Leslie Fillion and husband Rick Chartier of Manchester, NH, Sarah Fillion and husband Tyler Robison of Deering, NH, Matthew and wife Meridith Holmes of Whitefield, NH, Jeffrey Holmes of Jeffersonville, VT; and her two great grandchildren, Jacob and Adeline Holmes of Whitefield, NH.
A mass celebrating Joan’s life will be held at St. Rose of Lima Church on Thursday December 7, 2017 at 11AM. Burial will be a private family event held at St. Rose of Lima Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Joan’s name to St. Rose of Lima Church, 77 Clay Street, Littleton, NH 03561 or North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency, 536 Cottage Street, Littleton, NH 03561.
Henry Adam Flanders “Bubba”
....show , 40, Whitefield, NH, died on Sunday October 29, 2017 at his home. He was born in 1977 in Concord, NH to Henry John Flanders and Suzanne Maura. He grew up in Pittsfield, graduating from Pittsfield High School. Henry was a self-employed landscaper and mechanic who enjoyed working on cars in his free time. He is survived by his fiance, Amanda Hannaford, Whitefield, a son, Gavin Nason, of Wakefield NH a daughter, Amiah Johnson, of Ossipee NH, mother, Suzanne Maura, of Whitefield NH, father, Henry Flanders, of Loudon NH, two sisters, Christie Brown, Deerfield NH and Amanda White Burrows Milton NH, a brother, James White Loudon NH, two nieces, four nephews, six uncles, and two aunts.
There will be a Celebration fo Henry’s Life on Saturday, November 11, from 11 to 3, at the Pines Community Center, 61 Summer St, Northfield, NH 03276. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make donations to a fund for Drug awareness
Roy “Butch” Ai Fulford Jr
....show , December 9, 1948 ~ March 16, 2017 (age 68), Littleton NH, loving husband, son, father, brother, uncle and friend Roy was born on December 9, 1948 at Cottage Hospital in Woodsville NH to Roy Ai Fulford Sr. and Hattie M (Kahlstrom) Fulford. He died Thursday March 16, 2017 at The Littleton Regional Healthcare after fighting C.O.P.D and Empasima for many years.
Roy attended Lisbon Regional Schools and earned his GED. He joined the Navy on Feb.8, 1968 where he was a SeaBee until Feb.7,1974. He joined the Army National Guard Nov.22,1978 until Nov.21,1985. In addition to his military service Roy was an Auxiliary Police Officer for Littleton, a correctional officer for the State of Vermont Department of Corrections in Saint Johnsbury VT for 23 years. After retiring he worked at Walmart for 4 years. Roy so easy to talk to he made friends everywhere he went. He had many hobbies and interests over the years but really enjoyed fishing, hunting, working on his genealogy tree, traveling, woodworking, reading the bible, and spending time with his family.
Roy is survived by his wife Jane A ( Krupski) Fulford. They were together for 25 years and married for 20 years on December 28, 1996, a daughter, Amy Hicks and her husband Chris, and her children Kyle and Connor Hicks, a son, Robert Fulford, a daughter, Crystal Hodgdon, and her children Jacy McAlpin and Keltric Hodgdon, a son George McAlpin III, his mother Hattie Fulford, a sister Barbra Drapeau and her husband Russell, and nieces and nephews, Micheal & Tonya Smith and children, Thomas & Chrissy Smith and children, Matthew & Lee Smith and children, Candy & Roger Thorton and children, and and his fur-babies Shadow and Foxy Lady. He was predeceased by his Father Roy Ai Fulford (1991) and fur-baby, Tigger.
There will be a Celebration of Roy’s Life on March 27, 2017 at 1PM at Ross Funeral Home, 282 West Main St. Littleton, NH, followed by interment at Glenwood Cemetery.
The family wishes to Thank: Dr. Richard Bailey you are a great doctor and thank you for being there for Roy and his family but even more so how great you were with Keltric when he was there, nurses, and family support at the Weeks Medical Hospital Lancaster NH, Dr. Green & Dr. Goldburg, nurses, and family support at Littleton Regional Healthcare as well as the many friends and family of Roy A. Fulford Jr.
Mount Sacred Heart, Littleton, NH -- Sister Diana Gagnon (St.-Fernand), FCSCJ
....show – known as Sister Fernand, passed away at Holy Cross Health Care Center in Manchester, NH, on Saturday, September 2, 2017 after a long illness. She had resided with the Mount Sacred Heart Community in Littleton, NH, since 1986. Sister Fernand was born in St. Hubert-de-Spaulding, QC, on March 23, 1922, to Archelas and Marie- Anne (Breton) Gagnon. She entered the Congregation of the Daughters of the Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (FCSCJ) in Sherbrooke, Quebec in 1940 and professed her vows on July 28, 1942. Her missions included culinary art, with some sewing and housekeeping in Plattsburgh, NY, Colebrook, NH, August, ME, Newport, VT, and Littleton, NH.
Sister Fernand is survived by her sisters Rita, Gilberte Grenier, Beatrice Richard, Yvette Rodrigue, Marie-Claire, and Denise Boucher; several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; many nieces and nephews on both sides of the border, and her Sisters in religion. She was predeceased by her parents and her siblings: Aurore, Yvonne, Edward, Fernand, Lucien, Roland, and Guy.
Sister Fernand was dear to her family, her colleagues in work environment, and her religious family. She was an accomplished cook, but most especially an exquisite baker for nearly 60 years of her life. Her confectionary skills nurtured many fans and cookie monsters among boarding and day students in school settings (Our Lady of Grace and Sacred Heart), not to mention the Sisters who always looked forward to her special way of marking feasts and birthdays with her classic special jelly rolls, cakes, pies, and cookies. Her even and gentle demeanor were the hallmark of her life, no matter with whom she found herself or what the situation.
The Sisters wish to express much gratitude to the staff at Mount Sacred Heart for their many kindnesses to Sr. Fernand throughout her years in Littleton. Also, special thanks to the staff at Holy Cross Health Care Center in Manchester for their attentiveness to Sister Fernand these past several weeks.
Prayer Service while receiving the body at Mount Sacred Heart Chapel on Thursday, September 7 at 8:30 a.m. Viewing hours beginning at 9:00 a.m. until 12:45 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 7, 2017, at Mount Sacred Heart Chapel with Rev. Mark Dollard presiding. Burial will follow at 3:30 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.
Raymond S. Gooden
....show , 72, of Twin Mountain passed away Friday, November 24, 2017 at Weeks Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones. He was born December 6, 1944 to Larry and Charlotte (Harriman) Gooden. He attended school in Twin Mountain and Whitefield. He started out working in the woods with his father and later became one of the best sheet metal workers in the area starting his own business, Ray's Sheet Metal Shop, in Whitefield from which he retired.
He married his high school sweetheart, Rita, and together they had 4 sons. They lived in Whitefield for many years raising their children and later he and Rita built a home in Twin Mountain just down the street from where Raymond had lived as a boy.
After his retirement, Ray loved to build furniture, bird houses, and wooden toys for his grandchildren and great grandchildren. You could always find him puttering in his shop or teaching one of his grandchildren how to build or fix something. He loved his family and enjoyed family gatherings, playing cards or just visiting. He was a member of Gates of Heaven Parish attending services at All Saints Church in Lancaster & St. Matthew Church in Whitefield.
Raymond is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Rita (Bourassa) Gooden. His sons, Arthur, Donald, his wife Betty (Lea) Gooden, Dennis, Arnold and his wife Melissa all of Whitefield. 10 grandchildren, their spouses, and 4 great grandchildren. His brother Louis Gooden and his wife Mary, his sister, Barbara (Gooden) Grimard and her husband Raymond, his brother Richard Gooden, his sister-in-law, Jane Bourassa and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Larry & Charlotte, brothers, Larry, Bradley, & Robert.
Visiting Hours will be Friday December 1, 2017 from 6-8PM at Ross Funeral Home, Whitefield Chapel, 69 Lancaster Rd. Whitefield, NH. Fr. Matthew Mason will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday December 2, 2017 at 1:30PM at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 9 Jefferson Rd, Whitefield, NH.
Carmine Philip Grima
....show , AKA “Elvis Remembered”, 70, Bethlehem, NH, died unexpectedly at home on Friday October, 13, 2017. He was born in 1947 in Attleboro, MA to Philip M. and Filomena Rose (Polito) Grima. He graduated from East Providence High School in 1965.
Carmine served in the US Army from 1965 to 1967 in the Vietnam War. His talents were many, earning him the nickname “Ace” in high school. Carmine was very generous, a true humanitarian. He served many communities with his charitable musical entertainment, helping many of those in need. He could fix anything, and worked in many professions, including police officer, race-car driver, mailman, mechanic and musician.
He leaves behind his wife of 45 years, Ann Marie (Venturini) Grima, of Bethlehem, his daughter, Gina Hammond and her husband Peter, three grandchildren, Madison Rose Wolfe, Stella Filomena Wolfe, and Rocco Simon Wolfe all of E. Providence, RI, three sisters, Loretta Ippolito of E. Providence, RI, Louise Abetecola and her husband Vic of San Jose, CA, and Ann Mason and her husband Ken of Seekonk, MA, three brothers, Gaetano Grima and his wife Phyllis of Orlando, FL, Philip Grima of Seekonk, MA, and Frank Grima and his wife Leslie of Franconia, NH, as well as over 30 nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Philip (1994) and Filomena (1980), two sisters Theresa Anderson (1966), and Mina Barrette (2004), and a nephew Simon Philip (1979)
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 984 Taunton Ave, Seekonk, MA on Thursday November 9, 2017 at 10AM. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family at Mt. St. Mary Cemetery in Pawtucket, RI. Those who wish may make donations in Carmine’s memory to Wounded Warrior Project PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517
Gladys Hanks
....show , 86, Whitefield NH, a beautiful lady, friend, and co-worker who was loved by everyone, died on October 29, 2017 at Country Village Center Nursing Home in Lancaster NH with family at her side. She was born August 23 1931 in Littleton to Earnest and Lena Wells (Boudreau). She grew up in Lisbon and Littleton area attended Littleton schools and graduated from Littleton High School. She married Paul Hanks, and together the couple raised a daughter.
Gladys loved the outdoors and worked on the farm on the East Whitefield Road in Whitefield along with her husband Paul for many years. Gladys was also a caregiver, housekeeper, and homemaker. She was a lifetime auxiliary member of the John W. Weeks VFW Post 3041, who attended many meetings and functions. Gardening was one of her specialties; she would take care of the flower arrangements at her church always making sure they were arranged beautifully every Sunday morning.
Gladys loved her family and it was very important to her. She enjoyed attending family gatherings, with her husband Paul by her side until his passing on November 4, 2000. Whenever possible she would also spend special time with her grandson Danny Paul and her great grandchildren Jadyn Smith and Daniel Call. Every year she would look forward going to the Lancaster Fair with her daughter and watch the horse shows and also the Lisbon Lilac Festival hoping to run into family and friends so she could visit with them. Gladys was an extremely loving and proud lady, wife, mom, sister, sister-in-law-in law, grandma and great grandma.
She leaves behind a daughter, Shirley Smith of Whitefield, one grandson Danny Paul Smith of Dalton, two great grandsons Jadyn Smith, Daniel Call a sister Sandi Dodge of Whitefield, Bette Tardiff of Pike, nieces and nephews.
Friends and family will gather at Ross Funeral Home, 69 Lancaster Rd, Whitefield on Monday November 6, 2017 at 11AM, with a memorial service commencing at Noon. She will be interred next to her husband Paul at the Park Street Cemetery in Whitefield, followed by a time of fellowship at the Community Baptist Church, 27 Jefferson St. Whitefield, NH.
Chef Matthew Paul Houghton
....show of Whitefield, NH died Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) in Lebanon, NH after a period of failing health with his family at his side. He was born and raised in Whitefield, born on June 14, 1961, to William and Claire (Wernig) Houghton.
A graduate of White Mountains Regional High School, Chef Matt started his career with an apprenticeship through the American Culinary Federation (ACF) at Drygala Haus Restaurant in Bedford, NH in 1981. In both 1993 and 1994, Matt received national ACF Bronze medals at New England’s Annual Northeast Culinary Show and the White Mountains ACF Chapter President’s Award. Matt continued to be involved in the ACF as the Taste of New Hampshire Host Chef for eleven years and received their President’s Award in 1996. He also received the ACF’s Chef of the Year award in 2003 and was involved in the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation’s Chef & Child Initiative throughout schools in New Hampshire and Maine.
From 1988 to 2002, Chef Matt led the kitchen at the Mount Washington Hotel and Resort, as both Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef, overseeing meals for up to 1,000 guests at any time. In 1999, representing the Mount Washington Hotel, Chef volunteered, along with a team from the Mount Washington Resort, during the annual fundraising event for World Hunger at Brighton Hotel in Brighton, England. After fourteen years at the Mount Washington, Matt worked at both the Maplewood Country Club and the Appalachian Mountain Club’s Highland Center in Crawford Notch, NH, as Executive Chef and Executive Chef/Food & Beverage Manager until his retirement in 2014. In 2013, he started volunteering full-time as the Chef Consultant for the North Country Farmers Co-op and served as a Chef Consultant for many restaurants and hotels in the White Mountains, including the Woodburn House and the Mountain View Grand. He passionately dedicated his retirement to serving both the ACF and North Country Farmers Co-op in an effort to ensure quality ingredients were accessible throughout the North Country. In his spare time, he judged culinary high school students’ competitions and took pride in annually participating in the North Conway Chili Cook-off sponsored by the Mount Washington Valley Chamber.
Chef had a passion for the outdoors and loved fishing, hunting, skiing, and gardening. He enjoyed traveling to Treasure Island (near Saint Petersburg, FL) with his friends to fish. He made it a priority to visit his children as often as he could and enjoyed their time together. He was well connected in the community and loved spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by his mother, Claire Houghton, of Whitefield, NH, children Mikaela Houghton, of Atlanta, GA and Jacob Houghton, of North Hollywood, CA, as well as siblings Michael Houghton of Penacook, NH and Susan Kopf, husband, Andy, and their children, Alex and Nicholas of Hampden, ME as well as many other relatives. He is predeceased by his father.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations for a scholarship celebrating Chef’s life to the ACF’s White Mountain Chapter be mailed to Claire Houghton, P.O. Box 105, Whitefield, NH, 03598.
A celebration of Chef’s life will be on Saturday, November 18th at the Maplewood Golf Course & The Inn at Maplewood (2691 Main St, Bethlehem, NH 03574) from 1:00pm to 5:00pm.
Landaff - June Louise Hubbard
....show , 70, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at the Grafton County Nursing Home. “Junie”, as she was known to family and friends, was born in Franklin on August 14, 1946, the first child of Myrl and June Phelps. She grew up in Danbury, attending school in Danbury and later the Newfound Memorial High School. From there she went on to work as a nurse assistant which is how she met her husband, David Hubbard, and the two married at her family’s farm on June 14, 1975 before making their home in Landaff. June enjoyed handcrafts, reading romance novels, gardening, shopping, and spending time with family. She is predeceased by her parents and her sister Kathleen Colby, who she called Sissie. She is survived by her husband of 42 years and her brothers Don of Chelan, Washington; Myrl Jr., Jim, Dennis and Stanley of Danbury; Dan of North Sutton; sisters Ruby Hill and Audrey Pellegrino of Danbury; and Ruth Bidwell of Penacook; cousins, and dozens of nieces and nephews. Viewing will be held at 1:30 on Saturday, August 12 at the Ross Funeral Home in Littleton followed by a graveside service and committal at the Landaff Center Cemetery, Pastor George Hemway presiding. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Activities Department of the Grafton County Nursing Home, 3855 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, NH 03774.
William Stratton Hultgren
....show , 65, passed away on February 21, 2017 in Franconia, NH. He was born April 8, 1951 in Winchester, Massachusetts to Theodore and Frances (Smith) Hultgren. Bill spent most of his life living and working in Franconia, NH.
Bill loved to make people smile, even at the behest of a delightfully bad joke. He was a phenomenal skier and spent many of his most beloved days working as a Ski Patrolman and U.S. Certified Ski Instructor on Cannon Mountain. In the off-season, he ran and operated Fransted Family Campground, the campground his parents founded in 1961. Bill also shared his father’s love of flying, who served as an Air Force pilot in WW2. Bill shared his love of the mountains, outdoors and everything active with his friends and his children, including coaching Franconia Little League. To this day, his children thank him for teaching them that the “fundamentals” (in every aspect of life) matter.
Bill is survived by his two children, Bess Alden and her husband Jared Alden and his granddaughter, Layla Alden of Truckee, California, and Daniel Hultgren and his wife Constance Hultgren of St. Petersburg, Florida; his siblings, Jeffrey Hultgren, Kristen Lundquist and Leanne Topoloski; several nieces and nephews and their children; his former wife June Rhoda and his life-long friend and blessing, Donna Whitehill.
Bill was diagnosed with Leukemia and subsequently Multiple Myeloma and eventually succumbed to the diseases. However, he never lost his generous nature and was gracious and charming to the end. Bill lives on as a generous and kind, loving father and friend.
A celebration of life gathering will be held at 5:00 p.m., Friday April 7, 2017 at the Notch View Lodge, Cannon Mountain, Franconia, NH. Memorials may be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Avenue, 5th Floor Norwalk, CT 06851
Flora A. “Jo” Jordan
....show , 97, of Twin Mountain passed away March 13, 2017 at the VA Medical Center in White River Junction, VT.
Flora was born in 1920 in Northumberland, daughter of Bradley and Mary (Hanning) Jordan. She attended school in Twin Mountain and was an Army veteran of World War II, where she received her nurses training. After discharge from the service, Flora continued her nursing career in addition to opening up “Jo’s Snack Bar” in 1947, which she owned and operated for 40 years. Flora was a life-long resident of Twin Mountain. She loved the outdoors, reading, and spending time with family and friends. In later years, she received much pleasure in telling stories of visits she received from past patrons who had frequented her snack bar, sharing fond memories of their love for her hamburgers, hotdogs, french fries, and onion rings!
Flora is survived by her Sister-In-Law, Olga “Gay” Jordan of Northbridge MA (formerly of Twin Mountain), niece Pamela Jordan of Millbury MA, great nieces/nephew Christin and Lauren Schoettle of Savannah GA, and Alex Corey of Asheville NC.
Flora is predeceased by her brother Maurice “Bud” Jordan who died in 1996; nephew Kenneth Jordan who died in 1967; nephew Steven Jordan who died in 2008.
Flora will be interred privately in the spring in the family plot at St. Margaret’s Cemetery in Twin Mountain. Those who wish may make donations in memory of Flora Jordan to, Twin Mountain Fire Auxiliary, c/o Jeremy Oleson, PO Box 119, Twin Mountain, NH 03595
The family would like to thank all the friends and neighbors of Twin Mountain and surrounding towns for their thoughtfulness and support over the years. Flora would not have reached this stage of her life without the time all of you unselfishly devoted when she needed it the most.
Ida J Karpuck
....show , 83, Lisbon, died on February 26, 2017 as a result of an accident in her home. She was born in 1933 in Landaff to Roger and Agnes (Lemay) Karpuk. She attended Lisbon public schools and graduated from Lisbon High School.
Ida never married and was self employed as a housekeeper. She was always supportive of the efforts of the Senior Center, American Red Cross and the Lisbon Life Squad. She is predeceased by her parents and her brother Roger Karpuck. Ida is survived by family members, Bessie Shawney and her husband Larry, Dr. Terri Rutzen and her husband Scott, Richard Veilleux and his wife Lisa, Lynwood Veilleux and his wife Dianne, April Boutin and her husband Ronald, and her close friends, Vaughan Stiles, and Debbie Daigle.
Services will take place at the convenience of the family.
Jennifer Estelle King
....show , known familiarly as Jen, or Jenny, to those closest to her, was born on October 24, 1969, at the Chilton Memorial Hospital, in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, and died at her home, in Littleton, on April 21, 2017. Predeceased by her mother Ruth Madge (Brown) King, and her father Chester “Chet” King, she will be missed by her uncle Harry Brown, of Sherbrooke, Quebec, and her mother’s cousin Lois Levine, who lives with her husband Steve, in Stoney Brook, Long Island, N.Y.. She will be missed as well, by her aunt Karen Brown, of Marlton, N.J., and aunt Donna Sue Fitch, of Charleston, West Virginia. Also mourning her loss, are the many cousins of the Brown, Fitch, Gamsby, Hughes, King, Mattade, and Wilson families.
Born and raised in her younger years, in New Jersey, she moved with her parents at an early age to Franconia, N.H., where she remained until their deaths, at which time she relocated to Littleton. She faithfully attended the Faith Bible Church, in Littleton, for many years, and counted many among the congregation, as her closest friends. She will be deeply missed by them. She enjoyed doing crafts, and was part of a group of ladies that met regularly for such activities. Born with a bone deficiency that inhibited her movement, she was unable to perform comfortably, many of the physical activities that most of us would take for granted, so what limited employment she had was in the service industry. She graduated from the Profile Senior High School, in Bethlehem, N.H. Friends and relations remember her affinity for cats and dogs, particularly the Newfoundland dogs, that were a “big” part of the household! In her latter years, she lavished her pet affections, upon a tankful of goldfish!
A memorial service to honor her life, will take place at the Faith Bible Church, 355 Union St. Littleton, NH at 11:00 a.m., on June 10, Pastor Mac Starring officiating, followed by a reception at the church for family and friends. Her ashes will be inurned by the family at the Elmwood Cemetery in Franconia, NH. Anyone wishing to make a donation in her memory, is invited to do so to the Faith Bible Church, 355 Union St. Littleton, NH 03561 which she loved, or to a charity of your own choosing.
The family members would like to express their deep appreciation to the Pastor and people of the Faith Bible Church, for their faithful attempts to make her difficult life, more livable.
Peter A. LaFoe Jr.
....show 57, Berlin, died at home on Monday October 16, 2017 after a period of failing health. He was born on November 3, 1959 in Woodsville, NH to Peter and Judith (Priest) LaFoe. Peter was raised in Wells River, VT and Littleton, NH attending local schools. As a child Peter was his fathers “right hand man”. They did everything together, and he enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his Dad. Peter Sr’s untimely death in 1974 marked a changing point in Peter’s life. He always had a good heart, but for many years he had a hard time finding the right path. This all changed in 2007, when his daughter, Prudence, came into his life. She became his “right hand girl” and they did everything together. Peter set positive goals for himself and would work hard to meet each goal he set. He worked for himself as a handyman and with his sister Bridet, helping out at her families business for as long as his health allowed. In his free time he enjoyed fishing and spending time in the outdoors.
Peter is survived by his mother, Judy Mathers of Belmont, his wife Tabby LaFoe, daughter Prudence, and step children, Isaac, Tyler, and Erica, a brother Greg LaFoe of Belmont, two sisters Tammy Arpin of Arizona, and Bridget Parent and her husband David of Wentworth Location, aunts Jean Melino, Elizabeth Rial of Tennessee, and Fonda Beard of Lincoln, NH, an uncle, Dexter Priest of Tennessee, best friend Richard Knight, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Friends and family will gather at the Eagles Club #1464, 8 Green Sq, Berlin, NH on Saturday October 21 from 11-2 to share memories and food (potluck). Burial will take place on Friday October 27, at 11AM at Pine Grove Cemetery, Swiftwater Rd, Woodsville, NH. In lieu of flowers those who wish are asked to make contributions to Peter’s final expenses using the donate tab above.
Gary Lambert
....show , 64, Whitefield, NH, passed away on Sunday May 21, 2017 at the Lafayette Healthcare Center, in Franconia after a long battle with cancer. Gary was born on February 13, 1953, in Nashua, NH to Maurice Lambert Sr. and Gloria (Taschereau). Gary was a workaholic and he never sat still for long. He worked for the family business as a truck driver and a mechanic. He had many interests.
Gary is predeceased by his parents, two brothers, Dennis and Richard Lambert. He is survived by his wife, Lori (Sargent) Lambert, three daughters, Jennifer Lambert of Connecticut, Tamrea Deming of Connecticut, and Mary Lambert of Whtiefield, four brothers, Norman Lambert and wife Darlene of Dalton, Glen Lambert and wife Jolene of Dalton, Maurice Lambert Jr. and wife Patti of Alton, and Wayne Lambert of Dalton, two sisters, Sheila Lambert of Dalton, and, Sharon Lambert of Littleton,
There will be a Celebration of Gary’s Life at the Community Baptist Church, 27 Jefferson Rd. Whitefield, NH on Friday May 26, at 3 PM.
Pierre William La Plante (Pete)
....show , 68, of Landaff New Hampshire passed away peacefully on May 7, 2017 with his sister Jackie and brother-in law Frank by his side. He was born in Bristol, CT on March 23, 1949. Son of Ivan and Mildred (Schnell) La Plante. Pete was a proud Navy Seabee and fought for his country in the Vietnam War. His early years were spent in Connecticut were he had taken over the family concrete construction company. In 1996 he married the one and only true love of his life, Debbie (Ball) La Plante. In 1996 Pete and Debbie moved to Grafton County or as Pete would state, "heading to the hills".
Pete's love for the land and animals was apparent throughout his whole life. His love of gardening produced many delicious vegetables and his love of animals led him to build many a chicken coop and barns where his rabbits, goats, chickens and ducks would thrive. Pete always had a dog by his side thru his years, for the last 5 years his faithful companion was a Sheltie named Max. He was an also a craftsman and enjoyed using his hand to build bird houses and picnic tables. Pete was an avid reader and enjoyed mostly historical and scientific literature. He was an amazing caring brother, brother-in law, uncle and friend. His family will always remember Pete as a mountain man with a heart of gold.
Pete is survived by by his sister and brother-in-law Jacqueline and Frank Bombaci of Florida, brother Michael La Plante of Connecticut and sister Ivy-Ann Miller of Connecticut, several nieces and nephews, a long time best friend Roger Smith of NH and his faithful dog Max. He was predeceased by his wife Debbie La Plante and Mother Mildred Schnell La Plante and father Ivan La Plante.
There will be a Graveside Service for Pete on Saturday June 24 at 11 am at the Center Cemetery, Cemetery Rd Landaff NH. In honor of Pete, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association on-line or mail to American Heart/American Stroke Association P.O. Box 417005 Boston, Ma 02241-7005. Or the to The American Cancer Society P O Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123
Cameron “Cam” Burns MacDonald
....show , 18, Bethlehem, born April 26, 1999 in Littleton, to David and Suzanne (Cady) MacDonald, tragically passed away on Sunday September 24, 2017 in the early morning hours as a result of a car accident. That morning we lost not only a ray of sunshine, but a rising star from our community.
In the short time Cam was here, he made an impact on all of those he met. He had the ability to take the negative and throw it aside, and seek happiness without fear of any judgment that was passed. He lived exuding a gentle kindness, selflessness, a hard to find caring calmness, and a curiosity about everything.
Cam was a vital member of the Profile Class of 2017. He was known for singing his own raps in the classroom and on stage. He played soccer, and basketball, but he found his true character in the unified basketball team. There he could spread his optimism and love for life and others.
Cam spent his summers between working at Summer Recreation programs, and camping with his parents at Sugar Ridge in Danville, Vermont. His positive outlook far outshined the campfires, and lifted the spirits of all who engaged in conversation.
Cam found his true passion at WLTN, delivering music and dialogue to all of those who would listen. He successfully pursued his love of music this year at Lyndon State, and even more as DJ “Slim Macky Mac”. Friends that know him, say he could ‘spit some pretty sick beats’.
He will be remembered by his huge smile and sense of humor. He had a light about him, a way of making others smile even when they didn’t want too. He could make strangers feel like friends. His love for his family, friends and community knew no boundaries.
Cam lived life like it had no limit. We could all take inspiration from it. He couldn’t have expressed it better by stating, “Never let life bypass you without enjoying the simple smiles you are obligated to share with others. A soul cleansing gesture such as a smile has the power to enlighten you for the rest of your days. So please smile life is too short to frown. "
Cam is survived by his parents, David and Suzanne MacDonald of Bethlehem, grandparents, B. Elton and Evelyn Cady of Littleton, and, Julia O’Malley-Keyes of Cape Cod, MA, a sister Allison MacDonald, of Bethlehem, his cat Midget, and his special Sugar Ridge Family. He is predeceased by his grandfather, Ian MacDonald.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Mark Dollard on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 92 High St. Littleton, at 10AM. Interment will follow at St. Rose of Lima Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those who wish are encouraged to make a donation in memory of Cameron B. MacDonald to Silver Towers Camp, C/O St. Johnsbury Elks, 118 Western Ave, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.
Dorothy “Jeanne” (nee Barnard) Martin
....show , 93, of Franconia, NH; formerly of Milford, CT; passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. For the last few years she has resided at Lafayette Center in Franconia, NH. Prior to that she was a resident at Riverglen House enjoying an active lifestyle alongside the Ammonoosuc River. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Vincent B. Martin and daughter, Monica Lynn Martin. She is survived by beloved sister, Barbara Blewett of Lordship, CT and six children: Dale Martin of Pinson, AL; Terry Martin of Milford, CT; Michele Martin Walkley of Palm Beach Gardens, FL; Theresa Martin McKeown of Unionville, CT; Joan Martin Kuser of Milford, CT; and Steve Martin of Jupiter, FL. Jeanne is also survived by seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Jeanne was born and raised in Coffeyville, Kansas. She graduated from Venice High School in Venice, California and spent many years employed in Civil Service during the war years. She also lived in Oklahoma, Kansas and back again to California as her husband, Vincent, was active duty in the United States Air Force. During those years she not only raised her loving family but participated in many charitable organizations. Prior to residing in New Hampshire she lived for over 30 years in Milford, Connecticut. Jeanne was employed at the University of New Haven for many years in the library and graduate school. Jeanne was a devout Catholic who lived a Christian life and engaged in many activities in her church life.
Calling hours will be 6 to 8 PM on Friday, April 21, 2017 at the Ross Funeral Home, 282 West Main St, Littleton, NH. Fr. Mark Dollard will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, 403 Main St. Franconia, NH at 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 22, 2017.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the LRH Charitable Foundation, 600 St. Johnsbury Rd, Littleton, NH 03561
Gertrude “Trudy” (Suitor) Matott
....show , 90, Whitefield, died Sunday August 20, 2017 at Littleton Regional Healthcare with family at her side. She was born in Lancaster, NH January 1, 1927 to Floyd and Annie (Prue) Suitor. She attended Whitefield public schools and graduated with the class of 1945 from Whitefield High School.
Trudy married Nelson “Bud” Matott on September 23, 1946. The couple made their home in Whitefield where she raised her family and worked as a stitcher at MKF Manufacturing. She enjoyed camping at Breezy Meadow Campground, sewing for her family as well as for others, many of whom became dear friends. Trudy also enjoyed crocheting, pampering her pets, and delivering for Meals on Wheels. Many miles and hours were enjoyed walking at the airport in Whitefield with Bud. Trudy was a communicant at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church and her faith was the most important thing in her life.
Trudy is predeceased by her parents, her husband, Nelson “Bud” Matott, two infant children Mary and Michael, an adult son Francis, and her brother Dan Suitor. She is survived by her children, Theresa Savage and her husband Bob, of Black Canyon City, AZ, James Matott, and his wife Anita, of Lancaster, NH, Jeannne Whitcomb of Temple, NH, Mark Matott, of Harrisville, RI, Larry Matott, and his wife Lorrie, of Henniker, NH, Margaret White, and her husband Michael, of Dansville, NY, Raymond Matott, and his wife Lenya of Chichester, NH, and Patrick Matott, and his wife Emily of Frankin, NH, 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grand Children, 4 great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many close friends.
Visiting Hours with be Wednesday August 23, 2017 from 6-8PM at Ross Funeral Home, Whitefield Chapel, 69 Lancaster Rd. Fr. Matt Mason will celebrate at Mass of Christian Burial at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, 9 Jefferson Rd, Whitefield, NH on Thursday August 24, 2017 at Noon. Those who wish may make donations in memory of Gertrude Matott to The New Hampshire Food Bank, 700 E. Industrial Park Dr. Manchester, NH 03109
JOSHUA ERIC OVERTON JR.
....show , 21 died suddenly Wednesday August 30, 2017. He was born in Littleton, NH the son of Joshua E. Overton Sr. and Frances Arlene Plant. He had lived with his father and Step-mother in Jefferson. He was a comical man, always the life of the party and there was never a dull moment when Josh was around. He enjoyed family, music, old cars and seeing the waterfall! He was pre-deceased by his Mother Frances in April 2017.
He leaves behind his father and stepmother, his grandparents Joan Overton and Jewell Pauquette, two brothers Scott and Anthony Plant, a sister Sarah Overton, a nephew Bromlei Vance, and many Aunts, Uncles and cousins.
Services will be held privately by the family.
Joel Nute Peabody
....show , 70, of Franconia, NH, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2017. A celebration of Joel’s life will be held at Maplewood Golf Resort on Saturday, March 25th at 10:30 followed by an informal gathering for friends and family to share memories.
Joel was born in Franconia, NH to Roger and Louise Nute Peabody on October 29, 1946. He went to Littleton High School and graduated in 1965. With the exception of some time spent out in Sandpoint, Idaho, Joel made his home in Franconia with his wife of 48 years, Tina Dudley Peabody, and raised his 3 daughters, Nicole, Samantha, and Heather.
Joel, or “Peabs”, as he was fondly referred to, spent his life dedicated to serving others: as the Assistant Ski Patrol Director at Cannon Mountain and NH State Parks employee in Franconia Notch State Park; as a police officer for the Town of Franconia, and as Chief of the Franconia Life Squad. His passion for helping others extended beyond the official work capacity; He could always be found helping his daughters and their teammates in the role of assistant coach or team EMT, assisting with Search & Rescue efforts, helping local Fish & Game officers, or in simply offering directions to a stranger passing through. Joel was always able to strike up a conversation with anyone and walk away having made a new friend.
After retiring, Joel found more time to spend on the golf course, a sport he loved and had always shared with his father Roger and brothers Jere, Jon, and Jay. He made new friends and golf buddies in his work at Maplewood Golf Resort in Bethlehem, NH and could be found there just about any weekend, if you got up as early as he did to water the greens.
For Joel, family was everything and he cherished the times he shared with those he loved. Family gatherings, whether nightly dinners at home, or reunions held at camps on Forest Lake, were a time filled with laughter, fun and food and if the gathering was big enough, you could be sure Joel was making a chocolate cream pie to share with everyone.
Joel was a caring husband, a loving father, and a friend to so many and his passing leaves a void that will never be filled in the hearts of his family and in the community he called home. However, Joel will always be home in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and in the words of John Denver, “Country Roads, Take me Home, To the place I belong…Take me Home, down Country Roads.”
Joel is preceded in death by his mother, Louise Nute Peabody and father, Roger Peabody.
He leaves behind his wife, Tina Dudley Peabody of Franconia, NH; daughters, Nicole (and husband Michael) Elliott of Victor, ID, Samantha McClary of Franconia, NH, and Heather (and husband William Jr) Hardy of Newport, NH; brothers Jere (and wife Nancy) Peabody of The Villages, FL, Jon (and wife Sue) Peabody, of Franconia, NH, and Jay Peabody of Lisbon, NH; sisters Janet (and husband Paul) Damiano of Port Orange, FL, and Jennifer (and husband Rick) Gaudette of Franconia, NH; as well as 5 grandchildren: Nicholas and Kayden Elliott of Victor, ID, Ayla & Kalin McClary of Franconia, NH, and Charleigh Hardy of Newport, NH; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Joel’s name to either of the following:
Roland Peabody Memorial Fund, 270 Iron Foundary Road, Franconia, NH 03580
New Hampshire Law Enforcement Memorial Association, PO Box 3864, Concord, NH 03302
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the doctors and nurses at Littleton Regional Hospital, Dartmouth Hitchcock, and North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency; and also to Ross Funeral Home, Trevor and Dana at Maplewood Golf Resort and the many family members, coworkers and friends that have been there over the years for Joel and his family. In Joel’s passing, you have all truly shown how much he not only meant to us, but to all of you as well.
Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy, sunshine in my eyes can make me cry.
Sunshine on the water looks so lovely, sunshine almost always makes me high.
If I had a day that I could give you, I'd give to you the day just like today.
If I had a song that I could sing for you, I'd sing a song to make you feel this way.
~ John Denver
Edward “Eddie” Wright Perry Sr.
....show 76, Lyman, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. He passed peacefully at his home with his wife of 47 years, Kathy, by his side. Eddie was born in Cohasset, MA on August 30, 1941. He was the only child of Sydney and Grace (Pratt) Perry. He graduated from East Bridgewater (MA) High School, where he loved to play on the football team. After high school Eddie married and had two children. As a youth he loved playing ice hockey with his friends on local ponds. Years later he learned to dance on ice with his wife, Kathy. They were members of the Silver Blades Figure Skating Club. Eddie worked at a variety of occupation over the years, including, foundry work, truck driver as a member of the teamsters, rigger, flooring installer, sculptor, and art gallery owner.
Eddie Married Kathy Thomas of Scituate, MA in 1970. Three years later the couple moved to West Palm Beach FL where Eddie began his career in flooring installation and was a partner in the CTI Tile Company in West Palm Beach, FL. Eddie began creating sculptures at this time and soon was exhibiting in local galleries. In 1986 Eddie and Kathy opened an art gallery in Palm Beach. This was a wonderful personal and professional achievement. Eddie was a member of the First Baptist Church of West Palm Beach and began making wood ornaments to give out to the audience during the “Singing Christmas Tree” performances. Creating these ornaments was the beginning of his love of wood working that stayed with him for the rest of his life. He suffered a back injury which left him progressively more disabled over the years and working with his hands cutting wood was special and much needed outlet for his creative talents. A few days before his passing Eddie was in his studio creating ornaments and wall plates for Kathy to sell at craft fairs. Eddie and Kathy moved to Lyman in 2005 after spending summers in the White Mountains and falling in with love the area. Eddie’s faith was very important to him and he was a member of the Crossroads Church in Littleton. Eddie also loved to watch figure skating, football, NASCAR racing and especially golf on TV.
Eddie is survived by his wife, Kathy Perry of Lyman, his two children, Norma Jean Begley Saba of East Bridgewater, MA, and Edward W. Perry Jr. of Chestnut Hill, MA, five grandchildren, David Begley, Joshua Begley, Matthew Begley, Nicholas Perry, and Brittni Perry, all of MA, and his constant canine companion, Zeva.
Friends and family are invited to gather at the Crossroads Church, 1091 Meadow St. Littleton, NH on Friday, November 3, 2017 at 1:30. Pastor Mark Clements will lead a Celebration of Eddie’s Life at 2, followed by light refreshments. Those who wish may make donations in memory of Edward Perry Sr. to Crossroads Church, 1091 Meadow St. Littleton, NH 03561 or North Country Home Health and Hospice, 536 Cottage St. Littleton, NH 03561
Betty Mildred Pilotte
....show , a longtime resident of Whitefield, NH passed away peacefully from Alzheimer’s at Country Village of Lancaster, NH on Saturday, February 25, 2017 with her daughters by her side.
Betty was born in Stratford, NH on August 5, 1928 daughter to Percy and Lena (Hampton) Bushaw. She married Darcy Pilotte and shared her life with him until his death in 1986. Betty worked at the Morrison Hospital on the maternity ward taking care of the babies. She also worked at Norton Pike for 25+ years until her retirement. After her retirement she enjoyed babysitting her grandchildren as well as Tyler and Brooke Ramsdell in their younger years.
Betty loved reading, shopping, dining out and yearly trips to the Maine coast.
Betty is survived by two sons: Michael and wife Deborah, Donald and wife Melody both of Whitefield, NH. Two daughters: Sandra and husband George Stone of Whitefield, NH and Marie Fisher of Littleton, NH; a sister: Lorraine and husband Marcel Caron of Phoenix, AZ.; 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband: Darcy Pilotte; 2 brothers and 2 sisters.
Friends may call on the family on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, from 6 to 8 pm at Ross Funeral Home, Whitefield Chapel, 69 Lancaster Rd, Whitefield, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated St Mathew’s Catholic Church, 9 Jefferson Rd, Whitefield at 10:00 am on Thursday March 2, 2017. Burial will be in the spring at St. Mathews Cemetery.
Stella (Warren) Roberts
....show , 103 of Whitefield, NH, passed away peacefully on Sunday October 29, 2017 at Morrison Nursing Home. She was born in 1914 in Roxbury, VT to Lillian (Kimball) and Labian Warren. She attended local public schools and married Edwin Roberts in 1934.
Stella and Edwin lived in Pomfret, VT then later moved to North Thetford, VT. She was a hard working farmers wife, keeping house, helping around the farm and raising 8 children. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles for 31 years, enjoyed listening to bluegrass music, attending bluegrass festivals and camping.
Stella is predeceased by her husband, Edwin, a daughter, Barbara Comstock, two sons, Daniel and Raymond Roberts, two brothers and a sister. She is survived by five daughters, Florence Lund, Dorothy Strout, Leola Bacon and her husband William, Lila Johnson and her husband Donald, and Susie King and her husband Daniel, as well as 21 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren, and 33 great-great-grandchildren.
There will be a Celebration of Stella’s Life at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 793 Main St. Bethlehem, NH on Friday November 3, 2017 at 1PM. Those who wish may make donations in memory of Stella Roberts to Fraternal Order of Eagles, Alzheimer’s Charity Fund, Attn: Lila Johnson, 793 Main St. Bethlehem, NH 03574.
Loretta O. Robinson
....show , lovingly known as Gram and Susan, passed away Tuesday April, 11, 2017, surrounded by family and friends at Littleton Regional Healthcare at the age of 76.
Beloved daughter of Armand and Harriet (Mayhew) Spooner, born October 9, 1940 in Orleans, VT. Loretta attended the Caroline Crapo School in Sugar Hill, then went on to graduate from Lisbon High School. After graduation she met the love of her life, Charles “Chucky” Robinson Jr. and the couple married on September 26, 1959 and made their home in Lisbon for the remainder of their lives.
Loretta’s greatest achievement was her family and her ability to love and listen to everyone with an open heart. She enjoyed feeding the “outside critters” and puttering around outside. Loretta enjoyed watching all kinds of sports, especially the Boston Red Sox and the Philadelphia Eagles.
She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Emmons and her husband Mark of Lisbon, NH, two sons, Charles H. Robinson III and his wife Christine of Lyndonville, VT, and Michael Robinson of Littleton, NH, five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and her dog Jessie, rabbit, Mr. Buns, and her finches. She is predeceased by her parents, husband, a daughter, Debbi, and her brother Norman Spooner.
Friends and family will gather at the VFW Post 816, 600 Cottage St, Littleton, NH on Saturday April 22, 2017 from 2-8PM. Rev. Lyn Winter will lead a Celebration of Life at 3PM. Loretta was a life long support of St. Jude’s, as well as an animal lover, those who wish are invited to make donations in lieu of flowers to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl. Memphis, TN 38105 or Riverside Animal Rescue, 236 Riverside Ave, Lunenburg, VT 05906.
L. Ashley (Lou) Robinson
....show , 88, Bethlehem, NH, passed away in Littleton Regional Healthcare on May 1, 2017 due to complications from pneumonia.
He was born in Bronxville, New York on August 28, 1928 to Leland Rex and Helen Ball Robinson. He graduated from Bronxville High School and Occidental College in Los Angeles California. He attended Columbia Law School where he was selected as a member of The Columbia Law Review. Lou started his career at White and Case law firm in New York City and then became a partner in the firm of Burlingham, Underwood and Lord which specialized in maritime law also in New York City.
Lou had lived the first 67 years of his life In Bronxville where he served as a Trustee of the Village of Bronxville and a Governor at the Bronxville Field Club. He moved with his wife to Jefferson, New Hampshire and wintered in the San Francisco, California area after retirement.
He was an avid sports fan of baseball, football, tennis and golf. He also was an excellent tennis, platform tennis and squash player. He met his wife, Yvonne, when they were partners in a platform tennis tournament in Scarsdale, New York. He loved playing bridge and also loved music especially his beloved Gilbert and Sullivan operettas and other classical music and Broadway show tunes.
Lou was a wonderful host and loved having old time New York friends visit and enjoyed all his new New Hampshire friends who he entertained in his home with Yvonne.
He was first married to Nancy Brooks Robinson who passed away unexpectedly in 1971. He is survived by his wife Yvonne, and his children Gary and his wife Deborah Hoffert Robinson of Bangor Maine, and his daughter Susan Robinson and her husband George Leibowitz from Shelburne, Vermont. He is also survived by his four grandsons, Isaac and Noah Robinson and Eathan and Ahron Leibowitz, and two step-daughters, Carolyn Crimley and Susan Crimley Gough and her husband Francis, both from Mill Valley, California, two step-grandchildren, Harrison and Katelyn Gough as well as his sister, Sally Harris, of Sonoma, California.
Per his wishes, there will be a memorial gathering held at a later date.
Jessie James Royal
....show , 29, Littleton, passed away on April 17th, 2017 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. He was born on October 4th, 1987 in Claremont, NH to Melissa Davis and Matthew Royal. He grew up in Newport and Claremont NH, where he enjoyed all outdoor activities including snowmobiling, four-wheeling, and anything involving his older brother Harley. He attended public schools and obtained his GED. Jessie loved working outdoors and made a living doing paving, roofing, construction and firewood, and after he became unable to work he was the best stay-at-home Dad anyone could ask for. While living in Colebrook, he met his fiancé Shannon Howland. The couple has lived in Tamworth, Whitefield, and most recently Littleton, NH.
Jessie was very artistic and enjoyed drawing and tattoo art (both giving and receiving). Other passions of his include going fishing, driving, and listening to music. Jessie had a rough exterior yet a heart of gold. He loved deeply and loved spending time outdoors and with his children. He always had a smile on his face when spending time with his family and close friends. He was a wonderful Partner/Fiancé, Father, Son and Brother who was and will continue to be an inspiration to us all. His story of strength, determination, courage, and passion for life will live with us forever.
Jessie leaves behind a large group of family and friends who will continue to love him, miss him, and keep his memory alive. He is survived by his fiancé Shannon Howland of Littleton, NH, his daughter Adaleine Creighton 10, his son Parker Royal 5, and his step-daughter Breeah Normand 12, his mother Melissa "Missy" Royal of Churchville, VA, his father Matthew Royal and step-mother Rachel Edgerton of West Stewartstown, NH, his siblings Harley Royal and his fiancé Jacqueline Masson of Newport, NH, Crystal Royal, Lacey Royal, Riley Royal and Chloe Royal all of West Stewartstown, NH, nieces Kaitlyn Fowler and Zoe Royal, nephews Manuel and Roman Patricio, in-laws Maurice and Susan Howland of Littleton, NH, sisters-in-law Jennifer Noyes and her husband Eben, Kym Prive, Catrina Howland, and Marissa Howland and her fiancé Keith Champagne, and best friend Kristie Bergdol, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who loved him. He is predeceased by his step-father Michael Draper 7/30/2015, his nana, Alyne "Ginny" Royal 1/2/2005, his grandparents Gordon Davis 5/7/2012 and Florence Davis 8/13/1996.
There will be a Celebration of Life Benefit for Jessie on May 13th, 2017 at 4pm. It will be held at the Newport Veterans Club,118 John Stark Hwy, Newport NH, all family and friends of Jessie are welcome and encouraged to attend. We would like to say thank you to all of Jessie's family and friends who have shown their love and support through this difficult time. We greatly appreciate everyone's generosity and words of sympathy.
Donations to help with Jessie's expenses by mailing a check to Ross Funeral Home, 282 West Main St. Littleton, NH 03561 in the name of Jessie Royal, or by attending the benefit on May 13th.
Kathleen Louise (Brennan) Saffian
....show , 88, of Twin Mountain, New Hampshire passed away on November 22, 2017 at Littleton Regional Healthcare. Active, hopeful, generously engaged with family and friends (as much as with those newly met!), loving and reverent, she was at peace in her final days. Kathleen is predeceased by her husband of 58 years George, her parents William and Letitia Brennan, her brother Bill, and her sister Letitia. She is survived by her seven children, Karen, Mark, Linda, Jim, Kathy, Bill, and John, 23 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, her sister Mary Jo Duffy, and her brother James Brennan.
Kathleen was born May 25, 1929 in Providence, Rhode Island, and graduated from Trinity College in Washington DC and Columbia University in New York. A devoted Catholic and loving wife and mother, she and George moved their seven children from Willimantic, Connecticut to Twin Mountain in 1974 where they owned and operated the Ammonoosuc Campground, a country store, and The Pizza Pub restaurant. Retiring from business after 22 years, Kathleen devoted the rest of her life to her family, her church, and her community.
Kathleen’s love of her family and friends was exceeded only by her love of the Lord, Jesus Christ. An avid lover of life as well, she was especially devoted to the protection of the unborn. Her constant mantra was “No storm can shake my inmost calm, while to that rock I’m clinging, since Love is Lord of heaven and earth, how can I keep from singing.”
Rest in peace Mom… and keep on singing! We all miss you.
Visiting Hours will be at Ross Funeral Home, Whitefield Chapel, 69 Lancaster Rd. Whitefield, NH on Friday November 24, from 6-8PM. Fr. Matt Mason will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 65 St. Patricks Church Rd, Twin Mountain, NH, on Saturday November 25, at 11AM. Interment will take place in the spring at St. Margarets Cemetery. Those who wish may make donations in memory of Kathleen Saffian to NH Right to Life ( donate.NHRTL.org ) 8 North Main St. Suite 8, Conocord, NH 03301 or Pathways Pregnancy Center, 70 Redington St. Littleton, NH 03561
Irene C. (Frechette) Tellier
....show , 84, of Lyndonville, VT, died peacefully Monday morning, Sept. 18, in the comfort of her home under the loving care of her daughter, Christine. Irene was born on Nov. 18, 1932, in Weedon, Quebec, Canada. A Daughter of Edmond and Lorianne (Turcotte) Frechette.
On May 17, 1952, she married the love of her life, Rosaire W. Tellier in Weedon. They lived their later years together in Lisbon and Littleton, NH.
She worked as a seamstress for many years while living in Canada and was a loving housewife. She also worked at New Hampshire Wood Products in Bath, NH, for many years alongside her husband and her children. She was a very talented artist. She loved to paint and draw pictures of scenery and her grandchildren. She also loved painting ceramics and had them displayed all over her home. She and her husband also made many crafts from wood and she would paint them. She loved dancing around her dining room to her favorite music. She adored her family, especially the grandchildren. She kept her pantry full of snacks and goodies for the kids and always made sure that no one went hungry.
She is survived by her four children, Serge Tellier, of Wells River, Celine and husband Brett Presby, of Lyman, Christine and husband Charles Robinson, of Lyndonville, VT and Marc and wife Debbie Tellier, of Littleton; Her two grandchildren whom she thought of as her own children, Matthew and wife Ronda Tellier of Littleton, and Mitchell Tellier of Naples, FL; Her sister, Laurence Frechette of Canada; Nine grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; Many step grandchildren and great grandchildren; Many nieces and nephews including her very special niece, Louise Mils of CT.
She is predeceased by her husband of over 50 years, Rosaire W. Tellier in 2002; Her son, Sylvain Tellier, in 1956; Her three sisters and one brother; Her great granddaughter, Coraline Boutin in 2010.
A special thank-you to her granddaughter, Staci Fournier, for being by her side and caring for her with such love.
A graveside service will be held Friday, October 06, at 2pm, at the Grove Hill Cemetery in Lisbon, NH. Those who wish may make donations in Irene’s memory to Caledonia Home Healthcare & Hospice, 161 Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.
Patricia Ann Tuck
....show , 67, Littleton, died Tuesday June 27, 2017 at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury with her family at her side. She was born August 31, 1949 in Springfield, VT to Elfreida (Bourey) and Ralza Snide. She attended Springfield public schools and gradated from Springfield High School. Patricia married Charles Elvin Tuck after graduation. She worked as a short time as a nurses aid and went on to spend most of her adult life as a stay at home mom. She also worked for 9 years at the Mt. Washington Hotel before retiring. Patricia was a member of The Supreme Emblem Club and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. She is survived by her children, Phyllis Moses, Constance Ann Tuck, and Charles Elvin Tuck Jr. and his girlfriend Elise Lawrence, grandchildren, Raymond Moses, Kyle Tuck, Jordan Fadden, and Caden Tuck, siblings, Mike Snide, Helen Tufts, Tom Snide and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband, Charles Elvin Tuck Sr. and sister Arlene (Snide) Dunbar.
Funeral Services will be held at the First Congregational Church, 189 Main St. Littleton, NH on Wednesday July 5, 2017 at 11 with Rev. David Weddington Officiating. Interment will take place privately at Glenwood Cemetery in Littleton.
Ermelinda "Emily" Vazquez-Rosa
....show , 49 years old, peacefully passed away at her home with her family in Littleton, NH. on April 26, 2017. Her favorite things to do were designing decorations and taking care of her beautiful garden of flowers. She was known for her kind & bubbly smile, and was always looking to brighten up another person’s day. Emily was deeply religious and her faith was very important to her. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her 1 son, 2 daughters, and 8 grandchildren.
Luis M. Vega Perez
....show , 61, Bethlehem, NH, passed away July 10 2017 at his home. He was born on November 26, 1955 in Aguadilla PR to Manuel and Emma Perez Vega, one of 4 boys.
Luis left Puerto Rico and lived in a few other states before he made a life at the Mt. Washington Resort. He worked many different jobs at the resort, most recently he worked in the maintenance department. He retired after living and working at the resort for 30 years. Luis missed his daily routine and seeing the beautiful mountains everyday. The hotel was his home and even after moving to Bethlehem he would visit regularly. Retirement brought Luis to Bethlehem where he shared a home with his brother Hector, who had been by his side for many steps of his journey and two beautiful cats Bella and Simba that helped fill his home with love.
Luis is predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his three brothers Carlos Vega, Jose Vega, and Hector Vega, as well as many nieces and nephews, and several close friends and colleagues. There will be a Celebration of Life at 2PM on Thursday August 24, 2017 in the Jefferson Room at the Mt. Washington Hotel.
Brother, you were an amazing man that was loved and respected. Until we meet again. We will always love you!
Kim A. Wark
....show , 65, of Dalton, passed away suddenly at home on May 24, 2017. Her daughter was by her side. Kim was born April 30, 1952 in Red Bank New Jersey to Jacaminna (Hulsebos) and Stanley Renshaw. She married Glenn Wark on May 20, 1995. Kim was a member of the Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School class of 1970. She was an active member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary for many years while residing in Plainville, CT. She was an avid reader, gardener, and animal lover. She especially enjoyed cooking meals for friends and family.
Kim is survived by her husband Glenn and daughter Belinda Mellaci. She also leaves behind a stepdaughter, Monica, and her husband, Andy White of Poncha Springs, CO and their children. In addition, she is survived by a stepson, Louis and his wife Sarah Mellaci of Folsom, CA and their two children. She is also survived by her brother, Patrick Renshaw and nephew Damien of Groveton, NH. She will be especially missed by her long time best friend Carole Doran of Littleton. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Those who wish may make donations in Kim’s memory to Second Chance Animal Rescue, 1517 Meadow St. Littleton, NH 03561
Bethlehem resident Timothy William Wennrich
....show peacefully slipped the bonds of Earth this past weekend. After nearly 71 years of exploration and fun, he is reunited with his loving wife, Marianne, who forged ahead 12 years ago into the Great Beyond.
Tim lived a life often depicted in adventure books of old; he traveled extensively throughout the world, often relying on the kindness of strangers to help him along. An avid outdoorsman, he was never far from his trusty bike, travelling throughout Europe, the British Isles, and South America, finding the exotic and bringing back photos and mementos for his family to exclaim over. He loved to share a drink with new friends in a local tavern in a far-away land. Tim also loved local excursions: golfing, skiing, hiking, and canoeing the Adirondack Mountains from the time he was a boy well into his adulthood. He would pass along this love of exploration to his children and grandchildren who would often join him on an adventure or two.
Born in upstate New York, Tim grew up in Glens Falls where he met a pretty young nursing student, Marianne Angelo and began a love affair lasting nearly 35 years that produced three wonderful boys. After living in Colorado, South Korea and Rhode Island, Tim moved his family to the northern New York and raised them in the town of Canton, where the Wennrichs spent their winters skiing throughout the Adirondack Mountains and their summers enjoying time at a family camp in Tupper Lake. He and Marianne not only taught their sons how to ski and appreciate the outdoors, they also taught their sons friends as well. They opened their home to relatives and friends alike, a place of love and learning.
Needing a profession to finance his passions, Tim was a small business owner and entrepreneur, starting several successful businesses throughout Northern New York. The most prominent being the well-loved Bagel Depot, the first coffee house/sandwich shop in Canton. In his later years, Tim turned to teaching, helping the young and old achieve their education goals. After retiring and moving to the local area, Tim would often be found with friends or alone on the ski slopes of Cannon or Bretton Woods, or on a local golf course, continuing to enjoy his love of outdoors well into his 70th year.
Tim is survived by his three sons and their families: Timothy Joseph, his wife Jessie and their three children, Jeb, Cole and Ani, all of Bethlehem; Joshua, his wife Pilar and their children, Lydia and Jorin, of Alexandria, VA; Gabriel and his son Winter, of Steamboat Springs, CO. Tim is also survived by his younger sister Susan, of Saratoga Springs, NY.
His family, in their bereavement of dealing with the sudden loss of their patriarch, have asked in lieu of flowers for well wishers to make a donation to the Adaptive Program of Northern New Hampshire, PO Box 304, Franconia, NH 03580 an outreach program to help the disabled experience the joys of the outdoor world through the wonderful commitments of volunteers like Timothy.
Joan (Gadbois) Fillion
....show passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017. She was born on November 9, 1927 to Ephraim and Rose Gadbois of Littleton and was a member of the Littleton community for her entire 90 years of life.
Joan attended St. Rose of Lima Grammar School and was a 1946 graduate of Littleton High School. As a young woman, she worked at MacLeod’s Store on Main Street, and from 1970 to 1992 she worked as a paraprofessional and office assistant at Lakeway Elementary School.
Music was an important part of Joan’s life. She was a trained soprano with a beautiful voice. She loved to sing and sang at St. Rose of Lima Church for many years.
Joan grew up across the street from Francis Fillion, and they were classmates in school. They started dating when Francis returned to Littleton after serving in World War II and were married on June 17, 1950. They enjoyed and appreciated their 67 years together, and one of the last things Joan said was, “I’ve had a wonderful life.”
Anyone who knew Joan knows that she loved her home, loved to cook, and loved to bake. Her home was always neat as a pin, and no one ever visited without offers of delicious treats. Many years ago Joan took a cake decorating class. She enjoyed the class, practiced the techniques that were taught, and made many cakes for special occasions, including the lovely wedding cakes enjoyed at her children’s weddings.
Joan could sew and crochet very well, but what she most liked to do was knit. She created wonderful things for her family and friends. Her favorite knitting projects were sweaters, bonnets, and booties for babies and intricate, personalized Christmas stockings for the members of her family.
Music, baking, cooking, and knitting were all things that Joan loved, but the thing that she loved most was her family. She was a hard worker with high standards, and she would do absolutely anything for her husband, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Her family was the primary focus of everything that she did, and she and Francis were the gravitational force that kept the family close.
Joan was predeceased by her parents, a sister Frances (Gadbois) Messick of Poquoson, VA, and a brother, Robert Gadbois, of Littleton. She is survived by her husband, Francis Fillion; her children, Gail and husband Steven Holmes of Warner, NH, and Wayne and wife Shelley Fillion of Littleton; her grandchildren, Leslie Fillion and husband Rick Chartier of Manchester, NH, Sarah Fillion and husband Tyler Robison of Deering, NH, Matthew and wife Meridith Holmes of Whitefield, NH, Jeffrey Holmes of Jeffersonville, VT; and her two great grandchildren, Jacob and Adeline Holmes of Whitefield, NH.
A mass celebrating Joan’s life will be held at St. Rose of Lima Church on Thursday December 7, 2017 at 11AM. Burial will be a private family event held at St. Rose of Lima Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Joan’s name to St. Rose of Lima Church, 77 Clay Street, Littleton, NH 03561 or North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency, 536 Cottage Street, Littleton, NH 03561.
Sarah Verena Flynn
....show of Whitefield died in her bedroom on December 17, 2017, at the age of 30. During the last years of her life, she struggled with opioid addiction that has plagued our nation. But she isn’t just one more number to add to the total deaths or just one more young person taken too soon from us. She was and is so much more.
Sarah was born in Boston on June 26, 1987, to Vicki (Weaver) and Eamon Flynn, and she and her family moved soon after to East Concord, VT, where she celebrated her 1st birthday. Although she was an only child, she had many childhood friends and loving family, who constantly filled her home and life with joy and laughter.
As a young girl, she fished and tracked animals with her father and hiked and wrote poetry with her mother. She loved animals and music, and by the time she was 12, she was an advanced fiddle player of traditional Irish music. An athlete, Sarah enjoyed Tae-Kwon-Do, swimming, soccer, and basketball. She looked out for her friends and took pride in all she did. During her school years, she was an honor student, and after graduating from Concord High School, she attended Woodbury College, where she earned an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies.
Sarah was a great heart full of hope and promise, with a bright future and a gift that the world lost and can never replace. Many rehabs and family help couldn’t help her win the battle; she inspired others, but she couldn’t find a way that could cure her. Her beautiful smile and contagious laughter will live on in many hearts. She was and is a beautiful soul.
Sarah leaves behind her parents, Vicki (Weaver) and Eamon Flynn; her half-sisters and brothers on her father’s side: David, Elaine (Healy), Edmund, Kevin, Siobhan (Clayton), and John Flynn; her aunt and uncle, Virginia (Weaver) and Dick Karson; 9 nephews, 8 nieces, and many, many cousins.
Celebration of Life: Concord School, 173 School St. Concord VT Friday, Dec. 29th, 4:00-6:00.
It is with great sadness that the family of Robert August Freund (Bob)
....show announces his passing. He passed away peacefully Sunday December 17th after a long battle with Prostate Cancer. He was home and surrounded by his wife, all of his children and many of his grandchildren.
Bob was born in Rocky Point NY attended Rocky Point Grammar school and then Port Jefferson High School Graduating in 1954 at age 16. The next two years he worked various jobs from welders apprentice to truck driver. In 1956 he entered Paul Smith College as a forestry major, but graduated with an Associate’s degree in Liberal Arts. He then transferred to Morehead State University graduating in 1960 with majors in Biochemistry and English. He started a graduate program in Laboratory Medicine in West Virginia, but unfortunately his draft deferments expired. However he had sufficient credits to take the ASCP Board exam earning him direct Commissioning as a 2/LT in the US Army.
After three years of active duty he accepted a joint position as adjunct faculty at Merrimack College and in the laboratory of Lawrence General Hospital. The primary goal was to establish curriculum and obtain certification for a School of Medical Technology. During the same period he continued his military career by becoming a member of the 331st General Hospital.
After the school was established he was named Administrative Director of Laboratories. The role continued to expand and he soon found himself as Director of multiple departments i.e. Laboratory Medicine, Physical Therapy, Cardiac Cauterization and all imaging modalities. He retired from the military in 1997 and from Lawrence General Hospital in the year 2000 which allowed for a permanent move to the mountains of NH where he pursued his love of skiing and hiking.
At the same time his hospital career was growing his responsibilities in the military were doing the same. After the 331st General Hospital was inactivated he was named Commander Co. B (Med) 187th Infantry Brigade (Sep). Other assignments included Commander 323rd Medical Laboratory, (allowing his promotion to COL) Commander 373rd General Hospital, Commander 803d Medical Group and Chief of Staff 804th Medical Brigade. He received multiple awards during his career, but his most treasured were his badges the Expert Field Medical Badge and the Air Assault Badge. Upon retirement he was awarded the Legion of Merit.
Bob was particularly proud when both his sons raised their hands to serve their country; Dan as a naval officer and Eric as a Marine. Eric, as a member of the 10th Marine Expeditionary force, and his brigade were selected to be the first to enter Kuwait City during the Persian Gulf War.
Bob is survived by his loving wife Joyce, two sons Dan with his wife Gail and Eric with his wife Lori and his three daughters Debbie with her husband Dan, Karin with her husband Carlton and Kristin with her husband Josh. He had 18 loving grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother William and wife Cornelia. He is also survived by his extended family members Patrick and Linda Creegan and their four children. He was preceded by his mother Elizabeth Freund and father August Freund.
A celebration of life will be sometime in the spring of 2018 with eventual burial at Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made in his name to the Prostate Cancer Foundation and the Morrison Nursing Home in Whitefield, NH.
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