Author: Canaan Town Library

Glenda Ada Sleeper Johnson

from the November 6, 1996 issue of The Country Chronicle

Manchester, NH–Glenda Ada Sleeper-Johnson, 45, died Monday, Oct.  21, 1996 at her home following a brief illness.  She was born in Hanover, NH Jan.  7, 1951, the daughter of  Lee V.  & Ada M.  (Morse) Sleeper.  She lived in Canaan and Enfield, NH for many years and attended local schools.  She had been a Manchester resident for the last 16 years.  She enjoyed music and yard sales.

Ricker Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.  Burial followed in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Grafton, NH.

Survivors include:  Mother, Ada M.  (Morse) Sleeper, Enfield, NH; Husband, Douglas Johnson, Manchester, NH; Sister, Sharon Pillsbury, Canaan, NH; Sister, Elizabeth Guerin, Enfield, NH; Sister, Betty Dion, Gilford, NH; Brother, Larry Sleeper, Canaan, NH; Brother, Kenneth Sleeper, Enfield, NH; Brother, Richard R.  Garrison, Enfield, NH; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceded in death by:  Father, Lee V.  Sleeper, died Nov.  1957; Brother, Lee Sleeper, died Feb.  1984; Brother, Ralph Sleeper, died March 1944.

Philip E. Manning

from the November 13, 1996 issue of The Country Chronicle

Danville, VT–Phillip E.  Manning, 89, died Nov. 5, 1996 at the Hanover Terrace Healthcare.  He was born May 9, 1907 and was surrounded by the love of his family of caregivers and his own family including his wife of 64 years, Joann Tewksbury Manning, (now of The Greens, 53 1/2 Lyme Rd in Hanover); his daughter Phyllis and husband Winston Ellis (of Newbury, VT and Burnt Hills, NY); and his daughter, Maureen and husband Dr.  “Pete” Hall (of Hanover) and several of his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Phil grew up in Worcester, MA, one of six children in the family Emily and Leon Manning.  He became a Vermonter in 1925 when he entered the UVM, graduating in 1930.  he has been active in Phi Mu Delta, the Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star, the Retired Teacher Association, Methodist and Congregational churches.  During the winter seasons, in his retirement years in Eldorado Park, Largo, FL, he did hospital volunteer work and was active in park activities.

Phil Manning gave his life touching the lives of others.  As principal, teacher and coach in the Vermont communities of Johnson, Newbury, Danville, Bakersfield, Swanton, S.  Royalton and Canaan he created a place for the young to learn about the world and themselves.

As parent of two, grandparent of eight (Jodi, Barbara, Tim and Stephen Ellis; and Susan (Arnold), Matt, Fred and Betsy Hall), great grandparent of eleven and uncle of many, he was a fun-loving, courageous and caring role model.  As a friend and person he had a gift of creating community wherever he was as he reached out to others with his greetings, his cards, his hugs and hug coupons, his songs, his very sincere expression of gratitude and his sense of humor. He was a great athlete and his daughters and his wife think an even greater dancer.  But most of all for 68 years, since meeting at UVM, he loved his sweetheart, Joanna.  He was an example of courage, and his ever-deepening faith carried him…all the way.

His memorial service was in Danville, Vermont, the community that taught both Joanna and Phil to teach and welcomed them back “home” in 1970.  The service was at the Danville  Congregational Church on Saturday, Nov.  9, at 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to the church or charity of choice, Youth-in-Action, Inc.  Outreach, PO Box 445, Hanover, NH 03755, or Danville School, attention:  The Manning Helping Hands Award, Danville, VT, 05828.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Rand-Wilson Funeral Home of Hanover, NH.

Rachel “Betty” Mae Brown

From the November 27, 1996 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Died 11/19/96 at her home in Enfield Center.  Betty was a life-long resident of Enfield Center where she attended school and graduated from Enfield High School.  She was the widow of Charles Brown, Sr.  who died in 1984.  Mrs.  Brown was employed as a private caregiver, providing care for area families in their homes.  Her life was devoted to her family.

Survivors include:  Son, Charles Brown Jr., Enfield Center; Daugher, Betty Sholes, Potter Place; Daughter, Linda Harper, Enfield Center; Daughter, Susan Bishop, Wilmot; Daughter, Judy Bean, Enfield Center; Daughter, Gail Bourassa, Croydon; Brother, David Chase, Lebanon; Bother, Clinton Chase Jr., Enfield Center; Brother, Richard Chase, Enfield; Sister, Shirley Peterson, Enfield Center; 14 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by:  Husband, Charles Brown Sr., died in 1984; Sister, Dorothy Chase.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse Alliance of VT/NH, 20 Court St, White River Jct., VT 05001.

Pansy Hattie Sawyer

from the December 11, 1996 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Pansy Hattie Sawyer, 76, passed away on November 30, 1996 at her home on Prospect St.  in Enfield.  The daughter of the late Carl and Ida (Bressett) Smith, she was born in Hanover on February 23, 1920.  She attended school in Lyme, Hanover, and Enfield and went to work at a young age at the Baltic Woolen Mill in Enfield.  After working in the mill for 30 years, she became supervisor of linen service at Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in Hanover where she worked until she retired in 1990.  She was married to Roland Sawyer on October 3, 1947.  She loved animals and took many strays into her home and cared for them.  She also loved and cared for her grandchildren in her home.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home in Enfield on Monday evening from 7-9 p.m.  Funeral services were held at the Funeral services were held at the Funeral Home on Tuesday at 2 p.m.  with Rev. Cecilia Engelhardt officiating.  Burial will be in the spring in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield.

Survivors include:  her husband, Roland Sawyer of Enfield; a son, Richard Bill of Enfield; a sister, Daisy Wells of Enfield; a sister Lottie Columbia of Enfield; a brother, Chauncey Smith of Canaan; a brother, Peter Smith of Satatoga Springs, NY; three grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

Harriet Warren Stevens

from the December 11, 1996 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Harriet Warren Stevens, 98, died Monday December 2, 1996 at the Alice Peck Day Extended Care Facility in Lebanon, NH. She was born in her lifelong Enfield residence on Stevens Street, Sept. 7, 1898, the daughter of the George F.  & Mary Ellen (Hall) Pettengill.  She was a graduate of Enfield High School and later taught school in the area for a short time.  She became a telephone operator for the New England Bell Telephone Co.  in Enfield, NH, a position she held for many years.  She started by working nights during high school and continued after her graduation for 38 years.

She was married to Henry Hough who died in 1928.  She later married Percy Stevens, who died in 1954.  She took over as Tax Collector for the Town of Enfield following the death of her husband Percy who had previously held the position.  She served the town in this capacity for many years.

She was a member of the Athena Club of Enfield; was a State Treasurer for the Women Relief Corps; a Past Matron and member over 75 years of the Relham Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of Enfield; a member of the American Legion Auxiliary; and attended the Enfield United Methodist Church.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home in Enfield Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m.  Funeral Services were conducted on Friday afternoon at 2 p.m.  in the funeral home in Enfield.  The Rev.  Cecelia Engelhardt officiated.  Burial will be in the spring in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield.

Memorial contributions may be made to:  The Enfield United Methodist Church Vestry Fund, c/o Gloria Oakes, Enfield, NH 03748 or to a charity of one’s choice.

Survivors include: a daughter, Janice Staggs of Enfield; a dughter, Jena Hunt of Ft.  Meyers, FL; a stepson, Carroll Stevens of HI; a foster child, Betty Bacher of Claremont; 13 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

 

Edwin Gaylord Huntley, Jr.

Enfield, NH–Edwin G.  Huntley, Jr., 93, died Tuesday morning Dec.  10, 1996 at the Hanover Terrace Healthcare Center in Hanover, NH.  He was born in Bridgewater, VT Sept.  1, 1903, the son of the late Edwin G.  & Hattie May (Bean) Huntley, Sr.  A resident of Lebanon and Enfield for most of his life, he was a graduate of Hesser Business College in Manchester, NH (1927).  He had worked as a dairy farmer, and as a textile worker at the Baltic Mills for many years.  He was a member of the Mt.  Calm Grange for over 50 years; and a member over 60 years of the Franklin Lodge #6 F.A.M. of Lebanon.  He was married in 1933 to Sarah Bella (Nixon) who died in 1988.

There were no calling hours.  Graveside Services will be held in the spring in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield, NH.

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

Survivors include:  Daughter, Katherine N.  Poire, Enfield, NH; 5 Grandchildren; many great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by:  Father, Edwin G. Huntley, Sr.; Mother, Hattie May Bean; Wife, Sara Bella (Nixon) Huntley, died 1988; Sister, Edna Grace Hutchins, died 1985.

Rueberta Mary Tyler

From the December 18, 1996 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Reuberta Mary Tyler, 80, died Saturday, Dec.  7, 1996 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH following a brief illness.  She was born in St.  Johnsbury, VT Oct.  13, 1916, (the daughter of the late John and Flora (MacLeod) McBain.  She grew up in St. Johnsbury and moved to this area in the 20’s.  She was married in 1937 to Walter Smith who died in 1957.  A graduate of West Lebanon High School-Class of 1934.  She had been employed by the Dartmouth Printing Co. for 28 years retiring in 1981.  She was a former member of the VFW Aux. of West Lebanon, NH.  She enjoyed having all of her family around her and loved parties and family get-togethers.  She enjoyed doing needlework.

Funeral service were held Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the West Lebanon Congregational Church.  The Rev. Peter Floss officiated.  Burial will follow in the West Lebanon Cemetery.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Reuberta be made to:  The Cardiac Care Unit of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Ctr., One Medical Center Dr, Lebanon, NH 03756.

Survivors include: Husband, Bert H. Tyler, Enfield, NH; Daughter, Thelma Mossey, West Lebanon, NH; Daughter, Mary Smith, White River Jct., VT; Son, Kenneth Smith, Lebanon, NH; Son, Charles Smith, Enfield, NH; 10 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; several aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins; also aunts and uncles in Canada.

Preceded in death by: First husband, Walter Smith; Son, Clint Smith; Sister, Charlotte (infant); Step brother, Donald McBain; Step brother, Mick McBain; Step brother, William McBain; Step bother John McBain; Step bother, George McBain; Grandson, Richard Labine, Jr.

Roy Harold Goodearl

from the December 25, 1996 issue of The Country Chronicle

Orange, NH–Roy Harold Goodearl, 81, died Friday morning, Dec. 13, 1996 at Genesis Elder Care in Lebanon, NH folowing a long illness.  He was born in Winthrop, MA, Feb. 16, 1915, the son of the late Harry & Esther (Griffith) Goodearl.  He had worked for General Electric in MA before moving to the Upper Valley in the early ’60’s and was employed by Split Ballbearing of Lebanon.  He enjoyed deep sea fishing, bowling and vegetable gardening.

There were no calling hours.  Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

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

Survivors include:  Wife, Helen C. (Wescott) Goodearl, Canaan, NH; Son, Roy H. Goodearl, Aurura, CO; Son, Richard E. Goodearl, Wilmington, MA; Son, Ronald B. Goodearl, Orange, NH; 4 granddaughters; 2 great-granddaughters.

Marla M. Schmanska

from the December 25, 1996 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Marla M. Schmanska, 42, died at her home December 19, 1996 following a brief illness.  She was born in Ellensburg, WA, March 19, 1954, the daughter of William M. & Doreen (Jones) Phare.  She was a former resident of FL and WA.  She loved animals, fishing, gardening, and family.

There were no calling hours.  Graveside services will be held in the spring in th Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield, NH.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to:  The Upper Valley Humane Society, HC-63, Box 52-A, Lebanon, NH.

Survivors include:  Husband, Carroll J. Schmanska, Enfield, NH; Mother, Doreen (Jones) Phare, Enfield, NH; Son, Troy Wamsley, White Salmon, WA; Son, Charlie Wamsley, Portland, OR; Brother, William Phare, Seattle, WA; Brother, Brian Phare, Henderson, NV; Brother, Edward Phare, Spokane, WA; several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by:  Father, William M. Phare; Sister, Pamela Schaut, Died: 1996.

Arrangements by:  Ricker Funeral Home, PO Box 549, 56 School Street, Lebanon, NH 03766.

 

Hazel B. Cole

from the July 26, 1995 issue of The Country Chronicle

Grafton, NH–Hazel B. (Armstrong) Cole of Route 4 in Grafton Center, died at Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital in Lebanon following a long period of failing health.

Mrs.  Cole was born on July 1, 1906 in Manchester, the daughter of William H.  and Jessie E.  (Harvey) Armstrong.  She moved with her family to Grafton in 1907, when she was 1 year old.  A resident ever since, she attended Grafton schools and Proctor Academy in Andover, NH.

In 1932 she married Harold H. Cole.  They were married for 62 years before Mr. Cole died in 1994.

Mrs.  Cole was an avid gardener and enjoyed caring for her home and her family.  She was also a former Granger and an active participant in community affairs.

Her only child, Robert H.  Cole, died in 1985.  Survivors include: her daughter-in-law, Marcelline Cole of St.  Johnsbury, VT; three brothers, James H.  Armstrong of Wolfeboro, NH, and David W.  Armstrong of Danbury, NH; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

There were no calling hours.  Graveside services were held on Saturday, July 15, 1995 at 11 a.m. in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Grafton.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggested that memorial contributions be made to the Grafton Ambulance Service, c/o Judy Swirski, Treasurer, Grafton, NH 03240.  Chadwick Funeral Service in New London was in charge of arrangements.