Tag: Lebanon

Alda Margaret Chagnon

from the July 5, 1995 issue of The Country Chronicle

Titusville, FL–Alda Margaret Chagnon, 75, died Thursday morning June 29, 1995 at the Titusville Convalescent Home in Titusville, FL.  She was born in Lebanon, NH on Nov. 20, 1919, the daughter of the late Albert & Leda Bassett, and had been a former resident of Lebanon, NH for many years, where she was employed by Lebanon Mills.  Mrs. Chagnon was a member of Sacred Heart Parish in Lebanon, and was an avid Bingo player.  She had lived in Tilton, NH for 10 years prior to moving to Titusville in 1971.  She was married to Albert “Babe” Chagnon, who died in 1969.

Survivors include:  Sons, Lucien A.  Chagnon, of Belmont, NH;  Martin Chagnon, of Titusville, FL, Gary Chagnon, Mims, FL and Leo Chagnon, of Penacook, NH; a daughter, Carie Morse, of Penecook, a sister, Velma Coutermarsh, of Enfield, NH; 11 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to Sacred Heart Church, PO Box 482, Lebanon, NH  03766, or to a charity of one’s choice.

Burial was in Sacred Heart Cemetery.  Ricker Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Frederick Fields Adams

from the July 12, 1995 issue of The Country Chronicle

Lebanon, NH–Frederick Fields Adams, 67, died July 1,1995 at his home on 61 Spencer St in Lebanon, NH.  The son of Fred and Mary (Fields) Adams, he attended Etna and Lebanon schools and was a graduate of Lebanon High School Class of 1946.  He entered the U.S. Army Air Force serving with the 82nd Fighter Wing during WWII.  He was married to Thelma Goodwin on April 10, 1948.  He was self-employed as a general contractor, brick mason in the Upper Valley since 1948.  He worked as a foreman on several buildings for Dartmouth College, Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, and was well known for the many fireplaces he constructed throughout the Upper Valley.  He was a member of the Lebanon Lodge of Elks, the American Legion of Lebanon and the Brick Masons Union where he served as corresponding secretary for 30 years.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home on Monday evening from 7-9 p.m. and funeral service were held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the United Methodist Church on School St in Lebanon with the Rev. Ronald Messer officiating.  Burial followed in the Valley Cemetery in Lebanon.  The family requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to The Visiting Nurse Alliance of NH & VT, Mount Support Road, Lebanon, NH.

Survivors include:  his wife, Thelma Adams, of Lebanon; his mother, Mary Adams of Lebanon; a son, John Adams of Mansfield, MA; a daughter, Patti Adams Wadsworth of Grantham; a daughter, Nancy Gerow of Lebanon; a daughter, Jodie Batchelder of Richmond, VT; a brother, Roger Adams of Lebanon; a brother, James Adams of Etna; a sister, Rita White of Lebanon; a sister, Jane Batchelder of Lebanon; a sister, Judy Thompkins of Wilder, VT; three grandchildren and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Carol L. Smith

from the July 12, 1995 issue of The Country Chronicle

Lebanon, NH–Carol L. Smith, 47, died Saturday morning, July 8, 1995 in the presence of her family and friends at her home after a long fight with cancer. Carol was born on March 9, 1948 in Hanover, NH to the late Maurice and Barbara  (Hardwood) LaCroix.  Carol was married to Kenneth R. Smith on July 15, 1967.  A lifelong resident of Lebanon, she was a 1967 graduate of Lebanon High School.  She worked at the Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital for 27 years in the business office and data processing where she received membership in the 25 Year Service Club.

Carol loved riding horse with her very special friend Carol Hoisington; her parrot and her many other animals.  She had a special love for all of her lifelong friends, and her special new friends at the First Baptist Church of Newport, NH.

God looked around His garden and found an empty place.  He looked down upon His earth and saw a tired face.  He knew you were in pain and would never again get well there on Earth.  He put His arms around you and lifted you to rest.  God’s garden must be beautiful, for He only takes the very best.

Carol knew that cancer CANNOT cripple love; shatter hope; corrode faith; eat away peace; destroy confidence; kill friendship; shut out memories; silence courage; reduce eternal life; squelch the spirit; and never lessen the power of the Resurrection.

A mass of Christian burial was celebrated Tuesday in the Sacred Heart Church in Lebanon; burial followed in the West Lebanon Cemetery.

The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to:  The Lebanon Hospice or The Visiting Nurse Alliance, c/o Hospice of the Upper Valley, 325 Mt. Support Road, Lebanon, NH  03766

Survivors include:  Husband Kenneth R. Smith, Sr.  Lebanon, NH;  Sons Kenneth R.  Smith, Jr. of West Canaan and Douglas S. Smith of Lebanon, NH;  Brother Ronald J.  LaCroix of Appleton, WI;  Parents-in-law Bert & Ruby Tyler of Enfield, NH;  Many aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law.

Preceded in death by: Father Maurice LaCroix and Mother Barbara (Hardwood) LaCroix, Son Terry Smith, Special Aunt Delores “Honey”, and Maternal grandmother, Beatrice Hardwood.

Arrangements were by Ricker Funeral Home, Lebanon, NH.

 

Eva V. Foster

from the October 12, 1994 issue of The Country Chronicle

Lebanon, NH – Eva V. Foster, 96, died Monday morning, Oct. 3, 1994 at the McKerley Healthcare Center in Lebanon, N.H.  She was born in South Fork Township, Iowa May 10, 1898, the daughter of the late Edward & Caroline (Bieri) Vifian.  She had lived most of her life in the Enfield/Canaan area and had been a resident of McKerley Healthcare since 1989.  IN her earlier years she was active in 4-H, and the Home Extension.  She had been a longtime member of the Mascoma Area Senior Citizens.  She loved living in the country and enjoyed family, animals, handicrafts, sewing, and helped area families with housekeeping.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 2 p.m. at the Ricker Funeral Home in Enfield, N.H.  Pastor Philip Anderson officiated.  Friends called one hour before the service.  Burial followed in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield.

Survivors include: a daughter, Harriet Stevens of Canaan; a daughter, Eleanor Anderson of West Canaan; a son, Harry B. Foster, Jr. of North Willington, Ct. and several grand and step-grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.  She was preceeded in death by her Husband, Harry B. Foster; a daughter, Vivian Foster; a son, Eugene Foster; three grandchildren and several brothers and sisters.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Mascoma Area Senior Citizens Center, c/o Gail Dimick, Church St., Canaan, N.H. 03741.

Millard F. LaJoie

from the August 24, 1994 issue of The Country Chronicle

Lebanon, NH – Millard F. LaJoie, 71, of 14 Hannah’s Mobile Home Park, died recently at the VA Hospital in White River Junction.

Mr. LaJoie was born Dec. 29, 1922, in Lebanon, and was a son of Frank and Cora (Guyer) LaJoie.

He was a lifelong resident of Lebanon, where he attended Lebanon High School and was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II.

Mr. LaJoie worked for many years at Budd’s Beverages in Lebanon and Newport before buying the company, which he owned and operated for several years.  He also worked at New Jersey machine in Lebanon for 14 years until his retirement in 1987.

He was a member and past commander of the American Legion of Lebanon and a member of the VFW of Lebanon.

He enjoyed building furniture and woodworking.

Mr. LaJoie is survived by two daughters, Diane Curtis of Montpelier and Wendy LaJoie of Lebanon; two sons, M. Wayne LaJoie of Mesquite, Texas; three sisters, Mayola Beard of Lebanon, Shirley Lanteigne of Lebanon, and Dolores LaJoie of Lebanon; 10 grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

Two sisters, Anita Demers and Wylva Jennings, died previously.

Calling hours were from 9 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday at the Ricker Funeral Home, 56 School St., Lebanon.  Funeral services followed the calling hours at the Ricker Funeral Home.

Laura MacLellan

from the August 17, 1994 issue of The Country Chronicle

Lebanon, N.H. – Laura MacLellan, 77, a lifelong resident, died Saturday, August 6 at the McKerley Health Care Center in Lebanon.

Mrs. MacLellan was born in Lebanon, Feb. 15, 1917, the daughter of William and Lena (Nallett) Little and attended Sacred Heart School and Lebanon High School.

She was married to Roderick J. MacLellan, who died Feb. 23, 1980.

For many years Mrs. MacLellan worked in area woolen mills.  In 1984, she retired as a nurses aide from the Veterans Affairs Hospital in White River Junction after 18 years of service.

Mrs. MacLellan was a member of the American Legion Auxillary and the Retired Federal Employees Association.  She enjoyed knitting and loved animals.  She was an avid beano player.

Survivors include a son, Roderick J. MacLellan Jr. of Cary, N.C.; a daughter, Nancy Dutile of Lebanon; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon Tuesday evening from 7-9 p.m.  A mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m.at the Sacred Heart Church in Lebanon.  Burial followed in the Valley Cemetery in Lebanon.

The family requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Upper Valley Humane Society, HC63 Box 52A, Lebanon, NH 03766.

Henry G. Gauthier

from the June 1, 1994 issue of The Country Chronicle

Lebanon – Henry G. Gauthier, 83, died May 22, 1994 at the Alice Peck Day Extended Care Facility in Lebanon, N.H.  The son of the late Frank and Rose (Dessert) Cauthier, he was born on April 18, 1911 in Lebanon.  He had been a resident of Lebanon all his life and attended Lebanon Schools.  On May 9, 1943 he married Marion Finn.   Mr. Gauthier was a U.S. Army Airforce Veteran of WWII serving in the European Theatre.  He had been employed for many years in area saw mills as a lumberjack and before his retirement had worked at Thames Valley Steel in New London, Conn.  Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon on Tuesday evening from 7-9 p.m.  A mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Church in Lebanon.  Burial followed in the Valley Cemetery in Lebanon.

Survivors include: his wife, Marion A. Finn of West Lebanon; a daughter, Rosemary Saunders of Hartland, Vt.; a daughter, June Marie Church of Central Village, Ct.; daughter, Betty Jean Cook of Enfield; a son, Henry G. Gauthier, Jr. of Newark, Delaware; a brother, Frank Gauthier of Enfield; a brother, Louis Gauthier of Lebanon; a brother, Raymond Gauthier, 14 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter, many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents and four sisters.

Ricker Funeral Home of Lebanon was in charge of arrangements.

 

Anita Margaret Alafat

from the June 1, 1994 issue of The Country Chronicle

Lebanon, NH – Anita M. (Blanchette) Alafat, 56, died Friday, May 27, 1994, at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, following a long illness.  Anita was a native and lifelong resident of Lebanon, NH.  She was born September 4, 1937, the daughter of Oscar & Alma (Lemieux) Blanchette.  She was a graduate of Lebanon High School – Class of 1955.  She was married to Richard A. Alafat, Sr., on August 10, 1957.  Mrs. Alafat was a loving mother, grandmother, and homemaker for her family, and was a member of Sacred Heart Church of Lebanon.  In 1965, she and her husband became part owners of Lander’s Restaurant in Lebanon.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Sacred Heart Church, and burial was in the Valley Cemetery in Lebanon.  Ricker Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include:

Husband, Richard A. Alafat, Sr., of Lebanon; Parents, Oscar P & Alma (Lemieux) Blanchette, of West Lebanon; Sons, Richard A. Jr, of Gorham, Maine, Gary M. (&wife Tricia) of West Canaan; Thomas E. (& wife Kim) of Littleton, Colorado; Brother, Clarence P. Blanchette, of Charleston, Illinois; Granddaughter, Keely of West Canaan, and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Brin Michael Turner

from the May 25, 1994 issue of The Country Chronicle

Lebanon – Brin Michael Turner, infant son of Crystel Turner of Lebanon, N.H. died May 16, 1994 at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H.  A funeral service was held on Saturday, May 21 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon.  Burial followed in the Valley Cemetery in Lebanon.  Friends called one hour before the service at the Ricker Funeral Home.

Survivors include: his mother, Crystel Turner of Lebanon; a sister, Brianna Turner of Lebanon, a brother, Brandon Prentice of Lebanon; his maternal grandfather, Bruce Turner of Lebanon; his maternal grandmother, Judy Vachon of Panama City, FL; maternal grandparents, Ernest & Gabrielle Turner of Newport, Vt.; a step-grandmother, Catherine Turner of Lebanon, a step-grandfather, Carl Vachon of Panama City, Fl; several aunts and uncles.

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

Gregory Karl Taylor

from the May 18, 1994 issue of The Country Chronicle

Lebanon – Gregory Karl Taylor 38, died suddenly at his home on Sunday, May 8, 1994.  He was born in New York, NY on April 14, 1956, the son of Samuel and Priscilla (Press) Taylor.  He attended elementary school and high School in Queens, NY.  He was talented in the electronics field and had worked with his father in the carpet industry in New York.  He became acquainted with New Hampshire while working here for a business firm in Manhattan, NY>  Greg came to Concord to work for a printing firm and later became a partner here in Lebanon with Kimball Graphics, Inc.  According to his mother “Gregory wads a beautiful person to know.  He was forever helping people with their problems and encouraging them to keep their spirits up.”

He leaves his wife; Joann Taylor, a son, Rennie Taylor, a sister Pamela Taylor and his parents, Samuel and Priscilla Taylor.

Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon was in charge of arrangements.  Burial will be at a later date in the Valley Cemetery in Lebanon.

Those who wish may make memorial contributions in his memory to the Gregory Taylor Memorial Fund, c/o Kimball Graphics, 69 Hanover Street, Lebanon, NH 03766.