Tag: Enfield

Thomas W. Nylund

From the March 17, 2003 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Thomas W. Nylund, 53, of Enfield, died Thursday, March 13, 2003 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH following a long illness.

He was born in Framingham, MA on June 29,1949, a son of Walter and Louise (Story) Nylund. He grew up in Wyland, MA and graduated from Wayland High School where he was an All State Football player and held a track and field team shot-put record. He later attended Bridgton Maine Academy and the University of Massachusetts where he played football. He was employed by Mailman Construction in Wayland as a heavy equipment operator for several years. He was married to Helen F. Palmer on April 24, 1976. They moved to Enfield in 1977. After moving to the Upper Valley he was employed by Moulton Construction and United Construction before starting Nylund Building Contractors, Inc. with his brother, Mark in 1984. He worked with the company until he became ill in August 2002.

He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, Jeeping in his antique CJ-5 Jeep. He would be remembered for the practical jokes he played on a regular basis and his sense of humor. He was a member of the Enfield Outing Club, NRA, Enfield Lions Club, where he served on the Board of Directors, Jay Cee’s in Lebanon, NH Water Ski Assoc., American Water Ski Assoc., and was active at LaSalette Shrine in Enfield, where he was rebuilding a stone wall before his illness. He was a Little League Coach and played on the Enfield Co-Ed Softball League.

He was predeceased by a daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Nyland, on May 9, 1997.

He is survived by his parents, Walter and Louise Nylund of Enfield; a son, Brian Nylund of Georgetown, TX; a granddaughter, Lily Frances Nylund of Georgetown, TX; two sisters, Nancy Corrette of Lyme and Linda Nylund Saada of Wellesley, MA; a brother, Mark Nylund of Canaan; many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Sunday evening from 7-9 at the Ricker Funeral Home, 56 School St. in Lebanon. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 11 am at the LaSalette Shrine Chapel, Rte 4-A in Enfield.

Ricker Funeral Homes & Crematory in Lebanon is in charge of arrangements.

James M. Gerrish

From the January 13, 2003 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–James M. Gerrish, 81, of Enfield died on Tuesday, January 7, 2003 at the Hanover Terrace Healthcare Center in Hanover, NH. He was born on December 6, 1921 in Winter Harbor, ME a son of Gilbert and Ethel Gerrish. He grew up in Winter Harbor and graduated from high school there. On July 26,1942 he was married to Gloria Grey before he enlisted in the U.S. Army. Following his discharge as a Sergeant in 1945 they settled in Walpole, MA where they made their home for 38 years. Mr. Gerrish had been employed by the Fimble Door Co. until his retirement in 1985. The Gerrish’s made their summer home on Crystal Lake in Enfield for many years before retiring permanently there in 1985. He was an avid golfer and a member of The Carter Golf Club in Lebanon.

He is survived by his wife Gloria of Enfield; five children: James M. Gerrish, Jr. of Walpole, MA; Gregory B. Gerrish of Franklin, MA; Karen Hall of Enfield; Debra H. Gerrish and Cameron L. Gerrish both of Norton, MA; a sister, Queenie Joy of Franklin, ME; two half-brothers; two half-sisters; twelve grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

Memorial services were held on Friday at 2:30 pm at the Ricker Funeral Home on US Route 4 in Enfield, NH.

Kenneth “Pete” Peterson

From the February 24, 2003 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Kenneth “Pete” Peterson, 71, died Saturday, February 15, 2003 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. He was born in Morrisville, PA May 8, 1931, a son of the late George and Hazel (Bickel) Peterson Jr. He grew up in Pennsylvania and served in the U.S. Army during WWII. On July 25, 1966 he was married to Shirley Chase in Maryland. They made their home in Enfield Center following their marriage. He was employed as a tractor trailer driver for Daniel’s Transportation on a mail route. He also had worked at Ward Baking-Tip Top Bakery in White River Jct., VT and for St. Johnsbury Trucking. He later worked at Dartmouth College retiring from there in 1990. He enjoyed the outdoors, camping with his family and was an avid fisherman.

He was predeceased by a brother: Lou Peterson; and 4 sisters: Mary Jane Peterson, Mary Ann Peterson, Ethel Peterson and Elizabeth Peterson.

He leaves his wife: Shirley Peterson of Enfield Center, NH; 6 children: Diana McDonald of NJ, Lorraine Byard of NJ, Claire Brown of CA, “Peanut” Gray of West Lebanon, NH, Joseph Peterson Sr. of Sarasota, FL and Katrina Durkee of Thetford, VT; a sister: Adeline Pone of Bristol, PA; a brother: Ralph Peterson of Dade City, FL; 10 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Ricker Funeral Home, 56 School St. in Lebanon, NH Wednesday evening from 6-9 pm. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday morning at 10 am in the funeral home with the Rev. Thomas Warner officiating. Burial will be at a later date in the Lakeview Cemetery in Enfield, NH.

Henry M. Winter

From the January 6, 2003 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Henry M. Winter, 80, died Saturday, December 21, 2002 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. He was born in Brooklyn, NY May 14, 1922, a son of the late Mary (Major) and William West Winter. He attended the Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY and DePaul University. For many years he was employed by the U.S. Government at the Panama Canal Zone Co.; the Dept. of the Air Force; and the Dept. of Defense. He was married to Nancy (Tobin) on June 8, 1948.

He was predeceased by his wife Nancy (Tobin) Winter who died June 6, 1998; and a brother William West Winter.

Survivors include a daughter: Katherine Elizabeth Oaks of Charlton, NY; and two sons: Andrew Aylwin Winter of Lincoln University, PA and Henry M. Winter Jr. of Mulberry, FL; two sisters: Mary Fanning of OR and Katherine Winter of Jennersville, PA; four grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to The Alzheimer’s Assoc., 10 Ferry St.-suite 419, Concord, NH 03301.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Ricker Funeral Homes and Crematory of Lebanon, NH.

Jane I. Gosselin

From the September 16 and 23, 2002 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Jane I. Gosselin, 75, a lifetime resident of Enfield, NH, died Thursday September 12, 2002 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. She was born on August 7, 1927 in Claremont, NH; the daughter of the late Everett and Ida (Evans) Ibey. She married Daniel A. Gosselin in 1948 and has been widowed since his death in 1976.

Jane attended Enfield schools and graduated in 1945. Following graduation, she started her career as business administrator at the Baltic Woolen Mills in Enfield, moving from there to Sevigny Lumber Co. in Lebanon, where she was employed from 1952-1957. In 1959 she went to work for the Village Precinct of Hanover, serving as office manager for the Town of Hanover until her retirement in 1989.

Jane enjoyed reading, cooking, travel and political affairs. She was an active supporter of her church and a contributor in her community. She served on the Enfield Planning Board and filled terms as both member and chairman of the Budget Committee and as Village Precinct Clerk and Treasurer. Jane was a generous, kind and giving person who was loved by her many friends and relatives.

She was preceded in death by her three brothers: James E. Ibey, Francis R. Ibey and Ernest T. Ibey; and by her sister, Dorothy Stewart.

She is survived by one daughter, Susan J. Gosselin of Enfield and her fiance, Robert Bresset of Enfield and by more than 25 nieces and nephews.

There were no calling hours. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday Sept. 18th at 11:00 am at the St. Helena Church in Enfield. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield, NH.

Ricker Funeral Home and Crematory of Lebanon and Enfield is in charge of arrangements.

Frances B. Moeschen

From the July 15, 2002 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, 2002 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 predeceased 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.

Howard V. Walton

From the March 18, 2002 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Howard V. Walton, 54, died Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at the Valley Regional Hospital in Claremont, NH following a brief illness. He was born in Lebanon, NH April 25, 1947, a son of Grace (Vincent) & the late George “Pete” Walton. He attended local schools and was a graduate of Lebanon High School-Class of 1966. Mr. Walton was a Corporal in the US Marine Corps and served as a crew chief on CH46 helicopters in Vietnam as well as a crew chief on SVH1 Presidential helicopters. Mr. Walton was a firefighter for the Lebanon Fire Dept from 1979-1997 and retired as Captain. He also served as a special police officer for Enfield and Lebanon between 1981 and 1992. He was currently employed by Chases’s Auto Salvage in Enfield. He was a member of the American Legion Post #22 of Lebanon. He enjoyed NASCAR races, cooking and spending time with his grandson Phillip.

He leaves his wife Clair (Place) Walton of Enfield, NH; a son Mark LaCroix of Texas; his mother Grace Walton of West Lebanon, NH; a brother Peter of West Lebanon; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home, 56 Schools St in Lebanon on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Saturday morning at 10 am in the Sacred Heart Church of Lebanon. A reception followed in the Lebanon Fire Station on South Park St in Lebanon. Graveside Committal Services were held on Monday at 10 am in the Valley Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial contributions in memory of Howard be made to: The Enfield Center Fireman’s Fund, c/o Dick Chase, PO Box 56, Enfield Ctr, NH 03749 or to: the Lebanon Fire Assoc., c/o Kevin Paul, 12 S. Park St, Lebanon, NH 03766.

Mary L. Hill

From the March 25, 2002 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Mary L. Hill, 84, a former resident of Enfield, died on Friday evening at the Starr Farm Nursing Center in Burlington, VT. She was born in Stoneham, MA on January 27, 1918, a daughter of the late William and Katherine (McLaughlin) Laffee. She grew up in Enfield, NH and was a graduate of Enfield High School-Class of 1936. She was married to Loring Webster “Web” Hill on October 29, 1937. They made their home in Enfield for many years. Mr. Hill died in 1992. She had worked as a receptionist and bookkeeper at Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital in Lebanon for many years. She was a member of St. Helena’s Church in Enfield, the Enfield Historical Society and the Catholic Daughters of America.

She is survived by a son Stephen Hill and his wife Debra of Poulsbo, WA; a daughter Kathleen Wilson and her husband Calvin of South Burlington, VT; 10 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by 2 daughters Lorna Mary Hill and Brenda Ryan; and a sister Anna Campbell.

There will be no calling hours. A memorial mass will be held March 23rd at 11:00 am at the St. Helena’s Church in Enfield. Burial will be at a later date in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield.

The family suggests that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to the Brenda Hill Ryan Memorial Scholarship, c/o Mascoma Regional High School, RR1 Box 168-A, Canaan, NH 03741.

Ricker Funeral Home of Lebanon is in charge of arrangements.

Carol Ann Keating

From the April 8, 2002 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Carol Ann Keating, 66, of Enfield died on Wednesday, April 3, 2002 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon. She was born in Bellows Falls, VT on March 8, 1936 a daughter of the late Carl and Elizabeth (Cobb) Cattabriga. She grew up in Enfield and graduated from Enfield High School-Class of 1954. In 1958 she graduated from the University of NH with a degree in bacteriology. Later that year on June 28 she was married to Thomas Keating. They made their home in Enfield, Hanover and for a while in County Cork, Ireland. Mr. Keating died in 1979.

She had been employed by the Town of Enfield for many years as the Overseer of Public Welfare and various other capacities. She was a member of the Enfield Lioness Club and the Enfield Alumni Assoc. She had also served on the Mascoma School Board, the Mascoma Area Health Council and was a member of the St. Helena’s Church.

She is survived by 4 children; Sean Keating of Lebanon, Michael Keating of Jackson, WY, Rian Keating of Cold Spring, NY, and Moira Keating, a brother Jon Cattabriga of Enfield, a sister Nancy Holland of Yonkers, NY, many nieces and nephews.

There will be no calling hours. A memorial mass will be held this Saturday at 11 am at the St. Helena’s Church in Enfield. Burial will be at a later date in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield.

The family suggests that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to the Enfield F.A.S.T. Squad, c/o Whitney Hall, Enfield, NH 03748

Ricker Funeral Homes and Crematory of Lebanon is in charge of arrangements.

Elizabeth Ellen Cattabriga

From the September 10, 2001 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Elizabeth Ellen Cattabriga, 85, died Tuesday morning September 4, 2001 at the Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill. She was born in White River Jct., VT October 26, 1915, a daughter of the late Fred & Agnes (Woodward) Cobb. She was married August 21, 1935 to Carl Cattabriga and they made their home in Bellows Falls, VT until 1946 when they came to Enfield, NH where she helped to run the C.P. Cattabriga Inc. Oil Company with her husband for many years. Mr. Cattabriga died in 1987. Elizabeth was an active member of St. Helena’s Parish of Enfield and the Catholic Daughters. She also was active with the Girls Scouts and served on the Enfield Budget Committee. She enjoyed quilting and knitting and was a member of the Cardigan Mountain Knitters.

She was predeceased by her husband Carl Cattabriga in 1987; and 2 brothers: William & Charles Cobb.

She is survived by 1 son: Jon Cattabriga of Enfield, NH; 2 daughters: Carol Ann Keating of Enfield, NH and Nancy Holland of Yonkers, NY; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-granchildren; 1 great-great-granchild; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Ricker Funeral Home, Rte 4, Enfield, NH Friday evening from 7-8:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday morning at 10 a.m. in St. Helena’s Church of Enfield with the Rev. Paul Rainville M.S. officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield.

The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Elizabeth be made to: The Enfield Public Library or to: The Enfield F.A.S.T. Squad.