Donna M. Abbott
....show , 64, of Lebanon NH, passed away Monday evening at her home surrounded by loved ones.
She was born in Claremont NH, April 13, 1953. She was the daughter of August and Edith Griffin. She is sister of Beverly Downing, Larry Griffin, Charlene Locke, Ernest Griffin, George Griffin, and Gary Griffin. She was married to Harrison Abbott for 40 years and has four children, Shawn Griffin, Eric Griffin, Aprille Abbott, and Kimberly Abbott. She was a grandmother of 14 grandchildren, and great grandmother of 1 great grandson.
She had many jobs and made many friends over the years. She will be loved and missed by all. Family and friends are encouraged to leave her a message on her facebook account.
There will be visiting hours at Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon NH Friday June 9 between 5pm and 7pm.
There will be a Funeral service held at Abundant Life Church, 10 Rudsboro Road, Lebanon, NH at 10 am on Saturday June 10. Pastor Bruce Jerome will be performing the service.
Lebanon, NH - Joan M. (Bilodeau) Adams
....show , 84, passed away at Genesis Healthcare in Lebanon on Sunday June 18, 2017 with family by her side. She was born on April 6, 1933 in Concord, NH to the late Henry and Agnes (Rowan) Bilodeau. Joan married Roger Howe Adams on January 9, 1954. They lived in Lebanon for 63 years and raised 3 children. Joan enjoyed a lengthy career at Dartmouth College, where she worked at both the Amos Tuck School and Baker Library. She was a dedicated volunteer at Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital for more than twenty-five years. She served as a Eucharistic Minister for Sacred Heart Church, bringing communion as well as God’s love and light to countless homebound people. She supported many causes both locally and worldwide – always favoring organizations that focused on the less fortunate. She took the time to write, call and email her U.S. and State representatives regarding issues that that were important to her and her beliefs. When she wasn’t doing something for others, she loved to read, enjoyed long walks and spending time at the coast of Maine. Joan is survived by her loving husband Roger, 2 sons Tom and Matt, a daughter Karen, a twin brother John Bilodeau, a sister Jane (Bilodeau) Nadeau, 5 grandsons: Ben Adams, Bill Barr, David Barr, Chris Adams, Patrick Adams; a granddaughter: Jillian (Adams) Miecielica, as well as 5 great-grandchildren -- Khloe, Maddox, Billy, Ethan and Ava -- who especially offered her so much joy during her final years. Calling hours will be held privately. Family and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Church in Lebanon on Friday, June 23rd at 1:30pm followed by a Celebration of Life gathering at the Lebanon Senior Center. Burial will take place in Lebanon at the Valley Cemetery. Although Joan had many beloved charities, she believed that the Listen Center, with its many social service programs, greatly served the Upper Valley. The family, therefore, asks that donations in Joan’s memory be directed to The Listen Center, 60 Hanover Street, Lebanon, NH 03766.
Enfield, NH - Robert “Bob” E. Ainslie Sr.
....show ,83, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. He was born in
Cohasset, MA to the late Sherwood & Isabele (DeMello) Ainslie. Bob enjoyed work and was proud of his trade as a millwright and craftsman. Later in life he enjoyed working in his shop on small projects and building replica model homes with the greatest detail.
Bob was married to Shirley Thompson for 25 years and later married Joyce Holland Lawn, they spent 40 happy years together
He is survived by his wife Joyce Ainslie, four children Robert (Robb) Ainslie Jr & wife Patti., Shelia St Aubin & husband Scott, Douglas Ainslie, and Robbin Lee Umana, also, two step children Robert Lawn Sr. and Richelle Lawn, two brothers Sherwood Ainslie Jr & wife Cora., and Richard Ainslie, & wife Gerry, many grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a step son Russell Lawn Jr., a sister Shirley Tibbets, and brother John (Jack) Ainslie. He also leaves behind many neices and nephews, and many friends.
Family and friends are invited to Bob’s memorial service on Saturday November 18, at 3pm at the Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon, NH. Immediately after services there will be a reception at The Lebanon American Legion Post #22 189 Mechanic St. Lebanon, NH 03766
in lieu of flowers you may send contributions to Norris Cotton Cancer Center 1 Medical Center Dr. Lebanon, NH 03756
White River Jct, VT, Teresa A. Aldrich
....show , 86, passed away Thursday August 10, 2017 at her home surrounded by family.
Teresa was born August 13, 1930 to the late John and Jeannette (Boutin) Sausville Sr in Lebanon, NH. Teresa was a lifelong resident of the upper valley and graduated from Lebanon High School in 1948. Three years later she married the love of her life Stub Aldrich. During their 66 years of marriage, Teresa and Stub shared many experiences/accomplishments and were always most proud of their daughter Andrea and grandson Garrett.
Through Teresa’s working career she worked at Densmore Brick Company, Top Value, Kings Dept. store and AJ’s. She and her husband also owned The Polka Dot restaurant for a few years before purchasing Stub & Laura’s Restaurant in Windsor, VT with dear friend Laura Jennings Ryll. In her free time, she enjoyed her many cats, puzzles, arts and crafts, animal rescue and relaxing by the pool with family enjoying the wildlife and valley views.
She is pre-deceased by her parents John and Jeannette (Boutin) Sausville Sr.
She is survived by her husband AW Stub Aldrich, her daughter Andrea Aldrich and significant other Jon Peck; grandson Garrett Wilson and wife Emily Derick; brothers John Sausville Jr. and wife Donna, Alfred Sausville and wife Dot, her sister Annette Johnson and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank all the staff at VNH Visiting Nurse and Hospice, especially Teresa’s nurse Kathy.
Following Teresa’s request there will be no calling hours or funeral at this time.
In her memory, donations may be made to the following:
VNH Visiting Nurse and Hospice for Vermont and New Hampshire or Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society.
San Angelo, TX – Jeanette Dorothy Allen
....show , 95, passed away Monday November 20, 2017. She was born in Lebanon, NH to the late Anthony & Emma (Houle) Castonguay. Jeannette graduated from Sacred Heart School and was married to Roland W. Allen on May 24, 1941. Mr. Allen died in 1985. In 1995 she moved to San Angelo to live with her daughter. As a younger woman living in Lebanon she had worked for E. Cumming Leather Company and Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Catholic Daughters of America and a past member of the Lebanon Emblem Club. She enjoyed bowling, traveling, sewing and spending time with her family.
Jeannette is survived by her two children Roland A. Allen of San Angelo, TX and her daughter Janet Garner of San Angelo, TX, five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, many nieces & nephews.
Family and friends are invited to Jeannette’s calling hours at the Ricker Funeral Home & Crematory in Lebanon on Monday November 27, 2017 from 4 to 7pm. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church in Lebanon on Tuesday November 28, 2017 at 10 am.
Canaan, NH - June A. Allen
....show , 68, passed away due to injuries from an automobile accident on Monday, September 18. 2017. June was born in Lebanon, NH to Arnold H. & Alice Chapman. She graduated from Lebanon High School, class of 1969.
June retired from Hypertherm after 27 years. She loved working at Hypertherm. She considered her co-workers as family. June was kind, compassionate, and caring with a gracious soul. She always looked for the positive and was willing to give a helping hand. She put family and friends before herself.
June enjoyed taking walks with her dog Lilly. She spent many weekends going to yard sales. She enjoyed traveling to North Carolina and going on cruises. When she was home she liked watching her soap operas, lifetime, game shows, all while scrolling on Facebook. June’s all-time passion was spending time with her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her mother Alice Salls and Woody Collins of Waxhaw NC; three children Kelly Wicker and husband Jason Wicker of Monroe NC, Jeremy Rogers of Canaan NH, and Tiffany Williams of Northfield, VT; three siblings Linda Chapman of Lebanon, NH, Denise McCoy of Canaan, NH and Ralph Chapman of Louisville Kentucky; and ten grandchildren Rebecca, Drew, Taylor, Bailey, Kylie, Karson, Kadlen, Joselynn, Amber, Brianna, and a great granddaughter Calla.
She was predeceased by her father, also her sister Dale Kennedy, son Jessie Winters, and son Mikey Allen all of whom were in the same automobile accident.
Family and friends are invited to memorial calling hours at the Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon, NH on Wednesday, September 27th from 9am – 11am or from 3pm – 6pm. A graveside service will be held for immediate family on Thursday, September 28th at 11am at the Gleason Cemetery in Meriden, NH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a Charity of one’s choice.
Lebanon, NH - Mikey Allen
....show , 27, passed away due to injuries from an automobile accident on Monday, September 18th, 2017.Mikey was born in Lebanon, NH on June 20, 1990 to Michael and June (Chapman) Allen. He graduated from Lebanon High School, class of 2009. Mikey enjoyed working for Kleen Laundry. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting with his brother Jeremy, traveling, four wheeling and always up for trying something new.
He is survived by his father Michael Allen of Lebanon, NH, three siblings Kelley Wicker and her husband Jason Wicker of Monroe, NC, a brother Jeremy Rogers of Canaan, NH and Tiffany Williams of Northfield, VT, his grandmother Alice Salls and her companion Woody Collins of Waxhaw, NC, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and a special friend AJ Stone.
He was predeceased by his mother June Allen, a brother Jessie Winters and aunt Dale Kennedy. All of whom were in the same automobile accident.
Family and friends are invited to memorial calling hours at the Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon, NH on Wednesday, September 27th from 9am – 11am or from 3pm – 6pm. A graveside service will be held for immediate family Thursday, September 28th at 11am at the Gleason Cemetery in Meriden, NH.
Lucille Florence (Tardiff) Archambeault
....show 91, of Lebanon, N. H. passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at the Lebanon Center Genesis in Lebanon, N.H. with her daughter by her side. She was born on September 2, 1925, in Gilmanton, N. H. the daughter of Joseph Donald Tardiff and Carrie E. (Grace) Tardiff Hill.
Lucille lived most of her life in the Upper Valley area. She attended schools in West Lebanon. In 1943 she married Paul Archambeault. She worked at the Kleen Laundry for over 40 years. After retiring from the laundry she found joy caring for her grandchildren and her great grandchildren. She spent many hours playing cards and UNO with her grandchildren. She liked to travel and spent many trips to Virginia Beach, VA. often having a family reunion with her children. One of her greatest enjoyment was shopping and buying special gifts for others. She especially enjoyed holidays and special holiday dinners at her daughter's house. Summer time meant spending an afternoon on a park bench at the beach, smelling the ocean breeze. She loved the great outdoors and spent as much time as she could outside. One of her favorite things to do at Genesis was to play bingo. Her grandchildren, Loren, Hope, Taylor and Jordan spent many hours visiting with their grammy at Genesis. They will miss her very much.
Lucille will be remembered as a strong willed person, always looking out for others. She had a great sense of humor and at last Halloween she wore a red wig and pretended to be "pretty woman". She could always get you to laugh with her humorous antics.
Lucille was predeceased by her father Donald Tardiff; mother Carrie Hill, sister Lillian Jarvis, brother Maurice Tardiff, husband Paul Archambeault, son Donald Archambeault, and partner Harold Gault. She is survived by her daughter Sally McEwen and son-inlaw Robert McEwen of Lebanon, N. H., son Raymond Archambeault and daughter-inlaw Kathy Archambeault of Virginina Beach, VA., son Gary Archambeault and daugher-inlaw Cindy of Pilot Point, Texas and daughter-inlaw Patricia Archambeault of Barre, VT., seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
At her request, a private family burial will take place in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made to the Raven Box, First Baptist Church of Lebanon, N. H.
Hartland, Vt. - Peter Eldon Barbour
....show died peacefully Monday morning in his Hartland home surrounded by love. Peter was born December 18th, 1945 in Hartland to Ralph and Elsie (Roberts) Barbour. He attended Hartland schools and graduated from Windsor High School in 1963. Following his graduation, he worked at the Woodstock Inn where he met his wife, Barbara. They were married at Our Lady of the Snows in Woodstock on October 24th, 1964.
Peter and Barbara moved to Connecticut where Peter worked at Pratt and Whitney Air Craft in East Hartford for four years. He worked at the Marlborough Country Barn for eight years after which they returned to Vermont with their two children, Timothy and Karen. Peter worked as maintenance manager of the Holiday Inn in White River Jct. for 25 years.
Peter enjoyed making colonial furniture for family but his pride and joy was the Hartland home he built with his father in 1976.
Peter was predeceased by his parents, Ralph and Elsie. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, his son Timothy Barbour and his wife, Eva of Brooklyn, NY, his daughter, Karen Barbour of Hartland, brothers Ralph Curtis Barbour and his wife, Joanne, of South Royalton, Vt., Dennis Barbour and his wife, Pat, of Reading, Vt., Paul Barbour and his wife, Sheila, of Hartland, Vt, sisters Janet Bunker and her husband, David, of Charlestown, Nh, Cathy Craig of Keysville, NY, Barbara’s sister, Kathleen Hale and her family of Akron, Oh, and many nieces and nephews. Peter’s granddaughters, Sage, Cade and Rory, were the delight of his life and he felt privileged to be an integral part of their lives.
Special thanks to Bayada and nurse, Maureen Roberts, for ensuring that Pete was comfortable during his final days.
A funeral Mass will be at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Saturday, April 1st at 11AM. Luncheon to follow. Donations in his memory may be made to the Zoe Richardson scholarship fund at Hartland Elementary, 97 Martinsville Road, Hartland, Vt. 05048.
Richard Robert Bardorf
....show of Etna, NH passed away peacefully on April 22, 2017 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, NH.
Rick was born in Needham, Massachusetts, on January 30, 1941, to Martin F. Bardorf and Dorothy Fidler Bardorf. He grew up in North Haven, Connecticut, where he enjoyed a wonderful childhood in then rural North Haven, exploring the woods, fishing in the river, camping out and enjoying his brothers, Paul and Brian, along with their faithful English Setter, Pepper. Rick attended Notre Dame High School, and was involved in high school and local sports.
The family later moved to Manchester, NH where Rick graduated from Bishop Bradley High School, in 1959, and subsequently attended and graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, where he enjoyed his study of aircraft engine mechanics, graduating in 1961 and subsequently enlisting in the United States Air Force, serving in Japan and Honolulu. While in Hawaii, Rick met the attractive young nurse who would become his wife, Connie, and they were married in 1968 while Rick was a student at UNH. A year later their first child, Kristen Elizabeth was born, and life was good. Rick graduated from the Whitamore School of Business at UNH in 1971 and was employed by United Aircraft in East Hartford, Connecticut.
The family subsequently returned to Bradford, New Hampshire, restoring a Victorian Home and enjoying their many friends, skiing, golf and the natural beauty of the state. Rick was employed by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of NH, as a programmer and systems analyst.
In 1977 the family moved to Hanover, New Hampshire, after welcoming their second child, Rebecca Erin, and Rick joined the Computer Services Department at MHMH until he decided he wanted to start, own and operate his own business which, after a great deal of planning and preparation, the Four Seasons Auto Wash was established. Rick loved being self-employed and spent every day growing the business and interacting on a social level with his customers who became his friends. After many years of successfully operating his business, Alzheimers Disease eventually caused Rick to retire from his business.
Rick loved life in general, his family, his many friends, his wonderful dogs, his home, his airplane, his Harley, hiking, fishing, golfing, softball and other sports with his friends and children and, of course, was a life-long Red Sox and Patriots fan. He enjoyed old cars, his brothers Paul and Brian, and his family, Kristen, Becky, son-in-law Josh and the best grandchildren ever, Connor and Emma.
Richard is survived by his wife of 49 years, Constance Ann Bardorf, daughter, Kristen of Hanover and daughter, Rebecca and her husband Joshua Allen of Lebanon, and grandchildren Connor and Emma, and his brother and his wife, Brian and Mary Catherine Bardorf of Middletown, Rhode Island. He was predeceased by his brother, Dr. Paul M. Bardorf and sister-in-law, Linda M. Bardorf of Bedford, New Hampshire. Rick is survived by his brother, Brian’s three sons, Mark B. Bardorf, David G. Bardorf and Ian M. Bardorf, and his brother Paul’s four sons, Stephen P. Bardorf, Christopher M. Bardorf, Michael R. Bardorf and Brian M. Bardorf, and their lovely wives and children.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Riker Funeral home in Lebanon. Visitation will take place on Saturday, April 29, 2017 between 10:30 and 12:30 P.M. followed by a funeral Mass at the Sacred Heart Church in Lebanon beginning at 1 PM.
Lebanon, NH - Elvin L. Batcher
....show , 87, died Wednesday November 15, 2017. He was born in Albany, NY to the late Howard M. & Charlotte M. (Oliver) Batcher. Elvin grew up in New York where he worked on the family farm and washed windows in New York City. He served in the Army during the Korean war. Following his discharge, he returned home where he met and married his wife Faye M. Follensbee. They settled on the Meriden Road in Lebanon where they began their family.
Elvin worked for many years at the Tip Top Bakery in White River Junction, VT. When they closed he went to work for the Hartford High School which he retired from. He was a member of the Lebanon Elks and enjoyed bowling, playing dominos and spending time with family.
He is survived by his wife Faye Batcher of Lebanon, three children Lonnie Wescott and his wife Kelly of Enfield. Patricia Oakes and husband Robert of Lebanon and Linda Duval and husband Michael of Cornish, three siblings Shirley Batcher, Patricia Sitcer and Frances Calhoun, grandchildren Nicole Wescott, Amy Wescott, Jennifer Labbie and Bobby Oakes, great grandchildren Kayden Wescott, Kiya Wescott, Madison Labbie and Brenna Labbie, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by six brothers.
Family and friends are invited to Elvin’s memorial calling hours at the Ricker funeral home in Lebanon on Sunday November 19, from 11 to 12 with a memorial service to begin at 12 at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Grafton, NH – Waldo L. Beckford Jr.
....show , 85, passed away in the comfort of his home on Thursday march 30, 2017. He was born on June 3, 1931 in Chester, NH to the late Waldo L. & Hazel (Pingree) Beckford Sr. Waldo proudly served in the U.S Army. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Waldo is survived by his loving wife Jackie Beckford of sixty-two years, their eight children Bruce, Cindy, Dian, Earl, Roland, Rose, Jane and Valerie, several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by all his siblings.
Family and friends are invited to the Ricker Funeral Home in Enfield on Thursday, April 6, 2017 from 1 to 3 pm for Waldo’s memorial calling hours. There will be no funeral or burial at this time.
Lebanon, NH - Ben Benjamin
....show , born 5-11-1932, of Lebanon, New Hampshire died peacefully on February 13th of this year due to complications from dementia.
He lived in Lebanon his whole life and was a beloved husband and father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was predeceased by his wife, Nancy (Mason) Benjamin, whom he married November 5th, 1955. She died February 12th, 2005. Also predeceased by his infant son David, and his sister Mary Healey of Conn., and brother Bob Benjamin of VA
He is survived by his two daughters Terry Follensbee and her husband Duane of Lebanon, NH and Kathy Murphy and her husband Jonathan of Williamstown, Ma., a grandaughter, Jennifer Bogacki and her husband Jared, of Greensboro, NC., a grandson, Benjamin Murphy and his wife Katie of Williamstown, Ma. He had two great grandaughters, Avaleigh Grace and Emmanuelle Rose Bogacki, and a great grandson, Alexander Benjamin Murphy. He also enjoyed spending time with his good friend Winnie Dennis, especially at Shyrl's diner.
He was in the National Guard in 1959 at Camp Drum, Watertown, NY.
He worked for the Lebanon Tannery for years, was a volunteer firefighter at the same time and drove school bus for varsity sports at Lebanon High School.
He then began a career as a full time fireman for Lebanon and helped out with the police and ambulance.
He worked for Dartmouth College from November of 1979 to May of 1997 when he retired. He occasionally drove the Lebanon senior citizen bus. He then worked for Kimbal Union Academy for several years driving students to their appointments.
In his freetime he was an avid hunter, fisherman and raised AKC registered beagles. He loved hiking and snowshoeing, etc., and he was a lifetime memeber of the Claremont Beagle club. He loved all animals.
He had an old saying about raising kids: "Keep them in the woods, it keeps them off the streets."
At Ben's request, there will be no calling hours and no funeral service.
Donations may be made in his name to Upper Valley Humane Society and/or B.O.N.E.S., Beagles of New England States.
Lebanon, NH, Thomas F. Bickel
....show , 79, passed away Friday October 27, 2017 at the Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital in Lebanon.
Born November 20, 1937 to the late Francis and Helen (Fulcher) Bickel in Detroit Michigan.
Thomas graduated from the University of Michigan with his doctorate in Mathematics. In May of 1964 he married his wife Elizabeth Dobrowolski. In 1970 Thomas and Elizabeth moved to Enfield New Hampshire. Thomas began his carrier as a professor in 1967 at Dartmouth College. His last twelve years he also served as the Registrar.
In his free time Tom enjoyed leading bird walks in the Hanover area. You may have also met him on the rail trail around Mascoma lake where he enjoyed walking and bird watching as well. Tom was an active member of the American Mathematics association as well as several birding associations.
Thomas is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth of 53 years.
Following his request there will be no calling hours. There will be a celebration of life announced and celebrated at the Woodland’s in Lebanon, NH at a later date.
Esther S. Bickford
....show , age 93, died on March 8, 2017 at her home in Lebanon, NH.
She was born on November 1, 1923, in Tyngsborough, Massachusetts, daughter of Raymond W. and Ethel (Queen) Sherburne.
She was raised in Tyngsborough, graduated from Winslow Grammar School, 1936, Lowell High School, 1940 and Simmons College, 1945. Following graduation from Simmons she worked for General Electric in Bridgeport, Connecticut for several years.
In 1949, she was married to Burt Bickford, of Rochester, New Hampshire, also employed by General Electric. In 1954 they were transferred to Providence, Rhode Island and after 25 years in Rhode Island, they retired to Quechee, Vermont. They moved to the Woodlands in Lebanon when it opened.
She is survived by her husband, two sons, Lawrence and daughter-in-law, Helene of Hancock, NH; James and daughter-in-law, Karen, of Manahawkin, NJ; and two granddaughters, Allison (Chicago) and Whitney (Boston). She is also survived by several cousins, a niece and three nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was pre-deceased by two sisters, Eleanor Riley and Marian Sherburne, two brothers, Howard W. Sherburne and Russell K. Sherburne.
Donations in her memory may be made to the Upper Valley Haven, 713 Hartford Ave., White River Junction, VT 05001 or "Skip Matthews Memorial Run", PO Box 918, Lebanon, NH 03766
Enfield, NH – Paula K. (Nelson) Blake
....show , 69, passed away after a long illness on February 1, 2017. She was born and raised in Barre, VT and was a graduate of Marian High School. It was in high school that Paula met Gary Blake and on January 7, 1967 they were married after a short courtship. They had 3 children together Kristine, Deborah and Timothy. In 1986 the family relocated to Lebanon, NH. Paula served in many administrative positions throughout her career working for Blake’s Linoleum in Barre, Mascoma Bank in Lebanon and for the State of NH-Department of Unemployment.
After their children married and started families of their own, Paula and Gary moved to picturesque Mascoma Lake. It was there that Paula enjoyed many hours in her rocking chair on the porch, taking in the beauty and peacefulness of the scenery. She was an avid reader, enjoyed home decorating and was a big fan of NASCAR racing.
Paula was predeceased by both her parents Kenneth & Pauline (Burke) Nelson Sr., her brother Kenneth Nelson Jr. and her sister Kay Lamberti. She is survived by her husband Gary Blake, her daughter Kristine Harrington and husband John of Wilder, VT and her daughter Deborah Lacey and husband Christian of Randolph, VT, and her son Timothy Blake of Enfield, NH. Paula also leaves her sister, Debra Allen, three grandchildren Brooke, Brianna and Zachary, as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
At Paula’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or services.
Lebanon, NH – Stanley R. Bond
....show , age 86, a lifelong Lebanon resident, passed away date July 30. He was born in Hanover, NH to the late Walter & Grace (Sanville) Bond. Stanley grew up in Lebanon and graduated from Lebanon High School, Class of 1950. He played semi-pro baseball for the Lebanon Cardinal’s starting at the age of fifteen. Stanley was a US Army Veteran who proudly served as a Ranger during the Korean Conflict. He worked for H.W. Carter & Sons as a shipping and receiving clerk until their closing. He later was employed by Split Ball Bearing and Cowan’s Department Store. Stanley was a Life member of American Legion Post 22 of Lebanon and a member of both the VFW and Elks Club.
He is survived by his four children Linda Cole (Mike) of West Lebanon, NH, Doreen Moodie of Enfield, NH, Brian Bond (Margaret) of Claremont and Terri Sanborn (Dan) of Penacook, NH, two siblings Pauline Wood of Florida and Barbara Brown of Lebanon, NH, ten grandchildren, several great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and a seemingly endless supply of cousins. He was predeceased by a brother Roger Bond and a sister Norma Couture.
Family and friends are invited to the Ricker Funeral Home & Crematory of Lebanon for Stanley’s memorial calling hours on Wednesday August 2 from 5 to 7 pm
A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at the Sacred Heart Church in Lebanon, NH on Thursday August 3rd at 10 am.
Burial will follow at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Lebanon, NH.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the Pat Walsh Sneaker Fund, c/o CCB, P.O. Box 386, Lebanon NH 03766, please place on the memo line Stanley Bond.
Hanover, NH - Jule Brinn
....show , 86, of Hanover, NH, passed away on Monday September 25, 2017. A native of Pittsburgh PA and an alumnus of the University of Pittsburgh, Jule had a distinguished career as a Safety Engineer at General Motors and Chrysler and had a Masters Engineering from Wayne State in Detroit, MI. He was an avid skier and cyclist and an enthusiast of the outdoors. He lived in the Hanover area the last twenty years. He is predeceased by his parents, David and Ethel Brinn of Pittsburgh, PA, his brother, Chester Brinn of Sarasota, FL and survived by his sister-in-law Ruth Brinn of Rockville, MD and his nephews Jorden Brinn of Silver Spring, MD, Marshall Brinn of Newton, MA and Chanina Brinn of Safed Israel.
There will be no calling hours. A private burial will be held at the Upper Valley Jewish Community Cemetery in Lebanon.
Lebanon, NH - Raymond C. Brown
....show , 81, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017 in the comfort of his home while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lebanon to the late Harold & Alice (Kimball) Brown on April 24, 1936. As a young boy, his family moved to Springfield, NH. He returned to Lebanon in 1950 where he began working for Roger’s Hotel and later Emerson Gardens. In 1954, he married Barbara Bond and began their family. Raymond retired from his supervising position at New Jersey Machine after thirty-five years of dedicated service. As a young man he enjoyed hunting, fishing bowling, snowmobiling and playing softball with both the Rockdale team and Brown’s Furniture team. He was a life member of the Elks Club. Ray was most passionate about his family, he was a kind patient man who was generous with his time and love. He will be deeply missed.
He is survived by his wife Barbara Brown of 63 years, his two daughters Susan Falzarano and her husband Douglas of Canaan, NH and Robin Mickle of Brawley, CA, three grandchildren Joshua Cloud and his wife Meg, Grace Mickle and George Mickle III, two great grandchildren Charles Cloud and Caroline Cloud, many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by all his siblings.
Family and friends are invited to Ray’s calling hours at the Ricker funeral Home in Lebanon on Tuesday July 25, 2017 from 5 to 7 PM. Ray’s funeral will be on Wednesday July 26, 2017 at 11am at the Ricker Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Lebanon.
Raymond Andrew Buskey
....show , 63, of Lebanon, NH passed away on Sunday, June 11 of heart failure. He was born in Springfield, VT, December 19, 1953, son of Raymond P. and Hallie (Lasell) Buskey. Ray grew up in Hanover, the sixth of seven children, spending summers at the family camp on Mascoma Lake, and lived his entire life in the Upper Valley.
Ray graduated from Hanover High School in 1971. He attended New Hampton School before entering The Whittemore School of Business and Economics at the University of New Hampshire where he earned a degree in Business Administration. In 1977, he and his brother Steve Buskey founded S & R Associates, which later became Raven Bay LLC. where they developed properties in Hanover, NH. In 1986, he married Lonnie Larrow, together they raised two children, Emily Anne and Jacob Andrew, on Mascoma Lake in East Lebanon, NH. Ray and Lonnie separated in 2012, and for the past year Ray enjoyed keeping company with Allison Flint of Enfield.
His passions included boating, especially sailing, lifelong learning, and protecting the environment. Ray was heavily committed to several community and ecologically minded organizations such as the Friends of the Northern Rail Trail, and the Upper Valley Purple Loosestrife Coalition. He was a devoted member of the Mascoma Lake Association for over 20 years serving in a variety of roles including milfoil abatement, water quality, a member of the executive board, and most recently as vice-president. He was a member and past president of the Hanover Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Freemasons, the Shriners, and other civic groups.
Ray was a dedicated champion of Advance Transit, having served on the Board of Directors and many committees for over 28 years, including multiple terms as President. Ray chaired AT’s Building committee twice – first in 1994 when the new garage and headquarters were built in Wilder, VT and the second time when the building was expanded. The LEED certified facility, which includes a licensed solar plant on the roof, will serve Upper Valley transit riders for many years into the future.
He is survived by Lonnie, Jake, Emily, and Allison. Also, brothers John of Sardinia, OH, Wil (wife Shannon) of Lebanon, Steve (Dianne) of Hanover, Walt (Jane) of Etna, and sisters Ann Drinkward of Van Nuys, CA and Patricia Gilles (Roger) of White River Jct., VT, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Calling hours will be held at Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon, Friday, June 23 from 4-7 pm. The funeral service will be held Saturday, June 24 at 11 am at the UU Congregation of the Upper Valley in Norwich, VT.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ray’s name to Advanced Transit or Mascoma Lake Association.
Lebanon, NH – Dick Camp
....show , 88 a lifelong resident of Lebanon passed away on May 5, 2017 at his residence surrounded by family. After the passing of his wife, Rita (Fifi) on March 23, 2017, Dick’s health rapidly declined and passed with a broken heart.
Dick was born April 5, 1929 in Hanover, NH, to the late Edward S. and Arlene P. Camp. Dick was predeceased by his wife Rita (Fifi) after 67 years of marriage, brother’s George H. and Perry Camp and daughter-in-law Janice Dutille Camp.
After graduating from Lebanon High, Dick became the youngest superintendent for Finest Grocery Stores of Northern New England. Later owning and operating the Riverdale Store and then managing the Molly’s Deli in Hanover until his retirement.
During their marriage, they raised and are survived by their four children, Glenn (Patti) Camp of Vero Beach, Fl, Gary (Denise) Camp of Etna, Bruce (Jacqui) Camp of Lebanon; daughter Janice (Randy) Chapman of Enfield. Dick is also survived by several grand and great grand-children and a neighborhood of loving and dear friends.
Dick enjoyed life to the fullest, and was exceptionally proud of his family and all of their accomplishments. Over the years, he loved the great outdoors, especially fly fishing and his annual fishing trips to Tim Pond Camp’s in Maine with all his friends. Dick will be remembered for his warm spirt, kindness, and easy going personality. He had a great love of sharing his fishing stories, and would give one of his own hand tied flies to a stranger who was having difficulty catching a trout.
At the request of Dick, there will be no calling hours or graveside services. A celebration of Dick’s life will be held at a later date. On behalf of Dick’s family, we would like to express our sincere thanks to Bayada Hospice of Norwich, VT for all the wonderful care they provided to him and the entire family. Contributions in his memory may be made to Bayada Foundation, PO Box 1590, Norwich, VT 05055.
Lebanon, NH – Rita ( Fifi ) Camp
....show , 87 a long time resident of Lebanon passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017 after a long and courageous battle with three different types of breast cancer over thirty years. Fifi passed while surrounded by family at her son’s house in Etna, NH. Fifi was born November 29, 1929 in Lebanon, to the late Felix and Florance McGonis. FiFi the youngest of eleven children was predeceased by brothers; Cleve, Francis, Joseph, Paul, Albert, Clarence, Donald, Richard, Stanley and sister Lucile and daughter-in-law Janice Dutille Camp.
After graduating from Lebanon High, Fifi married and is survived by her high school sweet heart Richard Camp of Lebanon. During their 67 years of marriage, FiFi stayed at home raising their four children and assisting her husband own and manage the Riverdale Store. She was the loving mother to sons, Glenn (Patti) Camp of Vero Beach, Fl, Gary (Denise) Camp of Etna, Bruce (Jacqui) Camp of Lebanon; daughter Janice (Randy) Chapman of Enfield. Fifi is also survived by several grand and great grand-children and her loving and dear friend Peggy McKinney of Lebanon.
Fifi enjoyed life to the fullest, and was exceptionally proud of her family and all of their accomplishments and what life had to offer them. Over the years, she loved going to the ocean and eating lobster and will be remembered for her warm spirt, kindness, charm and her easy going personality. She had a great love of baking deserts, especially her whoppie pies to share with family, friends and neighbors.
At the request of Fifi, there will be no calling hours or graveside services. A celebration of Fifi’s life will be held at a later date. On behalf of Fifi’s family, we would like to express our sincere thanks to Bayada Hospice of Norwich, VT for all the wonderful care they provided to her and the entire family. Contributions in her memory may be made to Bayada Foundation, PO Box 1590, Norwich, VT 05055.
Enfield, NH - Russell “Rusty” F. Cantlin Jr.
....show , 70, passed away Tuesday October 10, 2017. He was born in Lebanon, NH to the late Russell F. & Lorraine (Briggs) Cantlin Sr. Russell graduated from Lebanon High School, class of 1966. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army where he proudly served in Vietnam.
Following his honorable discharge from the military he got his electricians license and was a master electrician for a period of time. Following that he operated a garage in West Lebanon, NH, he drove truck for J.B. Hunt, worked for the Lebanon School District and eventually retired from Dartmouth Printing. Russell was an active member in the American Legion Post 22 where he was past post commander and district commander. As well as a member of the VFW. In his free time, he enjoyed volunteering at the VA medical Center in White River Junction, VT, spending time with his Beagle Dogs, and enjoying classic cars, especially Corvettes.
Russell was pre-deceased by both his parents Russell F. Cantlin Sr. and Lorraine (Briggs) Cantlin.
He is survived by his wife Karen S. (LaChance) Cantlin; his three dogs Trixie, Susie and Jack; sisters Bonnie Lariviere of Grantham, NH, Mary Cantlin and wife Mindy Girten of Grantham, NH, Pat Schettino and husband Alex of Grantham; brother Clifton Cantlin and wife Sharon of Lebanon, NH and many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held Friday October 13, 2017 from 5 to 7 pm at the Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon with a memorial service beginning at 7pm.
Memorial donations can be made to VA Medical Center, Attn: Voluntary Services, 215 North Main Street White River Junction, VT 05009.
Claremont, NH – Frederick Carpenter
....show , 65, formerly of Hollywood, FL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 30, 2017 at the Elmwood Center in Claremont. He was born in Bay Shore, NY to Edgar J. & Ruth N. Donley (Carpenter) in June of 1952. Frederick grew up in West Babylon, NY on Long Island. He was married to Kathie Grover in 1972 and moved upstate in New York where his 3 children were born. There, he worked for Tracy Baking company until it closed. He then landed in the telecommunications industry and moved to Florida in 1994. Fred was a hard worker and enjoyed working and traveling for work. He worked until his health would no longer allow him. Outside of work, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, taking photographs and having a good time. He was always interested in science and technology. He was an avid reader of National Geographic magazine and watcher of science-related television right to the end.
Fred is survived by his two daughters Chris Wolfe and her husband Sean of Lebanon, NH and Jamie Carpenter and her companion David Johnston, six grandchildren Xander Wolfe, Isaac Wolfe, Zohie Johnston, Evrin Johnston, Zachery Carpenter and Jenna Carpenter, his mother Ruth Dunn, his sister Peggy Lasala, nieces and nephews, and his former wife Kathie Grover Tiffany. He was predeceased by his son Steven R. Carpenter and his brother Edgar C. Carpenter.
There will be no calling hours, family and friends are invite to Fred’s memorial service at the Mt. Upton United Methodist Church in Upton, NY on Saturday September 23, 2017 at 2pm.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donation in Fred’s name to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research or via Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163-4777. Tel: 1-800-708-7644. My dad believed he would beat his disease. He believed that the efforts of the Micheal J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, other Parkinson’s organizations, doctors and scientists would eventually result in a cure, if not for himself, than for others like him.
Lebanon, NH - Lorraine B. Couillard Carter
....show , 88, passed away on April 6, 2017 at home in Hiawassee, Georgia after a brief illness. She was born in Bradford, VT May 3, 1928 to Joseph Adelard Couillard and Mary Olivia Couillard.
She married John C. Carter SR. in White River Jct., VT on April 2, 1945. They resided in Lebanon, NH from 1949-1968. They owned and operated Carter’s Oil Service. In 1968, they moved to Vero Beach, FL and were owners of Sandy Toes Apartments until their retirement in 1978. She was predeceased by her husband John Carter SR. in 1992 and son Thomas Alan Carter in 1968. She was also predeceased by her parents, 5 sisters and 5 brothers.
She is survived by daughters, Barbara “Bobbi” Carter Magness of Port Aransas, TX and Nancy Carter Dupuis (John) of Kennesaw, GA, and son John C. “Jack” Carter JR of Hiawassee, GA. Six Grandchildren, John “Jamie” Magness of Spring, Texas, Laura Lee Magness Brown of Austin, TX and Anthony “Andy” Magness of Corpus Christie, TX, Thomas “Tad” Dupuis of Marietta, GA, Julie Ann Dupuis and Marcy Dupuis Rosado of Kennesaw, GA. Also, John C. Carter III of Vero Beach, FL. 12 great- grandchildren, 1 great–great granddaughter. One brother Donald Couillard of Fairfield, CA. and several nieces and nephews. One sister-in-law Hariett Couillard of Broomfield, CO and one brother-in-law John “Jack” Heavisides of Hartland, VT.
She loved her family, line dancing, reading and traveling.
Family and friends are invited to Lorraine’s committal service at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Lebanon, NH on Friday June 2nd, 2017 at 10 AM.
Canaan, NH - Philip F. Carter
....show , 81, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, August 26, 2017. He was born to the late Frederick J. and Ellen (Rayno) Carter in Andover, NH. He moved to Hartford, VT as a young boy. He grew up in Hartford and graduated in 1954 from Hartford High School. During high school he played baseball, basketball, and football. Phil played in the very first Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl Football Game. Following high school, he enlisted with the U.S. Army where he proudly served and returned home following his discharge. He met Patricia Wain in 1958, and they married January 1, 1959. They made their home in Wilder, then Hartford, and later settled in Canaan on their farm, Hillcrest Farm. Phil worked for Sears, Roebuck, and Company for 40 plus years before his retirement. Phil was activly involved with his community as a cemetery trustee, former member of the budget committee, a strong supporter of Mascoma High School football, and both a 4-H and Cub Scout leader. Outside of his community he was a life member of the Elks Club, a life member of the American Hereford Association, and a life member of the New England Hereford Association.
Phil was most passionate about his family. He loved his wife, children, and grandchildren very much, and was extremely proud of them all. He encouraged his children and grandchildren with their 4-H projects, offering support while he watched them grow and learn.
He is survived by his wife Patsy of Canaan, NH; two sons, Ed Carter and his wife Sharon of Richmond, ME and Tom Carter and his wife Candace of Canaan, NH; two sisters, Connie Smith and Ruth Ellis; four grandchildren Colt Carter, Rachel Carter, Sarah Carter, and Arianna Carter; a sister- and brother-in-law Robert and Barbara Pollard; and nieces, nephews, and many friends.
There will be no calling hours. Family and friends are invited to Phil’s memorial service at the Canaan United Methodist Church in Canaan on Friday, September 1, 2017 at 11AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to: Mascoma Football Boosters, P.O. Box 74, Canaan, NH 03741; the Canaan Town Library, P.O. Box 368, Canaan, NH 03741; or to the scholarship fund of the Hartford High School Class of 1954, in care of Alice Vincent, 343 Quechee Rd., Hartland, 05048.
Lebanon, NH – Blanche Clark
....show , 85, passed away on Saturday March 25, 2017 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon. She was born in Lebanon, NH on February 1, 1932 to the late Merrill & Yvonne (Dion) Dube. Blanche attended schools in Lebanon and was married to Clayton Clark on November 2, 1951. She had worked for Kleen Laundry for twenty-eight years before retiring. As a member of Sacred Heart Church; Blanche was a devout Catholic who found great strength and comfort in her religion and belief in god. She was also a member of The Lasalette Prayer Group. She could always be found in the bleachers at many school sporting events cheering her children on, then her grandchildren and continued going to the school events even after they all passed through the school system. Blanche was a long-time Boston Celtic’s and New York Yankee’s fan and had enjoyed watching the games on TV. She enjoyed living with her sister Theresa and her company. Blanche was always more concerned for others than for herself, she will be dearly missed.
She is survived by her three children Dean Clark and wife Louise of Canaan, Dana Clark of Lebanon, and Mona Newcity of Lebanon, A sister Theresa Stone of Lebanon, five grandchildren, two great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Blanche was predeceased by her husband Clayton Clark in 1967, nine siblings Arthur Dube, William Dube, Raymond Dube, Oregine Clark, Phyllis Dube, Noellia LaJoie, Medric Dube, Alice Aldrich and George Dube.
Family and friends are invited to The Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon for Blanche’s calling hours on Wednesday March 29, 2017 from 5 to 7 pm. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday March 30, 2017 at the Sacred Heart Church in Lebanon at 10 AM. Burial will follow in the Valley Cemetery in Lebanon.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the “Pat Walsh Sneaker Fund” Mailed to the CCB, P.O. Box, 386, Lebanon, NH 03766. On the memo line please write Blanche Clark.
Proctorsville, VT - Mary Colbeth
....show passed away peacefully on December 10th, 2017 at Hanover Terrace Nursing Home in Hanover, NH where she lived the past three years. She was 99 years old. Mary was born December 4th, 1918 in Weston Island, VT. She was the 5th of 16 children born to Frank and Matilda (Moses) Johnson.
Mary was predeceased by 3 children: George Bargfrede, Leonard Bargfrede and Aronda Colbeth as well as 12 siblings: Rollin, Robert, Cleo, Anthony, Ralph, Kendall, James, Nola, Ruth, Hazel, Eloise and Eunice. She is survived by a brother, Edward Johnson of Weston and two sisters: Jessie Carlton of Rutland,VT and Alice Buraczynski of Hinsdale, NH.
Mary Attended grammar schools in Weston after which she moved to Chester where she worked as a house keeper for Ed and Nellie Farr while attending Chester High School. In December of 1939 she married George Bargfrede of Chester and later was married to George Colbeth of Proctorsville in February of 1958. She was predeceased by husbands as well as her life partner of many years Merritt Sheldon of Proctorsville.
Mary was a loving mother, a homemaker and a 50-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary of Proctorsville. She enjoyed sewing, fishing, deer hunting and time with her family. Mary also loved going to auctions and yard sales with her son Tom. She enjoyed flowers and flower gardening and had a wonderful ability to restore life to old house plants. Mary loved and raised Boston Terriers for many years.
Mary worked at many jobs locally. During the war she helped make blankets for the Army and later in machine shops. She worked as a dispatcher for the Chester Fire Department in the late 50’s, and at Mack Molding in Cavendish. Much of her later years were spent in home health care for elderly. She worked for Meals on Wheels and the Ludlow Senior Center.
Survivors include her daughter Regina Hall and husband Francis of Plymouth, her son David Bargfrede and wife Linda of Andover, her son Steven Bargfrede of Willis, TX, her daughter Betty Greaves and husband Mark of Danville, and her son Thomas Colbeth and wife Sandy of Proctorsville, as well as many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held in the spring at the Pleasant View cemetery in Chester. Date to be announced later by the family.
Donations may be made in Mary’s memory to: Springfield Human Society, 401 Skitchewave Trail, Springfield, VT 05156 or Black River Good Neighbor Svc., 105 Main Street, Ludlow, VT 05149.
Enfield, NH - Carol M. Cole
....show , 67, died Tuesday March 14, 2017. She was born in Lebanon to the late George & Beatrice (Ruel) Kimball Sr. Carol graduated from Lebanon High School and soon began working for the Holiday Inn Express in White River Junction, VT. Carol married Terry Cole, Terry predeceased her in 1981. Carol also had worked for Dartmouth Printing for a period of time, leaving her job to care for her sister and brother-in-law, Robert & Nancy Frost and to raise her younger son. Carol is a past member of the Lebanon Embalm Club and she had enjoyed flower gardening and playing Bingo. Her most enjoyed past time was gathering with her family, friends and outings with her friends from Pathway’s and going to the senior center. Carol was an avid Nascar fan and enjoyed going to the Loudon race with her sister Nancy
Carol was born in to the large Kimball & Downing family. She is survived by her two sons Jim Cole and his wife Colleen and Clifford Whitcomb and his wife Megan both of NH, three grandchildren Brandy Cole, Brenda Cole both of NH and Eliza belle Whitcomb, several brothers and sisters, many nieces, nephews and many friends.
There will be no calling hours or funeral services at this time, We will have a celebration of her life at a later date.
Enfield, NH - Clayton "Brad" Collins
....show , 76, died Thursday November 9, 2017. He was born January 11, 1941 to Homer & Marie (Filault) Collins. He attended Stevens High School and joined the Navy in January of 1959. He was a Boiler Tender and served until 1967 with an honorable discharge. In 1967 he went to work at Dartmouth at the powerplant as an operator, he retired in January of 2001 after 34 years. He got an associate’s degree in industrial electricity at the Claremont Vo Tech in 1973 while working his full-time job. He was predeceased by his mom, brother George, sister Lauretta and a son Michael. He is survived his wife of 55 years Carolyn “Kay” (Lower) Collins, his daughter Cathy Durkee and husband Casey, a sister Jeanette, six grandchildren Tyler Kayla, Michael, Sami, Trent and Cam, five great grandchildren Eliza, Alex, Michael, Mollie, and Aydin, Several nieces, nephews and friends Blessings All. Happiness cam from many years of trips to the Dartmouth Grant, fishing, fly fishing and spending time with his special family.
Family and friends are invited to Brad’s memorial service at the Ricker Funeral Home & Crematory in Lebanon on Wednesday November 15, 2017 at 11AM.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the Lucy Mckenzie Foundation, P.O. Box 702, Brownsville, VT 05037.
Enfield, NH - Conrad H. Cone
....show , 73, passed away peacefully on Monday August 7, 2017 in the comfort of his home. He was born in Newburgh, NY to the late Shailer & Flora (Waterman) Cone on July 14, 1944. Conrad grew up in Pittsfield, MA and graduated from Pittsfield High School, Class of 1962. He enlisted in the US Navy where he proudly served from 1963 through 1968. He married his high school sweetheart Carol Denault on January 22, 1966. Following his discharge from the military he began working for George Little Press in Burlington, VT and later retired from Imperial Printing in West Lebanon, NH.
Conrad was a member of the Twin State Trail Busters Snowmobile Club, a founding member of the Twin State Cruisers Car Club and a Charter Member of the Upper Valley Chapter of the Harley Owners Group.
He enjoyed snowmobiling in Errol, NH where he and several of his friends have a camp. In the Summer he could be found riding his Harley. He and his wife took many road trips and also enjoyed riding with the Upper Valley HOGS. He enjoyed cruises – his favorites were the Alaskan cruise and the cruise through the Panama Canal.
He is survived by his wife Carol of Enfield, NH, two daughters Michelle Macy (Gerald) of Stony Point, NC and Karen Guthrie (Robert) of Springfield, MA, and his granddaughter Jordan Guthrie of Springfield, MA.
Family and friends are invited to Conrad’s memorial calling hours on Sunday August 13, 2017 from 2 to 4 PM at the Ricker Funeral Home & Crematory of Lebanon NH. There will be no public funeral or burial service.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Norris Cotton Cancer Center, D-H/Geisel Office of Development, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756-0001
Lebanon, NH - Sheila S. Conrad
....show , 92, of Norwich, VT. Passed away Tuesday May 2, 2017. She was born in Morrisville, VT to the late Charles W. & Vera (Gilbert) Silloway. She attended schools in in both Morrisville & Cookville, VT and graduated from Bradford Academy, class of 1942. After graduation, she began nursing training at MHMH and was married to Franklyn Conrad on January 22, 1945. She lived in Hanover, Lyme, Wilder, Hanover Center, later Lebanon and then Sharon. She belonged to the grange in Norwich, Upper Valley Community Grange, Eastern Star #82, Forest Unity Order of Eastern Star, Sharon Congregational Church. She enjoyed raising her family and providing for them, enjoyed camping and wintered in Florida for 19 years.
She is survived by her seven children Kenneth Conrad (Susan) of Lebanon, Bonnie Bowie (Donald) of NC, David Conrad (Joan) of Lebanon, NH, Timothy Conrad (Theresa) of Cornish, NH, Robert Conrad (Kathie) of McCammon, ID, Michael Conrad (Sally) of Orange, NH and Marcia Stone (Tracy) of Croydon, NH, A half-sister Deanna Carter of CO and a half-brother William Dwight Silloway of CO, twelve grandchildren, twenty-six great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by Husband Franklyn, an infant son, infant grandson and great granddaughter two sisters Helen Aseltine and Joan Brink and her husband Carl.
Family and friends are invite to Shelia’s memorial service at the First Congregational Church of Sharon, VT on Wednesday May 10, 2017 at 11am with the Rev. Dr. Michael Hall. Burial will follow at the Pine Hill Cemetery in Sharon.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to The First Congregational Church, The Etna Baptist Church or the Norwich Grange.
West Lebanon, NH - Louis P. Cote
....show of West Lebanon N.H. passed away at Hanover Terrace Health Care on December 3rd, 2017. "Louie" was born in Enfield N.H. to Paul and Louise (Morgan) Cote on May 26th,1919. He attended school in Enfield. He volunteered for the Army in 1941. He served in Africa, Italy, and Sicily in the Medical Core.
In 1946 he met and married Mavis Hastings of Grantham N.H. He worked in the woolen mill for a short time, and then became a woodsman. He worked in the woods until 1980. He was employed by Sessions Casket, and later the Lebanon School District. When he retired he loved tinkering in his garage and shed.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed hunting with his nephews. He hunted up until he was 93, when he had to stop because it became too difficult to walk in the woods.
He is survived by his wife of 71 years. His nephew Jim and wife Lynn. His great nephews Jamie, Jeremy, and Marc. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by all his siblings, Leon, George, Ernest Cote, Claire Newman, and Alice Crane.
The family would like to thank Hanover Terrace for the excellent care given to him. The VNA, and Hospice. A special thank you to Kathy of Hospice. Thank you to Colleen, Mark, Clotilde and Lisa for being the best neighbors anyone could ask for!!!
Please join the family for calling hours Thursday December 7th from 1 to 3 pm with a service beginning at 3pm at the Ricker Funeral Home & Crematory of Lebanon. Committal prayers will take place Friday December 8th at 11 am in the West Lebanon Cemetery.
Kenneth Cowan
....show , resident of Hockessin DE, formerly of Burlington VT and Lebanon NH, passed away on April 25, 2017 at Regal Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Hockessin.
He was the son of Dorothy and Everett Cowan Sr. He graduated from Lebanon High School in 1966 and was employed by Dartmouth Printing Company in Hanover NH for several years. Following a stroke in 1994, he had resided at Cathedral Square in Burlington VT until March 2017. The staff and residents there were like family to him. We will always be grateful for the care and love he received during those many years. Kenny loved Burlington and spent many hours on the Church St Mall listening to music, enjoying great restaurants and “people watching” in his electric wheelchair.
Kenny loved attending family gatherings and always had a smile for everyone. He was an active member of the Lebanon Elks for many years. His greatest pastime was watching his beloved Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots.
One highlight of Kenny’s many activities was accompanying Bernie Sanders, Mayor of Burlington at the time. Bernie hired a bus and took all Medicare recipitants to Canada to purchase prescription medicine. Kenny so enjoyed hop-nobbing with the elite!
He will be sadly missed by his family including Connie and Joe Cote, Everett Cowan Junior and Ruth and Paul Thibodeau along with several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his daughter, Angie Robinson and her husband, Richard, and two grandchildren
He was predeceased by his parents and brother, Guy Cowan.
We will always carry his memory in our hearts. The family is requesting, in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the National Stroke Association, 9707 East Easter Lane, Building B, Centennial, CO 80112 in Kenny's memory.
Enfield, N.H. – Evelyn J. Crate
....show , wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away on Thursday, September 7 at her home on Sargent Street, surrounded by her family.
Evelyn was born on July 19, 1924, the third child of Mabel Gertrude Bennett and Elmer Martin Sanford. She grew up in Randolph, Vermont with her siblings, Elmer George Sanford and Elizabeth “Libby” Sanford Chamberlain, all who predeceased her.
Evelyn attended schools in Randolph. Her favorite class was math and her favorite sports were swimming, figure skating, and skiing. After graduating from high school, Evelyn worked for Vermont Telephone Company in Fairlee and Hartford. She also lived in Boston and worked for Raytheon. She moved back to Randolph and later met and married Donald A. Crate of Lebanon, New Hampshire. They were married for 67 years at the time of Donald’s death in 2013. They were an inseparable couple and business partners who loved their ever-growing family.
After their marriage, the couple purchased the Mascoma Hotel (formerly the Webster House) on Main Street in Enfield. The two of them ran the hotel and a small grocery store while they began their family, which eventually grew to eight children. Six of their children still reside in Enfield. Many of their children followed in their parent’s footsteps in business and local community service.
Evelyn also supported her husband while he was Enfield’s volunteer Fire Chief for nearly 50 years. One of her main roles was to man the siren and answer phone calls from their home during each fire, typically happening in the middle of the night. Many in her family felt she was one of the first women on the Enfield Fire Department. For several years, she assisted the Supervisors of the Check List in Enfield.
While running the hotel and grocery store in Enfield, she and her husband started Don Crate General Trucking and later Don Crate & Sons Trucking and Excavating. Up until his passing, Evelyn worked with her husband running the trucking company. After his death, she continued to work with their sons Donald and David and grandsons Donald and Duane. Evelyn also managed several rental properties and continued to work in her office up until this past June when she became seriously ill.
In the 80’s and 90’s, Evelyn and Don spent winters in Zephyrhills, Florida, never completely retiring from their businesses in New Hampshire.
Evelyn was a strong woman. During the last three years of her life, she took over the business after her husband’s death, healed and rebounded from a compound fractured ankle, and battled cancer. Evelyn lived her life as a modern woman changing with the times. She stayed up on all the daily, local and regional news. Evelyn had her own Facebook page and spent time on her iPad searching Google for answers to questions, looking for old friends, and Skyping grandchildren in North Carolina.
Her family celebrates her long life and her ability to enjoy the time she was living in.
Evelyn was a true matriarch and her legacy was her family. She leaves behind eight children: Donna Wheeler (Phillip) of Sharon, Vermont, Donald J. Crate, Sr. (Peggy), Richard A. Crate, Sr. (Patsy), Dianne Nelson (David), Deborah LaCroix (Robert), Dolores Struckhoff (John Kluge), David J. Crate, Sr. (Judy), all of Enfield, and Doreen Kelton of Westminster, Vermont; eighteen grandchildren: Tammy Pratson (Jim), Donald Crate, Jr. (Kelly), Denise Crate (Brian), Duane Crate (Darcie), Michael Muzzey, Angela Hancock (Tim), Michael Crate (Terri), Richard Crate, Jr., Alesha Depalo (Joe), Brett Nelson (Angelene), Beth Downing (David), Robert LaCroix, Ian Struckhoff, David Crate, Jr. (Wendie), Daniel Crate, Damara Crate, Elizabeth Kelton and Mallary Kelton; eighteen great grandchildren: Benjamin and Kyle Pratson, Ryan Crate, Taylor and Chloe Crate, Amanda and Megan Crate, Owen Crate, Chelsea and Joey DePalo, Lauren, Sarah, and Jacob Nelson, Rylie Downing, Jeffrey Martin and Jordan LaCroix, and David, III and Dawson Crate. She also leaves many nieces and nephews. Evelyn was particularly thankful to her nephew, Maurice Langley, who visited her every week.
Throughout Evelyn’s life, she had five best friends from High School. Evelyn maintained contact with them until her death. These friends were her connection to her life in Vermont. She treasured their friendships. Her family would like to thank Muriel Carpenter, Milly Cheney, Alberta Woods, Ann Eaton and Barbara Bonham for being such good friends throughout her life.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, September 14 from 4 to 7 pm at the Ricker Funeral Home, 56 School Street, Lebanon, New Hampshire.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 15 beginning at 1 pm at the Community Lutheran Church of Enfield with a graveside gathering at Oak Grove Cemetery where Evelyn will be laid to rest along side her husband, Donald. A reception at the Enfield Community Building will follow.
Flowers will be accepted at the Ricker Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Enfield Public Library Evelyn J. Crate Fund established to support senior library programs. Contributions may be sent to: Evelyn J. Crate Library Fund, PO Box 1030, Enfield, NH 03748. Although Evelyn read throughout her life, when family and time allowed, she didn’t get her first library card in Enfield until she was 90. She was very proud of this and enjoyed her many visits to the library.
Her family extends a special thank you to the staff of Bayada Home Health Care of Norwich, Vermont and Dr. Roshini Pinto-Powell at DHMC, for their support and compassion to Evelyn and her family during her final days.
Coventry, Ct - Barbara Belle Hard Hutchins Croom
....show , 84. Passed away peacefully Sunday April 30, 2017. She was born January 5, 1933 to the late Nelson S. & Gladys T. (Benjamin) Hard. Barbara grew up in Fairlee, VT and attended Bradford Academy. She married Reginald Hutchins Sr. in 1950 and moved to Connecticut in 1953; she was a home maker until her children were grown. Barbara worked twenty three years as a thread inspector for Pfizer Inc. before being forced to retire. She then furthered her education and received her GED and CNA Certificate at age 55. She then began working for the March Co. taking care of special needs clients for 20 years before her final retirement at the age of 76. In 1999, she met her companion Lee Miclette who she lived with.
She enjoyed camping, country western music, country fairs, old TV westerns, playing guitar and yodeling. Barbara is survived by her two children Gail Marie Fellows of Charlestown, NH, Reginald Vernon Hutchins Jr. and his wife Cindy of Coventry, CT, two grandchildren Brandy Crawford and her husband Keith of Hampton, CT and Ashley Lujan and her husband Juan of Coventry, CT, four great grandchildren and her companion Lee Miclette and his family.
Family and friends are invited to the Village Cemetery, Route 5, Fairlee, VT on Wednesday May 10, 2017 at 11am to Barbara’s graveside service. Memorial donations can be made to the March of Dimes.
Enfield, NH - Sally Ann (Robinson) Cross
....show , 81, passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday, February 15, 2017.
Born July 23, 1935, in Quincy, MA, she was the daughter of Pauline (Davis) and Byron Alden Robinson. She spent many of her childhood years living between Milton, MA and Lebanon, NH.
After graduating from Boston University, Sally married her high school sweetheart Henry, worked in Boston, and then became a stay-at-home mom to raise their three girls.
With her husband, she followed her heart and family roots back to Enfield by purchasing their summer home in the late 60’s where they later retired, after residing in Milton, MA and Merrimack, NH.
Sally and Henry (with others) spent countless hours developing and maintaining the Enfield Veterans Memorial Park. She enjoyed travelling, knitting, cross-stitch, and bingo. But most important to her was the time she spent with her family and friends.
Sally was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be missed by her family and those who knew and loved her, but her spirit will live on in us all forever.
She was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, her parents and her sister Susan.
She is survived by her daughters Susan Clark of Enfield, Sandra (William) Quigley of Purcellville, VA and Linda Cross (Tom Gardner) of Lebanon; grandchildren and their families- Nathan Clark (Ashlea), Marissa Ignacio (John), Cory Keane and Jessica Keane; and great-grandchildren, Johnny and Irissa Ignacio.
In Sally’s memory, donations may be made to a charity of your choosing.
At her request, private services will be held at a later date.
Springfield, VT - John Timothy Curran
....show , 59, died unexpectedly Friday, February 24, 2017 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. He was born in Glen Ridge, NJ on March 5, 1957 to Franklin E. & Nancy (Scrimgeour) Curran. Tim grew up in and attended school in Amherst, MA and attended Franklin Pierce College in Rindge, NH. He lived with and cared for his mom and dad as they aged. He enjoyed their relationship; he maintained their farm and saw to it that his parents did not go without. He adored all dogs, especially his puppy Huckleberry. When time allowed he enjoyed fishing. All who knew him knew him to be a kind and caring person.
He is survived by his daughter Grace Berkhoudt and granddaughter Lilianna of Norfolk, VA, his father, of Springfield, and brothers, Michael Curran and his wife Barb of Fairlee, Peter Curran and his wife Sandy of Williamson, NY and sisters, Susan Korbet and her husband Peter of Perkinsville, and Amy Caldwell and her husband Bruce of Ascutney, nephews Jim and Frank Curran and Joe Rozicki and their families, nieces Sarah Curran Busch and Martha Korbet Hammond and their families, nieces Karen Johnson, Elysia Korbet, Matilda and Georgia Caldwell.
Tim was predeceased by his mother and a sister, Mary Ann Rozicki.
There will be no calling hours or funeral services. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Springfield Vermont Humane Society would please Tim.
Claremont, NH - Melissa Danyow Clang
....show , 33, of Claremont, NH died suddenly on February 18, 2017 in her home. Melissa was five months pregnant with a son Kaleb Riley. She was born November 26, 1983 in Rutland, VT to Joseph and Kelly Danyow of Enfield, NH.
Melissa was employed at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center as a clinical secretary in the Orthopedic Call Center.
Melissa was predeceased by her maternal grandparents Allen and Charlotte Morris, her uncle Paul Honiker, her aunt and godmother Jane Morris, and cousin Sean Hendrix.
She is survived by her parents, paternal grandparents Richard and Elaine Danyow, sister Nicole Danyow , Nicole’s fiancé Joe Harlow, a nephew Christopher and nieces Jenna and Keira; her fiancé Joe Szelangawski and his sons Matthew and Blake who she loved very much. Danielle Storti, April Young, Cory Clang, many aunts, uncles, cousins and many close friends.
Melissa was a girly girl who loved being an aunt, the beach, music, her beloved cats, reading, and was strong in her faith. She treasured the time she spent with her soon to be stepsons Matthew and Blake, and many family and friends. Melissa had a beautiful smile that brightened the darkest days and lit up any room. She was an overwhelming kind and gentle soul.
Family and friends are invited to Melissa’s memorial calling hours at the Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon on Saturday, February 25, 2017 from 1 to 3 pm. A prayer service will begin at 3 pm followed by a reception held at Methodist Church in Enfield NH.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth (CHaD community relations) 1 medical Center Drive, Lebanon NH, 03766 and the Upper Valley Humane Society 300 Old Rt.10 Enfield NH 03748.
Lebanon, N.H. - Donel D’cruze
....show , 53, passed away quietly at home on November 17th surrounded by his most beloved friends and family after a long battle with cancer. Donel is survived by two beautiful daughters, Dina and Tiffany, his courageous wife of 22 years, Nina, and his three siblings.
Donel was born in Mokama, India to Agnes D’cruze and the late Solomon D’cruze. He moved from his home country to the United States in 2000 where he worked for the IT department of Dartmouth College for nearly twenty years. In addition to his passion for his work, Donel was a man known for his hospitality. He loved grilling over a campfire, listening to Pink Floyd and Dire Straits, and could always fill a room with laughter.
Donel touched the lives of so many other people, and he will always be an inspiration to his friends and family because of the strength and courage he displayed in his battle with leukemia. During this time, he never lost his sense of humor. To those who knew him, Donel was an example of love and service to his community, and he will be dearly missed by many members of the community.
An open wake will be held at the Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon from 4:00pm-6:00pm on Monday, November 20th.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Sacred Heart Parish in Lebanon at 11:00am on Tuesday, November 21st.
Plainfield, NH - Ellen Daniels
....show , 72 passed away Thursday September 28, 2017 at her home surrounded by family.
Born August 22, 1945 to the late Richard and Elizabeth (Griswold) Abbott in Hanover New Hampshire.
Ellen graduated from Hanover High School in the class of 1963. Following graduation, she married Guy Daniels on August 31, 1963 in the Etna Baptist Church. Together they had two children Scott and Doug Daniels. Throughout her working carrier Ellen worked for the Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital and was the director of the welfare facility in Lebanon for a period of time. In her free time, she enjoyed Bowling and golfing, but most of all spending time with her family.
She is pre- deceased by her parents Richard Abbott and Elizabeth (Griswold) Abbott, and brother Richard Abbott.
She is survived by her husband Guy Daniels of Plainfield, NH; Sons Scott Daniels and wife Kathleen of Dover, NH; Doug Daniels and Jamie LaDouceur of Hartland, VT; brother Cliff Abbott and wife Pat of Houma, Louisiana; sister Cheryl Turner of Morristown, VT; and three grandchildren Sarah Kathleen Daniels, Aaron Scott Daniels and Cole Alan Daniels, and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be celebrated Monday October 2, 2017 at the Etna Baptist Church beginning at 10am.
Claremont, NH - Melissa Danyow Clang
....show , 33, of Claremont, NH died suddenly on February 18, 2017 in her home. Melissa was five months pregnant with a son Kaleb Riley. She was born November 26, 1983 in Rutland, VT to Joseph and Kelly Danyow of Enfield, NH.
Melissa was employed at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center as a clinical secretary in the Orthopedic Call Center.
Melissa was predeceased by her maternal grandparents Allen and Charlotte Morris, her uncle Paul Honiker, her aunt and godmother Jane Morris, and cousin Sean Hendrix.
She is survived by her parents, paternal grandparents Richard and Elaine Danyow, sister Nicole Danyow , Nicole’s fiancé Joe Harlow, a nephew Christopher and nieces Jenna and Keira; her fiancé Joe Szelangawski and his sons Matthew and Blake who she loved very much. Danielle Storti, April Young, Cory Clang, many aunts, uncles, cousins and many close friends.
Melissa was a girly girl who loved being an aunt, the beach, music, her beloved cats, reading, and was strong in her faith. She treasured the time she spent with her soon to be stepsons Matthew and Blake, and many family and friends. Melissa had a beautiful smile that brightened the darkest days and lit up any room. She was an overwhelming kind and gentle soul.
Family and friends are invited to Melissa’s memorial calling hours at the Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon on Saturday, February 25, 2017 from 1 to 3 pm. A prayer service will begin at 3 pm followed by a reception held at Methodist Church in Enfield NH.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth (CHaD community relations) 1 medical Center Drive, Lebanon NH, 03766 and the Upper Valley Humane Society 300 Old Rt.10 Enfield NH 03748.
Robert "Bob" Joseph Dion
....show (age 94), a longtime resident of Lebanon, NH died on December 19, 2017. Due to his failing health, he was presently residing with his daughter, Lucie V Shealy, in Henderson, North Carolina.
He was born in Manchester, NH on September 4, 1923, the son of Ulderic Henri Dion and Bernadette (Darveau) Dion. He was married to Jeanne Clemens from May 9, 1953 to 1980.
As a young child, he resided in a number of states until moving to the family farm in East Plainfield, NH. He received his education there in a one-room school house.
Bob worked with his father as a carpenter for many years. He was later employed by Dartmouth Hitchcock Memorial Hospital for 19 years, retiring in 1986.
He was active in hiking, bicycling, bowling, ice skating, skiing, hunting and fishing. He was especially interested in hiking on the Appalachian Trail, covering many miles in both NH and VT. His dream was to hike the entire trail. One day he started his trek and got as far as MA, where he broke a strap on his backpack, making it impossible to proceed. To his dismay, he went in to a small town in MA and took a bus home.
Bob is survived by two children, a daughter, Lucie V Shealy of Henderson, NC and a son, Donald R Dion of Aiken, SC. He is survived by five sisters, Ruth Bushee and Helen Tucker of Lebanon, NH; Lorraine Thompson of N Andover, MA; Stella Gray of Surprise, AZ; and Elizabeth Macy of Sun City West, AZ; also two brothers Normand A Dion of Troy, NH and John D Dion of Olympia, WA; many nieces and nephews and cousins in Canada.
He is predeceased by his parents, by his former wife Jeanne Clemens, two sisters Rita M Guay of Lebanon, NH and Claudette Williams of Sun City West, AZ, and three brothers who passed away as infants; Paul of Canada, Marcel of Manchester, NH, and Camille of East Plainfield, NH.
Memorial services will be held in Lebanon, NH at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bob's Memory to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, 799 Washington Street, PO Box 807, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 or to the Upper Valley Humane Society, 300 Old Route 10, Enfield, NH 03748.
Hanover, N.H. - Ann F. Dobson
....show , 90, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2017 at Wheelock Terrace in Hanover, NH after a period of declining health.
Ann was born in 1927 in Providence, RI to Andrew and Mary Garriety.
In 1950, Ann married Norman Dobson. They resided in Rhode Island until 1953, then in five different Massachusetts towns until 1969 when they moved to Lebanon, NH. She was an active member of Sacred Heart Church where she served on the Christian Formation Committee, Martha’s Ministry, and the Community Affairs Committee. Through the Church she joined an At Home Retreat Group where she made cherished friendships. Ann volunteered for Meals on Wheels and an adult education program where she was successful at teaching a student to read and write. She enjoyed traveling the world with Norman, attending plays, and playing Mahjong. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.
Memories will be cherished by her son Jim and his wife Patty of Charlotte, VT and Englewood, FL, her daughter Jo-Ann (Ells) and her husband Calvin, and her grandchildren Jonathan and Willem of Lebanon, NH.
Ann was predeceased by her husband Norman, her sisters Mary Bache and Eleanor O’Rourke, and niece Maureen Carlson.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bayada Hospice, 316 Main Street, Unit EH-6, Norwich, VT 05055.
A private Christian Committal will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Lebanon.
Mary Jane Dolloph
....show 81, passed away on May 10, 2017 following a courageous battle with cancer. Mary Jane was surrounded by her loving family as she continued on her journey. She was born July 20, 1935 in Claremont to the late Maurice & Antoinette (Beliveau) Laramie. She attended school at St. Mary’s in Claremont and when the family moved to the family farm in Etna, she attended the one room schoolhouse in Etna and then Hanover High School. The family farm in Etna was a place of gathering for many occasions and when the accordian came out the dancing was sure to start around the kitchen table.
Mary Jane was chosen to be in the first class of students to be enrolled in the operating room scrub technician class that would be offered at Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital. She worked in the operating room for 37 years with various specialties throughout her career but had her fondest memories with the ENT physicians.
Wherever Mary Jane went she would engage everyone in conversation and offer words of advice and encouragement. Her family was blessed with her strong work ethic and outlook on life. Her philosophy was simple, work hard and if today was not quite how you wanted it to be, well tomorrow would be better. Her family knew her as “Mary Angel” for all of her guidance and love.
She is survived by her husband Albert and they celebrated 65 years of marriage last year. Her children: John & Debbie Dolloph of Lebanon, Sharon & Gary Parent of Lebanon and Sinda Dolloph of Enfield. Her Grandchildren: Jason & Regan Dolloph of Seattle, WA, Andrew & Lisa Dolloph of Windham,NH, Julie Parent & Ojan Vafai of San Francisco, CA, Elisabeth & Christopher Walton of Andover, NH, Darci Wyman & Jessie Piano of Enfield, Adam Wyman of Enfield.
Great Grandchilren: Mackenzie Piano, Jayden Piano, Cameron Dolloph, Ashley Dolloph.
Mary Jane is also survived by her loving siblings: Ernest Laramie (Beatrice), Pauline Cunningham, Paul Laramie (Fern), Lorraine Slack (Harold) and Laura Hough (Sterling). And a multitude of nieces & nephews.
She was predeceased by siblings, Norman Laramie, Donald Laramie, Roland Laramie.
Calling hours will be at Ricker Funeral Home & crematory of Lebanon, NH on Friday May 12th from 5-7 PM. Her funeral service will be at the Olivet Baptist Church in West Lebanon, NH on Saturday May 13th at 3:00 pm with reception to follow at the church.
In lieu of flowers please contribute to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.
Lebanon, NH - Daniel "Dan" A. Downes
....show , 74, a lifelong area resident, died Saturday March 18, 2017. He was born in Lebanon to the late Lloyd B. & Adeline E. (Lacourse) Downes. Dan graduated from Lebanon High School, Class of 1960. He then graduated from Plymouth State College in 1965. He earned a masters degree in music education from the University of Vermont, in 1970. Dan was working as the music educator for the Hartford Vermont School system before being drafted into the Army during the Viet Nam War. He played in the Army Band at Fort Sam Houstin, San Antonio Texas.. Following his discharge, he was working as the music educator for the South Royalton School System. Dan was a past conductor of both the Hanover Norwich Community Band, and the Lyme Town Band. He was assistant conductor for the Joingy festival band, Joingy, France. He played with the Oompa’s & Ma’s Band as well as the Yankee Brass Band. In addition Dan held the position of choir director at the Community Lutheran Church in Enfield.
Dan was very much a social person who was involved with many civic organizations, such as the Odd Fellows, Elks Club, the American Legion, and the Yesteryear Motor Car Club, Soldiers Memorial building staff and the Lebanon Historical Society. He coordinated the weekly community dinners at the United Methodist Church in Enfield where he was a member and a Trustee. He also coordinated the annual Thanksgiving community dinner at Sacred Heart Church in Lebanon for many years. Dan made his home at Spring Hill Farm in Lebanon and owned Spring Hill Farm Upholstery. He taught upholstery classes at the League of NH Craftsman in Hanover NH.
Dan was truly a patient, creative and resilient man who found enjoyment in everything he did, from teaching, his love of music, to restoring his 1955 Ford Fairlane convertible and restoring the Spring Hill Farm that had been the family homestead since the early 1900’s.
Dan was predeceased by his youngest daughter Carolyn Jean Downes in 1994.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years Elizabeth “Liz” Downes, a daughter Sue Williams and two grandchildren Olivia Williams and Jack Williams all of Lebanon, a sister Doreen Whitney of Middlebury, VT, several nieces, nephews and extended family members in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York.
Family and friends are invited to Dan’s memorial calling hours on Thursday March 23, 2017 from 4 to 6 pm at the Ricker Funeral Home & Crematory of Lebanon. His memorial service will be held at the United Methodist Church of Enfield on Friday March 24, 2017 at 1 pm.
Memorial donations can be made to the Daniel A. Downes memorial Charitable Trust, C/O Vermont VA Credit Union PO Box 917, White River Junction, Vermont 05001
Claremont, NH - Dennis Joseph Dube
....show , 76, passed away Tuesday January 24, 2017 at his home surrounded by family.
Dennis was born October 9, 1940 in Newport, VT to the late Joseph and Laura Dube. Growing up Dennis attended catholic schools in Newport, VT as well as Brattleboro, VT before graduating from Hinsdale Jr. High and St. Michaels. Following graduation Dennis enlisted in the military serving in both the Army and the Navy. Following his time in the service he had numerous jobs, all of which he enjoyed. He worked at Distachio, an X-Ray company in Florida and a Book press for many years as well as for Pepsi in Brattleboro, Vt, he did CPA work and drove a Taxi.
In Dennis’s free time he enjoyed spending time with his family, camping in the White Mountains and spending time on Mirror Lake, and Lake Spofford. He was an avid fisherman and even had his own Senior Pro Bass Tournament in Florida. Dennis also is a past President of the American Bass Association, Country Boy Tournament Trail and Senior Bass tournament Trail in Fl.
He is pre deceased by both his parents Joseph and Laura Dube, his first wife Penelope, second wife Barbara Stone and a son Lee Mark Joseph Dube.
He is survived by his wife Shannon, sons Dennis Jr. LaFlam of Ohio, Timothy Patrick LaFlam of Georgia, Shane Dube of Connecticut and Troy Butler of New Hampshire, daughters Tamsyn Butler of Vermont and Cassie Butler Wright of New Hampshire.
A Celebration of life will be held Sunday January 29th at 1 pm in the Listen Community hall in the River Point Plaza in White River Junction, VT.
Cornish, NH - Robert A. Dupuis
....show , 57, passed away from a long illness, surrounded by family on Saturday November 11, 2017. He attended school at Mascoma High School and graduated from Hartford High School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the US Navy in 1979. After serving he began his 33-year career at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center where he just recently retired. He was married to Lori Mikowski on August 26, 2000.
Bob loved being with family and friends. He had a passion for life in general, working on his house and land, playing horseshoes, pool and always traveling.
He was predeceased by his father Robert Dupuis Sr. and mother Shirley Fielder.
Bob is survived by his wife (Lori) and sister Linda Dupuis, step-mother Carol Dupuis, Granddaughters Hannah & Lauren Follensbee. Stepson Tim and wife Julie Follensbee. Niece and nephew Jen Keirstead & Kyle French and several other nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to The Lake Sunapee VNA & Hospice or the Cornish Fast Squad.
Family and friends are invited To Bob’s memorial calling hours at the Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon on Thursday November 16, 2017 from 2 to 3 PM with a memorial service to begin at 3 PM at the Funeral Home.
Paxton, MA - Daniel Nelson Dutile
....show , 57, passed away in his home on Monday, October 2, 2017. He was born in Hanover, NH on August 2, 1960 to Nelson Paul Dutile and Celia Margaret Dutile-Coffrin (McHugh). He graduated from Lebanon High School and went onto study IT at Claremont Technical School. Dan moved to California and worked for Data General for several years and then moved to Massachusetts to work for Hanson Data. Finally he worked as a Senior Systems Administrator at UMass Memorial Healthcare.
Dan was an avid Patriots fan, loved to ski, and his passion was fishing at Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire. He always looked forward to playing with his extended grandchildren Owen and AJ.
His father Nelson Dutile predeceased Dan, as well as his stepfather John Coffrin. Dan is survived by his mother Cecilia Dutile-Coffrin and his brother Timothy Dutile and acted as their caregiver, and also survived by his Uncle Jim Bliss and wife Myra of Wisconsin, plus his longtime companion Lynn Howard of Paxton, MA and her daughters Ellen Howard and Kelly Howard-Ferris.
Please join us for a visitation at 2:00 pm and a service at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, October 23 at Ricker Funeral Home & Crematory, 56 School Street, Lebanon, NH 03766. Immediately following the service, a celebration of Dan’s life will be held at Salt Hill Pub, 2 W. Park St. Lebanon, NH 03766.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Allan Robert Ferguson
....show died peacefully at his home in Meriden, N.H., on September 3, 2017.
A quietly passionate man of great integrity and humility, Allan was steadfast in his devotion to his family, community and his many business ventures.
Allan’s pride was his family, their interests and education. The slightest interest expressed was met with enthusiastic conversation, research and support. He reveled in his family's successes and supported them in their challenges. Cheering them on in sports, chasing them down a snowy mountain or sending books, articles or just making a call to check in. He was always enthusiastically present for his family.
His career began as a chemical engineer at Johnson & Johnson where he rose to executive positions developing experience in operational safety and efficiency and biotech. After 20 years with J&J, he moved to the Boston area to take subsequent senior operating positions at two biotech companies. After a few years, he transferred his passion for medical advancement to international venture capital investing in biotech and medical device companies at 3i Group plc, Aspen and then Atlas Ventures. In 2007, he retired as head of U.S. operations from 3i Group plc to join his wife, Myra, full-time in New Hampshire. There they managed a tree farm together and Allan applied his operational acumen to community organizations and supporting education by reducing energy usage in the local school to improve learning environments and reduce operational spending.
In addition to many corporate boards, Allan served as a member of the Advisory Board at the Tuck Entrepreneurial Center, a member of the board of directors of the National Venture Capital Association, chairing the research and outreach committees and on the board of More Than Wheels.
A self-made man, he never forgot his alma mater, the University of Delaware, where in 1966, he earned a bachelor of science in Chemical Engineering. He has served on the UofD Advisory Board for the Department of Chemical Engineering and in 2003, was inducted into the Wall of Fame. In 2016, Allan and Myra, both University of Delaware alumni, funded a chair in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.
Born June 21, 1942 in Montclair, N.J., Allan is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Myra; his siblings, David Ferguson and his wife Laurel of Duxbury, Mass. and Karen Ferguson, M.D. of Vero Beach, Florida; his daughters, Marcie Campbell and her husband Lindy of Somerville, Mass. and Jane Ferguson, Ph.D. of San Ramon, California; his grandchildren Fiona and Liam Campbell and Olivia and James Horton and, of course, his devoted dog, Maisie.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Allan’s honor to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. A celebration of his life is being planned for the future.
Lebanon, NH - Robert L. (Bob) Follensbee
....show , 90, passed away at the Hanover Terrace Healthcare in Hanover, NH.
Bob was born January 30th, 1927, the son of Lester and Doris (Rogers) Follensbee. His first job was at King’s Shell Station in Lebanon.
Bob attended Lebanon High School where he left school and joined the Navy and fought during World War II. After returning from the war, Bob went and finished High School.
In 1949, which later ended in divorce Bob married Lorraine Nolet of Lebanon, where they lived until the early 50’s, where they moved to Hartford Village VT where he along with his dad operated Hartford Shell Station, until the early 60’s. From there he went to work at C.R.R.E.L. in Hanover NH where he was Safety Officer until his retirement.
In his free time Bob was a member of the Lebanon and Hartford Fire Department call force.
Bob was pre-deceased by a sister Kathleen Lowell, and Arthur “Pee-Wee” Follensbee
He is survived by two older brothers, Albert of Florida and Roy of Lebanon, sons David and partner Deirdre of Brattleboro, VT, Dale and Lynette of Morrisville, VT, Jeffrey of Sharon, VT, grandchildren Anna, Abby, Ryan, Jennifer, Alexis and chandler, Great-Grandchildren Jacoby, Eliza, Jack and Luna.
Following Bob’s request there will be no calling hours or funeral services. Bob’s graveside will be announced in the spring at the Vermont Veterans Cemetery in Randolph, Vermont.
Lebanon, NH – Stephen A. Follensbee
....show , 64, passed away at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon. He was born in Lebanon to Arthur “Pee Wee” & Gloria (Leonard) Follensbee on November 12, 1952. Steve graduated from Lebanon High School; class of 1971. While in school Steve enjoyed skiing and ski jumping. He was invited to the Junior National’s Squaw Valley Califorina, which he was proud of. Steve began working for K-Ross Building Supply soon after graduation; now Barker Steel with 41 dedicated years of service. He was a member of the Eagles Club, Elks Club and a past member of the Sons of American Legion all of Lebanon. Steve enjoyed fishing, playing horse shoes and visiting around the camp fire.
Steve is survived by his mother Gloria Follensbee of Lebanon, his four siblings Brian Follensbee of Rutland, VT, John Follensbee and his wife Judy of Lebanon, NH, Lynn Dutile and her husband Ed of West Lebanon, NH, Kevin Follensbee and his companion Janice Bartley of Lebanon, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his father Arthur “Pee Wee” Follensbee.
Family and friends are invited to Steve’s Graveside service on Friday May 12, 2017 at 11am at the Valley Cemetery in Lebanon.
Memorial donations can be made to the Pat Walsh Sneaker Fund, C/O CCB, P.O. Box 386, Lebanon, NH 03766.
West Lebanon, NH - Margaret “Peggy”Ryan Foster
....show passed away with her children by her side on July 2nd, 2017 at Hanover Terrace. Peggy raised her family in Lebanon, NH and, for the last 15 years., lived at Quail Hollow in West Lebanon, NH where she enjoyed so many close friends.
She was born to the late Harry Ryan, Sr. & Clara Lackey on December 25th, 1928 in Ashuelot, NH.
She was predeceased by her mother, Clara, her loving husband, Carl P. Foster, her brother Harry Ryan Jr., her son-in-law Albert Martin, her granddaughter Andrea Martin and her companion William Jarvis.
In addition to her brother Ray Ryan and his wife Alice of California. Peggy is survived by her daughters Yvonne Martin of Zephyrhills, FL, Marjorie Godfrey and her husband Timothy of Lebanon NH, Pippa Crudele and her husband Jim of Uxbridge, MA, and her son Burton “Nip” Hadlock and his wife, Jane Murphy, of Montreal, Canada. In addition, she leaves her special niece, Linda Lee Therrien of Meriden, NH. She is also survived by stepsons Greg Foster, John Foster, and Steven Foster and his wife, Pat. She enjoyed a special friendship with former husband, Edward (Nip) Hadlock and his wife, Dolly.
Peggy worked in retail for much of her life. She and Carl owned the Kitchen Cupboard in Group Habitat in West Lebanon for many years. She then became the manager of Bedazzle in the Powerhouse for over twenty years. She had a passion for meeting and accommodating customers, many of whom became longtime friends.
Peggy was a proud grandmother to Ryan Martin, Kelly Martin Moynahan, Elizabeth Godfrey, Jenna Godfrey, Margaret Hadlock, Jessica Hadlock, Joshua Hadlock, Kerry McCulloch, Nolan Crudele, Caroline Crudele, Thomas Crudele, and her great granddaughter, Emma Bonner.
Peggy treasured time spent with family and friends. She was an avid reader. Her hobbies included gardening, cooking, and following the New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox.
Peggy was a strong, compassionate and unique person with a wonderful sense of humor and love of life. She particularly had a knack for being a good listener, a great friend and always kept her door open to everyone. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and devoted friend to many.
She will be sadly missed, but reminds us: “Listen with your heart and I will always be with you”.
Family and friends are invited to calling hours on Friday, July 7, at the Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon from 6-8 PM. The funeral will be held Saturday, July 8 at 10:00 AM with burial to follow in the Valley Cemetery in Lebanon, NH.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO BOX 758516 Topeka, KS 66675.
Gordon Carey Gagner
....show died in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire on Wednesday, April 26th, 2017 after a brief illness. Gordie was born May 3rd, 1940 in Cornish, New Hampshire to Florence Gagne LaClair. He attended Stevens High School, graduating in 1958 and went on to serve in the United States Air Force for 2 years. After discharge, he came back to the Upper Valley to work for Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in what eventually became the Computer Services Department of Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. He was married in 1965 and in 1968 Gordie and his family moved to Canaan, New Hampshire. He retired as Supervisor after 40 years of service and went on to enjoy his hobbies of gardening, fishing, reading, and watching any New England sports team.
Gordon is survived by his daughters Catherine and Ann. He is predeceased by his son, Andrew, in 2010 and his former wife, Susan Hefler Brady, in 2014.
The family wants to thank the staff of Genesis Wolfeboro Bay Center and Huggins Hospital in Wolfeboro for making Dad's last days as comfortable as possible.
Arrangements were under the direction of Ricker Funeral Home & Crematory of Lebanon & Enfield. Interment will be at Canaan Street Cemetery. Following Gordon’s request there will be no services at this time.
West Lebanon, NH - Madeline Garabedian
....show , or more affectionally known as Maddie, passed away in the comfort of her own home, surrounded by family and friends, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer on August 3, 2017.
Maddie was born on February 5, 1946 in South Barre, MA to Santa (Rosselli) and Ignatius Jedetski. She lived in Worcester, MA until 1979, when she moved to Lebanon, NH with her daughter, Lisa, to be closer to her beloved sister Francine and her family.
Maddie will be fondly remembered for her deep devotion to her family, especially her three grandsons, who were her world. Maddie never missed any of their hockey or lacrosse games and attended all their school events. She was by far, their biggest cheerleader. The Upper Valley hockey community will miss her infectious enthusiasm and love of the sport.
Maddie was a strong, kind and generous soul, whose highly energetic spirit, giving nature, and thoughtfulness were appreciated and admired by many. Maddie's boundless energy and love of life could be heard in her joyful no holds- barred laugh.
Maddie strived to excel in all areas of her professional life and brought with her an incredibly strong work ethic and professionalism to various jobs in the Upper Valley, earning her the professional and personal respect of all who had the privilege of working with her.
Maddie is survived by her daughter, Lisa(Garabedian) Damren, her son in law, Jim, and her three grandsons Ryan, Nathan, and Aaron. She is also survived by her sister, Francine Vanier, her niece, Christin Vanier and Nephew James Vanier. She was predeceased by her parents, several aunts and uncles, and cousins, as well as her brother in law, Bob Vanier.
At the request of Maddie, there will be no calling hours or formal service. A celebration of Maddie's life will take place on September 10 at 2pm at the home of her daughter and her family.
For anyone wishing to do so, donations can be made to Bayada Hospice in Norwich, VT.
Canaan, NH - Michael H. Gareau
....show , 65, passed away at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical center in Lebanon on Saturday July 8, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was son to Bernard & Helen (Burcott) Gareau of Russell, Ma. He was born on March 24, 1952. He graduated from Westfield Vocational School. As a young man, he worked for Strathmore Paper Company. He had retired from Hypertherm in 2014 after 28 years of dedicated service. Mike was most passionate about his family and his music. He was an involved father who was always inviting his family to do things with him and enjoy life together. He passed on his fishing, cribbage, and musical skills to many of his children and grandchildren. He was an accomplished fiddle player of over 50 years. He filled his home with music often hosting rehearsals or pickin' parties over the years. He played publicly at many blue grass festivals, local farmers markets, and restaurants. He also enjoyed volunteering for the reading program in the Lebanon Schools and assisting children at High Horses Therapeutic Riding Program. Mike spent his spare time in the outdoors fishing, kayaking, hiking and walking. He was an avid reader and frequently visited the library. He also enjoyed watching sports.
Mike is survived by his wife of 32 years, Sharron Gareau, five children: Jessy Arnold, Jennifer Lewellyn, Isaac Arnold, Jonathan Gareau and Emily Gareau, two siblings Carol Recore and William Gareau, ten grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A private burial will be held.
Family are inviting friends and those who enjoyed his music to Mike’s last pickin' party. It will be held on Thursday 7/13/17 from 4-8pm at the Canaan Hall (18 Orange Rd Canaan, NH) to celebrate his life with conversation and music. Please bring a dish to share and an instrument if you play.
In lieu of flowers please donate to High Horses Therapeutic Riding Program or to the Enfield Public Library.
Concord, NH – Kelton Edward Garfield
....show , 78, died Monday, February 6, 2017. He was born in Windsor, VT to the late Harold A. & Alver Etta (May) Garfield. Kelton grew up in the Upper Valley and graduated from the West Lebanon High School. He later served with the National Guard and married Carol A. Bassett on March 16, 1962. Kelton worked for the State of New Hampshire with the position of Chief Highway Physical Records for 38 years and retired in 2001. He enjoyed his job and took great pride in what he did. He was a member of the NH State Employee Association, Retired member of the Lebanon Fire dept., West Lebanon High School Alumni Association, The American Legion Post 22 and held the position of Trustee with the Elks club in Concord and Lebanon.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years Carol A. Garfield, two daughters Kay F. Tolbert and her husband Stephen R. and, Kelly A. Garfield, a sister Ann H. Brown and her husband Frederick J.M., two granddaughters Nichole J (Tolbert) Rogers and her husband Kenny Rogers, Kayla M (Tolbert) Fitzgerald, Seven great grandchildren, Coyah Tolbert, Aaliyah Rogers, Ruby Rogers, Charming Rogers, Mycah Tolbert, Summer Rogers and Destiny Rogers, and many Nieces, Nephews and Cousins.
He was predeceased by a brother, Emerson B. Garfield.
Family and friends are invited to the Ricker Funeral Home to Kelton’s memorial calling hours on Saturday February 18, 2017 from 10 am to 2 pm. There will be no funeral services.
In lieu of Flowers, Kelton has requested a Memorial donations be made in his name to the NH ASPCA, POPE Memorial, 94 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH 03301
Fort Myers, Fla. – Kevin Richard Gibson
....show , 58, formerly of Lebanon and Georges Mills, N.H., died on Saturday evening, February 25, 2017, at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers.
Kevin was born in Lebanon on March 30, 1958, the youngest of four children, to Harold K. and Virginia (Parker) Gibson. Growing up, he showed an avid interest in and aptitude for sports. He could often be found shooting hoops in the driveway or playing endless rounds of golf at Carter Country Club. He graduated from Lebanon High School in 1976, where he was a standout athlete in basketball, baseball, and golf.
Kevin graduated from Springfield College in 1980, where he earned a degree in physical education and was captain of the golf team. That same year, he began his professional golf career as the pro and general manager at Carter Country Club. From 1986 to 2010, he was the head pro at the Country Club of New Hampshire and also became the club’s general manager in 1992. Throughout his career, he was a PGA certified golf professional. He was past president of the New Hampshire chapter of the New England PGA and a former state’s representative to the NEPGA executive committee. From 1998 to 2011, he was the women’s golf coach at Dartmouth College and had been a member of the NH Intercollegiate Athletic Association’s golf committee.
In addition, he was the varsity golf coach at Kearsarge Regional High School from1988 to 1997; assistant men’s basketball coach at Colby-Sawyer College in 1995 and 1996; assistant women’s basketball coach at Colby-Sawyer in 1994; and varsity girls’ basketball coach at Mascoma Valley Regional High School from 1983 to 1985.
Kevin’s parents and his mother-in-law, Mary Ann Robinson, predeceased him. He is survived by his wife, Carla Branch Gibson, whom he married on October 6, 2012; his son, Carsten Branch Gibson; his siblings, Diane Gibson of Lebanon, Peter Gibson of Canaan, and Sandra Gibson-Quigley and her husband, Douglas Quigley, of Sturbridge, Massachusetts; his nieces Nora Quigley (Roscoe) Kane and Megan Quigley (Tim) Amaral; his aunt, Nancy Jennings; several cousins; and his father-in-law, Charles Branch.
Friends and family are invited to celebrate Kevin’s life on Saturday, March 4, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at The Heights Center, located at 15570 Hagie Drive in Fort Myers.
Locally, family and friends are invited to Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon for Kevin’s memorial calling hours on Saturday, March 11, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., with an opportunity to share memories about Kevin at 4:00 p.m.
Lebanon, NH – Rolfe (Rick) Goodhue Jr.
....show , 73, a lifelong area resident passed away Wednesday August 16, 2017. He was born in Hanover, NH on May 22, 1944 to the late Rolfe R. & Geneva (Sidney) Goodhue Sr. as a triplet. Rick’s elementary school years we spent at the Sacred Heart School and he later graduated from Lebanon High School, Class of 1963. He had worked for Tinker Air Force Base for a period of time and later for various Upper Valley businesses He was a member of the Sacred Heart Church, the Knights of Columbus, a past member of the Elks’ Lodge, Scout Master of the Cub Scouts and the softball coach for his daughter while living in Oklahoma. He enjoyed playing cribbage and poker.
Rick is survived by his wife Geraldine (Cross) Goodhue, three children Logan J. Goodhue, Kimberly J. Duprey and Kristopher J. Goodhue, five grandchildren Keona Goodhue Montgomery, Aiden Duprey, Brad Rushford, Josh Rushford and Spencer Duprey, two great grandchildren Jessie Montgomery and Jameson Montgomery.
There will be no calling hours or funeral services. A memorial celebration will be held on May 19, 2018. A time and location will be announced later.
Memorial donations can be made to the American Heart Association/Stroke Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005
Irene E. Guaraldi
....show , 95, a previous resident of Grafton, NH, died on March 17, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
She was born in Medford, Ma on February 9, 1922, the youngest of Allan and Sarah MacGilvary’s five children. In 1940 she married the love of her life, Leonard Guaraldi, who predeceased her in 1983. They had lived in Somerville and Chelmsford MA before moving to New Hampshire in the 1950’s.
Her parents and her siblings, Harold MacGilvary, John MaGilvary, James MacGilvary and Mary Cecilia MacGilvay MacDonald all predeceased her.
Irene is survived by her six children, Lawrence Guaraldi and his wife, Sharon of Canaan, NH, Jean VanVoorhis of Kansas, Leonard Guaraldi Jr and his wife, Sandra of Lebanon, NH, Irene Rousseau of Kansas, Rita Pennington of Texas and Tom Guaraldi of Texas. She was the proud Grandmother of 21 Grandchildren, 38 Great Grandchildren and 17 Great-Great Grandchildren.
Irene’s life was dedicated to her husband and children, making all the holidays a special time with lots of decorations and memorable meals. She loved Prince Edward Island and visiting extended family there.
She particularly loved Bagpipes and the Scottish Festival at Loon Mountain.
As the children grew up, she would be found accompanying her husband and becoming a member of the Grafton County Deputy Sheriff’s association.
After the death of her husband, she enjoyed living in many different parts of the country – Florida, Tennessee, Kansas, and ending in Houston Texas.
While in Texas, she was proud to have been the oldest individual (in her 80’s) to have completed a Civil Defense course and assist with disaster relief.
There will be calling hours beginning at 10am at St. Mary’s Church in Canaan on Saturday, May 20 with a mass of Christian Burial beginning at 11am and burial at Pine Grove Cemetery immediately following.
The towns of Canaan and Orange felt part of their foundation give way on the evening of July 18, when one of their strongest community pillars shifted and collapsed near the Canaan town common, just as residents were gathering for a weekly summer concert.
Nathan H. “Nate” Harpootlian
....show died as he’d lived so much of his life: in the heart of a small town, engaged, active, showing his support, surrounded by neighbors and friends who personally knew how much difference one person can make in the daily life of a community. The loss will be felt for a long time. He was 89.
He was born in Camden, New Jersey, on September 16, 1927, to an Armenian-immigrant tailor and his Vermont bride, the late Harry and Florence Rosetta (Smith) Harpootlian, the one boy in a family of girls. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II, rising to the rank of staff sergeant in the Medical Supply Department, and later served in the Air Force reserves.
In March 1948, he married Dorothy Woodbury of Orange, New Hampshire, and moved onto her family’s ancestral land at 32 Eastman Road in Orange, where the two of them would remain married until Dot’s death in 2003, and where Nate would continue living as a widower.
His 40-year career as a conductor on the Boston & Maine Railroad spanned the dying days of railroading’s steam era and the emerging dominance of diesel. His work, based out of White River Jct., led to a lifelong interest in trains and railroad history. He was an avid collector of railroad literature and memorabilia; a collector of old bottles and stamps; a supporter of the Dartmouth hockey teams; and a loyal though misguided fan of the New York Yankees.
Loyalty and service were long bright threads he wove into the fabric of his community. He served as an officer and a dues-paying member of the Local 73 of the United Transportation Union for 70 years. When he was awarded the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award from the Canaan Lions Club in 2000, he had served as president, vice-president, director, had headed countless committees, and hadn’t missed a single meeting in 16 years. He was an active brother in the Mascoma Valley Masonic Association, from which he earned his 50-year medal in 2007. He was a former master and ever-present volunteer in American Legion Post 55. He was active in the Canaan United Methodist Church, the local Boy Scout troop, the Mascoma Area Senior Center, and on the Grafton County Senior Citizens Council. He delivered meals on wheels. He was a Notary Public. In Orange he served on a number of town committees and was in the selectmen’s hot seat during the contentious battle over wind mills on Mount Cardigan.
He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy, and two sisters, Esther DeAngelis and Margaret “Peg” Morgan, both of Vermont. He leaves a son, Gregory, of White River Jct.; a grandson, Wade Harpootlian, and a great-granddaughter, Ripley Violet Harpootlian, both of Los Angeles, California; a former daughter-in-law, Doreen Slavin, and her husband Jim Slavin; two step-grandchildren, Ashley Curtis and Andrew Slavin; several nephews and nieces; and three sisters: Alice Heath of Laconia, N.H., Helen Wight of Little River, S.C., and Florence Ireland of Palm City, Florida. He leaves a large number of dear friends, fraternal brothers, fellow veterans, fellow volunteers, fellow parishioners, and fellow citizens who will miss his loyalty and his service, his sense of humor and his heart.
And with the Yankees looking up at the Red Sox in the American League East.
Friends and well-wishers may call on Thursday, July 27, between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Lebanon Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 29, at 10 a.m. at the Canaan United Methodist Church, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Orange Town Scholarship Fund or the Mascoma Area Senior Center in Canaan.
Merton W. (Mert or Billy) Hastings, Jr
....show age 70 of Grantham, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday June 1, 2017 after a long illness.
He was born on September 18, 1946 in Hanover, NH, the son of Merton and Pearl (Smith) Hastings, Sr. He was raised in Grantham, NH on the family farm and attended the North Grantham Elementary School and then graduated with the Class of 64 from Lebanon High School. He then married his loving wife Frances Beaupre’ in January of 1968. after which they were blessed with two children.
The couple lived in Lebanon, NH where he worked construction until he apprenticed as an electrician and plumber. They then moved and built their own home on his parent’s homestead farm in Grantham, NH. He worked as an oil and gas service tech for many companies including Eaton Oil, Valley Propane, Pratt’s Oil, Agway and then eventually retired from Dartmouth College.
He would have recognized himself as a farmer, ox puller and horse puller. His greatest joy was teaching his granddaughters about horses and how to compete.
He is survived by his loving wife, Frances Beaupre’ Hastings and their two children, Carrie Lynn with her significant other William Steller, and his son, Merton Willis, III, with his wife Sarah Hastings, and two grandchildren, Hannah and Jessica. He was well loved and will be missed by his elder sister, Brenda Ella Day and nieces and nephews.
Services will be held graveside at Hilldale (East Grantham) Cemetery on June 17, 2017 at 11am. Refreshments and time for gathering to be held immediately following at the Grantham Methodist Church Hall
In lieu of flowers the family prefers donations sent to “Schell Community Assistance Fund”
P.O Box 380, Meriden, NH 03770.
Beverly "Nan" Hathorn
....show , 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 25th, 2017, at her home in Wilder, VT, surrounded by family.
Beverly was born on August 12, 1931 in Wilder, the fourth of five children of Ray and Florence McLoud. She graduated from Spaulding High School in Barre, VT in 1949.
On August 13, 1950, she married John "Bump" Hathorn in White River Junction. Being a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and homemaker were her priorities in life, and she was great at all of them.
To know Beverly was to love her. Her home was always a warm welcome place for friends and family alike, full of love and the smell of her delicious cooking. To her grandchildren and great-grandchildren (who were her pride and joy), there was no better news than hearing you were going to visit Nan & Bump. She would always greet you with a hug and kiss, and when it was time to leave, she would always stand on the porch, wave, and yell, "Love you!" as you drove away, no matter what the weather.
Beverly enjoyed playing Bingo and cards with her many friends, and the occasional trip to the casino was a special treat for her. She also enjoyed sitting on her porch watching the different wild birds flock to her many feeders, cardinals being her favorite.
She is predeceased by her parents Ray & Florence McLoud, husband John E. Hathorn, sisters Josie Davis and Barbara Cerasoli, and brothers Lyle and Blaine McLoud.
She is survived by her son John M. Hathorn of Wilder, daughter Pamela Guilbault and her husband Gary of Norton, VT, grandchildren Jeffrey Peck, Todd Peck and his wife Lisa, Michael Hathorn, Josh Hathorn, Chris Hathorn, Megan Hathorn, step-grandchildren Kevin and his wife Jill Guilbault, Kristi Guilbault, and Keith Guilbault, 13 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service and burial will be held in the spring at the Christian St. Cemetery in Wilder, VT, with a gathering and celebration of her life to follow.
In lieu or flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Beverly's name to the Mt. Ascutney Hospital in Windsor, VT.
Plainfield, NH - Brian L. Hayes
....show , 89, a long time Canaan, NH resident passed away Tuesday June 13, 2017 at the Lebanon Center-Genesis. He was born in Hanover, NH on April 8, 1928. The son of Ellen (Nellie) & W. Howard Reagan and John & Gladys Hayes Jr. Brian grew up in Canaan and graduated from Canaan High School. Brian married Betty Plummer on November 19, 1949. They raised their family in Canaan and later moved to Plainfield, NH in 2001. As a teenager, he took flying lessons and was near completion to fly solo. He attended the Coast Guard Academy at Buzzards Bay in Brooklyn, New York. Following graduation, he joined the Merchant Marines where he developed a great interest in ships.
Brian worked many years as the manager for the First National Food Store. When the store closed he opened his own store called Brian’s AG. He later worked for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company for a short period of time. He then operated his own Duraclean Rug & Upholstery business.
While a Canaan resident he was very involved with the community. He served with the town auditors, the planning board, the budget committee, the school board and as a volunteer firefighter. Brian was also a member of the Lion’s Club. His hobbies included reading, wood working and building model ships. Most recently at the age 86 he had been volunteering at St. Gaudens helping with making flower arrangements and started doing chair yoga.
Brian has been a devoted caregiver to his wife Betty for many years. His greatest pleasures were his wife and spending time with his family. His family would like to acknowledge and thank the caring staff at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and the Lebanon Center-Genesis for care provided during Brian’s stay.
He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Betty Hayes, daughters Denise MacMillan of Surfside Beach SC, Maureen Raymond and husband Steve of WRJ., VT, Donna Coakley and husband Jay of Barre, VT, and a son Mark Hayes of Plainfield, NH. A half-sister Priscilla Dangelo of Lacey, WA, six grandchildren (Stephanie Cohen, Kevin Stevens, Randy & Dani Raymond, Timothy Smith and April Allen), eight great grandchildren.
Brian was predeceased by his parents, three half-sisters, two half-brothers, and granddaughter Kasey.
In lieu of flowers Brian’s family has suggested to make memorial donations to: Plainfield Senior Socials & Activities, P.O. Box 380 Meriden, NH 03770. Please make the check out to the Town of Plainfield and in the memo write Hayes Senior Social.
Family and friends are invited to the Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon on Saturday June 17, 2017 at 1 pm for Brian’s memorial service. Burial will follow in the Wells Cemetery in Canaan, NH.
Lebanon, NH - George Maurice Heath
....show , 93, a long time Lebanon resident, passed away at Presidential Oak’s in Concord NH on Sunday July 30, 2017. He was married to Muriel Greene in 1947. George retired after forty-five years of dedicated service to the central office at New England Telephone. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America.
George is survived by his two children James Heath of Concord, NH, Elaine McGrath of Sarasota, FL and two grandchildren and a great grandson. He was predeceased by his wife Muriel and a brother Wallace Heath.
Family and friends are invited to the Ricker Funeral Home of Lebanon NH on Monday August 7, 2017 for George’s calling hours from 10 to 11 am a funeral will be held at the funeral home beginning at 11am. Burial will follow in the Valley Cemetery in Lebanon, NH.
Should one choose memorial donations can be made to your local ASPCA.
Lebanon, N.H. - Dr. Allen Hinkle
....show died Saturday, Feb. 18, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was 66.
Allen was an extraordinary husband, father, physician and inventor. After completing residencies in pediatrics and anesthesia at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Boston Children’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. Hinkle briefly practiced medicine at Boston Children’s. In 1982, he was hired by Dr. Harry Bird to be the first pediatric anesthesiologist on staff at Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital. He practiced at DHMC for 20 years, delivering anesthesia to young patients and eventually running the anesthesia residency program. He went on to pursue the improvement of managed care as an executive at health insurance plans across New England.
Dr. Hinkle was extremely proud of his four U.S. patents. Two of his inventions, a scented pediatric face mask for anesthetizing children and the Hinkle-Broselow Pediatric Emergency System, are still in use today at hospitals throughout the U.S. and internationally.
Allen’s interest in olfaction later inspired him to invent the Hinkle Nosing Glass, a wineglass that enhances the bouquet of wines and spirits.
Dr. Hinkle was born in Pittsburg, Calif., and grew up on army bases across the U.S. and in Japan, before moving to Bolton, Mass., where he attended Nashoba Regional High School. In 1973, he graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, where he met his wife, Mary Lou, and from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1976.
Allen valued hard work, patience and generosity. These values were even further on display in his work as an amateur arborist. He planted 365 Colorado Blue Spruce trees at his home in 1983 as a gift for his newborn daughter. The trees were eventually used as Christmas trees by his family and friends.
Allen is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mary Lou Hinkle, his daughter, Melisse Hinkle, and her fiancé, Pearse Lombard, sisters Patricia Fish (Stephen), Elizabeth Marlow, and Kathleen Hinkle, brother, Glenn Hinkle, mother-in-law Ruth Gibson, brothers- and sisters-in-law, Jerry and Sandra Gibson, Pam and Kevin Fagan, Andrew and Katherine Gibson, and David and Anne Gibson, and 11 nieces and nephews.
At Allen’s request, there will be no memorial service. In honor of his special relationship with his best buddy, his cairn terrier, Hailey, donations in his memory may be made to the Upper Valley Humane Society or to a charity of one’s choice.
Claremont, NH - David L. Howland
....show , 65, passed away Thursday January 19, 2017 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon. He was born to the late Bernard L. & Phyllis (Laware) Howland. He graduated from Lebanon High School, Class of 1970. David married Diane McGonis on September 28, 1974. Soon after high school he began working for Swift & Co. and a delivery man. He later worked as a salesman for Northern Tire Co. and most recently was employed by Chases Auto Salvage in Enfield Center, NH as Inventory Manager. David was a long time member of the Lebanon Elks Lodge 9828. He enjoyed NASCAR and visiting New Hampshire Motor Speedway with his wife. They also enjoyed cookouts with their family and friends. David was most passionate about his wife, daughter and granddaughter.
He is survived by his wife Diane Howland, a sister Denise Brown, a brother Douglas Howland and his wife Debbie, his daughter Jessica Howland; her companion Matt Cook and their daughter Olivia, both a sister in law and brother in law Harry and Debbie LaHaye, niece’s nephews and cousins.
Family and friends are invited to David’s memorial service at the Lebanon Elks Lodge on Thursday January 26, 2017 at 1 pm.
Atif K. Iskandar
....show , of Lebanon, NH passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on April 30, 2017.
Atif was born in Cairo, Egypt on November 14, 1952, son of Karam Iskandar and Aida Barsoum. Atif is survived by his wife, Magda of Lebanon, NH; daughter and her husband, Marianna and Rafik, their daughters, Losanda and Loren of Lebanon; son and his wife, Michael and Madonna of Lebanon; daughter and her husband; brothers, Alex Iskandar and his wife Bonnie of Lebanon, Saied Iskandar and his wife Nahed of Orlando, FL, and Mechael Iskandar and his wife Magda of West Lebanon; and many nephews, nieces, and cousins both in the US and Egypt.
Atif was a likeable man and worked for many years in the Upper Valley, at Dartmouth College, Alice Peck Day, and owned his own janitorial business. He was friendly and kind and always went out of his way to serve others.
Family and friends are welcome to visit on Tuesday, May 2nd from 6-8pm at Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon, NH. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 3rd at 10:00am at the West Lebanon Congregational Church, located on Maple St. Burial will follow at Valley Cemetery.
Lebanon - George Iskandar
....show , 46, of Lebanon, NH, died unexpectedly on January 27, 2017 following a long battle with addiction. George was born in Madison, Wisconsin on January 19, 1971. George was the son of Alex Iskandar of Lebanon, NH and Marcelle Adib of Atlanta, GA. He graduated from Lebanon High School in 1989 where he played goalie on their hockey team. George loved his son and family, Saint Bernard dogs, and was a skilled tradesman who was well known in the community.
George is survived by his son, Alexander Iskandar, age 6 of Wilder, VT; mother, Marcelle Adib of Atlanta, GA; father and step-mother, Alex and Bonnie Iskandar of Lebanon, NH; his sister and her husband, Niveen and Mike Vosler of Atlanta, GA; half-sister, Amy Iskandar Margolis of Lebanon, NH; his step-brothers, Tony Palmerston of Savannah, GA and Bruce and Tammy Palmerston of Dade City, FL. He also is survived by several uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins in the US and Egypt.
Calling hours will be on Monday, February 6th from 5-8 pm at Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, February 7th at 11 am at the Ricker Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Headrest of Lebanon, NH or to a substance abuse treatment center in your area.
Long-time Lebanon resident Cecile Emma Beauregard Jarry
....show passed away peacefully September 9, 2017 at the Lebanon Center (Genesis) in Lebanon, NH.
She was born Sept. 28, 1915 in Eastman, Quebec, Canada, daughter of Isidore & Octavie (Payette) Beauregard. She came to the US with her family when she was six months old, graduating from Lebanon High School in 1937. She was married in 1940 to Dominique Jarry (who predeceased her in 1972).
She worked in the cafeteria in the Lebanon School system for many years and later volunteered at the Lebanon Senior Center as well as singing in the Sacred Heart choir for over 50 years. She was also very active in the Catholic Daughters in Lebanon and was a volunteer and donor for many years for Red Cross blood drives.
She is survived by two daughters, Marion Stearns, and husband Jon, of Lebanon, Regina Laraway, and husband Bryan, of Lyme, eight grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughter Corinne Carr (2006) and son Robert Jarry (1987) as well as siblings Sister Isadora (Corinne Beauregard), Bernadette (Bunny) Young, Antoinette Belisle, Laurette McShea, and Ernest Beauregard. Her connection with her family, both in the U.S. and Canada remained strong throughout her life.
We would like to thank the staff at Lebanon Center Genesis for taking such great care and showing so much love for Cecile since her arrival in April 2010. We also thank Bayada (Hospice) for the wonderful care and support.
Calling hours will be held Wednesday, September 13 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Ricker Funeral Home, 56 School Street, in Lebanon, NH. The funeral service will be held at the Sacred Heart Church, 2 Hough Street in Lebanon on Thursday, September 14 at 10:00 am.
Interment will follow at the Sacred Heart cemetery following the funeral service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lebanon Senior Center, 10 Campbell Street, Lebanon, NH 03766.
Nora M. Jenkins
....show , 64, from Lebanon, NH, passed away on July 4, 2017 at DHMC in Lebanon, NH.
Visitation will be held at Ricker’s Funeral Home in Lebanon on July 22, 2017 from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 pm. There will be no graveside service.
Callers are invited to attend a reception for food and beverages, after the evening calling hours, provided by the American Legion Auxiliary, located at the American Legion Post 22, lower level, in Lebanon, NH.
Nora was born in Lagayan Abra, Philippines to Marciano Parinas and Lucia Fabian Martinez on April 22, 1953. In 1976, she married United States Marine, Sgt. Ralph L. Jenkins and moved to the United States. Nora owned and operated a successful House Keeping business for 30+ years. She was an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 22, for many years and enjoyed BINGO, baseball (GO RED SOX), snuggling her beloved cats Teddy and Mooshy (who she would complain, where her only grandchildren) and spending time with her family and friends.
Having moved here in a time when the Asian community was very small (for a long time she thought she was it), Nora made it a point to be very active in welcoming any new Philippino’s into the community. She was always available to help, whether it was the need for a ride, help finding the best Asian markets, a home cooked meal, someone to speak the native language with, or just a welcome ear to listen and help with the transition. Sooner or later everyone made it up to the house on the hill and was introduced to Ate Nora.
Nora is preceded in death by her parents, Marciano Parinas and Lucia Fabian Martinez; In Law’s Ralph Lonie, and Bessie Hill Jenkins
Nora is survived by her husband Ralph “Buzz” Jenkins; daughter Manya Jenkins; son Damon Jenkins; son in law Brian Isaacs; sister Luz F. Martinez; and favorite niece Keith Lauren Martinez (who were all lovingly by her side at her passing).
Nora is also survived by her siblings in the Philippines; Florentino F. Martinez; Zenadia M. Serrano; Flora M. Paculan; Eduardo F. Martinez; Marciano F. Martinez Jr.; Lourma F. Martinez; Gregorio F. Martinez; many nieces, nephews, and more.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center at DHMC or The Upper Valley Humane Society in Enfield, NH. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the DHMC Palliative Care Center and ICU South for their excellent care and support of Nora in her final days.
Canaan, NH - Annie Louise (Greenwood) Jenna
....show , 88, a lifelong area resident, passed away Monday January 2, 2017. She was born in Hanover, NH to the late Oscar & Ruby (Osborne) Greenwood on July 23, 1928. She was married to Roland LeForest Jenna in 1947, he predeceased her in 2005. Annie was a God loving woman who enjoyed caring for her family at home. She hunted, fished, knitted, crocheted and enjoyed playing her guitar and yodeling. She was a member of the Woman’s Auxiliary VFW 1698 in Franklin, NH.
She is survived by her four children and their families, David Jenna of Danbury, NH, Russell Jenna of Canaan, NH, Brenda Blais of Franklin, NH and Terry Jenna of Danbury, eleven grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, many nieces and nephews.
Annie was predeceased by her bother parents, husband, a brother Oscar Greenwood and a sister Phyllis Rogers.
Family and friends are invited to the Ricker Funeral Home & Crematory of Lebanon on Friday for a calling hour from 12 to 1 pm; her funeral will begin at 1 pm at the funeral home. Annie’s committal service will be announced in the spring, Canaan Street Cemetery.
Plainfield, NH - Brenda L. (Fountain) Jeror
....show passed away Monday December 11, 2017 at Hanover Terrace Health Care surrounded by the comfort of her family. Brenda was born September 28, 1955 to Irving L. & Shirley A. (Johnson) Fountain of Lebanon, NH where she was raised. She graduated from Lebanon High School, class of 1973. In 1976 she married her high school sweetheart Lindsay “Butch” Jeror. They were married for 40 years. Brenda was most known for her love and dedication to her job with the Lebanon School District which she loved tremendously and has missed since she retired. Her smile, infectious laugh and whitty sense of humor will be missed the most.
Brenda was predeceased by her father Irving L. Fountain Jr. and husband Lindsay “Butch” Jeror. Surviving family includes her mother Shirley, brother Irving III, daughter Stephanie and husband Brent and their two children Brooke and Connor, a son Justin “Jay” his wife Sarah and their two children Josie and Ezra whom she loved and cared for deeply. She also leaves behind several aunts, uncles and cousins.
There will be no calling hours or funeral services at this time. Brenda’s graveside service will be announced in the spring.
Lebanon, NH - Grace B. Johnson
....show , 81, died Wednesday February 8, 2017. She was born in Ephrata, PA on July 15, 1935 where she grew up and married Bruce B. Johnson on August 20, 1955. Grace traveled with Bruce while he served with Navy. They later settled in the Upper Valley and raised their four children. After their children had grown she began working at Alice Peck Day Hospital and later retired from Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. She very much loved her pet kitty Ruxin.
She is survived by three children Louella Westcot and her husband Bennet of Wilder, VT, Deborah King and her husband Paul of Lebanon, NH, Roberta Mason and her husband Matt of Lebanon, NH, five grandchildren Holly Broadbent, John King, Nathan Westcot, Travis Westcot and Mathew Westcot, many great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son William and former husband Bruce.
Family and friends are invited to the Ricker Funeral Home of Lebanon on Monday February13, 2017 for a calling hour from 4 to 5 pm. A funeral will begin at 5pm at the funeral home.
Memorial donations can be made to the Kidney Foundation.
Madelyn Jones Austin Johnson
....show , 87, of West Lebanon, passed away March 28, 2017 at home.
Calling Hours will be held at the West Lebanon Congregational Church on Monday, April 3, 2017 from 10 to 11 am with a service beginning at 11 with the Reverend Jefferson Scott officiating. A graveside ceremony will be held Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 10 am at the West Lebanon Cemetery.
Madelyn was born in West Lebanon to Harry Willard and Luella Gertrude Jones on July 4, 1930. She attended high school at the West Lebanon Seminary Hill School and graduated in 1948 as class valedictorian. After her children were grown, she went on to complete a Bachelers Degree from UNH-CLL and then earn a MBA from Plymouth State College. She worked for twenty years at Thermal Dynamics Corporation in West Lebanon as Assistant Treasurer, Manager of Administration, and Stock Transfer Agent. Subsequently earned her Real Estate Sales License which she maintained until recently. She also worked as Trust Officer with Charter Trust Company. She owned and operated Majik Office Services from her home.
Most recently she worked for 10 years as clerk of the church and treasurer for the West Lebanon Congregational Church. When her children were in school, she taught Sunday School at the church as well as serving as Assistant Organist and Junior Choir Director. She was often seen walking up and down Seminary Hill during her morning walks around West Lebanon. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends; reading, walking, and "ladies day" with her daughters.
Madelyn is predeceased by her parents, Harry and Luella Jones, four brothers Victor Jones, Kenneth Jones, Lawrence Jones, and Willard Jones; her first husband of almost 30 years, Harry Lionel Austin, and her son-in-law Scott Cheney.
Madelyn is survived by her husband James Johnson of West Lebanon; her sister, Nancy (Walter) Jones Pyer, of West Lebanon; son Bruce (Diana) Austin of Greenfield, MA; daughters Joan (Ray) Allard of Grafton NH; Janet Cheney of Hanover NH; Joyce Austin of Orford, NH; two step-children James (Marie) Johnson of Littleton, CO; and Terri (Phil Haskell) Johnson of Holderness, NH; six grandchildren Dayna (Matt) Schreckinger of Grosse Pointe Woods, MI; Jessica (Chris) Wilbur of Frankfurt, ME; Jarrett Austin of Greenfield, MA; Ketesah (Justin)Trudeau of Greenfield, MA; and Jamie Buhaisi-Cheney of Dracut, MA; and three great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the West Lebanon Congregational Church.
We, her family, wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude and thanks to AKA Caregivers for their loving care of our mom during the last months of her life.
Grafton, NH – Robert A. “Bob” Johnson
....show , 94, died Wednesday, November 1, 2017, in the comfort of his home surrounded by family. He was born in Concord, MA to the late Arthur G. & Sadie (Mallinson) Johnson.
Bob grew up in Maynard, MA where he graduated from high school and enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps, serving in China in 1946. Once discharged he furthered his education at Tufts University and married Anna Andreassen. They lived in Acton and Carlisle, MA where they raised their family. Bob was a dedicated employee of Shawmut Bank of Boston, who began as a teller and retired from the position of Assistant Vice President. He and his wife then relocated to Grafton, NH. While living in Grafton he worked as the part-time Postmaster.
He was a member of the Appalachian Mountain Club, and truly enjoyed the beauty of nature, hiking and bicycling. He also enjoyed trains and traveling with his wife to faraway places, including Siberia and the Lake District of Chile and Argentina.
Bob is survived by his wife of 69 years, Anna Johnson of Grafton, NH, his three children, Marilyn Malmquist of Corinth, VT, Roger Johnson and wife, Jeannette, of Manchester, NH and Karen Johnson of Grafton, NH, a grandson Nathan Malmquist of Lebanon, NH, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his brother, Roland Johnson, and a grandson Shaun Gross.
Family and friends are invited to Bob’s memorial service at the Canaan United Methodist Church on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 2PM.
Memorial donations can be made to: Society for the Protection of NH Forests, 54 Portsmouth St., Concord, NH 03301-5400 or the Friends of Grafton Library, PO Box 323, Grafton, NH 03240.
Elaine E. Keane
....show , 90, passed away after a brief illness surrounded by her family on June 4, 2017 at Valley Terrace in Wilder, Vermont. She was born in Lebanon, NH on April 21, 1927, the daughter of Leo and Elizabeth (Brennan) Ouellette. She graduated from Lebanon High School and Boston University. She was employed at the White River Junction VA Hospital as a physical therapist and was very passionate about her work.
On June 20th, 1949 she married her high school sweetheart, Thomas J. Keane, and together they owned and operated Tom’s Toggery and later Tommy Keane Sports in Lebanon. After the great fire of 1964 that destroyed much of Lebanon’s commercial district, Elaine and her husband Tom led the revitalization efforts to rebuild Lebanon’s downtown.
A lifelong parishioner of Sacred Heart Church, she served as the director of the CYO and was a volunteer physical education teacher at Sacred Heart School. She received an award from the Diocese of Manchester for her contribution in youth activities. She also served on the Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees and was president of the Lebanon Young Mothers Club.
Her family was the love of Elaine’s life. One of her greatest joys was to travel throughout Vermont and New Hampshire attending her grandchildren’s sporting events, theater performances and musical recitals. She was always ready with a blanket, an extra jacket and a folding chair in the car.
She was passionate about all sports from an early age, especially skiing and golf. Every Sunday her father would take her skiing at Mt. Tom or skating on Occom Pond. She was an active member of the Hanover Country Club starting in 1956 and was the Club Champion at Hanover Country Club and Carter Country Club. She was chairwoman of the Woman’s Golf Association and served on the Board of Directors of the NH Golf Association and Hanover Country Club.
Elaine is survived by Thomas J. Keane, her husband of 68 years, her three children, Thomas M. Keane and his wife Mary Jane of Rye, NH; Kathryn K. Sehnal and her husband Raymond of Pomfret, VT; James C. Keane and his wife Deborah of West Lebanon, NH; her grandchildren, Jonathan Keane, Mathew Keane, Erin Sehnal, Meghan (Sehnal) Duff, Kevin Keane, Thomas Keane, Jennifer Keane, and Christopher Keane and seven great-grandchildren.
The family extends a heartfelt thank you to the entire staff of Valley Terrace and Bayada Hospice for their tremendous support.
SERVICES: A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church in Lebanon on July 31, 2017 at 11:00 AM followed by a reception to celebrate her life. In accordance with Elaine’s wishes, donations in her memory may be made to the Pat Walsh Sneaker Fund, c/o Jim Vanier, Carter Community Building, PO Box 386, Lebanon, NH 03766.
Thomas J. Keane
....show passed away peacefully on July 4, 2017, one month after the passing of his beloved wife of 68 years, Elaine E. Keane. Tom was born in Windsor, Vt. on August 1, 1927, the son of Thomas F. Keane and Ethel F. Keane.
Tom graduated from West Lebanon High School where he captained several sports teams. Following his honorable discharge from the United States Coast Guard in1946, Tom attended Bryant and Stratton business school in Boston. Tom and Elaine were high school sweethearts, as evidenced by Elaine’s junior prom invitation and the dance card which she saved where “Tommy” was lucky to have had both the first and last dance.
In 1949, Tom and Elaine opened Tom’s Toggery, later to be know as Tommy Keane Sports. Their store was the center of activity in downtown Lebanon where local politicians, city officials, coaches and customers gathered daily to shop and catch up on the local news. When the great fire of 1964 destroyed most of the commercial area of downtown Lebanon, it was Tom and Elaine that took the first steps of rebuilding the City they loved, by constructing a new store which opened in 1965.
Virtually every local, state and national politician made Tom and Elaine’s store a must stop on their campaigns. Tom lived by the motto that "the customer is always right" and instilled those virtues in his family and employees. He mentored hundreds of employees, many of whom went on to start their own businesses or launch successful careers. He was a generous and kind man who contributed greatly to the Lebanon community, especially to local sports and youth activities. He was instrumental in the growth of the Carter Community Building where he was chairman of the Board of Trustees. He also sat on the board of numerous other organizations, including the Lebanon Outing Club where he served as its President. He was proud to bring the Boston Celtics to town for a local fundraiser and to have sold the New England Patriots their football equipment when they were know as the Boston Patriots. Tommy Keane Sports was a major provider of athletic equipment to high schools and colleges throughout New England and Tom branded his own hockey stick, known as the “Keane” stick, which was used by teams such as UNH, Dartmouth, Yale and many more.
Tom was a superb athlete and a fierce competitor. He was a multiple winner of the club championships at Hanover Country Club, Carter Country Club and Woodstock Country Club. He was a regular on the New England amateur golf circuit, traveling to tournaments and usually stopping on the way home at the closest race track, where he “never lost”.
However, he reserved his greatest love for his wife Elaine, his three children, eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. For 68 years, he and Elaine shared a remarkable life together. They were deeply involved in their community, church and schools. Their contributions to their family and the Lebanon community will continue to be remembered for years to come.
When Elaine passed by his side on June 4, 2017, he knew it was time to go be with her.
He is survived by his brother Peter Keane and his sister Lucille Canavan. He was predeceased by his sisters Louise Mock and Gloria Atchinson and his brother Robert Keane. He is survived by his three children, Thomas M. Keane and his wife Mary Jane of Rye, N.H., Kathryn K. Sehnal and husband Raymond of Pomfret, VT and James C. Keane and his wife Deborah of West Lebanon, N.H.; his grandchildren Jonathan Keane, Matthew Keane, Erin Sehnal, Meghan Sehnal Duff, Kevin Keane, Thomas Keane, Jennifer Keane and Christopher Keane; and seven great grandchildren.
The family extends a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Valley Terrace and Bayada Hospice for their tremendous support.
A memorial mass will be celebrated for the lives of Tom and Elaine on Monday, July 31, 2107 at Sacred Heard Church at 11:00 AM followed by a celebration at Ava Gallery and Art Center.
Donations in his memory may be sent to the Pat Walsh Sneaker Fund, c/o Jim Vanier, Carter Community Building, PO Box 386, Lebanon, NH 03766 or the Lebanon Outing Club c/o Cory Grant PO Box 295, Lebanon, N.H. 03766.
Ayer, MA - Anneliese Kelley
....show , 92, died Friday November 24, 2017. She was born in Bad Homburg, Germany on January 28, 1925 to the late August & Pauline (Schmidt) Hufner. She married John D. Kelley and the settled in Ayer, MA. While living Ayer she had worked for Digital Equipment Corp. She was a member of RAFA and enjoyed playing bingo while visiting Foxwoods and Atlantic City.
She is by survived her children Hiram Kelley, Annette Kelley, John Kelley Jr., and Grace Sparks Kelley, five grandchildren, three great grandchildren and a sister Lilo Irby.
Family and friends are invited to Anneliese’s graveside service at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourn, MA on Wednesday November 29, 2017 at 10:45 AM.
Shanna "Sandy" S. Kelly
....show , 74, a longtime resident of the Upper Valley area passed away April 26, 2017. She was born October 15,1942, in Manchester Connecticut, the daughter of Joseph Bonnier and Kathryn Hadlock. Sandy married Harry Kelly on October 7,1962. They were happily together for 40 years. She retired in February of 2008 from Dartmouth College after 20 years of service where she was a hard-working catering manager. She loved her family of four generations. Sandy was survived by her brother Steven Hadlock, her children Kathy Hadlock, Lisa LaHaye, Denise Greenwood and Shawn Kelly. Also 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Sandy especially loved reading, knitting and seeing her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Chaplin Heidi Smith and Laurie Evans from Hospice for their wonderful care that Sandy received.
Following Shanna's request there will be no calling hours or public services.
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