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Anita Margaret Alafat

from the June 1, 1994 issue of The Country Chronicle

Lebanon, NH – Anita M. (Blanchette) Alafat, 56, died Friday, May 27, 1994, at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, following a long illness.  Anita was a native and lifelong resident of Lebanon, NH.  She was born September 4, 1937, the daughter of Oscar & Alma (Lemieux) Blanchette.  She was a graduate of Lebanon High School – Class of 1955.  She was married to Richard A. Alafat, Sr., on August 10, 1957.  Mrs. Alafat was a loving mother, grandmother, and homemaker for her family, and was a member of Sacred Heart Church of Lebanon.  In 1965, she and her husband became part owners of Lander’s Restaurant in Lebanon.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Sacred Heart Church, and burial was in the Valley Cemetery in Lebanon.  Ricker Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include:

Husband, Richard A. Alafat, Sr., of Lebanon; Parents, Oscar P & Alma (Lemieux) Blanchette, of West Lebanon; Sons, Richard A. Jr, of Gorham, Maine, Gary M. (&wife Tricia) of West Canaan; Thomas E. (& wife Kim) of Littleton, Colorado; Brother, Clarence P. Blanchette, of Charleston, Illinois; Granddaughter, Keely of West Canaan, and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Brin Michael Turner

from the May 25, 1994 issue of The Country Chronicle

Lebanon – Brin Michael Turner, infant son of Crystel Turner of Lebanon, N.H. died May 16, 1994 at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H.  A funeral service was held on Saturday, May 21 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon.  Burial followed in the Valley Cemetery in Lebanon.  Friends called one hour before the service at the Ricker Funeral Home.

Survivors include: his mother, Crystel Turner of Lebanon; a sister, Brianna Turner of Lebanon, a brother, Brandon Prentice of Lebanon; his maternal grandfather, Bruce Turner of Lebanon; his maternal grandmother, Judy Vachon of Panama City, FL; maternal grandparents, Ernest & Gabrielle Turner of Newport, Vt.; a step-grandmother, Catherine Turner of Lebanon, a step-grandfather, Carl Vachon of Panama City, Fl; several aunts and uncles.

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

Jennifer Lyn Smith

from the May 5, 1994 issue of The Country Chronicle

West Lebanon—Jennifer Lyn Smith, 23, died Friday, May 13, at her home in West Lebanon.

She was born on April 5, 1971 in Lebanon, the daughter of Richard A. Clark of Lebanon and Cheryl Devault of Phoenix, AZ.

She graduated from Lebanon High School in 1989 where she enjoyed gymnastics.  She was a devoted mother and she also greatly enjoyed serving people as a nurse’s aide.  She will be greatly missed by many of her clients, who were refreshed by the warmth of her care.  At the time of her death she was employed by the Visiting Nurse Alliance of New Hampshire and Vermont.

She had lived for over four years in West Lebanon with her husband, Sasha K. Smith, their son, Damian, and daughter, Desiree Ann.

In addition to her parents, she leaves her grandparents, Arthur and Alma Clark of Lebanon; a brother, Dana Clark of Keene; two uncles; Philip Clark of Lebanon and Sidney Clark of Charleston, SC; three aunts; Judi Chatman of Dover, Jean Townsend of Canaan, and Suzanne Clark of Hanover; a great-aunt, Ruth Clark Hastings of Denver, CO; and cousins; Shelli Chatman of Dover, Sundari and Christopher Meacham of Canaan, and Ian Clark of Enfield.

A private memorial service was held at the home of her father- and mother-in-law, Donald and Raymona Sharkey, in Sharon, Vt, on Sunday, May 22.

Family and friends may contact Sasha Smith c/o his parents at (802)-763-7576 or at P.O. Box 23, Sharon, VT 05065-0023.

Funeral arrangements were directed by the Rand-Wilson Funeral Home in Hanover.

Gregory Karl Taylor

from the May 18, 1994 issue of The Country Chronicle

Lebanon – Gregory Karl Taylor 38, died suddenly at his home on Sunday, May 8, 1994.  He was born in New York, NY on April 14, 1956, the son of Samuel and Priscilla (Press) Taylor.  He attended elementary school and high School in Queens, NY.  He was talented in the electronics field and had worked with his father in the carpet industry in New York.  He became acquainted with New Hampshire while working here for a business firm in Manhattan, NY>  Greg came to Concord to work for a printing firm and later became a partner here in Lebanon with Kimball Graphics, Inc.  According to his mother “Gregory wads a beautiful person to know.  He was forever helping people with their problems and encouraging them to keep their spirits up.”

He leaves his wife; Joann Taylor, a son, Rennie Taylor, a sister Pamela Taylor and his parents, Samuel and Priscilla Taylor.

Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon was in charge of arrangements.  Burial will be at a later date in the Valley Cemetery in Lebanon.

Those who wish may make memorial contributions in his memory to the Gregory Taylor Memorial Fund, c/o Kimball Graphics, 69 Hanover Street, Lebanon, NH 03766.

Patrick L. “Paddy” Mulherin

from the May 4, 1994 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH – Patrick L. “Paddy” Mulherin, 63 died Saturday April 23, 1994 at the Veterans Hospital in Togas, Maine near Augusta following a long illness.  He was born in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine October 27, 1930, the son of the late Patrick & Emma (Albert) Mulherin.  He had been a long-time resident of the Enfield area and had been employed by the Town of Enfield for many years.  He enjoyed motorcycles and ultralite flying and was an avid sports fan.

There were no calling hours.  Private services will be conducted at the convenience of the family.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Gail Singer Mem. Bldg., 260 Rte 101, Unit 501, Manchester, NH 03102-6821 or to a charity of one’s choice.

Survivors include his wife: Patricia (Hadlock) Mulherin of Enfield; a daughter, Kellie Mulherin of Enfield; a sister, Mickey Seuss of Leominser, Mass.; a sister, Patricia Seidler of Enfield; a sister, Brenda Mulherin of Enfield; a sister, Lucy Kruck of Milo, Maine,; a sister, Alma Dickey of Brewer, Maine; a brother, Alvah Mulherin of Washington, Depot, Ct.; a brother, Thomas Mulherin of Meriden, N.H.; several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by a brother, John Mulherin who died in 1993.

The Ricker Funeral Home of Lebanon was in charge of the arrangements.

Yvonne L. DeCato

from the May 4, 1994 issue of The Country Chronicle

West Canaan, NH – Yvonne L. DeCato, 82 died at her home on Goose Pond Road in West Canaan, Thursday afternoon April 28, 1994.  She was born in Providence, RI July 6, 1911, the daughter of the late Louis & Laura (Saunier) Beaudry.  She grew up in Rhode Island where she attended schools and later became a Piano Instructor.  She was married to Harold Harry DeCato in 1932 and moved to West Canaan where they operated the Busy Bea Farm until 1967 when they retired to Goose Pond Road.  Mr. DeCato died March 22, 1988.

Mrs. DeCato was a communicant of St. Helena’s Church of Enfield and was a former member of the Catholic Daughters of America.  She was active with the Canaan P.T.A.; enjoyed crafts and sewing; and found her greatest love in her family.

There were no calling hours.  A mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the St. Helena’s Church in Enfield.  Burial followed in the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Canaan.

The family requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital, 125 Mascoma St., Lebanon, NH 03766.  Survivors include: her daughter, Claudine H. Shadowens of West Canaan; a daughter, Donna Ross of Burlington, CT and West Canaan; a son, Clifford DeCato of Abington, PA; a sister, Irene Hopkins of Rhode Island; a sister, Alice Okon of Pensacola, FL; a brother, Emil Beaudry of Greenville, RI; a sister, Beatrice Walden of Westboro, MA; a sister, Ann Marott of New Orleans, LA; a brother, Donald Beaudry of El Cajon, CA; ten grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband Harold H. DeCato in 1988, a son, Francis DeCato in 1987 and a sister, Aurice Myers.

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

Richard W. Brant

from the May 4, 1994 issue of The Country Chronicle

May 4, 1994

Richard W. Brant

Laconia, NH – Richard W. Bryant, 76, died at his home in Laconia, N.H. Saturday, April 23, 1994.

He was born in Brockton, Mass. August 10, 1927, the son of Harold & Marion (Langley) Bryant.  He attended schools in Goffstown, NH and was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II.

He was a Conservation Officer with the New Hampshire Fish & Game Department in the Grafton County area from 1948-1978.  During this time he resided in Enfield, N.H.

He was a member if the Conservation Officers Relief Association, the N.H. Association of Retired Law Enforcement Officers; the Social Summit Lodge #50 F. & A.M.; the Wilkins Smith Post #1 of the American Legion; and the Pemigewasset Valley Fish & Game Club.

There were no calling hours.  A funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m. in the First Congregational Church of Lebanon with the Rev. Philip Anderson officiating.  Burial will be at a later date in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield.

Frederick Simon “Fred” Legere

from the April 27, 1994 issue of The Country Chronicle

Lebanon, NH – Frederick Simon “Fred” Legere, 73, died Friday, April 22, 1994 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH.  He was born in Portland, Me, on October 21, 1920, the son of the late Frederick & Lucy (Blanchard) Legere, and was a graduate of the Chevrus High School in Portland, Me.  “Fred” was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII having served with the Army Medical Corps.  Following his discharge, he worked for the American News CO, in Portland, Me, and during the ‘50’s came to the Upper Valley where he was employed by Verham News for several years.  He was later employed for over 20 years prior to his retirement in the Sales Dept. of Gateway Motoers in White River, Jct., VT.

“Fred” was well known for his tireless dedication to area High School, College and community sports.  He officiated at many sporting events including basketball, baseball and football.  He was actively involved with the organization of the officiating crews for the Shriner’s Maple Sugar Bowl football games.  He received many awards and citations for his officiating including awards from Governor and the State of New Hampshire.

He was also a member of the American Legion Post #22 of Lebanon; and the Lebanon Lions Club.

He was married to Hester E. (Brown) on April 18, 1942.

Ricker Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.  The family requests that memorial contributions be made to: The National Kidney Foundation of NH, One Tremont Street, Concord, NH, 03301 or to: The Carter Community Building Association (CCBA), P.O. Box 386, Lebanon, NH, 03766 or a charity of one’s choice.  Survivors include his wife, Hester, of Lebanon; Daughter, Mary Ann Mousley, and granddaughter, Heather Mousley, of Enfield; 2 nieces and 1 nephew.  He was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 1 brother.

Joseph Odlin Theriault

from the April 27, 1994 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan – Joseph Odlin Theriault, 82, died Thursday evening at the Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverill.

He was born in Packardsville, New Brunswick, Canada, Sept. 25, 1911, the son of Alex and Alma (Albert) Theriault.  Mr. Theriault came to the United States in 1929.  He had been a longtime resident of Canaan and lived at the Rogers Home in Lebanon before moving to North Haverhill two years ago.

For many years, Mr. Theriault worked as a self-employed lumberman and was employed by the State of New Hampshire Department of Transportation for five years prior to his retirement.

Mr. Theriault loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman.

Survivors include his son, Guy C. Plume of Lebanon; two grandchildren; several great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by 16 brothers and sisters.

Family and friends may gather at the Ricker Funeral Home, 56 School St. in Lebanon, Monday at 7 p.m.  A memorial service will be conducted at 8 p. m.  Burial will be at a later date in the Valley Cemetery in Lebanon.

The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Home & Community Health Care of the Upper Valley, Suite 9, Commerce Building, Lebanon, N.H. 03766.

Francis Raymond Ibey

from the April 27, 1994 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, N.H. – Francis Raymond Ibey, 70, died Monday morning, April 18, 1994 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in White River Jct., VT.  He was born in Keene, N.H. February 20, 1924, the son of the late Everett F. & Ida C. (Evans) Ibey.  He was a lifelong Enfield resident and had neem employed by Split Ballbearing Co, for over 20 years.  Mr. Ibey was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II; a member of the American Legion Post #22 of Lebanon; and was a Past Commander of the former Enfield Post.

He was married to Marion H. (Wheeler) July 9. 1945.

There were no calling hours, a Memorial Mass was celebrated Thursday morning, April 21st, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Helena’s Church in Enfield.  Burial followed in the Oak Grove Cemetery.

The family requested that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to the Enfield F.A.S.T. Squad, Enfield, NH 03748; or to the Hospice Unit of the Veterans Administration Hospital, N. Hartland Rd., White River Jct., VT 05001; or for prayers to be said at St. Helena’s Church, RR#2, Box 26, Enfield, NH 03748.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Ricer Funeral Home in Lebanon.

Survivors include: his wife, Marion H. (Wheeler) of Enfield; a son, Timothy F. of Enfield; a son, Stephen T. of Grafton; a son, Denis C. of Grantham; a son David M. of Florence, MT, a daughter, Doreen M. Slavin of Bridgewater, MA; a son, Gerald R. of Lebanon; a sister, Jane Gosselin of Enfield; a brother, Ernest Ibey of Missoula, MT; an aunt, Dorothy Evans of West Palm Beach, FL; twelve grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his brother, James Ibey and a sister, Dorothy Stewart.