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Yvonne Stella Blain

From the August 2, 1999 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Yvonne Stella Blain, 97, died Wednesday, July 28,1999 at the Alice Peck Day Extended Care Facility in Lebanon, NH.

She was born in Canaan, NH, April 1, 1902, the daughter of the late Samuel & Eugena (Patrie) Dupuis and had been an area resident all her life.

She was married to Wilfred F. Blain on Oct. 22, 1922. Mr. Blain died May 2, 1984. Much of her life was devoted to life on the farm raising her 7 children. She was a member of St. Helena’s Church of Enfield; the Grange; and the Senior Citizens Center.

There will be no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

The Ricker Funeral home of Lebanon is in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include:

Son, Wilfred A. Blain, Enfield, NH

Son, Richard A. Blain, Enfiield, NH

Son, John A. Blain, Canaan, NH

Son, Francis A. Blain, Melbourne, FL

Daughter, Eugena Hall, Enfield, NH

Daughter, Yvonne Wescott, Las Cruces, NM

16 grandchildren

Many great-grandchildren

Preceded in death by;

Father, Samuel Dupuis

Mother, Eugena (Patrie) Dupuis

Husband, Wilfred F. Blain, Died: May 2, 1984

Daughter, Florence Selby

Brother, George Dupuis

Sister, Hazel Bilodeau

Sophronia M. Thibodeau

From the August 9, 1999 issue of The Country Chronicle

Lebanon, NH–Sophronia M. Thibodeau, 93, died Wednesday August 4, 1999 at the Cedar Hill Nursing Home in Windsor, VT. She was (Upton) Santy. She grew up in Lyman and Lisbon, NH and attended local schools. She was a resident of Canaan, NH from 1945-1965 then moving to Lebanon, NH. She had been a resident of Cedar Hill for the last 10 years. She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church of Lebanon and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She loved to sing and dance, and spend time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon is in charge of the arrangements. Burial will follow in the Wells Cemetery in Canaan, NH.

Memorial contributions may be made to: The Sacred Heart Memorial Fund, PO Box 482, Lebanon, NH 03766 or to: The Norris Cotton Cancer Center, DHMC, One Medical Ctr. Dr., Lebanon, NH 03756.

Survivors include:

Son, Alphonse Thibodeau, Lebanon, NH

Son, Richard Thibodeau, Lebanon, NH

Son, Marcel Thibodeau, Lebanon, NH

Son, George Thibodeau, Lebanon, NH

Daughter, Margaret Clark, Louisiana

Daughter, Loretta Smith, Lebanon, NH

Daughter, Charlotte Jenkins, Lebanon, NH

Daughter, Theresa Rowell, Hartland, VT

Daughter, Sylvia Brown, Lebanon, NH

Daughter, Mary Jane Lemere, Lebanon, NH

Daughter, Joyce Sensenig, Enfield Center, NH

Daughter, Janette Curtis, Enfield, NH

62 Grandchildren

Many great-grandchildren

Many nieces, nephews, cousins

Preceded in death by:

Husband, Edward J. Thibodeau, Died: 1964

Son, Edward A. Thibodeau, Died: 1996

3 Sisters & 4 Brothers.

Albert T. LaCroix, Sr.

From the August 16, 1999 issue of The Country Chronicle

Lebanon, NH–Albert T. LaCroix, Sr., 86, died Friday August 13, 1999 at the Brookside Nursing Home in Wilder, VT, following a long illness. He was born in St. Germaine, Quebec, Canada, on June 18, 1913, the son of the late Zephyre & Leontine (Bellavance) LaCroix. He was a longtime resident of Lebanon, NH. For several years, he was employed as a cook at Kimball Union Academy and at area restaurants, including Ponzi’s. The Brick Hearth, and others. He was also a driver for LaCroix’s Taxi. Albert was a member of the Lebanon Lodge of Elks, and was a communicant of the Sacred Heart Church in Lebanon.

Friends may call at the Ricker Funeral Home, 56 School St in Lebanon, on Friday, August 27th from 7-9 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, August 28th at 10:00 am in the Sacred Heart Church of Lebanon. Burial will follow in the Valley Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Albert’s memory to a charity of one’s choice.

Survivors include: Sons: Albert T. LaCroix, Jr., of Canaan, NH and Donald LaCroix, of North Hampton, NH. Daughter, Mary Ann Lane, of Goffstown, NH. Brothers: Didance LaCroix, of Enfield, NH; Antonio “Tony” LaCroix, of Lebanon, NH and Ferdinand LaCroix, of Littleton, NH. Grandsons: Thomas LaCroix, of Canaan, NH and Jeffrey Lane, of Arizona, and Granddaughter, Christine Piscopo, of Canaan, NH; 2 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille (Blanchard) LaCroix, who died Sept. 18, 1992.

Barbara May Peters

From the August 23, 1999 issue of The Country Chronicle

Hartford, VT–Barbara May Peters, 50, died Tuesday, August 17, 1999, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.

She was born Nov. 21, 1948, in Hanover; a daughter of Lester S. and Alice M. (Martin) Grant, and grew up in Hartford, VT, where she graduated from high school.

She worked in the Medical Records Dept. at Mary Hitchcock Hospital in Hanover for several years, and on Feb. 10, 1973, in Norwich, was married to Murrel R. “Pete” Peters.

They lived a few years in the Upper Valley, then lived for 12 years in Georgia. Upon returning to Hartford, Mrs. Peters worked at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.

Survivors include her husband of Hartford Village; a son, Marc S. Peters of Wilder; a grandson, Jonathan; her parents of Lebanon; two brothers, Paul Grant of Lebanon and Daniel Grant of Enfield; a sister Patricia G. Clough of Vernon, VT; and several nieces and nephews.

Barbara was a very selfless person and loved helping others whenever she could. She enjoyed her family, and especially her very first grandchild, Jonathan, who was the light of her life.

Memorial contributions may be made to Norris Cotton Cancer Center, 1 Medical Center Dr., Lebanon, NH 03756

Theodore Wesley Edmands

From the August 23, 1999 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Theodore Wesley Edmands, 70, died Friday, August 20, 1999 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH following a lengthy illness. He was born in Melrose, MA Oct. 28, 1928, a son of Edward W. Edmunds Jr. and Helen M. Cook of Wakefield, MA. He was educated in Wakefield public schools and in 1951 moved to Los Angeles and received a B.S. Degree in engineering. He was employed at Douglas Aircraft for 9 years and Northrup Corp. for 30 years retiring to Tarpon Springs, FL in 1990 where he spent the winter months. For the last 3 years he has been a resident of Lebanon and Canaan during the summer.

There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 11am in the Canaan United Methodist Church with the Rev. Patricia Williams officiating. Burial will be in the Forest Glen Cemetery in Wakefield, MA Thursday morning at 11am with the Rev. Richard Wisenback officiating.

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

Survivors include:

Sister, Mrs. Nancy Allen, Canaan, NH

Niece, Bonnie McAlister, Canaan, NH

Niece, Barbara McAlister, Canaan, NH

Nephew, William Allen, Potomac, MT

Nephew, Bruce Allen, Lebanon, NH

Nephew, David Allen, Canaan, NH

Nephew, Daniel Allen, Canaan, NH

Nephew, Robert Allen, Canaan, NH

Nephew, Roy Allen, Canaan, NH

18 Great nieces and nephews

3 Great great nephews

Patrick Robert Foley

From the August 23, 1999 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Patrick Robert Foley, 31, died Thursday August 19, 1999 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH following a battle with Leukemia. He was born in Hanover, NH July 29,1968, the son of W. Robert & Nancy (Hopkins) Foley. A lifelong resident of Enfield, Patrick was a graduate of Mascoma Valley Regional High School where he was Valedictorian of the Class of 1986; was a Presidential Scholar; Governor’s Scholar; and a member of the National Honor Society. He was a graduate of Drew University in Madison, NJ, Class of 1990. He became a Research Intern for the Town of Enfield, and had worked in the Baker Library from 1990-1997 at the reserve desk. In 1997 he became the Assistant Librarian for Hypertherm. Patrick was an Eagle Scout and member of the Order of The Arrow; a member of the Community Lutheran Church of Enfield; and was a Treasurer of the Upper Valley Single Volunteers. He was very much a people person and will be greatly missed by his many friends and family.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home-Rte 4 in Enfield, Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral services were held Monday morning at 10 am in the Community Lutheran Church of Enfield. The Rev. John Crilley officiated. Burial followed in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield.

At Patrick’s own request, flowers were omitted. Memorial contributions in memory of Patrick may be made to: The Patrick R. Foley Scholarship Fund, c/o Lake Sunapee Bank, Heater Rd, Lebanon, NH 03766 or To: Community Lutheran Church, Main Street, Enfield, NH 03748.

Survivors include:

Father, W. Robert Foley, Enfield; Mother, Nancy (Hopkins) Foley, Enfield; Brother, Major Michael J. Foley, USMC, Denver, CO; Sister, Maureen “Moe” Foley, Hanover, NH; Many aunts and uncles, 2 nieces.

Roger Cecil Hines

From the August 30, 1999 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Roger Cecil Hines, 79, died on August 25, 1999, at his home in Canaan, NH.

He was born in Canaan, NH on April 20, 1920, the son of Neil L. Hines and Addie B. Choate Hines.

He was a lifelong resident of Canaan, and was married to Marjorie Stearns on Feb. 9, 1946. He was employed as the Grader Operator for the Town of Canaan Highway Dept. for many years and had also worked in Roberts Saw Mill. He loved his wife, grandchildren, animals, horseshoes, baseball, summer softball, hunting and fishing.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 28 at 2:00 pm in the Ricker Funeral Home on Rte 4 in Enfield with Rev. Patricia Williams officiating. Burial followed in the Wells Cemetery in Canaan.

Survivors include:

Wife, Marjorie Hines, of Canaan; Daughters, Patricia Eastman and Gail Moffett, both of Canaan; Brother, Vern Hines, of Canaan; Sister, Madalyn Camp of Canaan; 5 granddaughters, 9 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandson, and nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by:

Father, Neil L. Hines, Mother, Addie B. Choate, Sisters, Margaret and Pauline Hines, and brother, Robert Hines.

Arrangements were by Ricker Funeral Home of Lebanon, NH.

Blynn Davidson Merrill

From the July 19, 1999 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Blynn Davidson Merrill, 72, died Saturday at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.

He was born June 21, 1927, in New Gloucester, Maine, a son of Henry T. Merrill and Ina C. Haskell. He grew up in New Gloucester and attended Shaker Society School. He graduated from the University of Maine at Orono with a bachelor’s degree in forestry.

Mr. Merrill served in the Merchant Marine and was a forester for the state of Maine for 10 years. A licensed forester and surveyor in New Hampshire and Maine, he held a real estate license in New Hampshire, Vermont and Florida. He also was licensed as a septic designer in New Hampshire.

Mr. Merrill worked for Wagner Woodlands and Davis & Symonds Lumber Co., and was a partner in Moseley-Merrill Reality of Hanover before founding Granite Northland Associates in Canaan in 1971, a company he owned until 1995.

From 1971-1975, he helped bring new businesses to the Upper Valley. He enjoyed working in his professions and collecting tools. A member of Cumberland Lodge No. 12 F. & A.M. in New Gloucester for more than 40 years, he was a member of Social Summit Lodge F. & A.M. in Canaan, the National Realtor Association, Canaan Lions Club, United Methodist Church in Canaan, and the Society of American Foresters. He had served on the Canaan Planning Board.

Survivors include his wife, Frieda Merrill of Canaan; three daughters, Carlisse Clough of Springfield, Doreen Wyman of Grafton and Elaine White of Strafford; four stepdaughters, Susan Huppe of Auburn, ME, and Bonnie Lumb, Mona Vachon and Sharon Bell, all of Lewiston, ME; a stepson, Gregg Fickett of Little Rock, AR. A sister, Elizabeth Berry of New Gloucester; two brothers, True Merrill of Newport and Henry Merrill of Phoenix, AZ; 19 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at United Methodist Church in Canaan, with the Rev. Patricia Williams officiating. Burial is in the Lowe Gloucester Cemetery in New Gloucester, with the Rev. Nick Davis officiating. Ricker Funeral Home of Lebanon was in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Canaan Senior Center Community Dinner and Food Pantry Program, Church St., Canaan, NH 03741.

Velma L. Bailey

From the May 10, 1999 issue of The Country Chronicle

Gettysburg, PA–Velma L. Bailey, 38, of 2214 Biglerville Rd., Gettysburg, PA, died Thursday May 6, in Gettysburg Hospital.

Born Dec. 20, 1960, she was a daughter of Corine Wigg Joyce Smith Day of Bristol, NH and the late Glenwood Joyce.

She is survived by daughter Amanda E. Bailey of Gettysburg; two sons, Michael Bailey of Aspers and Andrew P. Bailey of Gettysburg; and two sisters, Linda Eastment of Pittsfield, NH and Lorine Dyer of Dorchester, NH.

Memorial services were held at 10:30 am May 10 at Monahan Funeral Home, Gettysburg. Graveside services will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery in Grafton, NH on May 15, 1999 at 2:00 pm.

Charlene R. (Smith) Bowen

From the May 24, 1999 issue of The Country Chronicle

Grafton, NH–Charlene R. (Smith) Bowen, 34, of Sargent Hill Road, died April 16,1999. She was born in Concord, NH on Jan. 31, 1965. She had resided in Franklin, NH before moving to Grafton 14 years ago. For the past year she had been employed by Dartmouth College in Controlled Storage Security. She worked with the Friends of the Grafton Community Building and helped her husband with his painting business. She enjoyed cooking, dining out, and had a good sense of humor. Members of her family surviving include her husband of 14 years, Thomas W. Bowen of Grafton, NH; seven children, Thomas W. Bowen, Jr. of Northfield, NH, Michelle Moses of Salisbury, NH, Georgette Bowen of Franklin, NH, Josephine Claremont of Laconia, NH, Josh Smith of Laconia, NH, Levi Bowen of Grafton, NH, and Timmy Bowen of Grafton, NH; four grandchildren, Zachary, Jasmine, Nicole and Craig; her father, Carlton Smith of Franklin, NH; her mother, Nancy Parris of Andover, NH; two brothers, Steven Smith of Boscawen, NH and Robert Smith of Penacook, NH; a sister, Joyce Parris of Boston, MA; several stepbrothers and stepsisters; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside services will be held in Pine Grove Cemetery, Grafton, NH at a later date. Chadwick Funeral Services of New London, NH is in charge of arrangements.

Graveside services on Sat., May 22, 1999 at 3:00 pm in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Grafton, NH.