from the July 26, 1995 issue of The Country Chronicle
Grafton, NH–Hazel B. (Armstrong) Cole of Route 4 in Grafton Center, died at Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital in Lebanon following a long period of failing health.
Mrs. Cole was born on July 1, 1906 in Manchester, the daughter of William H. and Jessie E. (Harvey) Armstrong. She moved with her family to Grafton in 1907, when she was 1 year old. A resident ever since, she attended Grafton schools and Proctor Academy in Andover, NH.
In 1932 she married Harold H. Cole. They were married for 62 years before Mr. Cole died in 1994.
Mrs. Cole was an avid gardener and enjoyed caring for her home and her family. She was also a former Granger and an active participant in community affairs.
Her only child, Robert H. Cole, died in 1985. Survivors include: her daughter-in-law, Marcelline Cole of St. Johnsbury, VT; three brothers, James H. Armstrong of Wolfeboro, NH, and David W. Armstrong of Danbury, NH; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
There were no calling hours. Graveside services were held on Saturday, July 15, 1995 at 11 a.m. in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Grafton.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggested that memorial contributions be made to the Grafton Ambulance Service, c/o Judy Swirski, Treasurer, Grafton, NH 03240. Chadwick Funeral Service in New London was in charge of arrangements.