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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.

Lea Nichol Lemieux

from the February 1, 1999 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Lea Nichol Lemieux, infant daughter of Charley Nichol Cobb and Lee Alan Lemieux, died January 21, 1999 in Canaan, NH. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Hannah House, 10 Abbott St., Lebanon, NH 03766. The Ricker Funeral Home of Lebanon is in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include: Mother, Charley Nichol Cobb, of Canaan; Father, Lee Alan Lemieux, of Canaan; Maternal grandmother, Pamela “Roxie” Cobb, of Canaan; Paternal grandparents, Roland & Roxie Lemieux, of Canaan; Great-grandmother, Laverne Evans, of Vivian, LA; several Aunts and Uncles.

Preceded in death by: Maternal grandfather, Joseph L. Cobb, Jr.

Jean C. LaPlante

from the October 1998 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Jean C. LaPlante, 73, died Sunday at her daughter’s home, where she had lived for the past 12 years, following a long illness.

She was born Jan. 18, 1925, in Claremont, a daughter of Alexander and Rosanna (Dansereau) LeClair. Mrs. LaPlante lived most of her life in Claremont, where she graduated from Stevens High School in 1942.

She was employed by Paine Webber, in Boston, before her marriage on June 19, 1948, to Leo R. LaPlante. Mr. LaPlante died Aug. 20, 1975.

Survivors include a daughter, Diane Croteau of Enfield; two sons, Donald LaPlante of Lancaster, NH and Dennis LaPlante of Claremont; two brothers, Alexander LaClair of Newbury, NH, and Richard LaClair of North Hampton, NH; two sisters, Carolyn Sheehan of Sun City, FL, and Eleanor Jone of Claremont; 10 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

There will be no visiting hours.

A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated tomorrow at 10 am at St. Mary’s Church in Claremont, with the Rev. Maurice LaRochelle, a family friend and pastor of All Saints Parish in Lancaster, NH, as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Norris Cotton Cancer Center, 1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756 or The International Multiple Myeloma Foundation, 2120 Stanley Hills Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90046 or Visiting Nurse Alliance, in care of Mascoma Home Health, Canaan, NH 03741.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Roy Funeral Home in Claremont.

Robert William Prosser

From the January 22, 1997 of The Country Chronicle

Grafton, NH–Robert William Prosser, 49, died on January 15, 1997 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon. He attended North Providence, RI high school and lived in North Providence until moving to NH in 1976. While in RI he was self-employed as a commercial fisherman in Warwick. He was married on June 5, 1965 to Rachel Vaillant. They made their home in Canaan and Grafton, NH since their marriage. He owned and operated Bob’s Classic Auto Body in Grafton for many years, restoring classic street rods. He enjoyed prospecting for gold and was in the process of forming a business “Week-Enders Gold” prospecting equipment in Grafton.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home in Enfield on Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grafton Police Department, c/o Merle Kenyon, Grafton, NH 03240.

Survivors include: his wife, Rachel Prosser of Grafton; his mother, “Betty” Prosser Jackson of Cumberland, RI; a daughter, Michelle Mullen of Groton, NH; a daughter, Barbie Lemire of Gilford, NH; a brother, Stephen Prosser of Eden Mills, VT; a sister, Barbara Semenkow of Lincoln, RI; a sister, Betty-Jo Jackson of Woonsocket, RI; his maternal grandmother, Beatrice Meenan of Smithfield, RI; five grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Adrian Lionel “Boots” Jette

from the January 22, 1997 issue of The Country Chronicle

Lebanon, NH–Adrian L. “Boots” Jette, 80, died Saturday morning, January 18, 1997, at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon. He was born in Lebanon, NH April 5, 1916, the son of Napoleon A. and Albina (LaLiberte) Jette. He graduated from Sacred Heart School and attended Lebanon High School where he was proud to have been on the Class of 1934 undefeated season football team. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and had a great interest in football. Mr. Jette was a 23 year volunteer fireman on the Lebanon Fire Department; was a life member of the NH State Fireman’s Association; and was a past president of the Lebanon Fireman’s Association. He was also a life member of the Hartford, VT Lodge of Elks. He had been employed as a spinner in the Lebanon Woolen MIlls, and later became Supervisor of the Buildings and Ground Dept. of Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH; retiring April 1, 1979. He was married to Regis (Heath) on Sept. 5, 1938.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home, 56 School Street in Lebanon, and a Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday, January 21, at 10:00 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church of Lebanon. Burial followed in the Valley Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requested memorial contributions be made to the Upper Valley Senior Center, 10 Campbell St., Lebanon, NH 03766.

Survivors include: Wife Regis H. (Heath) Jette, Lebanon; Sons: Earl R. Jette, Lebanon; and James J. Jette of Enfield; Daughters: Marguerite E. Baliko, Valley Lee, MD, and Anne M. Jette, Lebanon. Sisters: Yvonne St. Jean, Lebanon and Helen Bonneau of Williston, VT and brother Philip Jetter of Silver Springs, FL; 11 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceded in death by: 4 Brothers: Theodore-Antonio-Roland-Olivia; 3 sisters: Blanche-Eva-Rose and 1 grandson, Tyree John Baliko.

George Herbert Carr Sr.

from the January 29, 1997 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–George Herbert Carr Sr., 69, died at his home in Canaan on Tuesday morning, Jan. 21, 1997 following a long illness. He was born in Hanover, NH May 30, 1933 the son of the late Harry D. and Alice I. (Marshall) Carr. A life-long resident of the Hanover/Canaan area, he had worked in construction for various area contractors for many years. He was married to Joyce (Dolloph) on June 14, 1952. He enjoyed animals, gardening, and especially his grandchildren.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home, 56 School St. in Lebanon Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Cecilia Engelhardt officiating. Burial will be in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Grafton, NH. The family requested that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to: The Canaan F.A.S.T. Squad, Canaan, NH 03741.

Survivors include: his wife, Joyce (Dolloph) Carr of Canaan; a son, George H. Carr Jr. of Canaan; a son, Mark A. Carr of Canaan; a daughter, Nora Boisvert of Grafton; a daughter, Terry Sturtevant of Canaan; a daughter, Sherry Penn of Canaan; a sister, Frances Carr of Hanover; a sister, Edith (Helen) Carr of Smithfield, NC; a brother, (name omitted from article). The Ricker Funeral Home of Lebanon were in charge of funeral arrangements.