Author: Canaan Town Library

Peter Frank Kilton

from the January 3, 1996 issue of The Country Chronicle

Lebanon, NH–Peter F. Kilton, 30, died Monday evening, December 25, 1995 at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH following a long battle with cerebral palsy.  He was born in Claremont, NH December 9, 1965 and had been a resident of the Upper Valley for most of his life.  He attended Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center and later received a diploma from Lebanon High School.  He had been a resident of Horseheads, NY for few years prior to returning to Lebanon in September of this year.  He was a past member of the Crystal Valley Grange of Dundee, NY and attended the West Lebanon Baptist Church.

Peter had a big heart and loved people.  He wrote poetry and had recently printed his first book entitled “The Snowbird Flies.”  He had participated in the Special Olympics where he received several awards in bowling, 2nd place in the wheelchair race, and a gold medal for the softball throw.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon on Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m.  Funeral services were conducted on Friday morning at 10 a.m. at the West Lebanon Baptist Church with the Rev.  Dean Eggert officiating.  Burial followed in the Valley Cemetery in Lebanon.

Memorial contributions can be made to the:  West Lebanon Baptist Church, 114 Seminary Hill, Lebanon, NH  03784, or to the organizations involved with cerebral palsy support and research.

Survivors include:  his mother, Elizabeth M. (Braley) Kilton of Lebanon, NH; his father, Roy A.  Kilton of Lebanon, NH; a sister, Pamela Coburn of Ulysses, PA; a sister, Karen Kilton of East Dover, VT; a brother, Kenneth Kilton; many aunts and uncles including a great-aunt, Martha Perkins of Lyme, NH; a maternal grandmother, Dorothy Braley of Canaan, NH; paternal grandparents, Raymond and Vivian Kilton of Canaan, NH; two nephews and many cousins.

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.

Elmer Richard Sweeney

from the October 18, 1995 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Elmer Richard Sweeney, 70, died Wednesday, October 11, 1995 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH.  He was born in Stratford, NH, May 5, 1925, the son of the late Ralph & Rightie Sweeney and had been a longtime resident of the Upper Valley.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran of The Korean Conflict. He had been employed by the Dorr Woolen Mills in Newport, NH; the Buildings and Grounds Dept. of Dartmouth College; and Diamond Janitorial of Quechee, VT.  He was a former member of the American Legion of Canaan, NH.  Mr. Sweeney loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He was married to Dorothy (Eastman) who died Oct. 10, 1993.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home in Enfield on Sunday evening from 7-9 p.m.  Funeral services were conducted Monday morning at the funeral home with the Rev. Lorene Eldredge officiating.  Burial followed in the Northumberland Cemetery in Groveton, NH.  Memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Sweeney may be made to: The Kidney Foundation of NH, 1 Tremont St., Concord, NH  03301.

Survivors include:  a son, Kevin P. Sweeney of Enfield; a son, Brian A. Sweeney of West Canaan; a step-daughter, Betty McKinney of Enfield; a step-daughter Barbara Miller of  Canaan; a step-son, David Kilton of LA; a step-son, “Jimmy” Kilton of TX; a friend, Sherry Emery of Enfield; a daughter-in-law, Allison Sweeney of West Canaan; a grandson; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

 

Agnes L. LaLiberte

from the October 25, 1995 issue of The Country Chronicle

Lebanon, NH–Agnes L.  LaLiberte, 83, died October 18, 1995 at McKierley’s Healthcare Center in Lebanon, NH.  The daughter of the late John Goodell and Julia O.   Stevens, she was moved to Lebanon from Littleton with her family at the age of 12.  She attended Lebanon High School where she played basketball.  She was married to Oscar N.  LaLiberte on Oct. 20, 1949.  In 1950 they began the operation of Oscar’s Trailer Park and Oscar’s General Store on the Mt.  Support Road in Lebanon.  She was a member of Sacred Heart Parish in Lebanon.

Mr. LaLiberte died in 1984.  She also worked for 20 years at Carter & Churchill in Lebanon.  Mrs.  LaLiberte retired from her family business in 1982.  Agnes enjoyed snowshoeing until she was in her 70’s, she also enjoyed feeding birds, tending to her yard and garden, flowers, and spending time with her family.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon on Thursday afrernoon from 2-4 p.m. and Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m.  A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday at 10 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Church in Lebanon with burial following in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Survivors include:  a daughter, Loretta LaBarre Despres of Granger, IN;  a son, Paul R.  LaBarre of Southington, CT; a daughter, Theresa E.  Boutin of Lebanon; a sister, Violet Logan of Lebanon, a sister, Margaret Kelly of Lebanon, a sister, Rachel Caron of Goshen, a sister, Alice Caron of Goshen, a sister, Dorothy Trottier of Lyme, 13 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

 

Alice Whitcomb Bryant

from the October 25, 1995 issue of The Country Chronicle

Laconia, NH–Alice Whitcomb Bryant, 77, died on October 15, 1995 at the Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia, NH.  She was born on November 22, 1917 in Ipswich, MA to Charles M. and Ellen (Whitcomb) Craton.  She attended school in Ipswich, MA and Hillsboro, NH after which she attended Jackson College, Tufts University.  She married Richard W. Bryant August 30, 1945.  They lived in Enfield for most of the intervening years, moving to Gilford in 1982 and Laconia in 1992.  She was employed by the National Bank of Lebanon for many years and was branch manager of the West Lebanon office.  Mrs.  Bryant was a member of the Redham Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star and a charter member of the Enfield Community Church.  Funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon at 1 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Lebanon with burial following in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield.  There were no calling hours.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Community Health & Hospice, PO Box 578, Laconia, NH  03247.

Survivors include: a son, Richard W.  Bryant of Colorado Springs, CO;  a son, Robert H.  Bryant of Belmont, NH; a sister, Evelyn Chase of Corea, ME;  three granddaughters and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard W. Bryant on April 23,1994.

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

E. Cecile Broughall

from the October 25, 1995 issue of The Country Chronicle

Lebanon, NH–E.  Cecile Broughall, 58, died suddenly on Monday, October 16 at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon.  She was born in Lebanon Dec 14, 1936 the daughter of Alban and Lorraine (LaCourse) Yelle.  She was a lifelong resident of Lebanon and graduated from Lebanon High School.  She later attended Plymouth State College.  She was married to Stephen E. Broughall Feb. 5, 1965.  Mr.  Broughall died on Feb. 26, 1995.  She served in the capacity of City Clerk, Ward I Election Moderator, Trustee of Trust Funds Bookkeeper, and was acting city Manager while in-between-Managers.  She was an active member of the New Hampshire Government Finance Officers Association and was a member and past president of the Lebanon Business and Professional Women’s Organization.  She was also a member and officer of the Court St. Teresa Catholic Daughters of America and the Claremont Chapter of the Catholic Daughters of America.  She was an active and devoted member of Sacred Heart Parish where she served on the Parish Council, Social Committee, Martha’s Ministry, and was also a Eucharistic Minister.  She served as an R.S.V.P. volunteer, delivered Meals on Wheels, and was the volunteer bookkeeper for the Grafton County Senior Citizens Council.  She worked at the Red Cross Bloodmobile for many years.  She and her husband Steve were the co-organizers of the annual Thanksgiving Dinners at the Sacred Heart Parish and the Christmas Dinners at Holy Redeemer Church in West Lebanon.  She also served in the information booth on the Park in Lebanon.  Mrs.  Broughall was awarded the “Key to the City” of Lebanon on May 10, 1991.  A Resolution was passed by the New Hampshire State Senate on May 10, 1991 honoring her in her retirement and by the Lebanon City Council as well.  Even though she was an active volunteer in the community, her life was devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren.

Her family includes: a son, Gary Broughall of Grantham; two daughters, Linda Kosierk of Enfield and Holly Bergeron of Lebanon.  A step-son, Lt.  Col.  Stephen E.  Broughall Jr.  of Washington, D.C.; a brother, Bernard Yelle of Lebanon; two sisters, Barbara Valentine and Maxine Lane both of Lebanon; eight grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon on Tuesday afternoon from 2-4 p.m. and Tuesday evening from 7-9 p.m.  A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at the Sacred Heart Church in Lebanon on Wednesday at 11 a.m., cremation followed with the burial in the  Mt.  Calvary Cemetery on Thursday at 11 a.m.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Sacred Heart Church Memorial Fund, Hough St, Lebanon, NH  03766 or to the Lebanon Senior Citizens Center, Campbell St, Lebanon, NH  03766.

Jean A. Ellms

from the November 1, 1995 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Jean A.  Ellms, 77, died Wednesday morning, Oct. 25, 1995 at the Hanover Terrace Healthcare Center in Hanover, NH following a long illness.  She was born in Medford, MA  June 13, 1918, the daughter of the late Harold & Claire Ashton.  She was married to Norman H.  Ellms on Dec.  23, 1939.  They lived in Millers Falls, MA  before coming to Canaan more than 36 years ago.  They owned and operated an apple farm in Millers Falls for 10 years and owned and operated the Trewald Crest Farm on Sawyer Hill in Canaan from 1959 until 1975.

Mr.  Ellms died in 1982.  She had been employed by Liberty Mutual Ins.  Co., in Cambridge, MA.  In latr years Jean was employed by the Cardigan Mountain School in Canaan retiring in 1994.  She loved skiing especially at Tuckermans Ravine.  She also loved animals and spending time with her family.

There were no calling hours.  A memorial service was held in the Chapel at Cardigan Mountain School on Saturday, Oct 28 at 10 a.m.  Burial followed in the Sawyer Hill Cemetery in Canaan with the Rev. Harold Finkbeiner officiating.  The family requested in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to The Upper Valley Humane Society, HC-63 Box 52-A, Lebanon, NH  03766.

Survivors include:  a daughter, Susan Clinger of Pittsford, NY; a daughter Marjorie Tassey of Gorham, NH; a daughter, Nancy Giaconne of Grantham, NH; a son, Christopher Ellms of Danbury, NH; a son, Hal Ellms of Grey, ME; a sister, Ruth Whittaker of Mansfield, MA; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

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

Roger Kenneth Warren

from the November 1, 1995 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Roger Kenneth Warren, 72, died on Saturday, Oct. 21 at the McKerly Healthcare Center in Lebanon, NH.  The son of Harold O.  and Mildred Susan (Vinal) Warren, he was born on April 26, 1923 in Dracut, MA. He graduated from Enfield High School in the class of 1941 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy.  He served during WWII and was honorably discharged as a 1st Class Petty Officer in 1945.  In 1951 he graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.  He married Deborah Sloan on April 24, 1943 in Manchester, CT.  He had been a resident of Enfield most of his life.  Mr.  Warren was employed by the State of New Hampshire Fish & Game Department as a Biologist and in 1959 he became a Conservation Officer retiring from this position 1960.  He later worked as a sales representative for the Joy Manufacturing Company.  He founded Shaker Glen Development Company in 1966, a building and development company in Enfield.  He retired from this company and continued to sell and develop land in this area.  He served two terms as a NH State Legislator, served on the Enfield Planning Board and School Board.  He was a member of the Enfield Lions Club and a past member of the Alstead Masonic Lodge.  He was a life member of the Enfield Outing Club.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date.  Ricker Funeral Home of Lebanon was in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include: his wife, Deborah Warren of Enfield; a son, Kenneth Warren of Lebanon; William Warren of Enfield; a daughter, Gail Warren of Seattle, WA; a brother, Gilbert Warren of Laconia, NH; a brother, Norman Warren of CT; a sister, Helen Reuell of Rochester; a sister, Marion Brown of Lebanon; a sister, Gertrude Seaman of West Newbury, MA; three grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and cousins.

Maurice Alphonse Dessert

from the November 8, 1995 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Maurice A.  Dessert, 77, died Saturday, October 28, 1995 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH following a long illness.  He was born Lebanon, NH  April 24, 1918, the son of the late Henry & Marie (Lambert) Dessert.  He was married to Barbara Sherwood (Follansbee) April 29, 1946.  He was an Army Veteran of WWII serving in the European Theatre and was a former member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.  He was a member of St.  Helena’s Parish of Enfield; the Montcalm Grange; The Enfield Historical Society; and a former member of the Piermont Fire Department.  He had been employed as a woodman; a former; and retired as a custodian for Dartmouth National Bank in 1983.  Mr.  Dessert always enjoyed entertaining family and friends at his camp in Newbury, VT.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon on Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m.  A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday morning at St.  Helena’s Church in Enfield with a burial following in the Lakeview Cemetery in Enfield.

Memorial contributions in memory of Mr.  Dessert were made to the Enfield F.A.S.T. Squad.

Survivors include:  his wife, Barbara S. Dessert of Enfield, NH; a son, Gui Dessert of White, GA; Everett Dessert of Woodstock, GA; a daughter, April Massarene of San Diego, CA; a daughter, Aleta Sinclair of Broken Arrow, OK; a daughter Cecilia Dessert of Brattleboro, VT; a daughter, Elise Hartman of Milford, PA; a brother, George Dessert of New Haven, CT; a brother, Rene Dessert of Meriden, NH; a brother, Francis Dessert of Lebanon, NH; a sister, Agnes Colburn of Orange City, FL; a sister, Evelyn Drake of Zephyrhillis FL; a sister, Edwidge Potter of Concord, NH; a sister, Teresa Poissant of Long Beach, CA; ten grandchildren, one great-grandchild, many nieces and nephews.

Richard G. Bean

from the November 15, 1995 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Richard George Bean, 66, died Tuesday, November 7, 1995 at the Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital in Concord, NH after being transferred from Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.  Mr.  Bean was born in Lebanon, NH April 30, 1929, the son of the late George & Lena (LaBombard) Bean.  He was married to Barbara (Griggs) August 25, 1962.  Mr. Bean had been employed by New Jersey Machine Co.  of Lebanon retiring in 1989 after 15 years of service.

He was a member of the Lebanon Lodge of Elks BPOE #2099; and the American Legion Post #26 of White River Jct., VT.  He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and loved the out-of-doors and wildlife.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home in Enfield on Friday evening from 7-9 p.m.  Funeral services were conducted on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev.  Malcom Grobe officiating.  Burial followed in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield.  Memorial contribitions in memory of Mr.  Bean may be made to a charity of one’s choice or directed to the family to help defray expenses.

Survivors include:  his wife, Barbara (Griggs) of Enfield, NH; a son, Mark Bean of White River Jct., VT; a son, Kevin Bacon of Enfield, NH; a brother, Stephen “Rex” Bean of Enfield, NH; a sister, Arline Green of Lebanon; a sister, Geraldine Greene of Hartland, VT; and four grandchildren.