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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.

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.

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.

Hazel C. Poland

from the February 23, 1998 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Hazel Christine Poland, 97, died Wednesday, February 18, 1998 at the Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill, NH. She was born in Lebanon, NH April 10, 1910, the daughter of the late George A. and Mary J. (Perrault) Gaudette. A lifelong resident of Enfield/Lebanon area, she was married to Glendon G. Poland, who died August 27, 1991. She had been a member of the Ernest Workers Club of Enfield Center; the Montcalm Grange of Enfield Center; and the American Legion Auxiliary of Enfield. She loved cooking and was always willing to try new recipes.

Survivors include: 3 sons, George G. Poland, White River Jct., VT, Richard W. Poland, Windsor, VT, William G. Poland, Enfield, NH; a daughter, Gail Poland Bowers, Woodland, CA; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Hazel is preceded in death by her husband, Glendon G., who died August 27, 1991. and a brother, William Gaudette, who died July, 1973.

There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Saturday, February 21 at 10 am in the Sacred Heart Church in Lebanon, NH. Burial will be in the spring in the Montcalm Cemetery in Enfield Center, NH.

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.

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.

Donald E. Davis

From the February 15, 1999 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Donald E. Davis, 64, died Thursday, February 11th, at his home in Enfield.

He was born November 28, 1934, in Alexandria, NH son of Richard G. Davis and Ida M. Baxter, attended Upper Valley schools , and was employed at James C. Campion & Sons in Hanover for 20 years.

On October 24, 1970, he was married to Catherine Hibbard. In 1980, they opened Cathi & Don’s Country Store in Enfield, which he was still operating at the time of his death.

Mr. Davis loved dogs, feeding birds and deer, collecting coins and classic cars, and most of all, spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife of Enfield; four sons, Keven M. and Donald E. Jr., both of Enfield, Michael K. and Anthony C. both of Canaan, a daughter, Pamela L. Nadeau of Canaan; a brother, Richard Davis of Lebanon; three sisters, Dorothy D. Harten of Springfield, VT, Maryann Stone of Shamokin, PA, and Cindy E. Eames of Wilder; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are Monday from 7-9 pm at Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 am at La Salette Shrine Chapel in Enfield. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield in the spring.

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.

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.

Richard Duane Mulherin

from the November 23, 1998 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–48, formerly of Enfield, NH, died October 16, 1998 following a long illness. Richard was born in Lebanon, NH and attended the Enfield and Mascoma Valley Schools, graduating with the Class of ’67. He majored in English at Beloit College in Wisconsin 1967-1971. Richard resided in Boston, MA for 19 years, working in the garment/fashion supply industry, before moving to Seattle in 1990. There he worked for Aldus/Adobe and the Colbalt Group, Inc. before retiring in 1997. He was predeceased by his father, John Mulherin of Enfield, NH; is survived by his mother, Dorothy Mulherin of Enfield, NH; sister, Diana Goluke of Seattle, WA; brother, Nathan Mulherin of Rumney, NH. A celebration of Richard’s life will be Friday, October 23, 7 pm at Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home in Seattle, WA.