Tag: Goodwin

Mary L. Niles

From the January 8, 2001 issue of The Country Chronicle

Augusta, ME–Mary L. Niles, 99, formerly of Kennebec Plaza, died Monday, December 18, 2000 at Hanover Terrace Healthcare, Hanover, NH.

She was born in Manchester, NH on March 29, 1901, the daughter of Frank and Maude (Oakes) Goodwin.

Mary worked on the family farm in Augusta, ME for over 25 years. She also attended schools in Augusta. She married Walter L. Niles Sr. on June 30, 1920. During WWII, Mary worked at Bath Iron Works as a burner and a welder. Mary graduated from the Augusta State Hospital on July 12, 1959 then worked as a psychiatric aide for many years at the same hospital. She lived in Bath for several years and attended Woolwich-Wiscasset Baptist Church where she played the piano. Mary later worked in Boston as a seamstress at the Boston Naval Yard for 12 years. After her return to Maine, Mary was the Commissioner of the Augusta Housing Authority, from 1987 to 1991. All her life she had been connected with music; as a vocalist and violinist, playing a musical saw, piano, organ or alto horn. She played the violin with the Augusta Symphony Orchestra at the old City Hall, under the direction of Earnest R. Hill.

She was a past member of the American Legion, Post #2 Auxiliary. She was also an active member of the Kennebec Valley Assembly of God Church in Chelsea for over 10 years. Mary also did volunteer work on a monthly basis for the church as well as for Kennebec Long Term Nursing Care at Graybirch.

She was predeceased by her children, Kimber Niles, Kenneth O. Niles, Donald Niles and Walter Niles, Jr. Also a brother, Vincent A. Goodwin. She is survived by a son, Norman Niles, and his wife Marie, of Weeks Mills. Two daughters, Constance Boggs and her husband Robert, of Augusta and Eleanor Barney and her husband Reginald, of Canaan, NH

24 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Visiting was held on Thursday, December 21 from 10 to 11 am at the Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, 1 Church St., Augusta, ME, where a funeral service followed at 11:00. Pastor Mikko Tervo officiated. Burial took place at Mount Hope Cemetery in Augusta, ME.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Assembly of God Church, Music Dept., Chelsea, ME 04330.

Rena May Heaney

from the March 15, 1999 issue of The County Chronicle

Lebanon, NH–Rena May Heaney, 93, died Monday, March 8, 1999 at the Lebanon Center of Genesis Elder Care. She was born in Plainfield, NH on February 4, 1906, the daughter of the late Ernest & Lucinda (Bartlett) Goodwin. She attended Kimball Union Academy; was a member of the Community Lutheran Church of Enfield; and a member of the Relham Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was married to the late Walter Coutermarsh Sr., and later was married to the late John Heaney.

There will be no calling hours. Private funeral services will be conducted at the convenience of the family. Public graveside services will be held in the spring at the Lakeview Cemetery in Enfield. Memorial contributions may be made to: The Commuity Lutheran Church, S. Main St., Enfield, NH 03748.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Ricker Funeral Home of Enfield, NH.

Survivors include:

Son, Walter Coutermarsh Jr., Moultonboro, NH

Son, Robert Coutermarsh, Redinton Shores, FL

Daughter, Dolores Gaudette, Enfield, NH

Daughter, Claire Packard, Enfield, NH

Daughter, Marilyn Avery, Enfield, NH

Daughter, Diane Charbono, Enfield, NH

Daughter, Martha R. Adams, Enfield, NH

Daughter, Joan Coutermarsh, Canaan, NH

Step daughter, Barbara Williamson, Avon, MA

Step son, Edward Heaney, CA

21 Grandchildren

24 Great-grandchildren

Many Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:

Second husband, John E. Heaney, Died: May 7, 1985

First husband, Walter Coutermarsh Sr.

Sister, Gladys Pollard

Sister, Freda Gauthier

Sister, Shirlie Pringle

Sister, Syvia Pringle

Sister, Julia McBain

Sister, Pauline Parker

Florence Goodwin Tupper

from the December 1, 1993 issue of The Country Chronicle

Florence Goodwin Tupper: On November 22, 1993 at 3 p.m., Florence Goodwin Tupper (89) passed away quietly at her home in Enfield, surrounded by five generations of her family.  Born on October 17, 1904 in East Corinth, Vermont, she was the daughter of Pliny Goodwin and Flora Cadarette.

She graduated from Dow Academy in 1923 and had been a resident of Enfield most of her life.  She was married to Charles L. Tupper in 1925, Mr. Tupper died in 1979.  She and her husband owned and operated a filling station in Mont Calm on the old Stoney Brook Road for several years.  They also ran a dairy farm in Enfield for many years.  She was later employed by the Enfield Woolen Mill as a spinner.  She was a journalist for the Enfield newspapers for many years.  She was very active in Enfield Town affairs, serving on various committees including the long-range school committee, which was responsible for building the Mascoma Valley Regional High School, the planning committee, and the zoning board of adjustment.  She was also chairman of the Enfield Democratic Party for several years and served as a delegate to a National Convention in Washington, D.C.  Mrs. Tupper served as Overseer Of The Poor in Enfield for 15 years and was a ballot clerk for 35 years.  She was a member of the Mont Calm Grange, the Rebekahs and the Enfield Community Church.  She was very devoted to her family.

Graveside services were held Friday at 10 a.m. in the Lakeview Cemetery in Enfield.  The family suggested in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to: Mascoma Home Health Services, Church St., Canaan, NH; Hospice of the Upper Valley, Mt. Support Road, Lebanon, N.H.; or Canaan Meals on Wheels, Senior Center, Canaan, NH.

Survivors include a daughter, Fran Perillo from Enfield; a son, Clinton “Bucky” Tupper from Brandon, Florida; a sister, Sylvia Clark from River View, Florida; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-granddaughter and many nieces and nephews.

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