Tag: Canaan

Laura Irene Ford

from the January 8, 1997 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Laura Irene Ford, 61, died Thursday, Dec. 26, 1996 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. She was born in Grafton, NH May 6, 1935, the daughter of Harry & Martha (Brown) Powell, and had lived in the Upper Valley for most of her life. She was married to Roland Ford who died in 1989. She had been employed by the Baltic Mills; KLEEN Laundry; and the International Packing Co. of Bristol, NH. She loved dogs, cats, guinea pigs, and loved to make quilts as gifts.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Survivors include: her companion, Leslie Hackeman of Canaan; her father, Harry Powell; a sister, Rose Buckwold of Canaan; a sister, Louise O’Shea of North Pole, AK; a sister, Barbara Dauphinais of Grafton, NH; a sister, Ruby McAllister of Canaan; a sister, Arlene Normandia of Hillsborough, NH; a step-daughter, Carole Quimby of White River Jct., VT; a step-daughter, Helen Pashalidis of Succasunna, NJ; s step-son, Joe Ford of Lebanon, NH; nieces and nephews.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Ricker Funeral Home of Lebanon, NH.

Richard Roger Buckwold

from the January 8, 1997 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Richard Roger Buckwold, 51, died December 31, 1996 in Canaan, NH.  He was a life long resident of Canaan and after attending Canaan High School he served in the Army National Guard. For many years he was a member of the Canaan Volunteer Fire Department.  He enjoyed the outdoors, particularly gardening and raising animals.  He worked at the International Packing Company in Bristol for many years, was self employed as a logger, and for the past 10 years has owned and operated Down to Earth Excavation Company of Canaan.  There will be no calling hours.

The family suggest in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to the Canaan FAST Squad, PO Box 35, Canaan, NH 03741.

Survivors include: mother, Rose Buckwold, Canaan; former wife, Norma Buckwold Green, Canaan; brother, Charles Buckwold, Vero Beach, FL; brother, Walter Buckwold, Orange, NH; brother, Norman Buckwold, Canaan; sister, Betty Mutney, Grantham, NH; sister, Nancy Garland, Middletown, CT; sister, Lois Sanborn, Canaan; sister, Susan Ignacio, Canaan.  Also numerous other relatives.  Preceded in death by his father Roger Frederick Buckwold.

Arrangements were under the direction of Ricker Funeral Home of Enfield.

Charlotte M. Remacle

from the March 20, 1996 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Charlotte M.  (Beede) Remacle, 70, died Monday, March 11, 1996 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center following a long illness.

She was born in Canaan on January 30, 1926, the daughter of Julius W. and Donalda (Defosey) Beede.  She graduated from Laconia (NH) High School and from a hairdressing school in Concord.  A hairdresser in the Upper Valley area for more than 30 years, she was married to Roger L.  “Leo” Remacle Sr.  on Sept. 22, 1973.

Mrs.  Remacle is survived by her husband; three stepsons-Frank C.  Remacle Sr. of Canadaigua, NY, Frederick V.  Remacle of Virginia Beach, VA, and William J.  Remacle of Silverdale, WA; a stepdaughter, Michele T.  Clark of North Haverhill, NH; many step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren; aunts and cousins.

Calling hours were Wednesday, March 13th from 7-9 p.m.  at the Ricker Funeral Home in Enfield, NH.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday at 10 a.m. at St.  Mary’s Church in Canaan.  Burial will be in the spring in Wells Cemetery in Canaan.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Canaan F.A.S.T. Squad, Canaan, NH  03741.

Antone R. Pontes Jr.

From the April 17, 1996

Canaan, NH–Antone R. Pontes, 70, died Wednesday April 3, 1996 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH.  He was born in Fall River, MA February 10, 1926, the son of the late Antone R.  & Mary E.  (Cotta) Pontes Sr.  He was raised in Little Compton, RI and later lived in Bristol, CT while employed by Pratt and Whitney in Southington, CT retiring after 35 years of service.  Mr.  Pontes was a U.S.  Navy Veteran of WWII and had served in the Pacific Theatre.  He was a member f D.A.V.  and the American Leagion.

He had been a resident of west Canaan since 1991.  He was married to Glenda (Froloch) who died February 26, 1993.

There were no calling hours.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 20th at 10 a.m. in St.  Catherine’s Church of Little Compton, RI.  Burial will be in Our Lady of Fatima Cemetery in Little Compton.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Ricker Funeral Home of Lebanon, NH.

Survivors include:  a brother, Gilbert R.  Pontes of Little Compton, RI; a sister, Eugenia “Janice” Nickerson of Little Compton, RI; a step-son, James Arthur of PA; two nieces and five nephews.  He was preceded in death by his wife.

Jean A. Ellms

from the November 1, 1995 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Jean A.  Ellms, 77, died Wednesday morning, Oct. 25, 1995 at the Hanover Terrace Healthcare Center in Hanover, NH following a long illness.  She was born in Medford, MA  June 13, 1918, the daughter of the late Harold & Claire Ashton.  She was married to Norman H.  Ellms on Dec.  23, 1939.  They lived in Millers Falls, MA  before coming to Canaan more than 36 years ago.  They owned and operated an apple farm in Millers Falls for 10 years and owned and operated the Trewald Crest Farm on Sawyer Hill in Canaan from 1959 until 1975.

Mr.  Ellms died in 1982.  She had been employed by Liberty Mutual Ins.  Co., in Cambridge, MA.  In latr years Jean was employed by the Cardigan Mountain School in Canaan retiring in 1994.  She loved skiing especially at Tuckermans Ravine.  She also loved animals and spending time with her family.

There were no calling hours.  A memorial service was held in the Chapel at Cardigan Mountain School on Saturday, Oct 28 at 10 a.m.  Burial followed in the Sawyer Hill Cemetery in Canaan with the Rev. Harold Finkbeiner officiating.  The family requested in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to The Upper Valley Humane Society, HC-63 Box 52-A, Lebanon, NH  03766.

Survivors include:  a daughter, Susan Clinger of Pittsford, NY; a daughter Marjorie Tassey of Gorham, NH; a daughter, Nancy Giaconne of Grantham, NH; a son, Christopher Ellms of Danbury, NH; a son, Hal Ellms of Grey, ME; a sister, Ruth Whittaker of Mansfield, MA; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

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

Alton P. Wolfson

from the August 16, 1995 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Alton P.  Wolfson, 79, died Monday, August 7, 1995 at the Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, NH.  He was born in Canaan, NH Sept. 27, 1915, the son of the late Carl H. & Lillian (Jewell) Wolfson, and was a lifelong Canaan resident.  He married Grace (Butman) of Canaan, Feb. 5, 1936.  He had worked for several years for the H.J. Sevigny Lumber Co. in Lebanon, NH and was later employed by the E.  Cummings Leather Co.  in Lebanon for 33 years until their closing in 1980.

Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. in the Ricker Funeral Home on Route 4 in Enfield.  Pastor Philip Anderson officiated.  Friends called one hour prior to the services and burial followed in the Canaan Street Cemetery.  The family requested that in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions be made to the Canaan F.A.S.T. Squad, Canaan, NH.

Survivors include:  his wife, Grace (Butman) Wolfson of Canaan; a son, Roland Wolfson of Enfield; a son, Frank Wolfson of Bridgeport, CT; a sister, Avis Donahue of Quechee, VT; a sister, Bernice Shuttleworth of Littleton, NH; a granddaughter, Christina Eggleston of Dorchester; a granddaughter Cassandra Wolfson of West Lebanon; a great-grandchild, Nicholas Eggleston of Dorchester; one niece and nephew plus several grand nieces and nephews.

 

William Henry Braley Jr.

from the October 18, 1995 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–William Henry Braley Jr., 91, died October 8, 1995 at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH.  The son of the late William Henry  Braley Sr. and Esterbelle Braley, he was born March 28, 1904 in Antrim, NH.  He attended Claremont schools and had been a resident of Canaan since 1947.  He was married to Dorothy Doris Hardy on Oct. 26, 1935.  They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary later this month.  He had been employed as a carpenter for many years at Trumbull-Nelson in Hanover, retiring from there in 1969.  He worked in this area on his own until fully retiring in 1979.  He enjoyed fishing and dancing.  He served Boy Scout Troop 319 in Canaan as an assistant Scout Master for several years.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home in Enfield from 7-9 on Wednesday evening.  Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with burial following in the Canaan Street Cemetery.

Survivors include: his wife, Dorothy Doris Braley of Canaan; a son, Charles William Braley of Honduras; a son, Herbert James Braley of Newport; a daughter,  Elizabeth Martha Kilton of Lebanon; a daughter, Arlene Grace Tingley of Plymouth; a daughter, Wilma Jean Drew of Bow, NH; a daughter, Colleen Diana Braley of Sunderland, MA; a son, Erwin Henry Braley of Canaan; a son, William Wayne Braley of Fayetteville, NC; a sister, Grace Goff of West Canaan; 29 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by a daughter, Dorothy Belle Drew who died in 1962.

Agnes Emma Smith

from the August 9, 1995 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Agnes Emma Smith, 90, died Thursday, August 3, 1995 at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH.  She was born in Canaan, NH January 29, 1905, the daughter of the late Eugene & Sarah Pearl (Barney) Emerson.  She attended Canaan schools and had lived in the area for most of her life and had worked for many years in the Mica Shop in Canaan.  She not only raised her own children, but also raised a grandson-Joseph Chase and a niece-Brenda (Emerson) Davis.  Her greatest loves were her family, her grandchildren, her great-grandchildren and her great-great-grandchildren.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home in Enfield Sunday evening from 7-9 p.m. and funeral service were conducted Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. in the Canaan United Methodist Church.  Burial followed in the Wells Cemetery in Canaan with the Rev.  Philip Anderson officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family requested that contributions be made to the Canaan F.A.S.T. Squad.

Survivors include: a son, Earl “Bucky” Smith of Canaan; a son, George H.  Smith of Canaan; a daughter, Elsie Wilson of Canaan; 23 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, several great-great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by: her husband, Harry A.  Smith; a son, Ernest B.  Smith; a son, Eugene “Oscar” Smith; a daughter, Dorothy McLaughlin; a daughter, Fannie Hill; and a daughter, Emma Chase.

George Howard Burton Jr.

from the August 16, 1995 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–George Howard Burton Jr., 69, died at his home Thursday, August 10, 1995 following a long illness.  He was born in Pine Plains, NY Feb. 23, 1926, the son of the late George H. & Elna Mary (Roberts) Burton Sr.  He attended schools in Hawley, PA and was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII.  He had lived in the Lebanon/Canaan area since 1971 and had been employed as a brick mason and later worked at Split Ballbearing for 11 years.  Following his retirement from Split Ballbearing, he worked in maintenance at the Cardigan Mountain School in Canaan.

He loved tending to his garden, and fishing with his wife, the former Jeanne (Fournier) Spencer whom he married Oct. 9, 1971.

There were no calling hours.  A Memorial Service was conducted Monday morning at 10 a.m. at the Ricker Funeral Home in Enfield with the Rev. Paul Rainville M.S. officiating.

The family requested that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to The Norris Cotton Cancer, DHMC, 1 Medical Center Dr., Lebanon, NH  03756 or to the Mascoma Senior Center, PO Box 210, Canaan, NH  03741.

Survivors include:  his wife, Jeanne (Fournier) Burton of Canaan; a daughter, Judy Hegwood of Atlanta, GA; a son, Jerry Burton of Ft.  Worth TX; a daughter, Mary Turner of Jacksonville, FL; a daughter, Martha White of Gainsville, FL; a son, George H.  Burton III of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; a step-son, Lionel A.  Spencer of Claremont, NH; a step-son, Christopher Spencer of Lebanon; a step-son, Timothy Spencer of Canaan, NH; a brother, Frank Burton of West Milford, NJ; a sister, Jackie Liverman of Portsmouth, VA; a sister, Cindy Ashburn of Wappingers Falls, NY; eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

 

Charles H. Lester

from the July 31, 1996 of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Charles H.  Lester, 81, died at his home in Canaan Sunday, July 21, 1996.  He was born in Weston, VT July 19, 1915 the son of the late Charles Felix & Flora Jane (Bolster) Lester and had been a resident of Canaan since 1945.  He retired as a salesman for Sanel Auto Paris.  He was an active member of the Canaan United Methodist Church.  In the last year he received his 50 year pin as a member of the Social Summit Lodge #50.  He loved guns and was a long time member of the National Rifle Association (NRA).  He was a strong supporter of the Mascoma Senior Center and their Meals On Wheels Program.

There were no calling hours.  A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to:  The Mascoma Senior Center Meals On Wheels Program, Canaan, NH 03741.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Ricker Funeral Home of Lebanon, NH.

Survivors include:  Sons:  Charles Russell Lester, Canaan, NH and Neal Dustin Lester, Concord, NH; a daughter, Sheryl Ann Austin, Canaan, NH; 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth (Knuckey) Lester, who died in 1993.