Tag: Lebanon

Frederick Simon “Fred” Legere

from the April 27, 1994 issue of The Country Chronicle

Lebanon, NH – Frederick Simon “Fred” Legere, 73, died Friday, April 22, 1994 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH.  He was born in Portland, Me, on October 21, 1920, the son of the late Frederick & Lucy (Blanchard) Legere, and was a graduate of the Chevrus High School in Portland, Me.  “Fred” was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII having served with the Army Medical Corps.  Following his discharge, he worked for the American News CO, in Portland, Me, and during the ‘50’s came to the Upper Valley where he was employed by Verham News for several years.  He was later employed for over 20 years prior to his retirement in the Sales Dept. of Gateway Motoers in White River, Jct., VT.

“Fred” was well known for his tireless dedication to area High School, College and community sports.  He officiated at many sporting events including basketball, baseball and football.  He was actively involved with the organization of the officiating crews for the Shriner’s Maple Sugar Bowl football games.  He received many awards and citations for his officiating including awards from Governor and the State of New Hampshire.

He was also a member of the American Legion Post #22 of Lebanon; and the Lebanon Lions Club.

He was married to Hester E. (Brown) on April 18, 1942.

Ricker Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.  The family requests that memorial contributions be made to: The National Kidney Foundation of NH, One Tremont Street, Concord, NH, 03301 or to: The Carter Community Building Association (CCBA), P.O. Box 386, Lebanon, NH, 03766 or a charity of one’s choice.  Survivors include his wife, Hester, of Lebanon; Daughter, Mary Ann Mousley, and granddaughter, Heather Mousley, of Enfield; 2 nieces and 1 nephew.  He was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 1 brother.

Donald A. Blair

from the October 6, 1993 issue of The Country Chronicle

Seward, Alaska – Donald A. Blair, 36, died Sunday (September 26th) in Seward as a result of an ATV accident.

Donald was born in Heidelberg, Germany on October 5, 1956, the son of Jerry amd Nancy Cantlin Blair, formerly of Lebanon.  Donald lived in Southeastern Alaska until 1972 when he moved with his family to Del ray Beach, Florida.  He graduated from Atlantic High School in 1975.

In 1979 he married his high school sweetheart, Susan Beck.  Donald and Susan moved with their family to Seward in 1991 t be near his family and to join the family business, Iceberg & Sun Vending, which he was managing at the time of his death.

Donald enjoyed his family and the great outdoors of Alaska.  He volunteered in many events that involved his family.

Donald is survived by his wife; a son, Brian Daniel, 12; two daughters, Casey Elizabeth, 6, and Brittany Ann, 3; his parents; his brother and sister-inlaw David and Lotta Blair and their three children; his sister and brother-in-law Chuck and Debra Lechner and their three children, all of Seward; and his brother, Daniel of Anchorage, Alaska.  Donald is survived locally by Uncles, Aunts, and Cousins in the Cantlin family.

A mass of Christian burial was celebrated Thursday (September 30t) at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Seward.

Memorial contributions may be made to a college fund established for Donald and Sue’s children: The Donald Blair Memorial Fund, P.O> Box 793, Seward, Alaska 99664.

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