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Dorothy M. Harpootlian

From the July 21, 2003 issue of The Country Chronicle

Orange, NH–Dorothy Mary Harpootlian, 76, died Saturday July 12, 2003 at her home in Orange. She was born in Roxbury, MA February 22, 1927, a daughter of the late Lucinda R. (Eastman) and Leon W. Woodbury. She was a graduate of Walpole, NH High School and was married on March 7, 1948 to, her husband of 55 years, Nathan H. Harpootlian. She made her home in Orange, NH for most of her life where she enjoyed gardening and flowers. She had been employed as a bookkeeper for Lakeside Oil Co. of Canaan, NH, Johmnson & Dix, and Shaker Valley Auto & Tire in Enfield, NH. Dorothy was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She had been an active volunteer at the Listen Center, the Canaan Senior Center and Meals on Wheels.

She was predeceased by her parents and a brother, Lyle Woodbury.

Survivors include her husband Nathan H. Harpootlian of Orange, NH; a son: Gregory W. Harpootlian of Canaan, NH; a sister: Margaret J. Collins of Keene, NH; 3 grandchildren: Wade Harpootlian of CA and Andrew & Ashley Slavin both of Bridgewater, MA; 1 niece; several nephews; and many dear friends.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon, NH on Wednesday evening from 7-9. A memorial service was held Thursday afternoon at 2 in the Canaan United Methodist Church with the Rev. Patricia Williams officiating. Burial in the Church Cemetery in Orange followed by a reception in the Canaan United Methodist Church hall.

The family requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made in memory of Dorothy be made to: The Order of the Eastern Star, c/o Bertha Shepard, 528 South Rd, Canaan, NH 03741 or to: The Canaan United Methodist Church, PO Box 463, Canaan, NH 03741.

The Ricker Funeral Homes & Crematory of Lebanon, NH was in charge of arrangements.

Robert Herbert Withington

From the August 11, 2003 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Robert H. Withington, 84, of Canaan, died on Saturday, August 2, 2003 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center In Lebanon, NH. He was born in Canaan on March 8, 1919 a son of the late Herbert and Julia (Stevens) Withington. He was a lifelong resident of Canaan where he attended school. He was discharged from the U.S. Army in 1945 after serving in WWII. He was the recipient of the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart Medals. He was married to Phyllis Cross on June 29, 1954 and they made their home in Canaan. Mrs. Withington died in 2001. He had been employed by the Baltic Mills in Enfield and following the mill’s closing, he worked construction for the State of NH for a while until becoming employed by Dartmouth College in the Buildings and Grounds Dept. He was a lifelong member of the American Legion of Canaan.

He is survived by a daughter: Diane Boisvert of Claremont, NH; a son: Douglas Withington of Canaan, NH; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home in Enfield on Wednesday from 7-9 pm. Funeral services were held on Thursday a 11 am at the United Methodist Church in Canaan with the Rev. Patricia Williams officiating. Burial followed in the Wells Cemetery in Canaan.

Ricker Funeral Home & Crematory of Lebanon was in charge of arrangements.

Emile I. Chouinard

From the February 17, 2003 issue of The Country Chronicle

West Lebanon, NH–Emile Joseph Chouinard, 91, died Wednesday February 12, 2003 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. He was born in Enfield, NH June 30, 1911, a son of the late Joseph and Dora (DeCato) Chouinard. He had worked many years in several area woolen mills including the Baltic Mills in Enfield. He had also been employed by B&M Railroad, and by the Hanover Inn in Hanover, NH where he retired in 1977 as a carpenter. He was a member of St. Helena’s Parish of Enfield, the Knights of Columbus and the 50 Plus Club. Mr. Chouinard was a very active participant in Enfield community affairs. He was a regular attendee of Town Meetings, had served as a volunteer firefighter for many years and was an active member of the Enfield Historical Society. He had been a lifelong Enfield resident until moving to the Quail Hollow community in West Lebanon 3 years ago.

He was predeceased by an infant daughter Edna; a brother Edward Chouinard and a sister Arlene Chouinard both of Enfield. Survivors include his wife: Victoria (Godin) Chouinard of West Lebanon, NH; a son: Robert Chouinard of Lake Jackson, TX; a daughter and son-in-law: Joan and Jim Houghton of Chester, VT; a sister: Rena Perkins of Concord, NH; 5 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren (and expecting another in May).

There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday morning Feb. 14 at 10:00 am in St. Helena’s Church in Enfield, NH. Burial will be at a later date in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield.

The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Palliative Care Program at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Attn: Michele Clark, Office of Development, 1 Medical Center Dr., Lebanon, NH 03756.

The Ricker Funeral Home of Enfield is in charge of arrangements.

Kenneth “Pete” Peterson

From the February 24, 2003 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Kenneth “Pete” Peterson, 71, died Saturday, February 15, 2003 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. He was born in Morrisville, PA May 8, 1931, a son of the late George and Hazel (Bickel) Peterson Jr. He grew up in Pennsylvania and served in the U.S. Army during WWII. On July 25, 1966 he was married to Shirley Chase in Maryland. They made their home in Enfield Center following their marriage. He was employed as a tractor trailer driver for Daniel’s Transportation on a mail route. He also had worked at Ward Baking-Tip Top Bakery in White River Jct., VT and for St. Johnsbury Trucking. He later worked at Dartmouth College retiring from there in 1990. He enjoyed the outdoors, camping with his family and was an avid fisherman.

He was predeceased by a brother: Lou Peterson; and 4 sisters: Mary Jane Peterson, Mary Ann Peterson, Ethel Peterson and Elizabeth Peterson.

He leaves his wife: Shirley Peterson of Enfield Center, NH; 6 children: Diana McDonald of NJ, Lorraine Byard of NJ, Claire Brown of CA, “Peanut” Gray of West Lebanon, NH, Joseph Peterson Sr. of Sarasota, FL and Katrina Durkee of Thetford, VT; a sister: Adeline Pone of Bristol, PA; a brother: Ralph Peterson of Dade City, FL; 10 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Ricker Funeral Home, 56 School St. in Lebanon, NH Wednesday evening from 6-9 pm. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday morning at 10 am in the funeral home with the Rev. Thomas Warner officiating. Burial will be at a later date in the Lakeview Cemetery in Enfield, NH.

Thomas W. Nylund

From the March 17, 2003 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Thomas W. Nylund, 53, of Enfield, died Thursday, March 13, 2003 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH following a long illness.

He was born in Framingham, MA on June 29,1949, a son of Walter and Louise (Story) Nylund. He grew up in Wyland, MA and graduated from Wayland High School where he was an All State Football player and held a track and field team shot-put record. He later attended Bridgton Maine Academy and the University of Massachusetts where he played football. He was employed by Mailman Construction in Wayland as a heavy equipment operator for several years. He was married to Helen F. Palmer on April 24, 1976. They moved to Enfield in 1977. After moving to the Upper Valley he was employed by Moulton Construction and United Construction before starting Nylund Building Contractors, Inc. with his brother, Mark in 1984. He worked with the company until he became ill in August 2002.

He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, Jeeping in his antique CJ-5 Jeep. He would be remembered for the practical jokes he played on a regular basis and his sense of humor. He was a member of the Enfield Outing Club, NRA, Enfield Lions Club, where he served on the Board of Directors, Jay Cee’s in Lebanon, NH Water Ski Assoc., American Water Ski Assoc., and was active at LaSalette Shrine in Enfield, where he was rebuilding a stone wall before his illness. He was a Little League Coach and played on the Enfield Co-Ed Softball League.

He was predeceased by a daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Nyland, on May 9, 1997.

He is survived by his parents, Walter and Louise Nylund of Enfield; a son, Brian Nylund of Georgetown, TX; a granddaughter, Lily Frances Nylund of Georgetown, TX; two sisters, Nancy Corrette of Lyme and Linda Nylund Saada of Wellesley, MA; a brother, Mark Nylund of Canaan; many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Sunday evening from 7-9 at the Ricker Funeral Home, 56 School St. in Lebanon. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 11 am at the LaSalette Shrine Chapel, Rte 4-A in Enfield.

Ricker Funeral Homes & Crematory in Lebanon is in charge of arrangements.

Marjorie C. Grace

From the March 24, 2003 issue of The Country Chronicle

Lebanon, NH–Marjorie C. Grace, 55, died Sunday, March 16, 2003 at her home in Lebanon, NH following a long illness. She was born in Hanover, NH August 14, 1947, a daughter of Frederick and Evelyn (Wheeler) Charbono. A resident of the Upper Valley all of her life, she was a graduate of Mascoma Valley Regional High School. For many years she was employed by Whitman Communications. She enjoyed cats and spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include 2 daughters: Velvet Grace of Canaan, NH and Stacia Hall of Virginia Beach, VA; 3 brothers: Lawrence Charbono of Enfield, Stanley Charbono and Ronald Charbono both of Sun City, AZ; 2 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a sister: Jacqueline O’Donnell.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home, 56 School St. in Lebanon, NH Thursday evening from 7-9. A memorial service was held in the funeral home Friday morning at 11.

Carl J. Laurie Sr.

From the March 24, 2003 issue of The Country Chronicle

East Plainfield, NH–Carl Joseph Laurie Sr., 88, died Wednesday morning March 19, 2003 at the Veteran’s Affairs Hospital in White River Jct., VT following a long illness. He was born in Strafford, VT October 18, 1914, a son of the late David & Belle Rose (Raymo) Laurie. He lived in Norwich, VT and attended schools there. He was a veteran of the US Army Medical corps during WWII and served in the Philippines and Luzon Island. He was the recipient of the Good Conduct Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 1 Bronze Service Star, and the Victory Medal. He lost his only brother in the infantry also on Luzon Island. On September 27, 1947 he was married to Louise (Tolbert) and had 5 children. Carl and Louise spent their entire married life in the Upper Valley of NH and since 1991 had made their home with their daughter and son-in-law in East Plainfield, NH. Carl had worked a various jobs in the Upper Valley. Most recently he had been employed at the Windsor (VT) Foundry. He had retired from the E. Cummings Leather Co. after more than 20 years of service.

He was predeceased by a sister Mabel Quimby and a brother Eli P. Laurie. Survivors include his wife Louise of East Plainfield; a daughter Betty Dellabough of East Plainfield; 4 sons: Carl J. Laurie Jr. of Concord, NH, Edward A. Laurie of Enfield, NH, Raymond E. Laurie and Gary W. Laurie both of Lebanon, NH; a sister, Rose Coleman of Lebanon, NH; a granddaughter, Jolene Laurie of Lebanon, NH; 4 grandsons: Jeffery Dellabough of Lebanon, NH, Corey Dellabough of Wilder, VT, Jonathan Laurie of Denver, CO and William Buckwold of Lebanon, NH; 2 great-grandaughters: Kimberly Dellabough and Danielle Welch both of Hartland, VT; 2 great-grandsons: Cody and Brandon Dellabough of Wilder, VT; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home, 56 School St., in Lebanon, NH Thursday evening from 7-9. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at 2 pm in the funeral home with Rev. Dale Edwards officiating. Burial with Military Honors will be in the East Plainfield Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in memory of Carl may be made to: The Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center, 215 N. Main St., White River Jct., VT 05009.

Lester S. Grant

From the January 13, 2003 issue of The Country Chronicle

Lebanon, NH–Lester S. Grant, 86, died Sunday, January 5, 2003 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.

He was born in Hartford, VT on July 20, 1916, a son of R. Edwin and Harriet M. (Stevens) Grant, and attended school in Wilder, VT. A veteran of WWII, he served in the Army from 1940-1945. On July 23, 1941 he was married to Alice Martin in Chicopee, MA.

He lived in Wilder and was a surgical technician at the Veterans Affair Hospital in White River Jct and Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in Hanover until his retirement in 1973. He lived in Morgan, VT from 1975 until he returned to Wilder in 1995. He had lived in Lebanon for the past five years.

He was predeceased by a daughter, Barbara Peters; two brothers, Ray and Chester Grant; and three sisters, Lydia Slocum, Ruth Gray and Anna Ricker. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Patricia Clough of Vernon, VT; two sons, Daniel Grant of Enfield and Paul Grant of Lebanon; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Allyn Grant of Sun City, CA; two sisters, Harriet LaBelle and Ramona Welch, both of Wilder; and many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours were held Wednesday from 6-8 pm at Knight Funeral Home in White River Jct. A funeral service was held Thursday at 11 am at the funeral home. Burial will be in the spring at the Christian Street Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, 1 Medical Center Dr., Lebanon, NH 03756.

James M. Gerrish

From the January 13, 2003 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–James M. Gerrish, 81, of Enfield died on Tuesday, January 7, 2003 at the Hanover Terrace Healthcare Center in Hanover, NH. He was born on December 6, 1921 in Winter Harbor, ME a son of Gilbert and Ethel Gerrish. He grew up in Winter Harbor and graduated from high school there. On July 26,1942 he was married to Gloria Grey before he enlisted in the U.S. Army. Following his discharge as a Sergeant in 1945 they settled in Walpole, MA where they made their home for 38 years. Mr. Gerrish had been employed by the Fimble Door Co. until his retirement in 1985. The Gerrish’s made their summer home on Crystal Lake in Enfield for many years before retiring permanently there in 1985. He was an avid golfer and a member of The Carter Golf Club in Lebanon.

He is survived by his wife Gloria of Enfield; five children: James M. Gerrish, Jr. of Walpole, MA; Gregory B. Gerrish of Franklin, MA; Karen Hall of Enfield; Debra H. Gerrish and Cameron L. Gerrish both of Norton, MA; a sister, Queenie Joy of Franklin, ME; two half-brothers; two half-sisters; twelve grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

Memorial services were held on Friday at 2:30 pm at the Ricker Funeral Home on US Route 4 in Enfield, NH.

Helen M. Brown

From the January 20, 2003 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Helen M. Brown, 97, died Saturday evening, December 14, 2002 at the Hanover Terrace Healthcare Center in Hanover, NH. She was born in Haverhill, NH January 18, 1905, a daughter of the late William G. and Prudence (Pelton) Wetherbee. A Canaan resident since 1928, she was married May 1, 1930 to Walter R. Brown. She was a former member of the Rebekahs and the Pithian Sisters. She enjoyed embroidery, crocheting, cooking and crosswords. She loved taking care of her family and would also help neighbors and the elderly.

She was predeceased by her husband Walter R. Brown in 1981; a daughter Doreen Raynor in 1980; a son Harris Brown in 1940; three sisters and two brothers.

Survivors include three daughters: Pauline Shaffer of Clinton, IL; Colleen Neily of West Canaan, NH; and Virginia Jalbert of Grafton, NH. Two sons: Gordon Brown Jr. and Roy Brown both of Enfield, NH; ten grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Private services will be conducted at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in the spring in the Canaan Street Cemetery in Canaan, NH.

The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to David’s House, PO Box 600, Lebanon, NH 03766.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Ricker Funeral Homes & Crematory of Lebanon and Enfield.