GROVETON – Carol F. Curley
....show , 68, formerly of Stratford, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday morning June 29, 2012. She was born in Cohassett, MA on October 7, 1943.
Carol loved to garden, cook and read. Her greatest enjoyment in life came from her grandchildren. She was very proud of them and always excited to hear about what they were doing. Their accomplishments would light up her day.
Family members include her daughters Deirdre M. Curley of Manhattan, KS, Kathleen M. Tardiff and her husband Daniel of Gorham; her grandchildren Danielle M. Haley and husband Kenny of San Diego, CA, Zach E. Allbee of Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ, Joshua R. Green of Lancaster, Kirstin R. Goulet of Gorham; great-granddaughter Hailey M. Goulet; and a brother Paul Mulcahy of Blossom, TX. She was predeceased by son Michael R. Curley.
Burial was private.
Carol requested that everyone do an act of kindness in her memory.
Laconia - Donna Jeanne (Addison) Petry
....show , 68, of 5 Pine St. died at her home on Thursday, June 14, 2012. Donna was born January 13, 1944 in Greenville, Penn., the daughter of Daniel J. and Margaret (Robbins) Addison. She attended and was a graduate of St. Michael’s School in Greenville, Penn. She resided in Kentucky before moving to the Lakes Region six years ago.
Donna was employed as a waitress at Friendly’s in Laconia for six years and loved all of her customers. She enjoyed playing Bingo and loved her dog, Zeus.
Survivors include three sons, Ron Mowery, Jr. of Laconia, Daniel Mowery and his partner, Timothy , of Guildhall, Vermont and Scott Mowery and his wife, Lisa, of Laconia; three grandchildren, Shaylyn and Kaitlyn Mowery, both of Laconia and Alex Penney of Lyman, NH, one great grandchild, Aubrey Penney of Lyman, NH, four brothers, Daniel Addison, and his wife, Nancy, of Ravenna, Ohio, Ben Addison, and his wife, Elenor, of Sharon, Penn., Larry Addison, and his wife, Monica, of Hartstown, Penn. and Ron Addison and his wife, Glenna, of Greenville, Penn.; three nieces and eight nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Daniel & Margaret Addison.
Family and friends are invited to a graveside service on Sunday, July 8 at 1 PM in the Ridgewell Cemetery in Guildhall, VT.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Lancaster Community Cupboard, 16 Church Street Lancaster, NH 03584 or St. Michael’s School 80 North High Street Greenville, PA 16125
Groveton, NH - Ellen Mae McLaughlin
....show , 76, of Groveton, NH passed away on Monday June 11, 2012.
She was born on March 4, 1936 in Concord, VT a daughter of Terrance McKearney and Mamie Perkins She was married to Norman McLaughlin Jr.
Ellen worked at Hickory Knob State Park in South Carolina and the Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire. She was a member of John W. Weeks VFW Post 3041 Lancaster, NH Ladies Auxiliary. She especially liked to work with the Auxiliary’s Toys for Tots Program each year. She loved to cook, decorate cakes, arts and crafts, crossword puzzles and being with family. Mt. Tug was a special visiting spot for her.
Ellen is survived by her five children: Michael A. McLaughlin of Coldwater, MS and his wife Tonia, Patrick T. McLaughlin of Groveton, NH William N. McLaughlin of South Paris, ME and his wife Diana, Darrell J. McLaughlin of Lancaster, NH and Katrina Z. McLaughlin of Yukon, OK. She is also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to a memorial service on Thursday, June 21 at 1 PM at the St. Marguerite d’Youville Parish, St Francis Xavier Church in Groveton, NH.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Toys for Tots c/o Rosalie Leonard P.O. box 147 Lancaster, NH 03584.
LANCASTER – Dorothy Alden Carr
....show , 97, of North Road, died suddenly at her home Thursday, June 7, 2012.
Mrs. Carr was born in Lancaster on March 5, 1915, the daughter of William B. and Sarah (Gallagher) Alden.
“Dot” was a homemaker who devoted her life to her family. She was a very active member of St. Paul’s Church, Lancaster, where she served as secretary and treasurer for 30 years.
Family members include her son James Carr and his wife Susie of Florida; her daughter Rebecca Carr of Wakefield, MA; a sister Virginia M. Alden of Lebanon, NH; 2 grandchildren, Michael Carr and Sarah Carr of Connecticut; 3 step-granddaughters, Kirsten Weaver, Karin Lund and Lyndsie Aynes all of Seattle; 5 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Randall C. Carr, and three brothers and four sisters.
Visiting hours will be held Monday evening June 11, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A funeral service will be held Tuesday morning at 11:00 at St. Paul’s Church. Rev. David Taylor, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in her memory to Weeks Home Health, Hospice and Community Outreach Services, 278 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584-9998.
Lancaster, NH - Rosalie G. McGraw
....show , 96, a lifelong resident of Lancaster passed away on Thursday May 31, 2012 in the comfort of her home where she lived all her life. She was born in Lancaster on December 23, 1915 a daughter of the late James E. and Mary (Boucher) McGraw.
Rosalie graduated from Lancaster Academy in 1933 and the College of New Rochelle in New Rochelle, New York. She taught Latin, French and English for 19 years at Lancaster High School. Rosalie was the proprietor of the Town and Country Shop, in Lancaster from 1960 to 1985. During that time she was also a partner with her sister in an antique shop called “The Shop in the Barn’ which was located at their family home on Prospect Street. They operated the shop during the summer months from 1949 to 1990. Rosalie was a communicant at All Saints Catholic Church.
Rosalie had no children, and is survived by many distant cousins. She was predeceased by her parents and sister Marguerite Monahan.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday June 4 at 10 AM at All Saints Catholic Church in Lancaster with the Reverend John MacKenzie officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Lancaster.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Weeks Medical Center, Attn: Kathy St. Onge, 173 Middle Street, Lancaster, NH 03584. Northwood’s Home Health and Hospice, 278 Main St. Lancaster, NH 03584 or All Saints Catholic Church, 163 Main Street Lancaster, NH 03584.
GROVETON – Elaine M. LeClere
....show , 81, died peacefully Tuesday, May 22, 2012, with her daughter and granddaughter by her side, at Country Village Genesis Healthcare, Lancaster, after a long battle with COPD.
She was born in Lancaster on September 13, 1930, the daughter of Ernest and Agnes (Barrows) Atherton.
Elaine is survived by her only daughter Cathy Collins and a woman she always thought of as her daughter Betty Reed. She had two step-daughters, Caryn Whitney and Cheri Hammond; two grandchildren, Elaina Smith and Sharnna Howland; five great-grandchildren, Andrew Howland IV, Madison Howland, Tiesha Fontaine, Eric Hartlen and Brian Hartlen (deceased); and three great-great-grandchildren. She was also predeceased by her husband Raymond LeClere.
She was a loving mother and grandmother and friend. She had a love for life and enjoyed going out for her tea in the evening with friends, going for rides and just being on the go. There wasn’t a single day that she didn’t have a smile on her face even on her worst of days. She was a wonderful woman who will be missed dearly by all that were lucky enough to know her.
At Elaine’s request there are no visiting hours. A graveside service will be held Saturday, June 2, at 1:00 PM in the Northumberland Cemetery. Rev. Aaron Cox, pastor of the United Methodist Church in Groveton, will officiate.
Donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, NH Division, Inc., Gail Singer Memorial Building, 360 Route 101 Unit 501, Bedford, New Hampshire 03102-6800.
“The day that you stopped breathing
The Lord took you by the hand.
He said Elaine come with me
Walk barefoot in the sand,
I took away your sickness,
You have been through enough.
It’s time for you to come with me
These last few days have been rough.
Don’t worry about those who loved you,
They will understand.
It’s time for me to guide you
To your promise land”.
Sharnna Howland
Lancaster, NH - Gabriel J. Begin
....show , 64, passed away on Monday May 21, 2012 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in White River Junction, Vermont. He was born on February 25, 1948 in East Concord, VT a son to the late Joseph Edward and Marguerite (Marcotte) Begin.
Mr. Begin served in the United States Army in the Vietnam War. He was a painter for most of his life working for various companies. Mr. Begin enjoyed woodworking, helping others; he loved to fish and Texas Hold’Um. He was a very giving person, who loved his family very much showing it in his own way. Mr. Begin was a lifetime member of the VFW and DAV.
He is survived by his wife Kathleen (Kubic) Begin of Lancaster, three step-sons Jeff Velie and his wife Jennifer of Littleton, CO, Jim Velie and his wife Kimberly of Londonderry, Joe Velie and his wife Jodie of Manchester, two brothers Donald begin and his wife Shirley of Lancaster, Jules begin and his companion Sandra Hall of St. Johnsbury, a sister Pauline Strickland of Plymouth, 10 Grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was pre deceased by his parents and a brother Roland Begin.
Family and friends are invited to a memorial service on Monday July 9, at 4 PM at Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster with the Reverend John MacKenzie officiating.
In lieu of flower memorial donation may be made to American Lung Association National Headquarters 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 800. Washington, DC 20004, or the National Kidney Foundation, Finance Department 30 East 33rd St. New York, NY 10016
LANCASTER – Richard C. Gainer
....show , 68, of Portland Street, died suddenly at his home Monday, May 21, 2012.
Mr. Gainer was born in Lancaster on January 21, 1944, the son of Linwood James and Emily (Rich) Gainer.
Dickie was a lifetime resident of Lancaster and a 1962 graduate of Lancaster Academy. For 35 years he was employed at the Groveton Paper Mill. He enjoyed visiting, working outdoors, and history. He had particular knowledge of his own family’s history.
Surviving family members include his wife Katherine (Blake) Gainer of Lancaster; a sister Carol Beaudoin and husband Edward of Contoocook, NH; a sister-in-law Virginia Gainer of Lancaster; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law Carl and Susan Chamberlain of Lancaster; 3 nieces, 6 nephews, 2 great-nieces, 1 great-nephew, several cousins and many good friends. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother Robert J. Gainer.
At Dickie’s request there are no visiting hours. A graveside service will be held Thursday morning, May 24, at 11:00 AM, at Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster. Rev. John MacKenzie of All Saints Church, Lancaster, will officiate.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to American Heart Assn., New England Affiliate, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701-4688 or the American Diabetes Association, Attn: Customer Service, 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311.
JEFFERSON – Victor Dubois
....show , 92, died at his home Tuesday morning May 15, 2012, after a long illness.
Mr. Dubois was born in Rochester, NH, on September 3, 1919, the son of Honorie and Adelia (Nolette) Dubois.
Victor worked as a logger to help support his family. For many years he was employed at the Groveton Paper Mill. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Surviving family members include his wife of 68 years, Ghislaine (Couture) Dubois of Jefferson; two sons, Maurice Dubois and his wife Deborah of Jefferson, Andy Dubois and his wife Kathy of Lancaster; two daughters, Solange Norcross and her husband Peter of Vero Beach, FL, Diane Heath and her husband Jeffrey of Jefferson; a sister Blanche Plante of Sherbrooke, Quebec; a step-sister Lina Vachon of Sherbrooke, Quebec; 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his step mother Anna Beaudoin, a son Jean-Marie in 1945 and 12 brothers and sisters.
Visiting hours will be held Friday evening May 18, from 6-8 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday morning at 10:00 AM at St. Agnes church in Jefferson. Rev. John MacKenzie, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lancaster.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.
GUILDHALL, VT - Elizabeth H. “Betty” Odell
....show , 94, died Sunday morning May 13, 2012, at the Country Village Eldercare Center, Lancaster.
Mrs. Odell was born in Manhattan, Kansas, on November 25, 1917, the daughter of Willard and Estella (Fearon) Hubbard.
In 1929 she moved to Guildhall graduating from Groveton High School in 1935 and Lyndon Normal School in 1937. She taught school in West Brookfield and South Randolph, MA, from 1937 to 1947. She graduated from secretarial school in Boston, MA, in 1949. In 1954 she moved to Weymouth, MA and married C. Howard Odell who was a widower with four sons.
She was secretary to Tom Curtis of Curtis Farms in South Weymouth from 1954 to 1971 when she moved back to Guildhall to take over the care of the Crawford Homestead for her mother. From 1971 to 1990 she served as Guildhall Town Clerk. She lived with her sister and best friend Helen Boswell in Guildhall for 20 years. They later shared a room at Holton Point and Country Village, they were inseparable.
Surviving family members include two sons, William F. Odell and wife Edie of Hingham, MA., Thomas H. Odell and wife Cindy of Thornton NH; 4 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and 3 nephews. She was predeceased by two sons, Lawrence Odell and John Odell and her sister Helen.
Visiting hours will be held Thursday evening, May 17, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A funeral service will be held Friday morning at 11:00 AM at the Guildhall Community Church. Reverend Gerry Piper of Springfield, VT, will officiate. Burial will follow in Ridgwell Cemetery, Guildhall.
SUN CITY CENTER, FL – Albert Medric “Spider” Clark
....show , 90, died May 9, 2012, at Palm Gardens in Sun City Center.
Mr. Clark was born in Woodstock, NH, on September 8, 1921, the son of Albert M. Clark Sr. and Annie (Couture) Clark.
He was a longtime resident of Lancaster where he attended schools and was active in sports. During World War II he served with the US Army.
At one time he cooked at the Lancaster Diner and there he met his late wife Lillian (Blodgett) Clark. For several years he worked at the Lancaster Fruit Store and later the NH State Liquor Store in Lancaster and eventually became manager until he retired.
Spider enjoyed fishing, cooking and bowling. He was a wonderful cook who was well known for his chicken pie suppers at the United Methodist Church in Lancaster where he was a long time member. He and Lillian were married there on September 25, 1954. They were married for 57 years.
After he retired he spent the winters in Florida at their home. He returned to Roger’s Campground every summer. Lillian predeceased him in 2010.
He was a former member of Kiwanis and the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars.
Family members include a daughter Linda Collins and her husband Donald of Groveton; four grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at a later date.
LANCASTER – Timothy G. White Sr.
....show , 65, died Friday morning April 27, 2012, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon.
Mr. White was born in Lancaster, NH, on April 25, 1947, the son of Maynard and Geneve (Smith) White.
He was a graduate of Lancaster High School and Berlin Technical Institute where he earned his degree as an electrician. After completing his journeyman with Fitzmorris Plumbing and Heating, Whitefield, he started on his own business and operated White’s Electric for 40 years.
Tim was an avid hunter and trapper. He also enjoyed woodworking and playing horseshoe with the VFW Horseshoe League in Lancaster. At one time he raced snowmobiles for Timberland Machine and Roberts Motor Sales.
He was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association and member of the National Elk Foundation.
Family members include his wife Verna M. (Smith) White of Lancaster; two sons, Timothy G. White Jr. and his wife Brigitte of Whitefield, Robert M. White and his wife Mandy of Barre Town, VT; a daughter Danielle E. King and her husband Curtis of Rutland, VT; a brother, Durwood White of Fremont, NY; 5 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by an infant daughter Kristal.
Visiting hours will be held Monday afternoon and evening, April 30, from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday morning at 11:00 AM, at All Saints Church, Lancaster. Reverend John MacKenzie, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lancaster.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756.
MANCHESTER - Marie L. Dubreuil
....show , 85, of Manchester passed away on April 24, 2012 at the Catholic Medical Center. She was born January 30, 1927 in Proctor, VT a daughter to Jules and Mary Pelkey.
Mrs. Dubreuil was a 1945 graduate of Lancaster Academy, Lancaster, NH. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
She is survived by her husband Robert H. Dubreuil of Manchester; a son Robert S. Dubreuil and his wife Terry of Weare, NH; a daughter in-law Carol Dubreuil; five grandchildren, three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; a son Richard Dubreuil in 2003, a sister Barbara Kingsley, two brothers Jim and Gene Pelkey.
Family and friends are invited to visiting hours from 6:00-8:00 PM on Friday, April 27, at Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday April 28 at 11:00 AM at All Saints Catholic Church in Lancaster. Reverend John MacKenzie, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lancaster.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to American Heart Association
P.O. Box 417005 Boston, MA. 02241-7005
Yvonne Lois (Dargie) Mundell
....show , 70, of Lunenburg, VT, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2012, surrounded by her loving family, at Weeks Memorial Hospital, after a period of declining health. She was born September 12, 1941 to Albert and Eunice (Cox) Dargie in East Haverhill, NH.
She raised 5 children and as a young mother did babysitting and office cleaning jobs in North Haverhill, NH. After moving to Lunenburg, she worked as a nurse’s aide at Kent Nursing Home and for Weeks Home Health Services in Lancaster, and for Sartwell Place in Whitefield. She was also well known for her gardening and baking skills.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Harold Mundell of Lunenburg; one son, Paul Mundell and his wife Cindy of Groveton; four daughters, Tammy Forbes and husband Allan, Dawn Cartwright and husband Steve of Lancaster; Wendy Colby and husband Brian of Lunenburg; Amber Chase and husband Lonnie of Whitefield; her mother, Eunice Rockwood of Haverhill; three brothers, John Dargie of Georges Mills, James Dargie of Milford, Jerome Dargie of Nashua; two sisters, Barbara Aloupis of Portsmouth, Joan Allen of Walpole; eleven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father and one brother, Peter Dargie of Hudson.
There will be no calling hours. A funeral service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 709 Main Street, Lancaster, NH at 2pm on Saturday, May 5th. Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster.
NORTH HAVERHILL, NH - Carol F. Rines
....show , 65, went home to live with our Lord on Thursday, April 19, 2012. She was a resident at the Grafton County Nursing Home where she passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. She exhibited a strong constitution and will to live, but succumbed to pneumonia.
Born on October 21, 1946, in Lancaster, NH, she grew up in Twin Mountain, NH, and attended Twin Mountain High School. In her teens, she looked forward to Dick Clark’s “American Bandstand” show every Saturday afternoon and was very fond of Elvis. Carol was a very special individual who loved people and was always ready to lend a helping hand. She enjoyed going to church, as well as eating fried clams and drinking hot tea. Going out for ice cream was always a highlight in her life. Carol greeted friends and other acquaintances, with pen and paper in hand, to obtain their autographs. Carol will always be remembered for her good heart, great sense of humor and infectious smile.
Carol is survived by her sisters: Margaret (Peggy) Silver and husband John, of Jefferson, NH and Elaine LaLumiere and husband Rene, also of Jefferson, NH; brothers: Kevin Rines and wife Cindy of Gorham, NH and William (Bill) Rines and wife Sabrina of Twin Mountain, NH; step-mother, Ardeane Rines of Whitefield, NH; step-brothers: Jonas Glidden and wife Elaine of Epsom, NH; James Glidden and wife Kathy of Bethlehem, NH, and Jeffrey Glidden and companion Linda Foster of Richmond, VA: step-sisters Judy Gooden and husband Michael of Twin Mountain, NH; Joanne Sanseverino and husband Patrick of Candia, NH, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Carol was predeceased by her mother, Margaret Bragg Rines in 1962 and her father, Austin O. Rines in 1982.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, April 22, 2012, from 4-6 p.m. at Bailey Funeral Home, 210 Main Street, Lancaster, NH.
The graveside service will take place on Monday, April 23, 2012, at 2:00 p.m., at the Forest Vale Cemetery in Jefferson, NH., with Rev. Ernest L. J. Gault of Crossville, TN officiating. A luncheon will follow at the Skywood Manor in Jefferson, NH.
LANCASTER, NH - John Brown III
....show , a resident of Holton Point and a Hospice Care patient, passed away on April 18, following a long illness.
John was born on November 6, 1929 to John and Ruth (Cutler) Brown of Montpelier, VT. He received his education in grades 2-9 in Montpelier. When his family moved to Orange, VT in 1944, he was transferred to Spaulding High School in Barre, graduating in 1947. In 1951 he graduated from the University of Vermont and continued doing graduate work at Boston University, UVM, Plymouth State College, Bates College, and UNHCOLL.
In October 1951 he served in the US Army in the Korean Conflict. As a member of 622nd MPCOI Corps in Uijongbu, South Korea, he was fortunate to serve in the Honor Guard with escort for President-Elect Dwight D. Eisenhower in December, 1952.
Upon his discharge, John was employed at a drug store in Woodsville, NH for two years. Upon receiving his NH Teacher’s Certification, he taught chemistry and mathematics at Lisbon High School for 36 years.
During the summers of 1958, -59, -60, -62 he taught chemistry and served as housemaster and counselor at St. Paul’s School Advanced Studies Program in Concord, NH.
In 1951 John became a Master Mason in George Washington Lodge in Chelsea, VT. He affiliated with Kane Lodge in Lisbon, NH 21958 and served as Worshipful Master in 1969 and 1970, and was awarded the Sullivan Medal by the Grand Lodge of NH. He was active in the Scottish Rite, serving as Sovereign Prince of Washington Council, Princes of Jerusalem of Littleton, NH, and Past Most Wise Master of Littleton Chapter of Rose Croix. He served as Orator of the NH Consistory from which he received the Meritorious Service Award. In 2011 he received recognition for 60 years of membership from the Grand Lodge of Vermont.
On August 14, 1964 he married Mary Perham Wetherbee, daughter of Dorothy W. Perham and Ronald A. Perham, Superintendent of Schools in Lisbon, NH. Mary was a former accounting clerk at the Lisbon District Office of the Public Service Company of NH.
John was a member of the Lisbon Teachers’ Association, a lifetime member of NEA-NH, a lifetime member of NHTA and a lifetime member of NHRTA. A charter member of the Lisbon Upstage Players, he entertained many theater lovers in musical and dramatic productions.
The Browns enjoyed their summers at their cottage on North Pond in North Woodstock, ME, where they spent much time in the sun, fishing and boating. Their great-grandchildren were christened with water from North Pond supplied buy their father who chopped a hole in the ice the day before Christmas. John found joy in caring for his flowers, small patches of color that brought happiness to passersby. He found pleasure in sharing his vacation home with friends and family.
John’s survivors include his wife of 47 years, Mary Brown, who resides at Holton Point in Lancaster; his stepdaughter Andrea and her husband David Craxton of Dalton, NH; his sister Arlene and her husband Donald Accavallo of Rutland, VT; his brother-in-law David and his wife Susan Perham of West Palm Beach, FL; his grandson Ronald and his wife Ivana Josselyn of Riverside, CA; great grandchildren Adam and Kaitlyn Josselyn of Waterford, ME; and cousins, nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his parents.
Calling hours will be held at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster on Friday evening, May 11, from 7:00p.m. until 8:30. At 8:00 a brief Masonic service will be held for all who wish to attend.
A celebration of John’s life will be held at 2:00 on Saturday, May 12, at the Lancaster Congregational Church, followed by an hour of fellowship and sharing of memories.
In lieu of flowers and in remembrance of John, please consider donating to the Lisbon Regional School Education Foundation, earmarked for the health care professions.
Lancaster, NH David J. Collins
....show , 44, of Lancaster had his life unjustly taken on April 17, 2012, at his residence, 43 Wesson Road. He was born on January 3, 1968 in Lancaster the son of Parker C and Carol A. Collins. He was married to Joanne (Malanson) Collins.
David loved his dogs and to fish, hunt, ride his bike and watch old western movies. He was a family man who loved spending time with his grandchildren, his family, friends and putting them first above all else.
David was predeceased by his father and step brother Lester Collins. He is survived by his wife of St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab Center, his mother of Lancaster, his three children Ryan, Nicholas, Jessica Collins all of Lancaster, Steven Menyhart who he thought of and adopted into his heart as a son, a brother Parker C. Collins of Berlin, a sister Mary Keddy of Whitefield, two step sisters Betty Reed and her husband Clyde of Lancaster, Kathy Collins of Groveton, two grandchildren Hailee Collins, Damean Collins both of Lancaster, two nieces Tia Cloutier and her husband Shane of Stark, Alyssa Keddy of Lancaster, a nephew Joseph Roberge of Whitefield, three great nephews, one great niece, his fiancé Heidi Pedrick of Lancaster, his lifelong friends Shayne and Tammy Cunningham, Rick Farrar and Phil and Cindy Riff.
Family and friends are invited to calling hours on Monday April 23, 2012 from 6-8 PM at Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A funeral will be held on Tuesday April 24, 2012 at 11 AM at the funeral home with burial to follow in Summer Street Cemetery.
Whitefield, NH - Erzsebet Bartok
....show , 86, passed away on Sunday April 15, 2012 at The Morrison in Whitefield. She was born on December 8, 1925 in Hatvan, Hungry.
Mrs. Bartok found peace in her knitting and cooking. She is survived by her step daughter Aranka Pecze and her husband Frank of Lancaster.
There are no services planned at this time.
WHITEFIELD – George Coburn
....show , 80, died suddenly Sunday morning April 9, 2012, at St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation.
Mr. Coburn was born in Cambridge, MA, on November 29, 1933, the son of George and Ruby (Allen) Coburn.
For many years he was a security guard at the Kennedy Building in Boston, MA. He served in the US Army, loved German shepherds and roller pigeons.
George is survived by a brother, Ronald Coburn of Nottingham, NH, and friends.
Visiting hours will be held Monday evening, April 16, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A graveside service will be held Tuesday morning at 11:00 AM in Park Street Cemetery, Whitefield. Rev. Jay Dexter will officiate.
Whitefield - Joseph David Crapo
....show , 56, passed away on Saturday April 7, 2012 at his home. He was born on April 20, 1955 in Littleton a son of Russell and Margaret Crapo.
Mr. Crapo graduated from White Mountain Regional High School and served in the United States Army. He loved to be outside and was a member of the Whitefield Snow Kings and the VFW.
Mr. Crapo was pre deceased by a brother Dick Crapo and a sister Patricia Darling. He is survived by a daughter Amanda Crapo of Littleton, a son Brandon Crapo, two sisters Dixie Poulin of Whitefield, Bonnie Pineo of Lisbon, two grandsons Brandon Crapo Jr. Mathew Crapo, two granddaughters Alexandria Crapo, Brittany Sumner, several nieces and nephews.
At Mr. Crapo’s request there will be no services.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the White Field Snow Kings, P.O. Box 64 Whitefield, NH 03598.
STRATFORD HOLLOW – James Hand
....show of Stratford Hollow passed away Sunday April 1st, 2012 at Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook at the age of 78.
He was born in Stark on January 18, 1934 to Fred and Alice Hand. He was the youngest of nine children.
James had many jobs during his life time from working in the paper mill in Groveton to working for the New Hampshire Highway Department. He loved cutting wood the most and always went back to it.
Besides his family he had a great love for horses and had many through the years.
He is survived by his wife Sandra of Stratford Hollow. They would have been married 59 years in June. A son Kenneth Hand and wife Marilyn of Groveton, daughter Cynthia Riff and husband Philip of Lancaster and a daughter Amy Gallagher and husband Shannon of Woodstock, NH. Three grandchildren, Jamie Hand and wife Monique of Groveton, Melissa Chase and husband Scott of Dalton and Jessica Riff and Jeremy Burk of Groveton. Two great-grandsons Bailey and Preston, many nieces and nephews. James was predeceased by his parents, all of his siblings and a grandson PJ Riff of Lancaster.
At his request there will be no calling hours or services
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