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Donald E. McAlister

From the May 1, 2000 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Donald E. MacAlister, 72, died on early Friday morning, April 28, 2000 at the Hanover Terrace Healthcare Center following a long illness. He was born in Canaan, NH on April 17, 1928 the son of Earl and Alice (Recard) McAlister. He was a lifelong resident of Canaan where he graduated from high school. Following high school he enlisted in the U.S. Navy serving both WWII and the Korean Conflict. In 1948 he was married to Rita Monroe and they have made their home in Canaan for the past 52 years. Mr. McAlister was employed for 32 years as a brakeman for Boston & Maine Railroad and retired in 1984. He was a member of the American Legion in Canaan and served the Town of Canaan on the Budget Committee for two terms. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed hunting and gardening. and most of all loved his family.

He is survived by his wife Rita McAlister of Canaan, two sons Jack and David McAlister both of Canaan, a brother Gordon McAlister of Canaan, 2 grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held on Monday evening at 7 pm at the Ricker Funeral Home on Rte. 4 in Enfield with the Pastor John Crilley officiating. Burial will be at a later date in the Canaan Street Cemetery.

James E. Simpson, II

From the May 1, 2000 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–James E. Simpson II, 48, died Friday evening, April 28, 2000, at the Dartmouth- Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident.

He was born in New London, NH on August 26, 1951, a son of James E. Simpson, Sr. and Dora (Crandlemere) Simpson. He grew up in Lebanon and was a graduate of Lebanon High School class of 1969. He later graduated from Keene State College in 1973. He and his father owned and operated Shaker Bridge Used Furniture for many years. Most recently, he was teaching at Hartford High School and the Alternative Program in Wilder. Most of his life he’s been involved with collecting antiques.

He is survived by his wife, Amy May (Bond) Simpson and a cousin, Judy Hodgdon of Lebanon.

Private family service will be held at a later date.

Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon is in charge of arrangements.

Frank M. Quimby

From the May 1, 2000 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Graveside Committal Services for Frank Marshall Quimby, who died March 3, 2000 at the age of 75, will be held Friday May 5 at 2 pm in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield, NH. The Rev. William Wittik will officiate. The Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon is in charge of arrangements.

Elwyn Baxter Chamberlin

From the May 8, 2000 issue of The Country Chronicle

West Swanzey, NH–Graveside Committal Services will be held for Elwyn Baxter Chamberlin, who died February 5, 2000, at the age of 82, will be held Wednesday, May 10 at 10 am in the Oak Hill Cemetery in West Swanzey, NH. The Rev. Dale Edwards will officiate.

The Ricker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Eva M. Paquette

From the May 8, 2000 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Graveside Committal Services will be held for Eva M. Paquette, who died March 16, 2000 at the age of 85, will be held Friday, May 12 at 2 pm in the Lakeview Cemetery in Enfield, NH. The Rev. Paul Rainville, M.S. will officiate.

The Ricker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Robert P. Coutermarsh

From the May 8, 2000 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Robert P. Coutermarsh, 84, died Saturday morning, May 6, 2000, at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. He was born in Lebanon, NH, on July 11, 1915, one of 11 children born to Peter & Etta (Brooke) Coutermarsh. He attended Sacred Heart School in Lebanon and was a graduate of Lebanon High School, Class of 1934. He was married November 25, 1927 to his wife of 62 years, Valma (Basset).Lifelong area residents, they also wintered in Florida for 20 years. Mr. Coutermarsh had been employed by G.W. Carter for 27 years until 1960. He later worked for Trumbull-Nelson, retiring in 1972 as a shop foreman. He was a communicant of Sacred Heart Parish in Lebanon and enjoyed working outdoors.

He is survived by: Valma Coutermarsh, wife, of Enfield, NH; Betty Daigle and Donna Roberts, daughters, of West Lebanon, NH; 5 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and many nephews, nieces, and cousins.

He is preceded in death by: Peter Coutermarsh, father; Etta Coutermarsh, mother; Edward Coutermarsh, brother; Lester Coutermarsh, brother; Ralph Coutermarsh, brother; Herman Coutermarsh, brother; Blanche Coutermarsh, sister; Yvonne Coutermarsh, sister; Hattie Hickory, sister; Edith Babcock, sister; Mildred Reynolds, sister; and Edna Monroe, sister and twin to Edward Coutermarsh.

Friends may call at the Ricker Funeral Home, 56 School St. in Lebanon, NH, on Monday evening from 7-9 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday morning at 11 am in the Sacred Heart Church in Lebanon. Burial will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Christian McConnell McVey

From the April 24, 2000 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Graveside Committal Services for Christian McConnell McVey, who died January 12, 2000 at the age of 91, will be held Monday April 24 at 1 pm in the Canaan Street Cemetery in Canaan, NH. The Rev. Patricia Williams will officiate. The Ricker Funeral Home of Lebanon is in charge of arrangements.

William F. Huntley

From the May 7, 2001 issue of The Country Chronicle

Grafton, NH–William F. Huntley, 84, died Wednesday May 2, 2001 at Concord Hospital in Concord, NH. HE was born in Lowell, MA December 18, 1916, a son of the late Joseph S. & Ethel F. (Adams) Huntley. He grew up in Lowell and attended local schools. Following his graduation from college, he was employed as an electrical engineer for Raytheon Corporation for 37 years retiring in 1977. He was married to Anna L. “Nan” (Cadigan) Huntley who died Oct 7, 1998. Mr. Huntley was a former active member of the Grafton Center Congregational Church, and the Masonic Lodge in Canaan, NH. He was an accomplished woodworker, lapadariast and jewelry maker. He and his wife had operated the HOPOLO Gift Shop in Grafton.

He was predeceased by his wife: Anna L. “Nan” (Cadigan) Huntley who died October 7, 1998; and a sister Margie.

Survivors include a sister: Alice White of Cincinnati, OH; a brother: Forrest “Mike” Huntley of West Yarmouth, MA; several nieces & nephews, and seven great-nieces & nephews.

Friend may call at the Ricker Funeral Home, Rte 4, Enfield, Friday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 4 pm in the Grafton Center Congregational Church. The Rev. Thomas Warner will be in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Grafton.

Memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Huntley may be made to the Grafton Ambulance Squad or the Grafton Fire Dept.

Didace G. LaCroix, Sr.

From the May 28, 2001 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Didace G. LaCroix, Sr., 83, died Friday, May 25, 2001 at his home in Enfield, following a long illness. He was born in St. Germaine, PQ Canada, on September 9, 1917, a son of the late Zephirin & Leontine (Bellavance) LaCroix. He was an U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, and had been a resident of the Upper Valley for over 60 years. Mr. LaCroix had been employed at Dartmouth College in the Buildings and Grounds Department 6, and was a longstanding member of the Lebanon Lodge of Elks. He enjoyed old cars, music, and playing his harmonica.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years: Loretta (Dube) LaCroix of Enfield, NH; 1 daughter: Linda LaCroix of Enfield, NH; 3 sons: Didace LaCroix, Jr. of Bethel, VT; Norman LaCroix of Lebanon, NH; and Robert LaCroix of Enfield, NH; 2 brothers, Antonio “Tony” LaCroix of Wilder, VT and Fernidand “Joe” LaCroix of Littleton, NH: 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday morning May 29 at 11:00 am in the Ricker Funeral Home, Rte 4, Enfield, NH. The Rev. Paul Rainville M.S. will officiate. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Mr. LaCroix may be made to: The Visiting Nurse Alliance of VT and NH Inc., and Hospice, VNH, 46 S. Main St., White River Junction, VT 05001 to be directed to the Lebanon, Enfield and Canaan service areas.

Robert “Brian” Williams

From the March 27, 2000 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Robert “Brian” Williams, 42, died on Sunday March 19, 2000 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center following a long illness.

He was born on May 8, 1957, in Proctor, VT, the son of William H. and Laura (Migliavacca) Williams. He attended East Montpelier schools and Johnson State College. He came to the Upper Valley in 1981 and had been employed as an orderly at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. He then married Doris A. Chouinard on October 1, 1983. In 1996 he went to work for the United States Postal Service first in White River Jct., VT and for the last few years as the Postal Clerk in the Enfield, NH Post Office. He was an avid golfer, bowler, and New York sports fan.

Friends were able to call on Tuesday night, March 21 at the Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon from 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral Services were conducted on Wednesday morning at 11 am in the funeral home with Rev. Roland Nadeau M.S. officiating. Burial will be at a later date in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield, NH.

The family suggested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Robert Brian Williams Fund, c/o Mascoma Saving Bank, PO Box 435, Lebanon, NH 03766 to benefit his children’s education.

Predeceased by: William Harry Williams, father.

Survived by: Laura (Migliavacca) Williams, mother; Doris A. Williams, wife, Canaan, NH; Eric C. and Matthew B. Williams, sons, Canaan, NH; Stephanie M. Williams, daughter, Canaan, NH; Willian H., III of NY and Dana Williams of ME, half brothers. Several close friends, in-laws, nieces and nephews.