From the May 31, 1999 issue of The Country Chronicle
Canaan, NH–Raymond Everett Estes Sr., 72, died Monday morning May 24, 1999 at the Hanover Terrace Healthcare Center in Hanover, NH. He was born in Lebanon, NH on October 19, 1926, the son of the late Everett A. & Grace E. (Bassett) Estes. He was a graduate of Lebanon High School, and was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. A lifelong Upper Valley resident he had been a Certified Nursing Assistant (CAN) at the Veterans Hospital in White River Jct., VT for over 36 years. He later was employed by the Lebanon Key Shop for several years, and also enjoyed rock collecting. He was married in White River Jct., VT on Sept. 1, 1948 to Dorothy Edna (Carter) who died July 14, 1993.
There will be no calling hours. Graveside Committal Services will be held Thursday morning at 11am at the Valley Cemetery in Lebanon, NH with the Rev. John Crilley officiating.
The Ricker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include:
Son, Raymonf E. Estes Jr., Canaan, NH
Grandson, Raymond E. Estes III, Canaan, NH
1 nephew
Preceded in death by:
Wife, Dorothy E. Estes, Died: 1993
Sister, Edith Chesley, Died: 1998