Tag: Enfield

Holly Sharyn Banley-Bill

from the December 22, 1997 issue of The Countrty Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Holly Sharyn Banley-Bill, infant daughter of Ritchard L. Bill and Barbara Banley, was stillborn Friday morning, December 12, 1997 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH due to complications during pregnancy.

She leaves her parents of Enfield; 3 sisters, Rebecca, Rachel, and Brenna Banley-Bill of Enfield, NH; paternal grandfather, Moses Bill Jr. of Enfield; maternal grandmother, Ruth Ann Ramsdell of Alfred, ME; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to: David’s House, PO Box 660, Lebanon, NH 03766.

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

Roland M. Sawyer

From the May 28, 1997 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Roland M. Sawyer, 75, died Monday, May 19, 1997 at the Lebanon Center of Genesis ElderCare following a longtime illness. He was born to the late Phillip & Lucy Mae (Williams) Sawyer. He was a graduate of Kennett High School in Conway, NH and a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. A longtime resident of Enfield, he had been employed by the Baltic Mills of Enfield; and had been an electrician for Frank T. Cody Electric Company of Hanover and West Lebanon, and later for many years with Richard Electric of Hanover. He was a member of the Lebanon Lodge of Elks B.P.O.E. #2099. He enjoyed tending to his vegetable gardens and his berries.

Survivors include: Son, Richard L. Bill, Enfield; Sister, Marion Dragon, Haverhill; Sister, Beverly Cummings, Pepperill, MA; Sister, Barbara Fillian, Oakhurst, NH; Brother, Raymond Sawyer, Enfield; Bother, Clayton Sawyer, Barre, VT; 3 grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by: Wife, Pansy H. (Smith) Sawyer, died Nov. 30, 1996: Sister, Martha Sawyer; Brother, Archie Sawyer; Brother, Arthur Sawyer; Brother, Ralph Sawyer.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Norris Cotton Cancer Center, 1 Medical Center Dr., Lebanon, NH 03756.

Arrangements were made by the Ricker Funeral Home, 56 School St., Lebanon, NH.

Evelyn Mina Wheeler

From the June 4, 1997 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan,NH–Evelyn Mina Wheeler, 74, died at her home Tuesday evening, May 27, 1997. She was born in Williston, VT Aug. 14, 1922, the daughter of Dayton and Berth (Davis) Atchinson. She attended local schools and was a graduate of Hartford High School. She worked as a telephone operator for New England Telephone for several years. She was married to Wilfred Wheeler on June 20, 1942 and they made their home in Enfield, NH. She worked at the Baltic Mills in Enfield before coming a cook at the Enfield Village School where she worked for many years. She later worked as a secretary for Dartmouth College Campus Police until retiring in 1970. She was a member of the Enfield United Methodist Church.

Survivors include: Husband, Wilfred R. Wheeler, Sr., Canaan, NH; Son, Wilfred R. Wheeler, Jr., Manteo, NC; Daughter, Linda Crate, Enfield, NH; Daughter, Sandra Reardon, Berlin, NH; Sister, Aleda Danube, Nashua, NH; Sister, Mona Luce, Quechee, VT; Brother, Arthur Atchinson, ME; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Brother, Gordon Atchinson; Brother, Albert Atchinson; Brother, Vernon Atchinson.

Milton E. Parker

From the September 22, 1997 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Milton E. Parker, 75, of May Street, died September 13, 1997 at his home.

He was born on July 23, 1922, in Royalton, a son of John Frank Parker and Anna L. Crate.

Mr. Parker attended Enfield schools and lived in town for most of his life. He had worked at farms in Enfield starting at age 14 and worked for the railroad before enlisting in the Army during World War II.

Following his discharge in 1945, he returned to Enfield and worked in the Baltic Mill. He later worked at the May Street Garage as an automotive repair mechanic and drove a delivery truck for Verham News. He had also worked as a logger in the area.

He was a life member of Post No. 22 American Legion in Lebanon and loved fishing.

He is survived by his wife, Florence (Wilmott) Parker of Enfield; two sons, Timothy and Frank, both of Enfield; four daughters, Rose Rogers of Lebanon, Mary Parker Grose of Grafton, Linda Therrien of Lebanon, and Willow Stewart of Enfield; a brother, Eugene Parker of Enfield; six grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Milton Parker Memorial Fund, RR2, Box 122, Enfield, NH 03748.

Raymond Bronson Aldrich

From the May 28, 1997 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Raymond B. Aldrich, 68, died Saturday, May 17, 1997 at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH. He lived in North Haverhill, NH before moving to Pike, NH. He was a graduate of Hopkington High School and the University of NH, where he received an associate’s degree in forestry. He enlisted in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict and was discharged at the rank of Sergeant in 1953. He woked as a horticulturist for the Merrimack County Farm and the Grafton County Farm for several years before purchasing the former Corey-Hewit Press in Lebanon during the late 70’s. He operated this business under the name of Ink Printing until retiring in 1991. He was married to Grace Kitson on July 1, 1967. He was a member of the American Legion and the M.O.O.S.E. Lodge of Lebanon. He served on the Enfield Town Planning Board for 15 years and served as its chairman for 10 years. He also served on the Bridge Study Committee and used his knowledge to help many residents with planning laws and development of their property. He had also served as chairman of the town’s Republican Party and was active in town politics.

Survivors include: Wife, Grace Aldrich, Enfield; Son, Greyland Bonner, Lebanon; Brother, Arthur H. Aldrich, Brimfield, MA; Brother, Erville H. Aldrich, Jr., Monson, MA; Step-daughter, Chrystal Monica, FL; many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by Erville Aldrich and Christele Bronson (his parents).

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Enfield Lions Club, PO Box 3, Enfield, NH 03748.

Gorden Allen Murphy

from the January 15, 1997 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Gorden A. Murphy, 64, died Monday, January 6, 1997, at the Veteran’s Hospital in White River Jct., VT following a long illness. He was born in Lebanon, NH Nov. 2, 1932, the son of William Thomas Murphy, Sr. and Leafie May (Baker) Murphy, and attended Lebanon schools. A U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict, he served on the aircraft carrier USS Wright. He had worked for Miller Ready Mix Concrete prior to becoming a self-employed trucker. He had been a resident of Enfield for the past 41 years and was a member of the American Legion of Lebanon, and the Lebanon Lodge of Elks. He was married to Dorothy Ruth (Wilmot) who died in 1990.

He will be remembered as a kind, gentle and caring husband, father and grandfather, and will never be forgotten by those who loved him.

There were no calling hours. Graveside Services will be held in the spring in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield, NH.

The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to: The Enfield FAST Squad, Enfield, NH 03748 or to: Hospice of the Upper Valley, 325 Mt. Support Rd, Lebanon, NH 03766.

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

Survivors include: Son, Daniel G. Murphy, Colfax, CA; Daughter, Deborah J. Cole, Lebanon, NH; Son, Dennis A. Murphy, Enfield, NH; Sister, Nonie Boisvert, Pittsfield, MA; Sister, Leafie I. Cantlin, Enfield, NH; Sister, Beverly Porter, White River Jct., VT; 7 Grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by: Wife, Dorothy Ruth (Wilmot) Murphy, died 1990; Brother, Clarence F. Murphy.

Bernice A. Morse

from the April 10, 1996 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Bernice A.  (Heath) Morse, 104, died Tuesday evening, April 2, 1996 at the McKerley Healthcare Center in Lebanon, NH.  She was born in Grafton, NH May 31, 1891, the daughter of the late Daniel & Lila (Chase) Heath and was an Enfield resident for most of her life.  She attended Enfield and Grafton schools and the Bay Path Institute in Keene, NH.  She was married to Walter C.  Morse Oct.  9, 1911 in Enfield, NH.  Mr.  Morse died Nov.  2, 1987,  She was a past member of the Relham Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star; the Women’s Relief Corps; the Grafton Grange; and the Ladies Society of Congregationalists of Newport, NH.  She was active in church and town affairs.

There were no calling hours.  Graveside services will be held at the Mt.  Calm Cemetery in Enfield Center, NH will be announced at a later date.  The Ricker Funeral Home of Lebanon, NH was in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include:  a daughter-in-law, Edith E.  Morse of Greenbackville, VT; a grandson, Claude S.  Morse of Manchester, TN; a grandson, Thomas I. Morse of Santa Barbara, CA; a granddaughter, Gail E.  Owens of Brunswick, GA; six great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter C.  Morse who died Nov.  2, 1987; a daughter, Norman Spaven who died in 1990; a son, Claude V.  Morse who died in 1986; a daughter, Doris Morse who died in 1916; a grandson, Royal H.  Morse who died in 1995; six brothers and one sister.

Gladys Luella DuPlaise

from the April 17, 1996 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Gladys Luella DuPlaise, 95, died Wednesday, April 9, 1996 at the Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, NH.  She was born in Franklin, NH April 20, 1900, the daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha (Burbank) LaFrance.  A longtime resident of Enfield, she was a member of the Canaan Senior Center.  Most recently she resided at the McKerley Healthcare Center in Lebanon, NH and was a member of the Lebanon Senior Center.

There were no calling hours.  Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.  Burial will be in the Beech Grove Cemetery in Gilmanton, NH.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon, NH.

Survivors include: a son, Irving DeVoid of Brooksville, FL; a granddaughter, Carol Krum of Pawtucket, RI; a grandson, Robert DeVoid of Brooksville, FL; a granddaughter, Elenor Wescomb of Brooksville, FL; Juanita Andrew of Lakeland, FL; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

 

Lena Helen Avery

From the June 19, 1996 issue of The Country Chroncile

Enfield, NH–Lena (Sanborn) Avery, 81, died June 6 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center from respiratory and kidney failure.  She was born in Sunapee, NH on August 25, 1914, the daughter of Alton and Helen (Leavitt) Sanborn.  She was married to Frederick C.  Avery who died in 1973.  Her early married years were spent raising a family and working as a farmer in the Sunapee area.  After moving to the Enfield area in 1942 she was employed at the A.G. Dewey or Baltic Mill for 28 years as a spinner.  Most recently she was employed by Dartmouth College until retirement in 1979.  Her retirement years were spent enjoying her family, baking for the Lioness Club events, and creating beautiful gardens around her home. Funeral services were held on Sunday, June 9, 1996 at 2 p.m. in the Community Lutheran Church in Enfield.  Burial followed on Monday in the Eastman Cemetery in Sunapee.

Survivors include:  a son, William Avery of Enfield; a son, Arnold Avery of Standish, ME; a daughter, Dorothea Leonard of Rutland, VT; a daughter, Shirley Barnett of Swampscott, MA; a daughter, Theresa Hill of Enfield; a brother Lawrence Sanborn of Wendall, NH; a brother, Howard Sanborn of Newport, NH; 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

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

Linda Ann Westover

from the June 26, 1996 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Linda Ann Westover, 53, died Wednesday, June 19, 1996 at her home following a long illness.  She was born in Lebanon, NH June 1, 1943, the daughter of Charles H.  & Pauline H.. (Boucher) Muzzey Sr.  A lifelong resident of the Enfield/Lebanon area she was married to Daniel G.  Westover Sr.  Nov.  23, 1960.  She had enjoyed being a Headstart Teacher in Canaan, NH and was later employed by Thermal Dynamics for 19 years until her illness.  Linda enjoyed fishing, camping, and traveling.  Her favorite past-time was playing BINGO with her friends.  Giving without expectation was her best asset.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon Friday evening from 7-9 p.m.  Funeral services were conducted on Saturday morning at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev.  Thomas Warner officiating.  Burial followed in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield.

In lieu of flowers, the family requested that memorial contributions be made to The Visiting Nurse Alliance of VT & NH (VNA/VNH), 20 Main St., White River Jct., VT 05001 or to Hospice of the Upper Valley, 325 Mount Support Road, Lebanon, NH 03766.

Survivors include:  her husband, Daniel G.  Westover, Sr. of Enfield; her mother, Pauline H.  (Boucher) Muzzey of Enfield; a son, Daniel G.  Westover Jr.  of Canaan; a daughter, Cheryl A.  Churchill of Enfield; a daughter, Julie A.  Westover of Canaan; a daughter, Monda L.  Christy of Canaan; a sister, Pauline Montague of Lebanon, NH; a brother, Charles H.  Muzzey Jr.  of Enfield; a brother, Michael Muzzey of Enfield;  a brother, Ronald L.  Muzzey of Enfield; a sister, Donna L.  Muzzey of Lebanon, NH; a brother, Timothy A.  Muzzey of Harwich, MA; six grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.