Tag: Enfield

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.

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.

Eva M. Paquette

From the March 20, 2000 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Eva M. Paquette, 85, died Thursday March 16, 2000 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. She was born in Rochester, VT on April 28, 1914, a daughter of the late Dennis and Ella (Asbury) Murphy. An Enfield resident for most of her life, she was a communicant of St. Helena’s Parish. She was married to Joseph T. Paquette, Sr., who died Feb. 5, 1978. For many years she was employed by the Baltic Woolen Mills in Enfield, and later in the housekeeping dept. of Dartmouth College in Hanover. She enjoyed crocheting and had made many intricately designed doilies.

Friends were able to call at the Ricker Funeral Home, 56 School St., Lebanon, NH on Sunday evening. Funeral services will be conducted Monday morning at 10 am in the funeral home with the Rev. Paul Rainville M.S. officiating. Burial will be in the spring in the Lakeview Cemetery in Enfield.

Memorial contributions may be made to: The Lebanon Senior Citizens Center, 10 Campbell St., Lebanon, NH 03766.

Predeceased by : Joseph T. Paquette, Sr., husband; Dennis Murphy, father; Ella (Asbury) Murphy, mother; Richard Paquette, son; Dora Ryan, daughter; Dan Murphy, brother; Dennis Murphy, brother.

Survived by: Joseph Paquette, Jr., son, Claremont, NH; Betty Chase, daughter, Enfield, NH; Joyce Peck, daughter, Paris, CA; Lillian Dickerson, sister, Barre, VT; 13 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Florence A. Garnhum

From the April 16, 2001 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Florence A. Garnhum, 80, died Tuesday morning April 20, 2001 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. She was born in Enfield Center, NH December 8, 1920, a daughter of the late Harry L. & Bertha M. (Lewis) Bailey. A lifelong resident of Enfield Center she was a longtime member of the Earnest Workers Club, and enjoyed plants, flowers, knitting and art. She was married in May 1941 to Charles W. Garnhum who died April 29, 1980.

She was predeceased by her husband and a brother, Oscar Bailey.

Survivors include three daughters: Diane White and Jean Williams, both of Enfield Center, and Deborah Truman of Grafton. One son, Scott Garnhum of Kokomo, IN. A sister, Dorothy Emerson of Enfield Center. Seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and four nieces.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home. Rte 4 in Enfield, Friday evening from 7-9 pm. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 pm in the funeral home with the Rev. Patricia Williams officiating. Burial will be at a later date in the Montcalm Cemetery in Enfield Cemetery.

The family suggested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to: The Enfield Center Fire Dept., Enfield Center, NH 03749.

Mildred A. Dugan

From the August 21, 2000 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Mildred A. Dugan, 85, of Enfield died on Tuesday, August 15th, at the Alice Peck Day Extended Care Facility in Lebanon. She was born in Franklin, NH on May 2nd, 1915, a daughter of James and Kathleen (Lahair) Anastas. She was married to Edgar I. Dugan on June 30, 1945. Mr. Dugan died on February 26, 1972.

Mrs. Dugan was employed as a textile weaver by the Black Bear Woolen Mill in Proctorsville, VT at the age of 16. She later worked for the Baltic Mill in Enfield for 13 years and the Dartmouth Woolen Mill in Claremont for 15 years. Mrs. Dugan retired in 1982.

Mrs. Dugan is survived by a sister Loretta C. Godfrey of Rutland, VT; a brother Basil Pano of Franklin, NH; several nieces, nephews, and her close friend, Dororthy Mulherin of Enfield.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home on Rte. 4 on Sunday, August 20th, burial took place on Monday in the Quechee Cemetery in Quechee, VT.

Raymond T. Brown

From the October 16, 2000 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Raymond T. Brown, 77, died Friday morning, October 6, 2000 at the Alice Peck Day Extended Care Facility in Lebanon, NH. He was born in Canaan, NH on October 27, 1922 and had attended local schools. A lifelong Enfield resident, he had been employed by the former Baltic Woolen Mills, and later worked for many years as a custodian at Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, retiring in 1992. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII and a member of the American Legion. He was also a member of the Faith Baptist Church of Canaan, NH and the Enfield/Mascoma Lions Club. He enjoyed travel and spending time with friends. He was married to Sadie (Sanders) Brown who died October 27, 1992.

He leaves many nieces, nephews, and cousins in the Enfield/Canaan area. He was predeceased by his wife and one brother. Graveside committal services will be announced in the near future by the Ricker Funeral Home of Lebanon, NH.

Memorial contributions in memory of Raymond may be made to: The Enfield/Mascoma Lions Club Building Fund, PO Box 3, Enfield, NH 03748.

Ada M. Sleeper

From the February 28, 2000 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Ada M. Sleeper, 86, of Enfield, died on Saturday, February 19th at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon. She was born in Grafton, NH on July 25, 1913 a daughter of Edwin E. and Lizzie (Martin) Morse. She had been a resident of this area most of her life and was the widow of Lee V. Sleeper who died in 1957. She had worked as a nurse’s aide at Northwood Nursing Home in Manchester for several years. She enjoyed her pets, traveling and country music.

She leaves 6 children; Elizabeth Guerin of Enfield, Betty Dion of Gilford; Sharon Pillsbury of Canaan, Larry Sleeper of Canaan, Kenneth Sleeper of Enfield and Forest Sleeper of Enfield, 12 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 13 brothers and sisters, 2 sons; Lee and Ralph, and a daughter Glenda Ada Sleeper Johnson.

Friends were able to call at Ricker Funeral Home in Enfield on Tuesday, February 22nd. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 23rd at the Community Lutheran Church of Enfield with Pastor John Crilley officiating. Burial will be in the spring in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Grafton.

Lyle Winston Prior

From the January 10, 2000 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Lyle Winston Prior, 82, a longtime resident of Enfield, NH, died Sunday morning, January 2, 2000 at the Veterans Hospital in White River Jct., VT. He was born in Burlington, VT Sept. 15, 1917, the son of the late William & Della (Church) Prior. He was raised and educated in Burlington & Underhill, VT. He was married April 12, 1942 to Irene E. (Wilmot). A U.S. Army Veteran of WWII he served in the European Theatre with the Railroad Operations Battalion. For over 34 years he was employed by the B&M Railroad as a brakeman. Mr. Prior was a founder, Past President, and a life member of the NH Trappers Association; a life member of the Grafton County Sheriff’s Aux., and a life member of the Lebanon Lodge of Elks B.P.O.E. #2099. He was also a member of the Civil Air Patrol and was involved with their cooperation with the Fish & Game Department’s Search and Rescue activities. He was also a licensed NH fishing and hunting guide and hosted his own television show “Sportsman’s Scrapbook” on WNNE TV 31 from 1967-1968. For 17 years he had been active with the Lebanon Senior Center and their “Meals on Wheels” program.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home, 56 School St., Lebanon, NH Tuesday evening from 7-9 pm. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday morning at 10 am in the funeral home with the Rev. Patricia Williams officiating. Burial will be in the spring in the Lakeview Cemetery in Enfield, NH. Memorial contributions may be made to the Enfield F.A.S.T. Squad, Enfield, NH 03748 or to a charity of one’s choice.

Survived by:

Mrs. Irene E. Prior, wife, Enfield, NH

Steven L. Prior, son, West Jordan, UT

William I. Prior, son, Enfield, NH

Bruce E. Prior, son, Enfield, NH

Donna Schmanska, daughter, Enfield, NH

13 Grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceded in death by Otis Prior, brother and Muriel Pierson, sister

Robert R. Charbono

From the July 31, 2000 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Robert Raymond Charbono, 68, died at home on Thursday, July 20, 2000.

He was born in Enfield on May 2, 1932, a son of Earl and Bernice (Daigle) Charbono. He attended Enfield High School, and in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict.

Mr. Charbono was a skilled bookbinder and his working years were spent at Dartmouth Printing, Rumford Press, Whitman Press, and Lebanon Graphics. He retired in 1991.

He enjoyed working in his vegetable garden, watching baseball games, visiting with friends at Janet’s Roadside Cafe and at Chases’s Garage, and spending time with his family.

He married Diane F. Coutermarsh on July 28, 1956, and they resided in the home in which he was born.

He was predeceased by two sisters, Lois Charbono Kenney and Bernice Charbono Donovan, and a brother, Richard Charbono.

Mr. Charbono leaves his wife of Enfield, three children, Nancy M. Charbono-Ricard of Canaan, Karen M. Ibey of Enfield and Thomas R. Charbono of Northfield, and their spouses, Alan Ricard, Gerald Ibey, and Kathy Charbono; five grandchildren: Christopher Hitt, Victoria Ibey, Lauren Charbono, Kaitlin Charbono and Robert Ibey; brothers, Earl, Paul, Stephen, David and Donald Charbono and William Gray, and a sister, Joyce Charbono Ruel; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A memorial service was held on Tuesday, July 25th at 2 pm at Ricker Funeral Home, School St., Lebanon, with Pastor John Crilley officiating. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the FAST Squad, PO Box 373, Enfield, NH 03748.

Marion E. Bill

From the August 21, 2000 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Marion Ester Bill, 90, of Enfield, died Wednesday, August 9,2000 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.

She was born November 10, 1909, in Indian River, Maine; a daughter of the Rev. Edwin E. and Alice G. (Stark) Lombard, and attended schools in Lakeport, NH, Whitefield, NH, Schenectady, NY, North Adams, MA, Rutland and Canada.

On August 6, 1933, she was married to George W. Bill, who died November 8, 1997. She will best be remembered for her embroidery, homemade bread and baked beans. The most important part of her life was spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a member of St, Helena’s Church in Enfield.

In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a son, George W. Jr.; a daughter, Betty Ann Bill; a sister, Ethel M. Tenny; and four brothers, Ernest, George, Albert and Arthur Lombard.

Survivors include eight daughters, Pricilla Dube of Dummer, NH; Bernadette Charbono of Canaan; and Alice LeCain; and Elaine Townsend of Enfield; Regina Decato of Lakeland, FL; Gloria Lehr of Ocala, FL; Theresa Hamlin of Center Harbor, NH; and Joyce Tynan of Kathleen, FL; four sons, Roger of Ludlow, MA; Philip of Goffstown, NH; Francis of Enfield and Peter of Milan, NH; 44 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.