, 45, of Pond Hill Road, died from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in Littleton on Saturday March 4, 2017. Patrick was born in Littleton, NH, on March 8, 1971, the son of Armand R. and Lorette (Siqouin) Labbe. He was a graduate of St. Johnsbury Academy and attended vocational/technical school in Manchester. He served 6 years of active duty with the US Air Force as a project action specialist during Desert Storm. He also served for 4 years in the Air Force Reserves. After his active duty he was hired by the Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company for his expertise as a fiber optic technician. He was employed and lived in the Cincinnati area for 6 years and then resided for a brief time in San Antonio, Texas. Before returning to Vermont he volunteered his time at the Dream Center in Los Angeles, CA. Patrick loved fishing, hunting, old cars and being with his service dog Matie. He attended services at the New Beginnings Christian Church, St. Johnsbury, and the Lancaster Assembly of God. Surviving family members include his daughter Megan Labbe of San Antonio, TX; his mother Lorette Labbe of Lunenburg; a brother Philip Labbe of Lunenburg; a cousin Jeff Labbe of Lunenburg; aunts and uncles Jeanne Girouard of Whitefield, Pauline Bilodeau of Lunenburg, Lawrence Labbe and wife Ellen of Leesburg, FL, Lorraine Barteau and husband Junior of Leesburg, FL, Rolande Suchkoci and husband Edward of Nashua, Georgette Leivally and husband Robert of the Carolinas, Alice Landry of Nashua; and many cousins. He was predeceased by his father Armand October 3, 2010. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 18, at 11:00 AM at the Lancaster Assembly of God, Pastor Seth Frink will co-officiate with Pastor Rick Menard of the New Beginnings Christian Church. Burial with military honors will be held in Riverside Cemetery, Lunenburg, Saturday May 6 at 10:00 AM.

, 61, of Water Street, died Wednesday evening, March 1, 2017 at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster, after a long illness. Mike was born in Lancaster on November 9, 1955, the son of Glenn Aldrich and Gail (Merrow) Page. He was raised in Jefferson and resided most of his life there and in Lancaster. He was a graduate of White Mountain Regional High School. For 10 years Mike was employed at Campbell Envelope in N. Stratford and later, for a time, at the Mill in Groveton. Most of his life he has worked as an equipment operator, truck driver and woodsman. He was employed for a time with Gorham Sand & Gravel and Columbia Sand & Gravel. He also worked for Tilcon and Central Paving. In his free time he enjoyed many outdoor activities, particularly hunting and fishing. Surviving family members include two children, Jason M. Aldrich and his wife Julie of Lancaster, Kimberly Aldrich and fiancée Jesse Baker of Wayland, Missouri; his mother Gail of Claremont, NH; a brother Stephen Page and his wife Mary of Claremont; two sisters Diana Capone and her husband Rick of Everett, MA, Jean Aldrich of Arizona; two grandchildren, Khloe Aldrich and Alexis Aiken; and close aunts and uncles Dick Merrow, John & Sherry Merrow and Carly Merrow. He was predeceased by his father Glenn; his grandparents Howard & Elsie Merrow; his step-father Ralph Page and his aunt Janice Merrow Rogers. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

, 76, formerly of Melcher Court, died Saturday morning February 25, 2017, at Country Village Genesis Eldercare Center, Lancaster. Mrs. Crandall was born in Groveton on April 17, 1940 the daughter of Leonard H. and Lila M. (Alger) Potter. She was a longtime resident of Groveton and enjoyed her time at Melcher Court, especially working on puzzles. Surviving family members include her son William Pidgeon of Lowell, MA; grandchildren Kamryn & Deanna Pidgeon of Lowell, MA; two sisters Charlene A. Potter and Lois C. Potter, both of Groveton; several nieces and nephews including a special niece Tammy Sanborn of Lancaster. She was predeceased by a daughter Joyce “Judy” Potter and three sisters Jacqueline Halverson, Evelyn Scott, and Warnetta Potter. A graveside service will be held in the spring in Northumberland Cemetery. An announcement will be posted at that time.

, 66, of Lancaster Road, died Monday evening February 20, 2017 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, after a recent illness. Mr. Towle was born in Lancaster on June 18, 1950, the son of Asa C. and Doreen B. (Ball) Towle. During his lifetime he had many jobs primarily working as a woodsman and a teamster. He was employed as a teamster at local grand hotels including the Omni Mt. Washington and Mountain View Grand and has worked with horses in the logging industry. For a time he was employed at Thompson Manufacturing in both the woodshop and the machine shop. Surviving family members include his brothers Ben Towle of Whitefield, Curt Towle of Porter, ME a sister Darlene Towle of Berlin; and 6 nephews and one niece. A visiting hour will be held Sunday afternoon, February 26th from 2:00 to 3:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A funeral service will follow at 3:00 PM at the funeral home. Sandra MacKillop of Lancaster will officiate. A graveside committal service will be held Saturday afternoon, May 13th at 1:00 PM in Forest Vale Cemetery, Jefferson.

, 89, formerly of Union Road, died on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at the Morrison Nursing Home in Whitefield after a long illness. Betty, also known as Bev, was born in Lancaster on September 26, 1927, the youngest daughter of Thomas F. Smith and Elizabeth (Gallagher) Smith. She attended a one-room school in Dalton before going to Dalton High School, then transferring to Lancaster Academy for her Senior year, graduating in 1945. She married George I. McVetty, Jr. in 1948. After living in Jefferson for about a year, they returned to her parents’ home farm in Dalton to manage her family’s farm. They raised their family through adulthood, where all three children stayed close to home, choosing to live on the property where their parents and grandparents before them had resided. After selling the dairy cows, they continued to garden and work the land and forest for many years, maintaining the title of American Tree Farm for some time. Betty was employed for many summers cleaning the employee dormitories at the Mountain View Hotel in Whitefield, as well as housekeeping for people who owned seasonal homes in the area. Her husband George died in 1975. She later married Floyd Stewart of Lancaster, who joined her in Dalton. She worked with Floyd in his wallpapering and painting business, until he passed away in 1989. She was involved in her community since a child, following her family’s footsteps. She joined the Riverside Grange in Dalton, and at the age of fourteen, she was possibly the youngest member in the history of the Grange to attain her seven degrees. She attended 4-H, was a member of the Dalton Congregational Church, the Firemen’s Auxiliary, a charter member of the Dalton Historical Society, the Ladies Aid, and a member of the Friends of the Dalton Town Hall. She and her husband Floyd volunteered many hours refinishing the hardwood floors in the Town Hall, and providing cleaning services there. Anyone who was acquainted with her knew she loved to cook, and made sure visitors didn’t leave without sharing a meal or some cookies warm from the oven. Gardening was one of her passions, always preserving vegetables, berries and applesauce for family and friends. Spring was a special time of year, when she boiled maple sap on the kitchen wood stove, sometimes peeling the wallpaper from the steam. Maple syrup and sugar were staples in the household. Betty enjoyed travelling, mostly to local places in New England, with her sisters and cousins, including many trips to Wells Beach, Maine. She also shared a keen interest in local history and genealogy with her daughters and townspeople. Members of her family include her son, Thomas McVetty and his wife Nancy; daughter Terri Parks and husband Brian, all of Dalton; grandchildren Christopher McVetty and wife Gail; Eric McVetty and wife Michelle, all of Lancaster; Katrina Parks and Nathan Parks, both of Dalton; four great grandchildren, and one on the way; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Also, a step-daughter, Lucie Brown of Salem, New Hampshire, and step-son, W. Thomas Stewart of Mansfield, Massachusetts. Betty was predeceased by her husbands, George McVetty and Floyd Stewart; daughter Rebecca J. McVetty; her parents and siblings; and a stepson Gerald Stewart. A graveside service will be held Saturday morning, June 17th, at 11:00 A.M. in Cushman Cemetery, Dalton. Reverend David Abbot, pastor of the Dalton Congregational Church, will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Dalton Fire Department, 756 Dalton Road, Dalton, NH 03598.

, 87, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab, after a period of declining health. She has resided for there the past year. Dorothy was born Sept. 9, 1929, to parents Ellery and Juanita (Corliss) Adair in Concord, Vt. Her family moved to Columbia, N.H., when she was a girl where she remained until she left Colebrook Academy and married Pardon Jameson. She became a military wife until she brought her family back to live in Canaan, Vt. Dot is survived by her son Wade and wife Donna Lee of Bloomfield, Vt., son Mark and wife Patricia of Allentown, Pa., son Lyle of Wisconsin, daughter Judy Begin of Chicopee, Mass., son Pardon Jameson of Berlin, N.H., son Robert of Colebrook, N.H.; 16 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She is also survived by brothers William and wife Edwina of Columbia, N.H., Kenneth and wife Charlene of Groveton, N.H., and sister Myra McCormick of North Stratford, N.H., and very special friend Donna Jameson of Stark, N.H. She is predeceased by longtime companion Robert Fraser and sisters Alice Fletcher, Eva Adair, Marion Stanton and Lois Adair. Most recently Dot moved to St. Johnsbury where she resided with her niece Nancy Daniels and her husband Wayne. Dorothy enjoyed knitting, crocheting, puzzles, hummingbirds, socializing and attending the Riverside Enrichment Program in Lyndonville, Vt. At her request there will be no public service. A celebration of her life will be held by her family at a later date. Arrangements made by Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster, N.H. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Riverside Enrichment Program in Lyndonville, St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab or the American Heart Association of Vermont.

was born on September 4, 1942 in Newark, New Jersey, to Fred and Virginia Notari and graduated from Montclair High School in Montclair, New Jersey in 1960. After graduation, Tony attended Purdue University in the ROTC program for one year, entering the United States Naval Academy in 1961 and graduating as an Ensign in the United States Navy in 1965. He was always proud of the fact that Roger Staubach was in his graduating class. Tony married Lynne Burris on December 18, 1965 and they moved to Newport, Rhode Island where he was stationed on his first ship, DE-1022, a destroyer escort, during the Vietnam War. Later, Tony and Lynne moved to Glen Ridge, New Jersey in 1970 to work with Tony’s father in the insurance business. In 1976, the family, which now included 5 children, moved to Jefferson, New Hampshire, where they bought an old run-down farmhouse and converted it into their lifelong “dream house”. There Tony and Lynne raised 6 children. He is survived his wife of 51 years Lynne Notari of Jefferson, his daughter Jill Notari (Knox) and her husband Ed from Jefferson, NH, his son Paul Notari with his wife Marie and their daughter Emma from Bridgewater, MA, his daughter Amy Notari (Crory), her husband Mark and their children Matthew, Nathan, Luke, David, Jonah and Rachel from New Ipswich, NH, his daughter Molly Notari (Barnes) with her husband Dave and their children Hope, Anna, Lydia, and Aaron from Cumberland, RI, and his sons Charles Notari from Portland, OR, and James Notari from Los Angeles, CA. After moving to New Hampshire in 1976, Tony became employed with Workman’s Compensation for Diamond International, later becoming a Mexican restaurant owner from 1988-1992. In his next career move he decided to work from home as an independent insurance agent. Tony loved the outdoors, gardening in particular. As a young boy, he was fond of the water and boats, leading him to be interested in the Navy. He was an avid “tinkerer”, always fixing things or making them. He always enjoyed his grandchildren and his pets. Tony was predeceased by his parents. His sister Ginny Fisher resides in New Jersey with her husband David. Tony loved the Lord and was an active member of the Jefferson Christian Church. He suffered with lung disease and passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster, New Hampshire and those who wish to extend condolences online may visit www.baileyfh.net. Calling hours at the funeral home are on Saturday, February 25 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM. His funeral with military honors will be held on Sunday, February 26 at 1:00 PM at the Jefferson Town Hall. Refreshments will be provided afterwards at the Jefferson Christian Church (directly across from the town hall). To honor Tony, if you were of military service, please wear all or part of your uniform.

, 85, of Water Street, died Saturday morning, February 11, 2017 at Country Village Genesis Eldercare Center, Lancaster, after a recent illness. Mrs. Smith was born in Lancaster on February 23, 1931 the daughter of Bradley and Verna Rae (Newman) Thomas. She was a lifetime resident of Lancaster attending Lancaster Academy. On April 3, 1948 she married Edward C. Smith of Lancaster. Joyce worked many years as a deli/produce clerk for Butsons Supermarket. In her spare time she enjoyed reading, word puzzles, solitaire and collecting glassware. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary at John W. Weeks Post 3041, Lancaster. Surviving family members include a son, Edward C Smith Jr. of Lancaster; two daughters, Verna M White of Lancaster, and Jodi A Rooney and husband John of Lancaster; 7 grandchildren and 2 step grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren and 6 step great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Edward Sr. in 2014 and a granddaughter Kristal White in 1970. A graveside service will be held in the Spring at Calvary Cemetery in Lancaster and will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to the VFW Weeks Post 3041 Auxiliary, 259 Main Street Lancaster, NH 03584 or Riverside Rescue, 236 Riverside Ave. Lunenburg, VT 05906.

, age 70, of Lancaster, N.H passed away at home on February 9, 2017. John attended UNH, was a member of the National Guard, and retired after a long construction career. John is preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Gerri Oleson, and survived by his sister, Donna Hartford of Jefferson, NH, and his brother Fred Oleson of Rumney, NH. He leaves behind a loving wife, Jean Oleson, three children, Andrea Oleson Curtis, Benjamin Gaetjens-Oleson and Adam Oleson, as well as six beloved grandchildren, Payton, MacKenzie, Alex May, Imani, Isabella and Jackson. John was also blessed with a bounty of family and friends that he gratefully shared his life with. John was a better man than he realized, as evidenced by the people who knew him and loved him despite his flaws. John’s wishes were to forego formal funeral services. His family will gather in the spring to celebrate his life and to scatter his ashes at the place he felt most at peace. We will see you in the trees, hear you among the songbirds, and feel you in the warm air…you will never leave us! In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Brooke Ramsdell Memorial Scholarship Fund, % Lancaster Trustee of Trust Funds, 25 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584. This Shining Moment in the Now by David Budbill
When I work outdoors all day, every day, as I do now, in the fall, getting ready for winter, tearing up the garden, digging potatoes, gathering the squash, cutting firewood, making kindling, repairing bridges over the brook, clearing trails in the woods, doing the last of the fall mowing, pruning apple trees, taking down the screens, putting up the storm windows, banking the house—all these things, as preparation for the coming cold...
When I am every day all day all body and no mind, when I am physically, wholly and completely, in this world with the birds, the deer, the sky, the wind, the trees...
When day after day I think of nothing but what the next chore is, when I go from clearing woods roads, to sharpening a chain saw, to changing the oil in a mower, to stacking wood, when I am all body and no mind...
When I am only here and now and nowhere else—then, and only then, do I see the crippling power of mind...

, 78, of Oregon Road, died Sunday afternoon, January 29, 2017, at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster, NH, after a long illness. Mrs. Nuzzolo was born in Boston, MA on April 18, 1938. She was raised and schooled in the Boston vicinity. For many years she was employed for various electronics companies as a soldering technician. Her first job was with, the then well known company, Automatic Radio Mfg. Shirley moved to Vermont 8 years ago to be close to family. During her remaining years she enjoyed spending time with her little companion Goldie and solving crossword puzzles. Surviving family members include her children; a son Donald K. Nuzzolo and his wife Ruth of East Concord; a daughter Amy L. Kulsic of East Concord; two grandchildren, Lanie and Ryan Kulsic; a brother David Young and his wife Lorraine of Billerica, MA; a sister-in-law Leonora Young of Burlington, MA and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Raymond F. Nuzzolo; a sister Evelyn Balkan and a brother Lawrence Young. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to Riverside Animal Rescue, 236 Riverside Ave., Gilman, VT 05906.

, 71, of Baptist Hill Road, died on Sunday, January 29, 2017 in Lancaster after a long illness. She was born in Lancaster, New Hampshire on August 23, 1945, the youngest daughter of Clifford and Eleanor (Morse) Colby. Marcia attended area schools and made a career of painting and wallpapering. She served clients in the area for many years. She married her long-time partner, James Pond, of Lunenburg on December 31, 1981. Jim died in 1988. Marcia loved to hunt and fish, and spent many hunting seasons with Jim at their camp in Lunenburg. She also enjoyed a few camping trips with her nephew Brian and family. She had dry sense of humor, and a quick wit. She loved to dance the two-step, and for many years invited family members to a holiday gathering with merriment and music. She had a soft spot for her pets, and liked feeding the wild birds in her yard. She lived a quiet and simple life, and will be missed very much by her family and friends. Loved ones include her long-time companion, Roland Ingerson; nieces and nephews Eleanor Frechette of Windsor, Vermont; Brian Parks and wife Terri of Dalton, New Hampshire; Gary Pond of Haverhill, Massachusetts; George Silsby and wife Lynda of Lunenburg; and several great-nieces and nephews and cousins. Marcia was predeceased by her parents, her husband Jim; brother Dana Colby; sisters Karlene Silsby and Marilyn Pond, and her niece Charlotte (Silsby) Cornell, all of Lunenburg. At Marcia’s request, there will be no calling hours or services. Private burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Lunenburg in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lancaster Ambulance Service, 19 Mechanic Street, Lancaster, New Hampshire, 03584.

, formerly of Framingham MA, Ashland MA, Groveton NH, and most recently of Lancaster NH peacefully passed away on January 27, 2017 with his family at his side. Born February 26, 1934, he was the son of Bernard F. McLean and Helen M. Z. (Willey) McLean, and the loving husband for 63 years of Ruth E (Bees) McLean all of whom predeceased him. Ed was a loving, caring and compassionate man. He was reliable, honest and honorable, a man of strong faith who set a wonderful example for all who knew him. He was a member of the Middlesex Lodge of Framingham, MA. He enjoyed Square dancing and NASCAR and family and friends. Ed was the meat cutter and then owner of the Union Ave Market for many years, then started driving school bus for local companies and then for the Town of Framingham. At age 40 he returned to school at Bentley College where he earned his certificate in Accounting which he used to do taxes and provide financial assistance in both the Framingham and Groveton area. He and Ruth moved up to the Great North Woods 35 years ago, where they bought and managed the Village Motel and Ice Cream stand. He started driving School Bus for the Groveton School District (SAU) and upon retirement he was presented his 50-year award for having safely driven his precious cargo to and from school every day with the utmost care for every student. He truly enjoyed driving the sports teams to and from their games especially those trips coming home with an escort after victorious championship games. Ed also became an EMT working with the Groveton Ambulance Corp. He earned his EMT-I and then started training others in CPR and raising financial support for the Corp. He particularly loved participating in the “Teddy Bear Clinic” for the Groveton elementary school at Weeks Memorial Hospital. Ed loved helping people where ever he could. He often worked at the Riverside race track as an EMT and helped the Lancaster Ambulance Corp. He was the loving father to three children, Cindy Feindel and her husband Bill from Framingham MA, Bruce McLean and his wife Marilyn from Mountain City, TN, and Bonnie McLean, from Groveton, NH and his granddaughter Eliza Barbaresi and her husband Blake. He leaves several cousins, a sister-in-law and his lifelong friend Kirby of AZ. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at Lancaster Congregational Church of Christ on Tuesday January 31 at 5:00 p.m. followed by a collation. Interment will be at the Wildwood Cemetery in Ashland on Thursday February 2 at 12:00 noon followed by a memorial service at The Plymouth Church of Framingham at 1:00 p.m. to be followed by a collation. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy can be made to The Framingham Heart Study, 73 Mt. Wayte Ave., Suite 2, Framingham MA 01702 or to the Middlesex Lodge Angel Fund, 404 Concord St, Framingham, MA 01702.

, 71, (August 4, 1945 - January 24, 2017) died at this home Tuesday morning January 24, 2017, after a lengthy illness. Mr. Rosser was born in Llanelli Wales, United Kingdom, the son of Wyndham and Gladys (Nicholas) Rosser. He is survived by his wife Kathleen (Bryan) Rosser of Guildhall and a niece Sally Lonergan of Long Island. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

, 85 died peacefully with family by her side on January 21, 2017, at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster. Mrs. Pandora was born in Northumberland on December 28, 1931 the daughter of Roveal J. and Dorothy M. (Ellingwood) Brockney. For many of her younger years she worked in the old wood mill in North Stratford. Later she became a self employed pastry baker and operated bakeries in Lancaster and Whitefield. Her hobbies included bird watching, cooking, gardening and spending time with her family Surviving family members include three sons, Edward and wife Theresa, Douglas and wife Yong, Daniel; one daughter Christina; a former daughter-in-law and very close friend Julie; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two sisters, Thelma Tower of East Burke, and Leona Brown of North Haverhill. She was predeceased by husband Rudolph; daughter Dianna; parents Dorothy and Roveal; and a sister Katherine. There are no visiting hours. A funeral service will be held Wednesday afternoon, January 25, 2017, at 1:00 PM at St. Pauls Church in Lancaster. Reverend Timothy Brooks, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the spring in Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster.

On the afternoon of January 20, 2017, at the age of 94, Marie Evangeline Pelletier departed this world to be with her Lord and her beloved family. Marie was born in Saint-Ephrem De Fitch Bay, Quebec Canada on December 22, 1922. She was predeceased by her Father Pierre Pelletier, Mother Marie-Anne Rioux-Pelletier and twelve other brothers and sisters: Marie Anne, Zephirin, Edouard, Valeria, Aurore, Robert, Augustine Joseph, Joseph Victor, Andre Joseph, Adrien, Marie Louise and Theresa. Marie or “Be” as she was fondly called moved with her family to the United States as a young girl speaking only French at the time. They ultimately settled in Lancaster, NH where the family farmed the land, and raised numerous milking cows. Her calling in life was not to marry and have children of her own; she chose to dedicate her life to lovingly care for her parents, immediate family members, and others she held dear to her heart. Along her family’s side she worked hard on the farm. In the early 1950's she worked at a nursing home in Lancaster, NH and then later in the 50's and early 60's, she worked at Weeks Memorial Hospital in Lancaster, NH as a dietitian. She also spent many years helping others through Home Health Care. Marie also lived and worked in Chicopee, MA for a short time to be with her sister Aurore "Pelletier" Morin and niece Pauline Morin. In 1979 she moved to Littleton NH with her sister Aurora and a grand-niece. Within the first few years in Littleton she worked at home for the Littleton Shoe company lacing shoes at home. In 1982 she was asked to help an elderly friend at home during this friend’s illness. Marie was a loyal friend, confidant and employee and as such she never refused helping her friends like Ms. Bobbie Pollard and her husband, Lyle in their store retail store, "The Hideaway Shop" in Lancaster, NH. In the pursuing years from 1983 to 2003 she along with her sister Aurora retired in Littleton enjoying their time with her great-grandnephew Nathan Lloyd and great-grandniece Nicole Lloyd Whipple as well as helping and caring for anyone in need. In the fall of 2004 at the age of 83, just prior being diagnosed with dementia, she moved to Elizabeth City, NC where she lived for the last ten years of her life in the home with her great-niece and spouse Rita and David Cornelius, and their children, Justin, Brianna, and Aunt Be’s "little doll," Kayla. She enjoyed the warm climate and her family there for as long as her memory allowed. When her health severely declined, she was then taken care of by the caring staff of The Kindred Care Nursing Home in Elizabeth City, NC until her passing. She leaves behind a trail of many fond memories by nieces and nephews and others she touched with her kind heart and caring hands. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday May 12th at 11:00 AM at All Saints Church in Lancaster. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lancaster.

, 84, died Saturday morning, January 14, 2017, at the home that he and Gail built in 1978, surrounded by his loving family. Arthur was born in St. Johnsbury on March 15, 1932 the son of Lee and Juliet (Piche) Simonds. He graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy and served in the US Marine Corps from 1950 to 1953. From 1953 to 1955 he worked in construction and for a short time he worked for his father at Simonds Buick Dealership, St. Johnsbury. In 1953 he married his wife of 60 years Linda Gail (Nourse) Simonds and they worked in partnership operating a dairy farm in Maidstone, VT for 25 years. Retiring from farming in 1978 Arthur then worked for Connecticut Valley Dairy and later for Bert Peaslee on Bert’s potato farm for 20 plus years until retiring. He very much enjoyed working for Bert and later Barbara Peaslee Smith. Together Arthur and Gail enjoyed camping, snowmobiling, long rides and listing to county music. Arthur’s greatest enjoyment was time he cherished with his family. Arthur was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Surviving family members include four children, Linda M. Simonds and Howard of Colorado, Arthur “Butch” Simonds and wife Brenda of West Point, VA, Edward Simonds of Barre, VT, Lisa Grimes and husband Tom of Groveton; seven grandchildren, Courtney, Cade, Krista, Brent, Josh, Jake and Elizabeth; seven great-grandchildren, Kyli, Jace, Aidan, Ethan, Cloe, Adriana and Braylee; two very special nephews, Marc and Steve Simonds and a special niece Debbie Levine. He was predeceased by his loving wife Gail in 2013, his parents, a granddaughter Tegan Elane Simonds and a brother Harold L. Simonds. There will be no services at this time but a Celebration of Life will be held Monday afternoon, January 16th at 1:00 PM at the Groveton American Legion. Arthur and Gail will be buried on their anniversary date of July 18, 2017. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to Northwoods Hospice, 278 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584, for the thanks from the family for the great care and support during his final days.

, 74, of Whitefield Road, died Wednesday afternoon, January 11, 2017, at Littleton Regional Hospital after a long illness. He was surrounded by his family. Mr. Holmes was born in Berlin, NH, on January 4, 1943 the son of John W. and Florence (Reid) Holmes. On July 16, 1977 he married Nancy Ellen Bailey. Gerald was a longtime resident of Dalton and worked many years for the Dalton Highway Department. His primary occupation was truck driver and was employed for a time with Ingerson Trucking in Lunenburg and Currier Trucking in Gorham. He also held other jobs including wood cutter, farmer, sawyer, and shoe shop laborer. He served on the Dalton Fire Department from 1979-81. Gerald enjoyed fishing, truck driving, hunting and spending time with his family. Surviving family members include his wife Nancy Holmes of Dalton; two daughters, Vicki L. Potter of Littleton, Kristi L. Fales of Franklin; two brothers, Billy Holmes of Gorham, Stanley Holmes of Dover; a sister, Lee Ann Brooks of Milan; and six grandchildren, Shawna and Krista Potter, McKenna and Ady Evans, and Dylan and Clayton Kipp. He was predeceased by a son Keith W. Allen in 2002. A graveside service will be held in the spring at Cushman Cemetery, Dalton, at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Community Cupboard, c/o Christ United Methodist Church, 135 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584.

, 63, died suddenly at his home Sunday morning, January 8, 2017. Mr. Astle was born in Lancaster on August 4, 1953, the son of Edgar and Marian (Teare) Astle. Bill worked as a social worker at Alpha House and NH Human Services. Later he worked at the Groveton Wausau Paper Mills as the Shipping and Warehouse Superintendent until retirement in 2005. Bill and Regina designed their home on Fellows Road in Guildhall. He enjoyed being outdoors creating a landscaper’s dream lawn and gardens. On the property both he and Regina worked to create trails through the woods to snowshoe or ski in the winter, and to walk throughout the year. He loved to listen to folk and bluegrass music, and attending live performances. He was a wonderful husband and brother and a kind friend to all who knew him. He was raised in Groveton, NH, and attended school there. He graduated valedictorian of his class, and went to UNH. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences. He has a sister, Susan L. Astle of Berlin, NH. Regina’s brothers: Stephen (Donna) DeBoer and their children Lindsay (Bill) Simurra and Chip DeBoer; Fred (Mary) DeBoer and their children Michele DeBoer and Lynda DeBoer. He has a Goddaughter, Katherine Christopher (Doug) McMann of Lancaster. He also leaves Aunts Carolyn Astle of Berlin, CT and Pearl Koskela of Dublin, NH, many cousins and extended family. He leaves many wonderful, caring friends who supported him and Regina in life and during his illness. A memorial service is being planned at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to your favorite local charity, and give your love and kindness to someone each day. Peace to all.

, 90, of Forest Lake Road, passed away on January 3 with her husband and two daughters by her side following several years of declining health. She also had several faithful friends and caregivers assisting the family. Evelyn was born in East Concord, VT on July 31, 1926. She was the daughter of Norman Crawford and Minola Carr Crawford. She attended school in Gilman. Evelyn married Robert A. Grimard on February 12, 1947 and they remained in the North Country raising their two daughters. Evelyn was active in the community and church. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters, Emblem Club, Bethlehem Country Club, Red Hat Society, and local bowling leagues. She was an avid golfer and spent many hours on the golf course, enjoying every minute of this time. Evelyn’s talents extended to quilting, sewing, knitting, and crocheting. Her family was the recipients of many of her beautiful items that she made including baby blankets, quilts, and sweaters. She was an avid cook who enjoyed learning new recipes. She belonged to the Whitefield Extension Group for many years where she learned many new recipes and made many new friends. In the late 70’s Evelyn and Robert purchased a camp on Forest Lake which became their summer residence until her death. In the late 80’s they built a home in Cape Coral, FL and continued wintering there until 5 years ago when her health began to decline. She loved her Florida home and took pride in decorating it and making it a beautiful place for them to spend their winters. They made new friends there and Evelyn continued her golfing on Florida golf courses. She continued her sense of community by volunteering at the Cape Coral Hospital and joining the Red Hat Society. She spent many hours working on her quilts, doing hand-work on many of them. She loved her life in Florida but was always ready to return to Forest Lake to spend summers with her family. Evelyn was predeceased by her parents and all her siblings: Eleanor, Eva, Ethel, Ellen, Clyde, and Clarence. She was also predeceased by her son-in-law Herbert Hennessey, Jr. and her two sisters-in-law Rita Grimard Altamuro and Theresa Grimard Stevens who remained close to her over the years. Evelyn is survived by her her husband Robert of Dalton; daughters Jean Bergin and husband Robert, and Joanne Hennessey; her grandchildren Derek Hennessey, Beth Hennessey Reynolds and husband Robert, Jameson Bergin and wife Ruthie, and Jonathan Bergin and wife Kate. She especially loved visits from her great grandchildren; all 8 of them!! During her declining years a visit and a hug from any of them made her smile. She was “Nanny” to all of them and will remain a very special part of their early childhood years. Her family also includes a niece, Pauline Belanger Chapman and a nephew, Raymond Belanger and his family. The family is most thankful to Dr. Fernandez, Dr. Adams, Pat Steady, and the other Northwoods Hospice employees. A heartfelt thank you to the caregivers who also became special friends to Evelyn and her family. There will be a funeral mass on Saturday, January 14 at St. Matthew Church in Whitefield at 11:00 AM. Evelyn was married in this church and has been a member ever since her marriage in 1947. A reception will follow at the Inn at Whitefield where friends and family can gather to celebrate Evelyn’s life. Evelyn will be greatly missed, especially by her family. She will, however, never be forgotten! In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Gate of Heaven Parish.