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Peter A. Reynolds

from the February 9,1998 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Peter A. Reynolds, 43, died Sunday January 25, 1998. He was born in Woodsville, NH April 20, 1954, the son of Ernest A. and Myrle (Hight) Reynolds Jr. He had lived in Warren, Bristol, and for the last 5 years in Enfield, NH. He was a graduate of the New Hampton School and later attended Plymouth State College. Mr. Reynolds had owned and operated Peter Reynolds Logging Co. before working for various construction companies. At the time of his death, he was as supervisor for Paragon Construction Co.

Peter was an avid skier and had been a ski instructor at the Whaleback Ski Area in Enfield. He also loved water skiing and was a member of the New Hampshire Water Ski Association.

He will be remembered by his family as a “Man of Ideas.”

Survivors include: his wife, Tami (Richard) Reynolds of Enfield; his father, Ernest A. Reynolds Jr. of Zephyrhillis, FL; 4 daughters; Amelia Reynolds of Ashland; Larissa Rey,nolds of Ashland; Crystal Tobin of Enfield; Caitlin Tobin of Enfield; 2 sons; Morgan Reynolds of Ashland and Devon Reynolds of Ashland; a sister, Brenda Partridge of Sterling, PA; a grandmother-in-law, Helen “Nana” LaBombard of Lebanon, many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Peter is preceded in death by his mother, Myrle Reynolds who died May 1997.

Burial will be in the spring in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield, NH.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be used for his families education be made to: The Peter Reynolds Dream Fund, c/o Mascoma Savings Bank, PO Box 435, Lebanon, NH 03766.

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.

Frieda Mae Clifford

from the November 30, 1998 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH-Frieda Mae Clifford, 89, died Saturday, November 14, 1998 in West Canaan.

She was born in Enfield on Sept. 28, 1909, a daughter of Frank and Stella (Bouck) Leach. She attended school in Lockehaven in the one room schoolhouse and later graduated from Lebanon High School. She was a resident of Enfield and Canaan all her life.

She was married to Charles L. Clifford on Dec. 18, 1931. They purchased the Woodlawn Farm on South Rd in West Canaan, which they operated as a vegetable farm, and delivered fresh vegetables throughout the area for 54 years. Following Mr. Clifford’s death on July 5, 1993, Mrs. Clifford continued to garden and can vegetables.

Mrs. Clifford was a member of the United Methodist Church in Enfield and the former Wayside Chapel in West Canaan, and was a member of the farm bureau. Her life was devoted to bringing up her large family on the farm, cooking, canning and freezing vegetables.

She also was predeceased by a sister, Alice Neily.

Survivors include five sons, Robert L. Clifford of Rutland, MA, James R. Clifford of W. Canaan, Donald E. Clifford of Newport, NH, David F. Clifford of Cornish and Thomas P. Clifford of Lebanon; three daughters, Louise A. Clifford of W. Canaan, Gail E. Lemere of Allen, TX, and Nancy D. LaCourse of W. Thornton, NH; two sisters, Doris Buzzell and Verna Dunn, both of W. Canaan; 23 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 2 pm at the Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Canaan FAST Squad Ambulance Fund, Canaan, NH 03741.

Roger L. Remnacle Sr.

from the January 4, 1999 issue of The Country Chronicle

Residence: Remacle Block, Canaan, NH

Died: 12/28/98 at Canaan, NH

Age: 82 years

Date of Birth: April 8, 1916

Birth Place: Gilly, Belgium

Father: Victor Remacle, deceased

Mother: Alberta (Demunter) Remacle, deceased

Marital Status: Widowed

Employment: Landlord, Real Estate, Self-employed

Additional Information: He came from Belgium to New York at the age of 4 and moved to Canaan in the 1940’s. He owned and operated Mascoma Lumber Company in Canaan for many years before returning to New York State in the 1950’s to work in the lumber industry. He was married to Polly LaVersey who died in 1966. In 1967 he moved back to Canaan and in 1973 was married to Charlotte Beede who died in 1996. In 1988 he purchased a number of properties in Canaan including the Remacle Block in Canaan which he managed at the time of his death. He was a member of Social-Summit Lodge F. & A.M. in Canaan, a charter member of the Canaan Lions Club, served on the Canaan Fire Dept, the Planning Board, and was town’s Building Inspector for many years. He had also been a land surveyor in this area for several years.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home on Route 4 in Enfield on Friday night from 7-9.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday at 11:00 am at the St. Mary’s Church in Canaan with burial in the Wells Cemetery in Canaan. Ricker Funeral Home of Enfield was in cahrge of arrangements.

Survivors include:

Son, Frank C. Remacle, Candagua, NY

Son, Frederick V. Remacle, Virginia Beach, VA

Son, William J. Remacle, Silverdale, WA

Daughter, Michele T. Clark, North Haverhill, NH

Brother, Camille Remacle, Rochester, NY

Brother, William J. Van den Heuvel, New York, NY

Sister, Jennie Hoechner, Morrisville, NC

16 grandchildren – 10 great-grandchildren – many nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by:

Son, Ralph C. Remamcle

Son, Roger L. Remacle Jr.

Linda “Lyn” Strobel

from the January 4, 1999 issue of The Country Chronicle

St. Cloud, MN–Linda “Lyn” Strobel, 50, a resident of St. Cloud since July, died at St. Cloud Hospital.

She was born Nov. 17, 1948 in Greenfield, MA, a daughter of Edward and Estelle (Vysocky) Marine and grew up in Canaan.

In 1968, she moved to Tulsa, OK, and in 1988 to Fredericksburg, VA. Where she lived for 10 years and was campus coordinator at Strayer University for five years. She also received her degree in business at Strayer.

Survivors include two sons Tony Makres and Kevin Makres of Tulsa. Her mother and stepfather Robert Monroe of Canaan, 2 brothers Robert Marini of Franklin and Ronald Monroe of Boston, 2 sisters, Angela Rakotz of St. Cloud and Teresa Bolduc of King Goerge, VA and 3 grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lyn Strobel Scholarship Fund, Strayer University, Fredericksburg, VA.

Mildred Dorothy Bailey Baker

From the January 5, 1998 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Mildred Dorothy Bailey Barker, 86, a lifelong area resident, died Thursday, Dec. 18, 1997 at the Alice Peck Day Extended Care Facility in Lebanon, NH. She was born in Canaan, NH Oct. 15, 1911, the daughter of the late Alvy E. & Lena Rose (Bill) Wheeler, and attended Canaan schools. She had been employed by the former Sharkey’s Bakery of Lebanon; the Baltic Woolen Mills of Enfield; as a cook in the hot lunch program of the Enfield school system; and was bookkeeper for her first husband’s business, the former May Street Garage in Enfield. She was a wonderful cook and baker and was well known for the meals she prepared and the baked goods and wedding cakes she made and decorated for many family members and friends. Mildred was a 50 year member of the Rebekah’s of Enfield, and a member of the Enfield United Methodist Church. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She was married to Clarence W. Bailey Sr., who died in 1987. She later married Roy “Skip” Barker on Jan. 6, 1990.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home in Enfield on Sunday evening from 7-9 pm. Funeral services were conducted on Monday at 11 am in the Enfield United Methodist Church. The Rev. Patricia Williams officiated. Burial will be in the spring in the Lakeview Cemetery in Enfield, NH.

Survivors include: her husband, Roy “Skip” Barker of Enfield; a daughter, Dorothy M. Stark of Enfield; a son, James E. Bailey of Greenfield, MA; a step-son, Fred F. Barker of Enfield; a step-daughter, Joyce Noyes of Littleton, NH; a brother, Donald Wheeler of Enfield; a brother, Wilfred Wheeler of Enfield; a brother, Richard Wheeler of Enfield; a brother, Daniel Wheeler of Rockville, CT; a sister, Rena Smardon of Newport, NH; a sister, Marion Ibey of Enfield; a sister, Madeline Evans of Arizona; a sister, Eleanor Cantlin of Enfield; a sister, Arlene Evans of AZ; eight grand and three step-grandchildren; 10 great-grand and one step-great-grandchild; many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Clarence W. Bailey Sr. in 1987; a son, Clarence W. Bailey Jr. in 1990; a brother, Eugene Wheeler; a brother, Clifton Wheeler; a brother, Bertrum Wheeler; and a sister, Evelyn Charbono.

The family requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Mildred be made to: The Enfield United Methodist Church, c/o Gloria Oakes, RR1 Box 120, Enfield, NH 03748.

David Winston Walker

from the January 19, 1998 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–David WinstonWalker, 88, died Saturday evening at the Woodlawn Nursing Home in Newport, NH. He was born in Worcester, MA Jan. 21, 1909 the son of David K. and Minnie (Fletcher) Walker.

Survivors include: wife, Eunice Walker of Enfield; son, William Walker of Claremont; and two grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

He spent most of his life in the Mascoma-Enfield area. He attended schools in Mascoma and Lebanon. He was a peace time veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Walker was employed by the Baltic Woolen Mill in Enfield as an engineer and fireman and had worked in the Lebanon Woolen Mill. He was married for 52 years to Eunice Sargent and they made their home in Enfield center. He had also farmed in this area for many years and had been a cattle dealer. He was a past member of the Enfield Budget Committee and the Odd Fellows. He was a member of Mont Calm grange #70 and served as gate keeper for several years.

Memorial services will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 am at the Union Church in Enfield center with the Rev. Stephen Prickett officiating. Burial will be in the spring in the Mascoma Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Union Church, PO Box, Enfield Center, NH 03749 or to the Visiting Nurse Alliance, Main St, Canaan, NH 03741. Ricker Funeral home of Lebanon is in charge of the arrangements.