Tag: Canaan

Tiffany Julia Fielden

From the July 3, 2000

Canaan, NH–Tiffany Julia Fielden, 11, died Thursday night June 29, 2000 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH following a brief illness. She was born in Hanover, NH June 4, 1989, a daughter of Tammy Jean (Fielden) and Mahlon D. Wilson. She has recently completed fourth grade at the Canaan Elementary School. She loved reading and enjoyed animals, bicycle riding, music, TV, swimming and visiting the farm.

She is survived by: Mahlon D. Wilson, father, Enfield, NH; Tammy Jean George, mother, Canaan, NH; John George, Sr., step-father, Canaan, NH; Raymond Willis, Grandfather, Newport, NH; Dorothy Chase, Grandmother, Lebanon, NH; Julia Wilson Labier, Grandmother, Enfield, NH; Addie George, Enfield, NH, step-grandmother; John Patrick George, Jr., brother, Canaan, NH.

Preceded in death by: Ralph Wilson, Grandfather.

There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held Monday afternoon at 2 pm in the Lebanon United Methodist Church on School St in Lebanon. A reception following in the church hall. All are welcome to attend.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to: Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 381 Park Ave., South-Suite 507, New York, NY 10016.

The Ricker Funeral Home of Lebanon is in charge of arrangements.

Oscar Dean Buzzell

From the September 20, 1999 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Oscar Dean Buzzell, 84, died on September 18, 1999, at Brookside Nursing Home in Hartford, VT.

The son of Andrew L. Buzzell and Maude Joyce, he was born on December 14, 1914 in West Stewartstown, NH.

He had been a resident of Canaan since the early 50’s, where he owned and operated a family farm with his wife, Mary Kilton, whom he married on December 9, 1940. Mrs. Buzzell died on March 17, 1990. Mr. Buzzell also worked at Dartmouth College and the Lebanon Excelsior Mill for many years. He loved dogs and horses.

There were no calling hours. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, September 21st, at 2:00 pm in the Canaan Street Cemetery in Canaan.

Survivors include:

Daughters, Bernice Braley and Linda Gardner of Canaan, a son, Edward Buzzell of Canaan, 12 grandchildren, many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Mr. Buzzell was preceded in death by his brothers, LaVern, Carl and Lionel, and his sisters, Hazel Fox and Mildred May. Ricker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy Rita (White) Moore

From the October 11, 1999 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Dorothy Rita (White) Moore, 76, died Tuesday morning, October 5, 1999 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH following a long illness, She was born in Lebanon, NH on May 17, 1923, a daughter of the late Leo L. and Evelyn (Berube) White. A lifelong resident of the Upper Valley, she was a graduate of Lebanon High School-Class of 1942, where she was active in many activities including sports and music. She was married to Walter Joseph Moore who died March 30, 1986. Dorothy enjoyed sports and fishing, travel, flowers, singing, cribbage and spending time with her family.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home, 56 School Street, Lebanon, NH Saturday afternoon from 1-3 pm. Burial followed in the West Canaan Cemetery. Floral tributes are encouraged.

Survivors include:

Son, Dr. Walter J. Moore Jr; West Canaan, NH

Daughter, Dr. Noreen Moore-Picken; West Canaan, NH

Daughter, Patricia D. Rowell; West Canaan, NH

Sister, Velma Tobin; Hanover, NH

Sister, Lillian Bircher; Lyme, NH

Sister, Alice Decato; Lebanon, NH

2 Grand-daughters, Many nieces, nephews and cousins

Preceded in death by:

Husband, Walter Joseph Moore; Died: March 30, 1986

Brother, Roland White

Brother, Paul White

Arrangements by: Ricker Funeral Home, PO Box 549, 56 School St., Lebanon, NH 03766

Frederick Bryson

From the July 26, 1999 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Frederick Bryson, 83, of Canaan, died July 23, 1999, at his home, after a period of illness. He was born in Ireland on September 9, 1915, and came to the United States with his mother when he was only 6 years old.

He was a veteran of World War II. After discharge from the service, he and his wife moved to Tampa, FL. They spent 54 years together. The last 50 years were spent in Canaan, NH where he was a dairy farmer until his retirement in 1978. He served the Town of Canaan for 7 years and served 2 terms on the MVRHS School Board.

He was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Ellan of Canaan; one son, Frederick Jr. of Canaan, and five daughters-Patricia Bryson, Colleen Johnston and Linda LaBelle, all of Canaan, Sue Ellan Kolives of Keene, and Beverly Gibbs of Hartwood, VA. Also Nine grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.

A celebration of his life will be held at the Bryson home on Grist Mill Hill Rd., at 1:00 on Tuesday, July 27.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Canaan F.A.S.T. Squad, c/o Linda Lashua, Rte. 4, Canaan, NH 03741.

Theodore Wesley Edmands

From the August 23, 1999 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Theodore Wesley Edmands, 70, died Friday, August 20, 1999 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH following a lengthy illness. He was born in Melrose, MA Oct. 28, 1928, a son of Edward W. Edmunds Jr. and Helen M. Cook of Wakefield, MA. He was educated in Wakefield public schools and in 1951 moved to Los Angeles and received a B.S. Degree in engineering. He was employed at Douglas Aircraft for 9 years and Northrup Corp. for 30 years retiring to Tarpon Springs, FL in 1990 where he spent the winter months. For the last 3 years he has been a resident of Lebanon and Canaan during the summer.

There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 11am in the Canaan United Methodist Church with the Rev. Patricia Williams officiating. Burial will be in the Forest Glen Cemetery in Wakefield, MA Thursday morning at 11am with the Rev. Richard Wisenback officiating.

The Ricker Funeral Home of Lebanon, NH is in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include:

Sister, Mrs. Nancy Allen, Canaan, NH

Niece, Bonnie McAlister, Canaan, NH

Niece, Barbara McAlister, Canaan, NH

Nephew, William Allen, Potomac, MT

Nephew, Bruce Allen, Lebanon, NH

Nephew, David Allen, Canaan, NH

Nephew, Daniel Allen, Canaan, NH

Nephew, Robert Allen, Canaan, NH

Nephew, Roy Allen, Canaan, NH

18 Great nieces and nephews

3 Great great nephews

Roger Cecil Hines

From the August 30, 1999 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Roger Cecil Hines, 79, died on August 25, 1999, at his home in Canaan, NH.

He was born in Canaan, NH on April 20, 1920, the son of Neil L. Hines and Addie B. Choate Hines.

He was a lifelong resident of Canaan, and was married to Marjorie Stearns on Feb. 9, 1946. He was employed as the Grader Operator for the Town of Canaan Highway Dept. for many years and had also worked in Roberts Saw Mill. He loved his wife, grandchildren, animals, horseshoes, baseball, summer softball, hunting and fishing.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 28 at 2:00 pm in the Ricker Funeral Home on Rte 4 in Enfield with Rev. Patricia Williams officiating. Burial followed in the Wells Cemetery in Canaan.

Survivors include:

Wife, Marjorie Hines, of Canaan; Daughters, Patricia Eastman and Gail Moffett, both of Canaan; Brother, Vern Hines, of Canaan; Sister, Madalyn Camp of Canaan; 5 granddaughters, 9 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandson, and nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by:

Father, Neil L. Hines, Mother, Addie B. Choate, Sisters, Margaret and Pauline Hines, and brother, Robert Hines.

Arrangements were by Ricker Funeral Home of Lebanon, NH.

Blynn Davidson Merrill

From the July 19, 1999 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Blynn Davidson Merrill, 72, died Saturday at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.

He was born June 21, 1927, in New Gloucester, Maine, a son of Henry T. Merrill and Ina C. Haskell. He grew up in New Gloucester and attended Shaker Society School. He graduated from the University of Maine at Orono with a bachelor’s degree in forestry.

Mr. Merrill served in the Merchant Marine and was a forester for the state of Maine for 10 years. A licensed forester and surveyor in New Hampshire and Maine, he held a real estate license in New Hampshire, Vermont and Florida. He also was licensed as a septic designer in New Hampshire.

Mr. Merrill worked for Wagner Woodlands and Davis & Symonds Lumber Co., and was a partner in Moseley-Merrill Reality of Hanover before founding Granite Northland Associates in Canaan in 1971, a company he owned until 1995.

From 1971-1975, he helped bring new businesses to the Upper Valley. He enjoyed working in his professions and collecting tools. A member of Cumberland Lodge No. 12 F. & A.M. in New Gloucester for more than 40 years, he was a member of Social Summit Lodge F. & A.M. in Canaan, the National Realtor Association, Canaan Lions Club, United Methodist Church in Canaan, and the Society of American Foresters. He had served on the Canaan Planning Board.

Survivors include his wife, Frieda Merrill of Canaan; three daughters, Carlisse Clough of Springfield, Doreen Wyman of Grafton and Elaine White of Strafford; four stepdaughters, Susan Huppe of Auburn, ME, and Bonnie Lumb, Mona Vachon and Sharon Bell, all of Lewiston, ME; a stepson, Gregg Fickett of Little Rock, AR. A sister, Elizabeth Berry of New Gloucester; two brothers, True Merrill of Newport and Henry Merrill of Phoenix, AZ; 19 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at United Methodist Church in Canaan, with the Rev. Patricia Williams officiating. Burial is in the Lowe Gloucester Cemetery in New Gloucester, with the Rev. Nick Davis officiating. Ricker Funeral Home of Lebanon was in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Canaan Senior Center Community Dinner and Food Pantry Program, Church St., Canaan, NH 03741.

Pauline Mary Black

From the May 3, 1999 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Pauline Mary Black, 84, a lifelong resident of Canaan and Orange, NH, died Sunday April 25, 1999 at the Hanover Terrace Healthcare Center in Hanover, NH. She was born in Orange, NH on July 17, 1914, the daughter of the late Everett E. and Viola M. (Lane) Eastman. For many years she had been employed at the Baltic Woolen Mills of Enfield, NH. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Canaan, and loved the outdoors and gardening. She was married to Elwin S. Black who died in 1980.

There were no calling hours. Graveside Committal Services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 pm in the Orange (NH) Cemetery.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to: The Canaan F.A.S.T. Squad, Canaan, NH 03741 or to: Mascoma Health Services, Main St., Canaan, NH 03741.

The Ricker Funeral Home of Lebanon was in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include:

Son, John J. Black, Hebron, NH

Daughter, Ethel Hazelton, Canaan, NH

Brother, Forest Eastman, Brandon, VT

Sister, Alma Stracchio, unknown

Granddaughter, Jane Valia, Enfield, NH

Many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceded in death by:

Husband, Elwin Black, Died: 1980

Caroline Neily Woodbury

From the May 10, 1999 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Caroline Neily Woodbury, 74, passed away early Friday, May 7, 1999, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center following a brief illness.

She was born August 16, 1924 in Canaan Center, NH, one of ten children born to August B. and Blanche (Butman) Neily. She graduated from Canaan High School in 1942.

She was married to John S. Woodbury on October 12, 1946 in Exeter, NH. They lived in West Lebanon and Lebanon, where she worked at Split Ballbearing, retiring after many years.

Caroline lived her life enthusiastically and to the fullest; taking great pride and joy in family and friends, especially her four grandchildren. She also found great pleasure in her love of art, becoming an accomplished artist through the years.

She was predeceased by her husband, parents and several brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her daughters and their husbands, Sheila and Ernie Plumb of Andover, VT and Ann and Kevin Cattabriga of Canaan; four grandchildren; Daniel Plumb, Miranda Plumb, Mathew Cattabriga and Meghan Cattabriga; two sisters, Eleanor Ricard and Irene Dulac of Lebanon; two brothers, Bill Neily and August Neily of Canaan; many nieces, nephews and a several very close friends.

Calling hours will be held Monday, May 10 from 7-9 pm at Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Tuesday May 11 at 2 pm; followed by burial at the West Lebanon Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to David’s House at PO Box 660, Lebanon, NH 03766, or to the charity of one’s choice.

Ricker Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Ellen Lucy Gowing

From the May 24, 1999 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Ellen Lucy (Cross) Gowing, 71, died Tuesday morning May 18, 1999 at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. SHe had fought with illnesses including diabetes and high blood pressure following open-heart surgery in 1980.

Ellen was born in Canaan, NH September 20, 1927, the daughter of the late Pearle and Bertha (Grace) Cross and was a lifelong Canaan resident. She was married to Cecil C. Gowing on July 15, 1946. She had worked for Carter’s Overalls for 3 years and later was employed by the Baltic Woolen Mills for over 15 years. She enjoyed crafts, camping, gardening, hunting and fishing.

Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2:00 pm in the funeral home with the Rev. Thomas Warner officiating. Burial will follow in the Canaan Street Cemetery in Canaan, NH.

Survivors include:

Husband, Cecil C. Gowing, Canaan, NH03741

Daughter, Jane Brooks, Canaan, NH

Daughter, Jennifer Ting, GA

Daughter, Judy Archibald, Enfield, NH

Son, Chester Gowing, Lebanon, NH

Son, Gordon Gowing, Canaan, NH

Son, Robin Gowing, Canaan, NH

Sister, Phyllis Withington, Canaan, NH

Sister, Dorothy Kendal, Canaan, NH

Sister, Gloria Machon, MI

10 Grandchildren

3 Great-grandchildren

Many nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by:

Brother, George Cross

Arrangements by: Ricker Funeral Home