Author: Canaan Town Library

Daniel Ralph Dolley

From the April 5, 1999 issue of The Country Chronicle

Windsor, VT–Daniel Ralph Dolley, 40, died Saturday, March 27,1999 at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH following a brief illness. He was born in Island Falls, ME on January 18, 1959, a son of Elmer & Evelyn (Henry) Dolley. He moved to Enfield, NH as a young child where he attended local schools and always considered Enfield his home. He had been a resident of Windsor, VT for the last several years where he was a member of the Windsor Volunteer Fire Department, and the American Legion Post of Windsor. He was an active volunteer at the American Legion and for various community activities. Daniel was an outdoorsman, and enjoyed attending his children’s activities. He also enjoyed writing poetry and playing the trumpet.

There were no calling hours. A memorial service was held Tuesday morning at 10am in the Ricker Funeral Home, Route 4 in Enfield. The Rev. William Cobb officiated.

Survivors include: Wife, Lisa L. (Fadden) Dolley, Windsor, VT; Son, Darren Dolley, and Daughter, Crystal Dolley, both of Windsor, VT; Father and mother both of Canaan, NH; 3 Brothers, David L. Dolley, El Paso, TX; Douglas J. Dolley, Waipahu, HI; John G. Dolley, San Diego, CA; 4 Sisters, Dorothy Cowan, Lakeport, CA; Donna Nadeau, Enfield, NH; Deborah Hammond, Lindenhurst, IL; Diane Puga, Palo Alto, CA; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Ruby May Lord

From the March 29, 1999 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Ruby May Lord, 80, died Friday March 26, 1999 at the Mt. Ascutney Skilled Nursing Facility in Windsor, VT following a long illness. She was born in Canaan, NH September 22, 1918, the daughter of the late Earl & Marion (Lary) White. A lifelong resident of Canaan she was a graduate of Canaan High School-Class of 1937. She was married to Selden W. Lord on September 30, 1939 in Hiram, ME. They were wonderful dancers and enjoyed dancing socially and had won several awards. Ruby was a 65-year member of the Grange reaching the 7th Degree level. She had held all offices of the Indian River Grange and was Past Master several times. She also held offices with the Mascoma Valley Pamona Grange, and was a member of the State and National Grange. She was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church of Canaan where she taught Sunday School and was a member of the United Methodist Women. She was an avid supporter of Little League and American Legion Baseball having been the scorekeeper at most games. She was a member of the Mascoma Booster Club and the Green Mountain Horse Association. She had volunteered at the Mascoma and Lebanon Senior Centers and Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital in Lebanon. In 1975 & 1977 she had volunteered for two weeks at the Methodist Mission at Henderson Settlement in Kentucky. Ruby had been employed by, Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in Hanover, NH for 13 years retiring in 1984.

Friends may call at the Ricker Funeral Home, Route 4 in Enfield, Sunday afternoon from 2-4pm. Funeral services will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2pm in the United Methodist Church with the Rev. Patricia Williams officiating. Burial will be in the spring in the Wells Cemetery in Canaan. Memorial contributions in memory of Ruby may be made to: The American Cancer Society, c/o Lisa Wentworth, 8 Davis Dr., Lebanon, NH 03766-1017 or to: The American Heart Association, 20 Merrimack St-Suite #1, Manchester, NH 03101-2244.

Survivors include:

Son, Lary W. Lord, Cornish, NH

Son, Seldon W. Lord Jr., Cornish, NH

Daughter, Sharon L. Hammond, Enfield, NH

12 Grandchildren

10 Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in Death by:

Seldon W. Lord Sr., Died: 1969, Husband

Debbie Lord, Died: 1988, Daughter-in-Law

Pearl White Winchester, Died: 1984, Sister

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

Ryan Jeffrey Labrie

from the March 8, 1999 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Ryan Jeffrey Labrie, 11 month old son of Larry and Kari (Smith) Labrie of Canaan, died on Friday March 5, 1999 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon.

In addition to his parents, he leaves a sister, Michelle Labrie of Canaan, his maternal grandmother, Pamela Bonalumi of White River, paternal grandparents Edward R. and Janet F. Labrie of Canaan, maternal great-grandparents Adrian and Helen Smith of Lebanon, as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Friends may call at the Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon on Monday evening from 6-9 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the St. Mary’s Church in Canaan on Tuesday at 11:00 am with the Rev. Paul Rainville, M.S. Burial will be in the spring in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Canaan. Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to the Intensive Care Nursery, DHMC, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03766.

Alice Hamel

from the March 30, 1998 issue of The Country Chronicle

Orange, NH–Alice Hamel, 83, of Orange, died on Thursday, March 26, 1998, at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born May 14, 1914, in Leominster, MA, the daughter of Frank and Edith (Ide) Smith.

She was married to Oswald Hamel on Sept. 28, 1936, and had been employed as a registered nurse at Ayer (MA) Community Hospital. She and her husband moved to Orange in 1959. Mr. Hamel died in 1985.

Mrs. Hamel was an active member of Canaan Home Extension Group and will be remembered as a talented craftsperson and patient teacher, who inspired many.

She is survived by three sons, Paul F. Hamel of Avondale Estates, GA, Allen J. Hamel of Canaan, and Gary J. Hamel of Orange; five grandchildren and a great grandchild.

There will be no funeral services.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mascoma Home Health Service, PO Box 118, Canaan, NH 03741. Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon is in charge of arrangements.

Louise Pound Krayer

from the February 23, 1998 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Louise Pound Krayer, 96, a long-time summer resident of Canaan Street, died on February 4, 1998 in Bar Harbor, ME. Mrs. Krayer moved to Maine in 1985 from Scarsdale, NY but continued to spend summers in Canaan until 1994. She is survived by a brother, Thomas Hanson of Scottsdale, AZ; her daughter and son, Judith P. Swazey of Bar Harbor, ME and Donald L. Pound of Montpelier, VT; her stepdaughters, Gerry Burr of Louisville, KY and Marilyn Lawrence of New Orleans, LA; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Contributions in Mrs. Krayer’s memory may be made to the Canaan Library or to the Old North Church Fund.

Elmer H. Grace

Danbury, NH–Elmer H. Grace, 78, of High Street, died Sunday, February 28, 1999 at the New London Hospital suddenly. He as born in Canaan, NH on Aug. 3, 1920, the son of George and Lottie (Osborne) Grace. He had lived in Danbury since 1952 previously residing in Canaan, NH. Mr. Grace had been employed by the State of NH; local contractors; the Highland Ski Area in Northfield for many years and by E.D. Swett Construction for several years retiring in 1983. He was a former Fire Chief of Danbury. Members of his family survivng include his wife of 46 years, Pauline E. (Martin) Grace of Danbury, NH; three sons, Ronald Grace of Canaan, NH, Tracy B. Hines of Errol, NH and Terry L. Hines of Whitefield, NH; a daughter, Shirley Greene of Lebanon, NH; several grandchildren; many great grandchildren; a twin brother, Elwin Grace of Canaan, NH; other brothers, Donald Grace of Thornton, NH and George Grace, Jr. of Canaan, NH; a sister, Doris Crate of Plainfield, NH; nieces, nephews and cousins.

There will be no calling hours. Graveside services were held on Wed., March 3, 1999 at 2:00 pm in the Riverdale Cemetery, Danbury, NH with the Rev. Charles Higgins, officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Danbury F.A.S.T. Squad, RFD 1 Box 188A, Danbury, NH 03230. Chadwick Funeral Service of New London, NH is in charge of arrangements.

Frances Helen Sears

from the February 23, 1998 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Frances Helen Sears, 87, died Friday February 13, 1998 at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. She was born in Springfield, NH, May 9, 1910, the daughter of the late George Alfred & Lottie Ellen (Osborne) Grace, Sr. She was married Oct. 30, 1941 to Joseph Hurshell Sears who passed away May 10, 1979. Frances had worked at the Smith Mica Shop in Canaan, NH; made flowers and sewed doll clothes at home; worked at H.W. Carter’s overall shop in Lebanon for 16 years; and sewed for the Hanover Inn and the Hanover Terrace. She loved gardening, painting pictures, making quilts, doing things for others; and she dearly loved her family. She was a warm, caring, loving person and never had a bad word to say about anybody.

Survivors include: a son, Joseph Hurshell Sears, Jr., Enfield; 2 daughters, Frances (Sears) Lassen, Enfield, Lottie (Sears) Shippen, Enfield; 4 brothers, Elmer Grace, Danbury, NH, Elwin Grace, Orange, NH, Donald Grace, Campton, NH, George Grace, Jr., Canaan, NH; 2 sisters, Doris Crate, East Plainfield, NH, Evelyn Bentley, Bradenton, FL; and many nieces and nephews.

Frances is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Hurshell Sears; her father George Alfred Grace, Sr.; her mother, Lottie Ellen (Osborne) Grace; a grandson, Jody Sears, Sr.; 3 brothers, Alfred Grace, Wesley Grace, Howard Grace; 2 sisters, Bertha Withington and Hazel Reed.

Burial will be in the spring at the Wells Cemetery in Canaan, NH. Arrangments were made by the Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon, NH.

Hazel C. Poland

from the February 23, 1998 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Hazel Christine Poland, 97, died Wednesday, February 18, 1998 at the Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill, NH. She was born in Lebanon, NH April 10, 1910, the daughter of the late George A. and Mary J. (Perrault) Gaudette. A lifelong resident of Enfield/Lebanon area, she was married to Glendon G. Poland, who died August 27, 1991. She had been a member of the Ernest Workers Club of Enfield Center; the Montcalm Grange of Enfield Center; and the American Legion Auxiliary of Enfield. She loved cooking and was always willing to try new recipes.

Survivors include: 3 sons, George G. Poland, White River Jct., VT, Richard W. Poland, Windsor, VT, William G. Poland, Enfield, NH; a daughter, Gail Poland Bowers, Woodland, CA; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Hazel is preceded in death by her husband, Glendon G., who died August 27, 1991. and a brother, William Gaudette, who died July, 1973.

There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Saturday, February 21 at 10 am in the Sacred Heart Church in Lebanon, NH. Burial will be in the spring in the Montcalm Cemetery in Enfield Center, NH.

Helen R. Smith

from the February 23, 1998 issue of The Country Chronicle

Lebanon, NH–Helen R. Smith, 84, died Thursday morning February 19, 1998 at the Alice Peck Day Extended Care Facility in Lebanon, NH. She was born in Coram, NY November 28, 1913. She had been a resisdent of this area since 1985 having previously lived in Epson, NH and had been employed as a Registered Nurse at the McKerley Nursing Home in Concord, NH. She enjoyed gardening and collecting antiques.

Survivors include: a son, Lyell C. Smith, Jr., Orange, NH; a daughter, Madeline C. Steed, Alexandria, VA; 3 sisters, Marjorie Hawkins, Port Jefferson, L.I., NY, Mary Martin, Mastic Beach, L.I., NY, Savilla O’Brien, Oreland, PA; a brother, George K. Smith, Oreland, PA; and several nieces and nephews. Helen is preceded in death by a brother, Edward Smith; and a sister, Josephine Gehring.

Services will be held on Long Island, NY at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions in memory of Hellen may be made to: Organizations involved in the research of Parkinson’s Disease. Arrangements are under the directions of the Ricker Funeral Home of Lebanon, NH.