Author: Canaan Town Library

Lucille F. Drew

From the June 19, 2000 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Lucille May (Freeman) Drew, 76, died Tuesday, June 13, 2000 at her home in Enfield Center. She was born in Hanover, NH on December 31, 1923, the daughter of the late Rose (Gott) & Fred C. Freeman. A lifelong area resident, she had been employed by Dartmouth College in food service at Thayer Hall retiring after 31 years of service. She had also done volunteer work for the Senior Centers in Canaan and Lebanon for over 10 years. Lucille was a member of the Grange in Hanover, NH for 51 years. She loved the outdoors, fishing and travel. She was married to Kenneth E. Drew who died February 19, 1981.

There will be no calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, June 24th at 10 am in the Ricker Funeral Home, Route 4, Enfield, NH. The Rev. Paul Rainville, M.S. will officiate. A reception will follow in the Canaan Senior Center. Memorial contributions in memory of Lucille may be made to: The Lebanon Senior Center, 10 Campbell St., Lebanon, NH 03766 or to: The Mascoma Senior Center, Canaan, NH 03741.

She was survived by: Sons, Fred C. Drew, Enfield Center and David K. Drew, Enfield; Daughter, Marion Caddy, Plymouth, NH; Bother, John Freeman, Lancaster, NH; Sister, Esther Budgeon, Norway, ME; 1 grandson; several nieces and nephews.

She was also predeceased by: Husband, Kenneth E. Drew; and several brothers and sisters.

Barbara Jean Beede

From the June 19, 2000 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Mrs. Barbara Jean Beede, 77, of Stevens St. in Enfield, died on June 14, 2000 at the Alice Peck Day Hospital in Lebanon. Mrs. Beede was born in Barre, VT the daughter of Benjamin Joseph and Eunice (Clapp) Kendrigan. Barbara Jean grew up in Newmarket, NH. Her summers were spent in North Situate, MA with her grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. William Otis Clapp. Barbara Jean graduated from Keene Teachers College in 1945. For 36 years she taught school in Enfield, Durham and Lebanon, NH, 27 of those years were in the Lebanon School system. She was fond of saying: “I made my living teaching; but the children made my living worthwhile.” Ar any given recess on the school playground she always had a flock of students following her or holding her hands. She retired in June of 1984. She was a member of the Enfield Chapter of the Rebekah’s, the Eastern Star, the Mont Calm Grange, Lebanon Teacher’s Association, Lebanon Parent Teacher Organization, and was very active in the Enfield Community Lutheran Church.

Members of her family include a son, Lt. Col. Benjamin Chester Beede of Guam and a daughter, Jeanne Marie Smith of Enfield. Three grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 19th at 11 am at the Community Lutheran Church in Enfield with Pastor John Crilley officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Community Lutheran [article ended}

Gerald R. “Gary” Gray

From the November 8, 1999 issue of The Country Chronicle

Lyme, NH–Gerald R. “Gary” Gray, 71, died Friday morning Nov. 5, 1999 at the Lebanon Center of Genesis ElderCare. He was born in Lyme, NH, March 20, 1928, a son of the late Harley & Hattie (Pike) Gray. A lifelong resident of the Upper Valley, he attended schools in Lyme, NH. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, and had worked many years ago for the Moulton Construction Co. H e was involved in boating for most of his life, and since 1973 was the Owner/Operator of Gary’s Marina in Enfield. He was a former member of the Lebanon Lodge of Elks. He loved snowmobiles and his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. He was a member of the Lyme Snowmobile Club and the Pittsburg, NH “Ridge Runners” Snowmobile Club. Due to his declining health, he had lived with and was cared for by his son Peter and his wife Donna Gray in their home since April.

There will be no calling hours. Graveside Commital Services will be held Tuesday morning at 11 am in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to: The Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club of Pittsburg, NH, or to: The Norris Cotton Cancer Center, DHMC, 1 Medical Center Dr., Lebanon, NH 03756.

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

Survivors include:

Son, Peter K. (& wife Donna) Gray, Enfield, NH

Brother, Richard H. Gray, Lyme, NH

Brother, Harley “Babe” Gray, Lyme, NH

Sister, Kathleen “Kay” Bukideay, Lady Lake, FL

Several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Preceded in death by: Wife, Sylvia Jean (Streeter) Gray, died: Oct. 2, 1992

Arrangements by: Ricker Funeral Home, PO Box 549, 56 School St., Lebanon, NH 03766

Germaine C. Schmanska

From the October 25, 1999 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Germaine C. Schmanska, 61, died Thursday, October 21, 1999 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. She was born in Lebanon, NH August 25, 1938, the daughter of the late Roscoe “Duke” & Irene (Gaudette) Jenney. A lifelong resident of Enfield, she was a graduate of Enfield High School and received her teaching degree from Plymouth State College. She went on to teach in the Lebanon School system, and the Cardigan Mountain School. She was later employed by Church’s Children Store in Hanover. Germaine enjoyed travel and crafts, and was an active member of the Community Lutheran Church of Enfield. She was also involved in various community activities and the Upper Valley/Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission.

She was married to Ralph B. Schmanska on June 27, 1959.

There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3 pm in the Comminity Lutheran Church of Enfield, NH with the Rev. John Crilley officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield.

The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to The Community Lutheran Memorial Fund, PO Box 450, Enfield, NH 03748.

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

Survivors include:

Husband, Ralph B. Schmanska, Enfield, NH

Daughter, Catherine Newton, Enfield, NH

Daughter, Suzanne S. Ginn, Phoenix, AZ

Brlother, David L. Jenney, VA

Brother, Robert Gaudette, Enfield, NH

3 Grandchildren

4 Nieces & 1 Nephew

Also Cousins

Preceded in death by:

Father, Roscoe “Duke” Jenney; died Oct. 23, 1992

Mother, Irene C. (Gaudette) Jenney; died Aug. 27, 1998

Arrangements by: Ricker Funeral Home, PO Box 549, 56 School St., Lebanon, NH 03766

Margurette M. Stacy

From the October 25, 1999 issue of The Country Chronicle

Charlestown, NH–Margurette Marie Stacy, 72, formerly of Charlestown, died October 15 at her residence in New Port Richey, FL.

She was born June 24, 1927 in Claremont, daughter of Joseph A. and Marie M. (Clark) White.

Maggie married George D. Stacy, and for many years they operated Wilson’s Apple Orchard in North Charlestown. She was a member of the North Charlestown Grange before retiring to Florida.

She was predeceased by her husband, George and sister, Phyllis.

Survivors include two sons, Thomas of Holiday, FL, David of Orange, NH, a daughter, Susan Cook of Perkinsville, VT, four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to Daniel Webster Council BSA, 571 Holt Ave., Manchester, NH 03109-52134.

Ernest A. Popple

From the October 18, 1999 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Ernest A. Popple, 96, of Enfield, a garage owner and automobile repairman for over 50 years, died on October 13, 1999. The past four years he resided at the Grafton County Nursing home in North Haverhill, New Hampshire. He was born in Rindge, New Hampshire on January 6, 1903 and owned and operated Enfield Garage in Enfield for 29 years and then Popple’s Garage, also in Enfield, another 10 years. He drove a school bus for about two decades, as well as owning two of the three Enfield school buses during that time. In February of this year, Ernest was honored as the oldest resident of Enfield when he was presented with a plaque representing his being the recipient of Enfield’s Boston Post Cane. His son, Ernest F. Popple of Tempe, Arizona and his two granddaughters, Kimberly and Kristen Popple survive him. His wife, Marion, and his four sisters and seven brothers preceded him in death. There will be no visitation hours. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 19th at 2 pm in the Mountain View Cemetery in Swanzey Center, NH. In lieu of flowers, any contributions may be made to: The Gideons International Memorial Bible Representative, PO Box 26328, Tempe, Arizona 85282.

Jeannette Louise Sanders

From the October 18, 1999 issue of The Country Chroncicle

Enfield, NH–Jeannette Louise Sanders, 89, died Wednesday morning October 13, 1999 at the Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, NH. She was born in Lebanon, NH April 13, 1910, the daughter of the late Gilbert & Louise (Beland) White. A lifelong resident of this area, she graduated from Sacred Heart School. She had worked in the area woolen mills for most of her life. In 1927 she was married to Henry E. Day, who died in 1962. She later married Frederick “Ted” Sanders who died in 1998. She loved to crochet and enjoyed hunting and fishing around her home on Spectacle Pond, which she shared with her grandson Tom Tobin.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home, 56 School St. in Lebanon, NH Thursday evening from 7-9 pm. Funeral services were conducted Friday morning at 11 am in the funeral home. Graveside Committal Services were held Saturday morning at 11 am in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Lebanon.

Survivors include:

Daughter, Gloria Ackerson, Clarksville, MI

Daughter, Janice MacLeod, Apple Valley, MN

Daughter, Iris Hodgdon, Boscowen, NH

Grandson, Thomas Tobin, Enfield, NH/with whom she lived

Brother, Lucien White, Lebanon, NH

Sister, Anita Boutin, Lebanon, NH

23 Grandchildren, many great grandchildren, many great-great grandchildren

Many nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by:

Husband, Frederick E. Sanders, Died: Feb. 21, 1998

First Husband, Henry E. Day, Died 1962

Son, Gilbert Day

Son, Norbert Day

Daughter, Janet Tobin

Sister, Clarice Charbono

Brother, Roderick LeBlanc

Arrangements by: Ricker Funeral Home, PO Box 549, 56 School St., Lebanon, NH

Dorothy Rita (White) Moore

From the October 11, 1999 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Dorothy Rita (White) Moore, 76, died Tuesday morning, October 5, 1999 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH following a long illness, She was born in Lebanon, NH on May 17, 1923, a daughter of the late Leo L. and Evelyn (Berube) White. A lifelong resident of the Upper Valley, she was a graduate of Lebanon High School-Class of 1942, where she was active in many activities including sports and music. She was married to Walter Joseph Moore who died March 30, 1986. Dorothy enjoyed sports and fishing, travel, flowers, singing, cribbage and spending time with her family.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home, 56 School Street, Lebanon, NH Saturday afternoon from 1-3 pm. Burial followed in the West Canaan Cemetery. Floral tributes are encouraged.

Survivors include:

Son, Dr. Walter J. Moore Jr; West Canaan, NH

Daughter, Dr. Noreen Moore-Picken; West Canaan, NH

Daughter, Patricia D. Rowell; West Canaan, NH

Sister, Velma Tobin; Hanover, NH

Sister, Lillian Bircher; Lyme, NH

Sister, Alice Decato; Lebanon, NH

2 Grand-daughters, Many nieces, nephews and cousins

Preceded in death by:

Husband, Walter Joseph Moore; Died: March 30, 1986

Brother, Roland White

Brother, Paul White

Arrangements by: Ricker Funeral Home, PO Box 549, 56 School St., Lebanon, NH 03766

Oscar Dean Buzzell

From the September 20, 1999 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Oscar Dean Buzzell, 84, died on September 18, 1999, at Brookside Nursing Home in Hartford, VT.

The son of Andrew L. Buzzell and Maude Joyce, he was born on December 14, 1914 in West Stewartstown, NH.

He had been a resident of Canaan since the early 50’s, where he owned and operated a family farm with his wife, Mary Kilton, whom he married on December 9, 1940. Mrs. Buzzell died on March 17, 1990. Mr. Buzzell also worked at Dartmouth College and the Lebanon Excelsior Mill for many years. He loved dogs and horses.

There were no calling hours. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, September 21st, at 2:00 pm in the Canaan Street Cemetery in Canaan.

Survivors include:

Daughters, Bernice Braley and Linda Gardner of Canaan, a son, Edward Buzzell of Canaan, 12 grandchildren, many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Mr. Buzzell was preceded in death by his brothers, LaVern, Carl and Lionel, and his sisters, Hazel Fox and Mildred May. Ricker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Roger Cecil Hines

From the August 30, 1999 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Roger Cecil Hines, 79, died on August 25, 1999, at his home in Canaan, NH.

He was born in Canaan, NH on April 20, 1920, the son of Neil L. Hines and Addie B. Choate Hines.

He was a lifelong resident of Canaan, and was married to Marjorie Stearns on Feb. 9, 1946. He was employed as the Grader Operator for the Town of Canaan Highway Dept. for many years and had also worked in Roberts Saw Mill. He loved his wife, grandchildren, animals, horseshoes, baseball, summer softball, hunting and fishing.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 28 at 2:00 pm in the Ricker Funeral Home on Rte 4 in Enfield with Rev. Patricia Williams officiating. Burial followed in the Wells Cemetery in Canaan.

Survivors include:

Wife, Marjorie Hines, of Canaan; Daughters, Patricia Eastman and Gail Moffett, both of Canaan; Brother, Vern Hines, of Canaan; Sister, Madalyn Camp of Canaan; 5 granddaughters, 9 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandson, and nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by:

Father, Neil L. Hines, Mother, Addie B. Choate, Sisters, Margaret and Pauline Hines, and brother, Robert Hines.

Arrangements were by Ricker Funeral Home of Lebanon, NH.