Tag: Enfield

Valma Bertha Coutermarsh

From the October 8, 2001 issue of The Coutry Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Valma B. Coutermarsh, 87, of Enfield died on Saturday, September 30, 2001 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon. She was born in Lebanon on February 2, 1914, a daughter of Albert and Leda (Lambert) Bassett. She was a lifelong resident of this area and attended Lebanon schools. On November 25, 1937 she was married to Robert P. Coutermarsh. They made their home in Lebanon, Crystal Lake in Enfield and wintered in Florida until 1993. Mr. Coutermarsh died on May 6, 2000. Prior to her retirement she had worked at the Lebanon Woolen Mill, Baltic Mill in Enfield, and H.W. Carter & Son in Lebanon. She and her husband rented cabins on Crystal Lake in Enfield for 55 years. They enjoyed spending time with their family at the Lake.

She is survived by two daughters, Betty Daigle and Donna Roberts, both of W. Lebanon, 5 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Stanley Bassett, and two sisters, Alda Chagnon and Blanche Leonard.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon on Tuesday afternoon from 2-4 and Tuesday evening from 7-9. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Church in Lebanon. Burial followed in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Lebanon.

Ruth Holt Hadley

From the December 3, 2001 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Ruth Holt Hadley, 96, of Enfield died on November 22, 2001 at the Genesis Eldercare Center in Lebanon. She was born on November 10, 1905 a daughter of Clinton Howard Holt and Ida May (Ames) Holt. She grew up in Milford and Amherst, NH and graduated from Keene State College in 1926 with a Bachelors Degree in Education. She returned to Amherst where she taught high school. On June 26, 1937 she married Harold Hadley, they moved to Hanover, NH where they made their home for 23 years. They later moved to Mascoma Lake in Enfield. Mr. Hadley died in 1964. Mrs. Hadley was a dedicated teacher for 40 years. She taught in Whitefield, Woodsville and Orford where she served as principal and later at Lebanon Junior High School for 23 years retiring in 1971. She was an 80 year member of the Grafton Star Grange #60 in Hanover and a member of the Hartford Emblem Club #150, and the Mascoma Valley Retired Educators.

She is survived by a son Robert W.H. Hadley of Duxbury, MA, a sister Barbara Kuligren of Woodenville, WA, 2 granddaughters, 5 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by 3 brothers; William, Herbert, and Donald Holt, and a sister Gertrude Benotti.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon on Monday afternoon from 2-4 and in the evening from 7-9 pm. Funeral services were held on Tuesday at 2 pm at the First Congregational Church in Lebanon with the Rev. Richard N. Slater officiating. Burial will be at a later date in the Glenwood Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Lebanon Dollars for Scholars Scholarship Fund c/o Raymond Plante, 15 Dana St, W. Lebanon, NH 03784.

Leon E. Armstrong

From the January 14, 2002 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Leon E. Armstrong, 81, of Enfield, died on Friday morning, January 4, 2002, at his home. He was born in Stark, NH on August 29, 1920 a son of George and Hattie (Abbott) Armstrong. He grew up in Percy, NH and attended schools in Conway. He enlisted in the US Army during WWII serving in the European African Middle Eastern Theatre. Following discharge he moved to the Upper Valley in 1946. He was a life member of the American Legion in Lebanon and Newport, NH. He served as a Grafton County Deputy Sheriff and was a part-time police officer for the town of Enfield. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading Westerns and was known for his kindness and the help he often gave to many elderly people.

He is survived by his fiancee Pat Boucher of Enfield and was predeceased by a brother, James Armstrong. At his request there will be no services. Burial will be in the Conway Village Cemetery at a later date. Ricker Funeral Home of Lebanon is in charge of arrangements.

Frances B. “Frank” Moeschen

From the July 16, 2001 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Frances B. “Frank” Moeschen, 97, founder of the Moeschen Club for Boys in New York City and Camp Mascoma – a private boys camp on Crystal Lake in Enfield, passed away Tuesday evening July 10, 2001 at the Integrated Health Services nursing facility in Derry, NH. He was the beloved husband of the late Helen (Carney) Moeschen, and the father of Peter Moeschen of Enfield, NH and Long Beach, NY. He is also survived by five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was pre-deceased by a son, Timothy Moeschen, two brothers-George and Ray Moeschen, and a sister-Helen Cockburn.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon, NH

Eunice F. Walker

From the August 6, 2001 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Eunice F. Walker, 76, died Monday July 30, 2001 at the Alice Peck Day Extended Care Facility in Lebanon, NH following a long illness. She was born in North Wilmot, NH January 6, 1925, a daughter of the late Warren V. and Marie(LaJoie) Sargent. She grew up in Wilmot where she was the janitor for the 7th and 8th grades of her elementary school. She graduated from Andover High School in 1943. In 1945 she was married to her husband of 52 years David W. Walker who died in 1998. They made their home in Enfield Center where Eunice was a member of the Union Church, and a member and longtime secretary of the Mont Calm Grange. She was also a member of the NH State Grange and the National Grange. She was a correspondent for 25 years for two local newspapers covering Enfield Center and later Enfield. In her earlier years she loved fishing, farming, and her gardening. She also did volunteer work by crocheting and knitting baby hats, therapy balls, robes and mittens for hospitals, nursing homes and schools, and enjoyed making toys for the Shriners.

She was predeceased by her husband, four brothers, and one sister. She leaves a son: William W. Walker of Claremont, NH; a brother, Alfred Sargent of FL; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends.

There were no calling hours. Funeral services were held Thursday morning at 11 am in the Ricker Funeral Home on 56 School St. in Lebanon, NH. Burial followed in the Mascoma Cemetery on Rte 4 in E. Lebanon.

Memorial contributions in the memory of Eunice may be made to the Enfield Fire Dept., or the Alice Peck Day Extended Care Facility in Lebanon.

William A. LaFountain

From the August 6, 2001 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–William A. LaFountain, 90, died Saturday, July 28, 2001 at the Veterans Hospital in White River Jct., VT following a brief illness. He was born in Chicopee Falls, MA on October 13, 1910, a son of the late Albert & Sophie (Murk) LaFountain, and as a young boy had lived on his father’s freighter. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII and served as a canoneer with the 172nd Field Artillery. A resident of Enfield, NH since 1930, he had worked as an auto mechanic for several years and was the owner/operator of Bill’s Tidol Station. He later went into the carpentry business. He was known as a man who never said “no” to anyone, and would do anything for anyone regardless of their ability to pay. Mr. LaFountain was a member of the Elks for over 30 years. He was married June 1, 1983 to Marion L. (Smith) at St. Helena’s Church in Enfield. Mrs. LaFountain died October 19, 1993.

He was predeceased by his wife, two sisters-Sylvia LaFountain and Laura LaFountain, and a brother, Francis LaFountain. Mr. LaFountain leaves several nieces and nephews.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home on Rte 4 in Enfield on Tuesday evening from 7-9 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Wednesday morning at 10 am in St. Helena’s Church in Enfield with the Rev. Paul Rainville M.S. officiating. Burial followed in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield, NH.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in memory of Mr. LaFountain may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Dorothy M. Evans

From the August 13, 2001 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Dorothy M. Evans, 96, died Friday evening, August 3, 2001 at the Woodlawn Nursing Home in Newport. She was born on November 4, 1904 in Enfield a daughter of Peter and Adeline (Bilodeau) Evans. She attended Enfield schools and graduated from Enfield High School in 1922.

In 1930 she moved to Westwood, NJ working as a dental assistant and later as a laboratory technician for 29 years at Lederle Laboratories, a subsidiary of American Cyanamid. She served 10 years in the Mycology Department under Dr. Benjamin M. Duggar, who discovered aureomycin.

She enjoyed crossword puzzles and traveling. She drove to California for the first time in 1933 and drove 75 years without having a single accident. Her retirement years were spent between West Palm Beach, FL and Enfield until 1998 when traveling to Florida became difficult. She has experienced many enjoyable days at the Upper Valley Senior Center. She loved people and everyone she met became a friend.

She was predeceased by six bothers and five sisters. Although she never married, several nieces, nephews, and their families survive her.

There were no calling hours. A memorial mass was held Saturday, August 11 at 11 a.m. at the St. Helena’s Church in Enfield with the Rev. Paul Rainville, M.S. officiating. Burial followed in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield.

The family suggested in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions be made in her name to St. Helena’s Church, 36 Shaker Hill Rd., Enfield, NH 03748 or to The Upper Valley Senior Citizens Center, 10 Campbell St., Lebanon, NH 03766.

The Ricker Funeral Home of Lebanon was in charge of arrangements.

James E. Simpson, II

From the May 1, 2000 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–James E. Simpson II, 48, died Friday evening, April 28, 2000, at the Dartmouth- Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident.

He was born in New London, NH on August 26, 1951, a son of James E. Simpson, Sr. and Dora (Crandlemere) Simpson. He grew up in Lebanon and was a graduate of Lebanon High School class of 1969. He later graduated from Keene State College in 1973. He and his father owned and operated Shaker Bridge Used Furniture for many years. Most recently, he was teaching at Hartford High School and the Alternative Program in Wilder. Most of his life he’s been involved with collecting antiques.

He is survived by his wife, Amy May (Bond) Simpson and a cousin, Judy Hodgdon of Lebanon.

Private family service will be held at a later date.

Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon is in charge of arrangements.

Frank M. Quimby

From the May 1, 2000 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Graveside Committal Services for Frank Marshall Quimby, who died March 3, 2000 at the age of 75, will be held Friday May 5 at 2 pm in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield, NH. The Rev. William Wittik will officiate. The Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon is in charge of arrangements.

Eva M. Paquette

From the May 8, 2000 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Graveside Committal Services will be held for Eva M. Paquette, who died March 16, 2000 at the age of 85, will be held Friday, May 12 at 2 pm in the Lakeview Cemetery in Enfield, NH. The Rev. Paul Rainville, M.S. will officiate.

The Ricker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.