from the December 11, 1996 issue of The Country Chronicle
Enfield, NH–Harriet Warren Stevens, 98, died Monday December 2, 1996 at the Alice Peck Day Extended Care Facility in Lebanon, NH. She was born in her lifelong Enfield residence on Stevens Street, Sept. 7, 1898, the daughter of the George F. & Mary Ellen (Hall) Pettengill. She was a graduate of Enfield High School and later taught school in the area for a short time. She became a telephone operator for the New England Bell Telephone Co. in Enfield, NH, a position she held for many years. She started by working nights during high school and continued after her graduation for 38 years.
She was married to Henry Hough who died in 1928. She later married Percy Stevens, who died in 1954. She took over as Tax Collector for the Town of Enfield following the death of her husband Percy who had previously held the position. She served the town in this capacity for many years.
She was a member of the Athena Club of Enfield; was a State Treasurer for the Women Relief Corps; a Past Matron and member over 75 years of the Relham Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of Enfield; a member of the American Legion Auxiliary; and attended the Enfield United Methodist Church.
Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home in Enfield Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services were conducted on Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. in the funeral home in Enfield. The Rev. Cecelia Engelhardt officiated. Burial will be in the spring in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield.
Memorial contributions may be made to: The Enfield United Methodist Church Vestry Fund, c/o Gloria Oakes, Enfield, NH 03748 or to a charity of one’s choice.
Survivors include: a daughter, Janice Staggs of Enfield; a dughter, Jena Hunt of Ft. Meyers, FL; a stepson, Carroll Stevens of HI; a foster child, Betty Bacher of Claremont; 13 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.