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Barbara Jean Grace

from the August 17, 1998 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–

Residence: Box 177, Graceville Road, Canaan, NH

Died: 8/13/98

Location: Graceville Road, Canaan, NH

Age: 63 years

Date of Birth: November 23, 1934

Place of Birth: Boston, MA

Veteran: No

Father: John Savoy, deceased

Mother: Carmen Annie (Thompson) Savoy, deceased

Marital Status: Married

Husband: George A. Grace

Employment: Seamstress, Ski Wear at Profile Skiwear

Deceased resided in Canaan

Additional information:

She came to Canaan as a child where she attended school and was a graduate of Canaan High School.

She was married to George A. Grace on April 12, 1952 and they have resided in Canaan. Mrs. Grace had been employed as a seamstress at H.W. Carter & Sons. Carter & Churchhill, and Profile Skiwear for many years before going to work in the kitchen and cafeteria of the Canaan Schools.

She loved camping and spending time with her family. She was a member of the Canaan Grange, The Franklin V.F.W., Women’s Auxiliary #1698, and the Sunshine Chapter of the Good Sam Camping Club of Newport. Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home on School Street in Lebanon on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral services were held at the funeral home in Lebanon on Saturday at 2:00 pm with the Rev. Patricia Williams officiating. Following cremation, burial will be at a later date in the Wells Cemetery in Canaan.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Canaan Fast Squad Ambulance Fund, c/o Linda Lashua, Canaan, NH 03741.

Survivors include:

Husband, George A. Grace, Canaan, NH 03741

Son, Michael Grace, Canaan

Daughter, Darlene Morse, Canaan

Daughter, Debra Sanville, Canaan

Sister, Joanne Mercier, Franklin, NH

8 Grandchildren – 1 Great-grandchild, many nieces & nephews

Preceded in death by:

Daughter: Diane Grace, Died in 1953

Sister: Joyce Matoska, Died in 1997

Arrangements By:

Ricker Funeral Home

Irene C. Jenney

from the August 31, 1998 issue of The Country Chronicle

North Haverhill, NH–

Residence: Grafton County Nursing Home, North Haverill, NH

Died: 8/27/98 at 6:30 am

Location: Grafton County Home, North Haverhill, NH

Father: Lignorie Gaudette (deceased)

Mother: Mary Fanny (Drogue) Gaudette (deceased)

Marital Status: Widowed

Age: 88 years

Date of Birth: Dec. 13, 1909

Birth Place: Keene

Employment: Nurses aide, healthcare at Dartmouth Hitchcock Med. Center

Additional information:

She was a graduate of West Lebanon High School Class of 1928. On September 1, 1936 she was married to Roscoe S. Henney who died on Oct. 23, 1992. She worked as a Nurses Aid for 18 years at the Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in Hanover. Mrs. Henney was a member of the Enfield 50 Plus Club, the Enfield Historical Society and attended the Community Lutheran Church in Enfield.

Friends may call at the Ricker Funeral Home on Route 4 in Enfield, Sunday evening from 7-9 pm. A memorial service will be held on Monday at 10:00 am at the Community Lutheran Church in Enfield with burial of her cremated body in the Oak Grove Cemetery following the service.

Survivors include:

Daughter, Germaine C. Schmanska, Enfield, NH 03748

Son, Col. (Ret.) David L. Jenney, Lake Ridge, VA

Son, Robert S. Gaudette, Enfield

Brother, Babe Gaudette, Enfield

Brother, Edwin Gaudette, NV

7 Grandchildren- 6 Great-grandchildren, Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:

Husband, Roscoe “Duke” Jenney, Died: Oct. 23, 1992

Arrangements by: Ricker Funeral Home, PO Box 549, 56 School Street, Lebanon, NH

Laura Irene Ford

from the January 8, 1997 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Laura Irene Ford, 61, died Thursday, Dec. 26, 1996 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. She was born in Grafton, NH May 6, 1935, the daughter of Harry & Martha (Brown) Powell, and had lived in the Upper Valley for most of her life. She was married to Roland Ford who died in 1989. She had been employed by the Baltic Mills; KLEEN Laundry; and the International Packing Co. of Bristol, NH. She loved dogs, cats, guinea pigs, and loved to make quilts as gifts.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Survivors include: her companion, Leslie Hackeman of Canaan; her father, Harry Powell; a sister, Rose Buckwold of Canaan; a sister, Louise O’Shea of North Pole, AK; a sister, Barbara Dauphinais of Grafton, NH; a sister, Ruby McAllister of Canaan; a sister, Arlene Normandia of Hillsborough, NH; a step-daughter, Carole Quimby of White River Jct., VT; a step-daughter, Helen Pashalidis of Succasunna, NJ; s step-son, Joe Ford of Lebanon, NH; nieces and nephews.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Ricker Funeral Home of Lebanon, NH.

Gorden Allen Murphy

from the January 15, 1997 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Gorden A. Murphy, 64, died Monday, January 6, 1997, at the Veteran’s Hospital in White River Jct., VT following a long illness. He was born in Lebanon, NH Nov. 2, 1932, the son of William Thomas Murphy, Sr. and Leafie May (Baker) Murphy, and attended Lebanon schools. A U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict, he served on the aircraft carrier USS Wright. He had worked for Miller Ready Mix Concrete prior to becoming a self-employed trucker. He had been a resident of Enfield for the past 41 years and was a member of the American Legion of Lebanon, and the Lebanon Lodge of Elks. He was married to Dorothy Ruth (Wilmot) who died in 1990.

He will be remembered as a kind, gentle and caring husband, father and grandfather, and will never be forgotten by those who loved him.

There were no calling hours. Graveside Services will be held in the spring in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield, NH.

The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to: The Enfield FAST Squad, Enfield, NH 03748 or to: Hospice of the Upper Valley, 325 Mt. Support Rd, Lebanon, NH 03766.

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

Survivors include: Son, Daniel G. Murphy, Colfax, CA; Daughter, Deborah J. Cole, Lebanon, NH; Son, Dennis A. Murphy, Enfield, NH; Sister, Nonie Boisvert, Pittsfield, MA; Sister, Leafie I. Cantlin, Enfield, NH; Sister, Beverly Porter, White River Jct., VT; 7 Grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by: Wife, Dorothy Ruth (Wilmot) Murphy, died 1990; Brother, Clarence F. Murphy.

Richard Roger Buckwold

from the January 8, 1997 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Richard Roger Buckwold, 51, died December 31, 1996 in Canaan, NH.  He was a life long resident of Canaan and after attending Canaan High School he served in the Army National Guard. For many years he was a member of the Canaan Volunteer Fire Department.  He enjoyed the outdoors, particularly gardening and raising animals.  He worked at the International Packing Company in Bristol for many years, was self employed as a logger, and for the past 10 years has owned and operated Down to Earth Excavation Company of Canaan.  There will be no calling hours.

The family suggest in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to the Canaan FAST Squad, PO Box 35, Canaan, NH 03741.

Survivors include: mother, Rose Buckwold, Canaan; former wife, Norma Buckwold Green, Canaan; brother, Charles Buckwold, Vero Beach, FL; brother, Walter Buckwold, Orange, NH; brother, Norman Buckwold, Canaan; sister, Betty Mutney, Grantham, NH; sister, Nancy Garland, Middletown, CT; sister, Lois Sanborn, Canaan; sister, Susan Ignacio, Canaan.  Also numerous other relatives.  Preceded in death by his father Roger Frederick Buckwold.

Arrangements were under the direction of Ricker Funeral Home of Enfield.

Myrtle “Nell” Patterson

from the July 3, 1996 issue of The Country Chronicle

Brattleboro, VT–Myrtle “Nell” Patterson, 78, died Sunday, June 23, 1996 at the Eden Park Nursing Home following a brief illness.

Mrs.  Patterson was born in Marshall, TX on July 15, 1917, the daughter of James A.  and Myrtle (Keese) Fish.  She attended local schools in Marshall and was a graduate of El Dorado High School, AK in 1937.

On October 1, 1942 she married John Joseph Patterson in the Emanuel Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, LA.  Mr.  Patterson died in May of 1983.

A former resident of Grafton, NH, Mrs.  Patterson moved to Brattleboro in 1986.  She was a devoted mother and homemaker who had also been employed by Dartmouth College for several years.

Mrs.  Patterson was a charter member and past president of the American Legion Auxiliary Henry E.  Staniels Unit No.  97 in Grafton.  She was also a volunteer with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program in Brattleboro.  She liked spectator sports, especially baseball and hockey.  She also enjoyed embroidery, playing bingo and spending time with her grandchildren, friends and family.

She is survived by a son, Thomas A,  Patterson of Brattleboro, VT; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A son, John J.  Pattterson Jr., died in November 1984.  A sister, Eloise F.  Hall and a brother, James A.  Fish Jr., died previously.

Calling hours were held at the Atamaniuk Funeral Home in Brattleboro and the funeral service was held at the funeral home with the funeral home with the Rev.  Steve McClelland, pastor of the West Brattleboro Baptist Church officiating.  Bjurial followed in the Patterson family lot in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Grafton, NH.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Auxiliary, Henry E,  Staniels Unit #97 in care of Deborah Hazelton, RR#1 Box 611,Grafton, NH 03240.

Jeannine Marie Rowell

from the January 10, 1996 issue of The Country Chronicle

Lebanon, NH–Jeannine Marie Rowell, 66, a longtime area resident, died Monday, January 1, 1996 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH.  She was born in Montreal P.Q., Canada March 1, 1929, the daughter of the late Alde J.  & Georgiana (Desrosiers) Bergeron.  A longtime resident of the Upper Valley she had attended Sacred Heart Church of Lebanon.  Many area residents knew her as “Grammy” and she will be lovingly remembered by her family as a very caring and giving person.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home, 56 School Street in Lebanon on Thursday afternoon from 1-2 p.m.  Funeral services followed at 2 p.m. in the funeral home with the Rev.  John F.  Mullin S.J.  officiating.  Burial will follow in the spring in the Lakeview Cemetery in Enfield.

The family requested that in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions be made for Cardiac Care & Research, c/o Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Dr, Lebanon, NH  03756.

Survivors include:  a son, Ronald Tetreault of Lebanon, NH; a son, Richard Tetreault of Enfield, NH; a son, Mark Teteault of S.  Royalton, VT; a daughter, Corinne Alger of S.  Royalton, VT; a daughter, Jacqueline White of Hartford, VT; a brother, Fernand Bergeron of Lebanon, NH; a brother, Maurice Bergeron of Lebanon, NH; a brother, Real Bergeron of W. Hartford, VT; a brother John Bergeron of Montreal P.Q., Canada; a sister, Marie Mayette of Rockville, CT; a sister, Claudette Dion of Montreal P.Q., Canada; 13 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Daniel Henry O’Day

from the February 7, 1996 issue of The Country Chroncile

Lantana, FL–Daniel Henry O’Day, age 68, died suddenly on January 29,1996 at his home in Lantana, FL.  A native of Enfield, NH, he graduated from Enfield High School in 1947.  He enlisted in the U.S. Army , serving during WWII.  Following discharge, he went to school to become a foreman in the area woolen mills, working in Lebanon, Enfield, and Bridgewater, VT, retiring in 1990, after 50 years of service.  He was married to Janet Dyba in 1950 and they made their home in Lebanon, Enfield, and Bridewater, VT.  They moved to Florida in 1990 following Mr.  O’Day’s retirement.  He was a member of the VFW in Lebanon and the Lebanon Elks Lodge.  His children remember him  as being a very loving, caring, wonderful father and devoted husband.

Survivors include:  Wife Janet O’Day, of Lantana, FL; daughters Peggy Vincent and Patricia Rollman of Enfield, NH; sons, Michael of Lebanon, NH, Henry of Lake Worth, FL and Kevin of Lantana, FL; a brother, Richard O’Day of Lantana, FL; 19 grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon, NH was in charge of the arrangements.  Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield.

Frank M. Austin

from the February issue of The Country Chronicle

Dorchester, NH–Frank M.  Austin, 66, died Wednesday, Feb.  14, 1996 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Ctr. in Lebanon, NH following a long illness.  He was born in Grafton, NH Dec.  25, 1929, the son of the late Valentine M.  & Mabel L.  (Sargent) Austin.  An Upper Valley resident for all of his life, he was a self-employed building contractor for many years and assisted many area residents build homes or make repairs.  He had been employed as a maintenance foreman for International Packing Corp.  for several years.  He was later employed for many years as a master repairman for Cone Automatic (now known as Cone Blanchard) in Windsor, VT.  Mr.  Austin was a dowser and had successfully found over 200 wells without a single dry one.  He was a lifelong beekeeper and had used his bees in the treatment of his arthritis.  He loved hunting and had raised 27 champion coon-dogs.  He was an avid golfer and had shot a hole in one on Sept.  11, 1991 in Meredith, NH.  Frank attended the Canaan Assembly of God Church in Canaan, NH.  He will be remembered by many as a very giving person who would donate his time and his abilities in building construction to the benefit of those in need.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home in Enfield on Friday evening from 7-9 p.m.  Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. in the Canaan Assembly of God Church in Canaan, NH.  Burial will be in the spring in the Grafton Center Cemetery.

Survivors include:  his wife, Sylvia Mae (Young) Austin of Dorchester; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family requested that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made for the purchase of choir robes to the Canaan Assembly of God Church, PO Box 265, Canaan, NH  03741.

 

Avis H. Laramie

from the February 28, 1996 issue of The Country Chronicle

Charlestown, NH–Mrs.  Avis H.  Laramie, 81, of 89 West Street, Charlestown, died Wednesday evening February 21, 1996 at the Valley Regional Hospital after a long illness.  She was born in Grafton, NH on June 10, 1914 the daughter of Guy C.  and Ethel P.  (Frazier) Haskins and had resided in Charlestown for fifty years and wintered in Vero Beach, FL for sixteen years.

She was a graduate of Keene Normal School and taught grammar school in West Canaan and Charlestown for a short time and also did private tutoring in Charlestown.  She worked at Jones & Lamson Machine in Springfield, VT for five years in the late forties as a key punch operator.  Mrs.  Laramie was a very active member of the Charlestown  Congregational Church having been instrumental in starting The Thrift Shop at the church.  She was also a Deaconess and a member of Fort Four Association, Charlestown Grange #204, trustee for the library, Welcome Wagon Hostess, and many years active with the Girls Scouts.

The family includes her husband Kenneth Norman Laramie of Charlestown, whom she married on May 25, 1941; one daughter, Sidney Ellen Laramie of LaMesa, CA; one sister, Frances Plasmati of Deltona, FL; and nieces and nephews.  She was pre-deceased by two sisters, Roxie Boone and Rita Webster and one brother, E. Sam Haskins.

A memorial service was held Tuesday afternoon, Feb.  27th at 2 p.m.  at the Charlestown Congretional Church with Ray Ellis officiating.  Interment will be at a later date in the Grafton Center Cemetery in Grafton, NH.  A time of fellowship will be held in the Pine Room of the church after services.  The family requested that donations be made in her memory to the Charlestown Congregational Church Memorial Fund, PO Box E, Charlestown, NH  03603.