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Robert Lawrence Landin

from the March 6, 1996 issue of The Country Chronicle

South Royalton, VT–Robert Lawrence Landin, 28, of South Royalton, died Wednesday, February 28, 1996, in St. Anne de Sorel, Cananda, after falling through the ice while fishing.

He was born in Clearwater, FL on April 21, 1967, a son of the late Thomas P. Landin and Virginia (Reney) Landin. He attended schools in Hartford and Woodstock, and had been employed as a cook by the former Quechee Gin Mill Restaurant in Quechee, VT and most recently by Simpson Construction Co. in Wilder, VT. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and especially fishing.

Survivors include: his mother, Virginia Moore of West Lebanon, NH; a brother, Mark Moore of Marblehead, MA; his maternal grandmother, Grace Reney of Enfield, NH; uncles–Kenneth Reney of Plainfield, NH and Walter Reney of Enfield, NH; his aunts–Dory Clifford of Hawaii and Jean Hinesley of Missouri; his fiancee, Michele Alexander and her son, Ryan; and many cousins.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Robert L. Landin Memorial Fund in care of Virginia Moore, PO Box 1355, White River Junction, VT 05001. Ricker Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Charlotte M. Remacle

from the March 20, 1996 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Charlotte M. (Beede) Remacle, 70, died Monday, March 11, 1996 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center following a long illness.

She was born in Canaan on January 30, 1926, the daughter of Julius W. and Donalda (Defosey) Beede. She graduated from Laconia (NH) High School and from a hairdressing school in Concord. A hairdresser in the Upper Valley area for more than 30 years, she was married to Roger L. “Leo” Remacle Sr. on Sept. 22, 1973.

Mrs. Remacle is survived by her husband; three stepsons-Frank C. Remacle Sr. of Canadaigua, NY, Frederick V. Remacle of Virginia Beach, VA, and William J. Remacle of Silverdale, WA; a stepdaughter, Michele T. Clark of North Haverhill, NH; many step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren; aunts and cousins.

Calling hours were Wednesday, March 13th from 7-9 p.m. at the Ricker Funeral Home in Enfield, NH.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Canaan. Burial will be in the spring in Wells Cemetery in Canaan. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Canaan F.A.S.T. Squad, Canaan, NH 03741.

Bernice A. Morse

from the April 10, 1996 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Bernice A. (Heath) Morse, 104, died Tuesday evening, April 2, 1996 at the McKerley Healthcare Center in Lebanon, NH. She was born in Grafton, NH May 31, 1891, the daughter of the late Daniel & Lila (Chase) Heath and was an Enfield resident for most of her life. She attended Enfield and Grafton schools and the Bay Path Institute in Keene, NH. She was married to Walter C. Morse Oct. 9, 1911 in Enfield, NH. Mr. Morse died Nov. 2, 1987, She was a past member of the Relham Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star; the Women’s Relief Corps; the Grafton Grange; and the Ladies Society of Congregationalists of Newport, NH. She was active in church and town affairs.

There were no calling hours. Graveside services will be held at the Mt. Calm Cemetery in Enfield Center, NH will be announced at a later date. The Ricker Funeral Home of Lebanon, NH was in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include: a daughter-in-law, Edith E. Morse of Greenbackville, VT; a grandson, Claude S. Morse of Manchester, TN; a grandson, Thomas I. Morse of Santa Barbara, CA; a granddaughter, Gail E. Owens of Brunswick, GA; six great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter C. Morse who died Nov. 2, 1987; a daughter, Norman Spaven who died in 1990; a son, Claude V. Morse who died in 1986; a daughter, Doris Morse who died in 1916; a grandson, Royal H. Morse who died in 1995; six brothers and one sister.

Gladys Luella DuPlaise

from the April 17, 1996 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Gladys Luella DuPlaise, 95, died Wednesday, April 9, 1996 at the Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, NH. She was born in Franklin, NH April 20, 1900, the daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha (Burbank) LaFrance. A longtime resident of Enfield, she was a member of the Canaan Senior Center. Most recently she resided at the McKerley Healthcare Center in Lebanon, NH and was a member of the Lebanon Senior Center.

There were no calling hours. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in the Beech Grove Cemetery in Gilmanton, NH. Arrangements are under the direction of the Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon, NH.

Survivors include: a son, Irving DeVoid of Brooksville, FL; a granddaughter, Carol Krum of Pawtucket, RI; a grandson, Robert DeVoid of Brooksville, FL; a granddaughter, Elenor Wescomb of Brooksville, FL; Juanita Andrew of Lakeland, FL; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Lena Helen Avery

From the June 19, 1996 issue of The Country Chroncile

Enfield, NH–Lena (Sanborn) Avery, 81, died June 6 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center from respiratory and kidney failure. She was born in Sunapee, NH on August 25, 1914, the daughter of Alton and Helen (Leavitt) Sanborn. She was married to Frederick C. Avery who died in 1973. Her early married years were spent raising a family and working as a farmer in the Sunapee area. After moving to the Enfield area in 1942 she was employed at the A.G. Dewey or Baltic Mill for 28 years as a spinner. Most recently she was employed by Dartmouth College until retirement in 1979. Her retirement years were spent enjoying her family, baking for the Lioness Club events, and creating beautiful gardens around her home. Funeral services were held on Sunday, June 9, 1996 at 2 p.m. in the Community Lutheran Church in Enfield. Burial followed on Monday in the Eastman Cemetery in Sunapee.

Survivors include: a son, William Avery of Enfield; a son, Arnold Avery of Standish, ME; a daughter, Dorothea Leonard of Rutland, VT; a daughter, Shirley Barnett of Swampscott, MA; a daughter, Theresa Hill of Enfield; a brother Lawrence Sanborn of Wendall, NH; a brother, Howard Sanborn of Newport, NH; 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

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

Linda Ann Westover

from the June 26, 1996 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Linda Ann Westover, 53, died Wednesday, June 19, 1996 at her home following a long illness. She was born in Lebanon, NH June 1, 1943, the daughter of Charles H. & Pauline H.. (Boucher) Muzzey Sr. A lifelong resident of the Enfield/Lebanon area she was married to Daniel G. Westover Sr. Nov. 23, 1960. She had enjoyed being a Headstart Teacher in Canaan, NH and was later employed by Thermal Dynamics for 19 years until her illness. Linda enjoyed fishing, camping, and traveling. Her favorite past-time was playing BINGO with her friends. Giving without expectation was her best asset.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon Friday evening from 7-9 p.m. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday morning at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Thomas Warner officiating. Burial followed in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield.

In lieu of flowers, the family requested that memorial contributions be made to The Visiting Nurse Alliance of VT & NH (VNA/VNH), 20 Main St., White River Jct., VT 05001 or to Hospice of the Upper Valley, 325 Mount Support Road, Lebanon, NH 03766.

Survivors include: her husband, Daniel G. Westover, Sr. of Enfield; her mother, Pauline H. (Boucher) Muzzey of Enfield; a son, Daniel G. Westover Jr. of Canaan; a daughter, Cheryl A. Churchill of Enfield; a daughter, Julie A. Westover of Canaan; a daughter, Monda L. Christy of Canaan; a sister, Pauline Montague of Lebanon, NH; a brother, Charles H. Muzzey Jr. of Enfield; a brother, Michael Muzzey of Enfield; a brother, Ronald L. Muzzey of Enfield; a sister, Donna L. Muzzey of Lebanon, NH; a brother, Timothy A. Muzzey of Harwich, MA; six grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Margaret Louise Cameron

from the July 3, 1996 issue of The Country Chronicle

West Lebanon, NH–Margaret L. “Peggy” Cameron, 69, died Monday, June 24, 1996 at the Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, NH. She was born in Hanover, NH December 2, 1926 the daughter of William & Eva (Baker) Pitkin. A lifelong area resident, she was a graduate of Hartford High School, VT and Brattleboro, VT School of Nursing. She had worked as a LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) at the former Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in Hanover, NH and later at Brookside Nursing Home in Wilder, VT. She attended the West Lebanon Congregational Church and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the VFW Auxiliary of White River Jct., VT. She enjoyed dancing and country music, and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Private funeral services were held at the convenience of the family. The Ricker Funeral Home of Lebanon, NH was in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include: her husband, Keith W. Cameron of West Lebanon; a son, Earle W. Hill of White River Jct., VT; a son, Patrick G. Hill of Loudon, NH; a daughter, Janet E. LaBombard of Barre, VT; a stepson James Hill of Lyndonville, VT; a stepson, Robert Hill of ME; a brother, Charles Pitkin of Enfield, NH; a brother, Paul Pitkin of Albany, NY; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by a son, Steven J. Hill who died in 1986; a son, John A. Hill who died in 1956; a sister, Elizabeth McFee who died in 1988.

John L. Papineau

from the July 3, 1996 issue of The Country Chronicle

Lebanon, NH–John L. Papineau, 80, died Tuesday morning at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. He was born in Montreal, Canada May 17, 1916, the son of the late Elziar & Eleza (Pion) Papineau. He was raised in Canada and later had lived and worked in Concord, NH for many years. He had been a resident of Lebanon, NH since 1992.

Services will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.

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

Survivors include: his wife, Lillian B. (McAlister) Papineau of Lebanon, NH; a stepdaughter, Jean L. Cotting of Orange, NH; a stepson, Fred E. Cornwell of Enfield, NH; a stepson, Richard C Marsh of Enfield, NH; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Antone R. Pontes Jr.

From the April 17, 1996

Canaan, NH–Antone R. Pontes, 70, died Wednesday April 3, 1996 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. He was born in Fall River, MA February 10, 1926, the son of the late Antone R. & Mary E. (Cotta) Pontes Sr. He was raised in Little Compton, RI and later lived in Bristol, CT while employed by Pratt and Whitney in Southington, CT retiring after 35 years of service. Mr. Pontes was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII and had served in the Pacific Theatre. He was a member f D.A.V. and the American Leagion.

He had been a resident of west Canaan since 1991. He was married to Glenda (Froloch) who died February 26, 1993.

There were no calling hours. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 20th at 10 a.m. in St. Catherine’s Church of Little Compton, RI. Burial will be in Our Lady of Fatima Cemetery in Little Compton. Arrangements are under the direction of the Ricker Funeral Home of Lebanon, NH.

Survivors include: a brother, Gilbert R. Pontes of Little Compton, RI; a sister, Eugenia “Janice” Nickerson of Little Compton, RI; a step-son, James Arthur of PA; two nieces and five nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife.

William L. “Bill” Stone Jr.

from the January 3, 1996 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–William L. “Bill” Stone Jr., 62, died Thursday, December 21, 1995 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. He was born in Hanover, NH, November 7, 1933, the son of the late William L. and Margaret (Merrill) Stone Sr. and had been a lifelong area resident. He attended Hanover schools and was a graduate of Hanover High School. Following his military service with the United States Air Force, he went on to graduate from the University of New Hampshire in 1933. For many years he was employed as a civil engineer for LeClair Associates of Hanover, NH. He was an accomplished athlete and had competed in hockey, football, and baseball while attending UNH, and later was a grade school coach in basketball and baseball. He was a member of the Enfield Lions Club and the Mascoma Boosters.

There were no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, December 30th at 11 a.m. at the St. Helena’s Church in Enfield with burial following in the Pine Knoll Cemetery in Hanover, NH.

The family suggested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to: The Enfield F.A.S.T. Squad, Enfield, NH 03748 or the Canaan F.A.S.T. Squad Canaan, NH 03741.

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

Survivors include his wife, Ruth A. (Brawn) Stone of Enfield, NH whom he married August 27, 1960; a daughter, Martha Lynn Dignazio of Lowell, MA; a son, Robert Louis Stone of Enfield, NH; a brother, Joseph E. Stone of Deerfield, NH; a sister Beverly Potwin of Lebanon, NH; a sister, Beverly Dart of Tariffville, CT; a sister, Mary Rexford of East Burke, VT, two grand-daughters, many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.