Author: Canaan Town Library

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Roger L. Remnacle Sr.

from the January 4, 1999 issue of The Country Chronicle

Residence: Remacle Block, Canaan, NH

Died: 12/28/98 at Canaan, NH

Age: 82 years

Date of Birth: April 8, 1916

Birth Place: Gilly, Belgium

Father: Victor Remacle, deceased

Mother: Alberta (Demunter) Remacle, deceased

Marital Status: Widowed

Employment: Landlord, Real Estate, Self-employed

Additional Information: He came from Belgium to New York at the age of 4 and moved to Canaan in the 1940’s. He owned and operated Mascoma Lumber Company in Canaan for many years before returning to New York State in the 1950’s to work in the lumber industry. He was married to Polly LaVersey who died in 1966. In 1967 he moved back to Canaan and in 1973 was married to Charlotte Beede who died in 1996. In 1988 he purchased a number of properties in Canaan including the Remacle Block in Canaan which he managed at the time of his death. He was a member of Social-Summit Lodge F. & A.M. in Canaan, a charter member of the Canaan Lions Club, served on the Canaan Fire Dept, the Planning Board, and was town’s Building Inspector for many years. He had also been a land surveyor in this area for several years.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home on Route 4 in Enfield on Friday night from 7-9.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday at 11:00 am at the St. Mary’s Church in Canaan with burial in the Wells Cemetery in Canaan. Ricker Funeral Home of Enfield was in cahrge of arrangements.

Survivors include:

Son, Frank C. Remacle, Candagua, NY

Son, Frederick V. Remacle, Virginia Beach, VA

Son, William J. Remacle, Silverdale, WA

Daughter, Michele T. Clark, North Haverhill, NH

Brother, Camille Remacle, Rochester, NY

Brother, William J. Van den Heuvel, New York, NY

Sister, Jennie Hoechner, Morrisville, NC

16 grandchildren – 10 great-grandchildren – many nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by:

Son, Ralph C. Remamcle

Son, Roger L. Remacle Jr.

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.

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.

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.

Vera A. Olsen

from the November 2, 1998 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Vera A. Olsen, 82, died Saturday Oct. 24, 1998 at the Lebanon Center of Genesis Elder Care in Lebanon, NH She was born in Canaan, NH Sept. 25, 1916, the daughter of Solon B. and Elize (Johnston) Hardy and was a lifelong area resident. She attended Enfield High School and later Lebanon College. She was a member of the Enfield United Methodist Church, and was a president of the United Methodist women for over 10 years. She had been employed by the Baltic Mills for 12 years. She had been a substitute teacher in the Enfield school system for over 20 years teaching kindergarten and grade levels 2, 3 & 4 prior to her retirement. She was a member of the Relham chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star of Enfield, and was past Noble Grand of the Mt. Lebanon Rebekah lodge. Vera was pre-deceased by her first husband Archie “Tom” Sawyer. She was married on December 20, 1963 to Sten O. Olson in Enfield, NH.

She was an accomplished artist of early-American style painting and stenciling. She also enjoyed making original decorations and dried or pressed flower arrangements and notepapers.

There were no calling hours. A memorial service was held Tuesday morning at 11 am in the Enfield United Methodist Church with the Rev. Patricia Williams officiating. Burial will be at a later date in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield, NH.

The family includes her husband, Sten O. Olson of Enfield, two stepsons , Robert Olson of Leadville, CO and Bruce Olson of White River Jct., VT. A sister, Verna Shurtleff, of KS, two grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Olson was pre-deceased by a brother, Clyde Hardy and her first husband Archie “Tom” Sawyer.

Memorial contributions in memory of Vera may be made to: Enfield United Methodist Church, PO Box 463, Canaan, NH 03741.

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