Author: Canaan Town Library

Ashley Bradley-Morin

from the February 23, 1998 issue of The Country Chronicle

Hartford, VT–Alyssa Marie Bradley-Morin, infant daughter of Robert J. Bradley and Christine M. Morin, died Saturday February 14, 1998 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. She was born February 14, 1998.

Survivors include: her mother of Hartford; her father of Enfield; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse Morin of Hartford; paternal grandparents, Lee F. and Delores “Dolly” Bradley of Enfield; maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edlorad Dubee of South Royalton; paternal great-grandmothers, Lilla Bradley and Marion Couillard, both of Bradford, VT; and aunts, great-aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 21, at 11:00 at Hale Funeral Home in Bradford, with the Rev. Thomas Warner officiating.

Interment will be in the spring in Upper Plain Cemetery in Bradford.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alyssa Marie Bradley-Morin Fund, c/o Christine Morin, PO Box 754, White River Jct., VT 05001.

Margaret Mary Ashley

from the February 9, 1998 issue of The Country Chronicle

Lebanon, NH–Margaret M. Ashley, 77, died Tuesday afternoon at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH following a brief illness. She was born in Lebanon, April 3, 1920, the daughter of the late Joseph and Albina (Naeru) Crate. A resident of Lebanon all her life, she was the widow of Raymond Ashley who died September 20, 1978. Before her retirement in 1981, she had been a clerk in the Meat Department of the Firt National Stores for 31 years. She had also worked at Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in Hanover, NH in the Housekeeping Department. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Church of Lebanon where she had been a Euchasristic Minister. She was also a member of the Lebanon Fire Department Auxiliary.

Survivors include: 2 sons, William L. Ashley of Canaan, John J. Ashley of Center Harbor; a daughter, Susan Ames of Fort Dodge, IA; 2 brothers, Alexander Crate of Lebanon and Donald Crate of Enfield; 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Margaret is preceded in death by: her father, Joseph Crate; her mother, Albina Naeru; her husband, Raymond Ashley who died September 20, 1978; a daughter, Theresa Ashley who died in 1967; a brother, Maurice Crate who died in 1996; and a sister, Alice Langley who died in 1992.

Peter A. Reynolds

from the February 9,1998 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Peter A. Reynolds, 43, died Sunday January 25, 1998. He was born in Woodsville, NH April 20, 1954, the son of Ernest A. and Myrle (Hight) Reynolds Jr. He had lived in Warren, Bristol, and for the last 5 years in Enfield, NH. He was a graduate of the New Hampton School and later attended Plymouth State College. Mr. Reynolds had owned and operated Peter Reynolds Logging Co. before working for various construction companies. At the time of his death, he was as supervisor for Paragon Construction Co.

Peter was an avid skier and had been a ski instructor at the Whaleback Ski Area in Enfield. He also loved water skiing and was a member of the New Hampshire Water Ski Association.

He will be remembered by his family as a “Man of Ideas.”

Survivors include: his wife, Tami (Richard) Reynolds of Enfield; his father, Ernest A. Reynolds Jr. of Zephyrhillis, FL; 4 daughters; Amelia Reynolds of Ashland; Larissa Rey,nolds of Ashland; Crystal Tobin of Enfield; Caitlin Tobin of Enfield; 2 sons; Morgan Reynolds of Ashland and Devon Reynolds of Ashland; a sister, Brenda Partridge of Sterling, PA; a grandmother-in-law, Helen “Nana” LaBombard of Lebanon, many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Peter is preceded in death by his mother, Myrle Reynolds who died May 1997.

Burial will be in the spring in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield, NH.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be used for his families education be made to: The Peter Reynolds Dream Fund, c/o Mascoma Savings Bank, PO Box 435, Lebanon, NH 03766.

William H. “Punk” Curtis

from the February 9, 1998 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–William H. “Punk” Curtis, 54, died Saturday morning January 31, 1998 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. He was born in Lebanon, NH October 6, 1943, the son of the late Frederick & Helen (Henry) Curtis, Sr. He was a graduate of Lebanon High School and was a lifelong Upper Valley resident. He had been employed by Dartmouth College for 17 years. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and grandchildren. William is preceded in death by two bothers; Betram Curtis and Gordon Curtis, and a granddaughter, Samantha Creighton.

Survivors include: his wife, Janette (Thibodeau) Curtis of Enfield, two daughters; Debra George of Canaan, and Lorretta Creighton of Lebanon; a son, Robert Curtis of Concord; two brothers, Frederick Curtis, Jr. of Grantham and David S. Curtis, Sr. of Keene; 7 grandchildren and many nieces, nephews annd cousins.

Burial will be in the Valley Cemetery in Lebanon, NH.

Memorial contributions may be made to: The Enfield F.A.S.T. Squad, Enfield, NH 03748 or to: The American Diabetes Association, 1001 Elm St., Suite 106, Manchester, NH 03101.

Joseph Robert Bosley

from the February 9, 1998 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Joseph Robert Bosley, 79, died Sunday January 18, 1998 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in White River Jct., VT. He was born in Dalton, MA July 22, 1918, the son of John and Evangeline (Goddard) Bosley. He attended schools in Dalton, MA and Torrington, CT. He spent 2 years in the Civil Conservation Corps in Palisades, CO working on a dam on the Colorado River. He was married to Laura (Chapman) on June 1, 1941 in Meriden, NH. They went to Litchfield, CT to live where he was a foreman on a large dairy farm. He served in the Army with the 20th Armored Division in the European Theatre during WWII. Following his discharge he settled in Meriden. He spent 2 years in the Agriculture School in West Lebanon while he was building up his poultry farm. He produced about 40,000 broilers per year. Later he changed to laying hens from which he produced eggs for the Re & White stores in NH, VT, and MA. He set up the first cage layer outfit in NH which housed 12,000 birds in one building. He was an avid coon hunter and fisherman and a good sportsman.

Surviors include: his wife of Lebanon; a son, David R. Bosley of Plant City, FL; a sister, Olive Anstette of Torrington, CT; a brother, John Bosley of Floral City, FL; 3 granddaughters, 2 grandsons and 10 great-grandchildren. Joseph is preceded in death by his father, John Bosley; his mother, Evangeline (Goddard) Bosley; his youngest son, Thomas Bosley who died in 1965, 4 sisters and 5 brothers.

Burial will be in the spring in the Mill Cemetery in Meriden, NH. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to: Shaker Recreation Facility, c/o Jane Plumley, PO Box 756, Enfield, NH 03748.

James A. Fredrickson

from the March 8, 1999 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH– James A. Fredrickson, 70, died Sunday morning Feb. 28, 1999 at his home following a long illness. He was born in Brooklyn, NH August 27, 1928, the son of the late James A. & Louise (Magna) Fredrickson Sr. Mr. Fredrickson was a graduate of Oberlin College in Ohio and was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. For many years he was employed as Merchandise Manager for S & H Greenstamps (The Sperry & Hutchinson Co.). He was a member of The Community Lutheran Church in Enfield and enjoyed sports and nature. He had a great interest in geography, history and politics. He was married to Lois (Fisher) on May 11, 1957.

There will be no calling hours. Friends are invited to visit the family at their home in Canaan. Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 1 pm in the Community Lutheran Church in Enfield, NH The Rev. John Crilley will officiate. Burial will be in the spring in the NH Veterans Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to: The Community Lutheran Church, Main St., Enfield, NH 03748.

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

Survivors include: Wife, Lois (Fisher) Fredrickson, Canaan, NH; Son, James H. Fredrickson, Wilmot, NH; Daughter, Ruth Ingui, Sterling, MA; Daughter, Kristin Fredrickson, Canaan, NH; Sister, Jean Bronson, Farmington, CT; 2 grandchildren, 2 nieces & 3 nephews, several great nieces & nephews.

Donald E. Davis

From the February 15, 1999 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Donald E. Davis, 64, died Thursday, February 11th, at his home in Enfield.

He was born November 28, 1934, in Alexandria, NH son of Richard G. Davis and Ida M. Baxter, attended Upper Valley schools , and was employed at James C. Campion & Sons in Hanover for 20 years.

On October 24, 1970, he was married to Catherine Hibbard. In 1980, they opened Cathi & Don’s Country Store in Enfield, which he was still operating at the time of his death.

Mr. Davis loved dogs, feeding birds and deer, collecting coins and classic cars, and most of all, spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife of Enfield; four sons, Keven M. and Donald E. Jr., both of Enfield, Michael K. and Anthony C. both of Canaan, a daughter, Pamela L. Nadeau of Canaan; a brother, Richard Davis of Lebanon; three sisters, Dorothy D. Harten of Springfield, VT, Maryann Stone of Shamokin, PA, and Cindy E. Eames of Wilder; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are Monday from 7-9 pm at Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 am at La Salette Shrine Chapel in Enfield. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield in the spring.

Romeo Denis

From the February 8, 1999 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Romeo Denis, 92, died Thursday evening February 4, 1999 at the Hanover Terrace Healthcare in Hanover, NH. He was born in Canada July 8, 1906, the son of the late Philippe & Mary Louise Denis. He was a lifelong resident of the Upper Valley and along with his wife Rose had been the owner/operators of the Mt. Calm Inn of Enfield for many years.

At his own request there will be no services. Private burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Lebanon, NH.

Memorial contributions made be made to: The Alzheimers’s Assoc., 10 Ferry St.-suite 419, Concord, NH 03301.

The Ricker Home of Lebanon is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include: Nieces & Nephews. Preceded in death by: Wife, Rose (Quelette) Denis, died: April 23, 1983 Arrangments by Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon, NH.

Lea Nichol Lemieux

from the February 1, 1999 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Lea Nichol Lemieux, infant daughter of Charley Nichol Cobb and Lee Alan Lemieux, died January 21, 1999 in Canaan, NH. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Hannah House, 10 Abbott St., Lebanon, NH 03766. The Ricker Funeral Home of Lebanon is in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include: Mother, Charley Nichol Cobb, of Canaan; Father, Lee Alan Lemieux, of Canaan; Maternal grandmother, Pamela “Roxie” Cobb, of Canaan; Paternal grandparents, Roland & Roxie Lemieux, of Canaan; Great-grandmother, Laverne Evans, of Vivian, LA; several Aunts and Uncles.

Preceded in death by: Maternal grandfather, Joseph L. Cobb, Jr.

David Winston Walker

from the January 19, 1998 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–David WinstonWalker, 88, died Saturday evening at the Woodlawn Nursing Home in Newport, NH. He was born in Worcester, MA Jan. 21, 1909 the son of David K. and Minnie (Fletcher) Walker.

Survivors include: wife, Eunice Walker of Enfield; son, William Walker of Claremont; and two grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

He spent most of his life in the Mascoma-Enfield area. He attended schools in Mascoma and Lebanon. He was a peace time veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Walker was employed by the Baltic Woolen Mill in Enfield as an engineer and fireman and had worked in the Lebanon Woolen Mill. He was married for 52 years to Eunice Sargent and they made their home in Enfield center. He had also farmed in this area for many years and had been a cattle dealer. He was a past member of the Enfield Budget Committee and the Odd Fellows. He was a member of Mont Calm grange #70 and served as gate keeper for several years.

Memorial services will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 am at the Union Church in Enfield center with the Rev. Stephen Prickett officiating. Burial will be in the spring in the Mascoma Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Union Church, PO Box, Enfield Center, NH 03749 or to the Visiting Nurse Alliance, Main St, Canaan, NH 03741. Ricker Funeral home of Lebanon is in charge of the arrangements.