Tag: Enfield

Edward Joseph Dauphinais

from the October 18, 1995 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Edward Joseph Dauphinais, 81, died Oct. 10, 1995 at McKerley Healthcare Center in Lebanon, NH  The son of the late William and Rosalie (Bedard) Dauphinais, he was born on April 18, 1914 in Fitchburg, MA.  Prior to bis retiremnet he had been employed by K & D Manufacturing in Lebanon as a tool maker.  He was a member of St.  Helena Parish in Enfield and the Mascoma Grange for many years.  Ed had many interests including hunting & fishing, farming, making maple syrup, attending blueberry fields, cooking, and playing his fiddle.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home in Enfield, on Friday evening from 7-9 p.m.  A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday at 10 a.am. at the St.  Helena’s Church in Enfield.  Burial followed in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Lebanon.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions were to be made to the Enfield Fast Squad.

Survivors include: a sister, Emma Blais of Laconia; a sister, Lena Dauphinais of Laconia; a sister, Theresa Lozeau of Enfield; a sister, Regina Dauphinais of Cheshire, CT; a brother, Arthur Dauphinais of Laconia; a brother, Wilfred Dauphinais of Enfield; many nieces and nephews.

 

Lois Butler Johnston

from the July 17 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Lois Butler Johnston, 74, a longtime Mascoma resident, died Monday evening July 8, 1996 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon following a long illness.  She was born in Hanover, NH August 24, 1921, the daughter of George M.  & Florence (Potter) Butler Sr., and granddaughter of Lebanon’s A.J. & Florence Potter (past jeweler & optometrist from WWI through the 40’s).  Lois lived in Wallingford and New Milford, CT, and Boston, MA before residing in Pittsburg, PA.  She attended elementary school in Carrick, PA, graduated from high school in Brentwood, PA in 1939, and took courses in chemistry and Latin in 1940.  She entered nurses’s training in 1940 at Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in Hanover, NH and graduated with her Registered Nurse Degree in 1943.  She worked in the Operating Room as a scrub nurse and later as a supervisor in several private hospitals in Miami, FL from 1943-1950.  She was a labor and delivery room nurse for one year at Mt.  Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach, FL from 1950-1951.

She was married to Leonard D.  Johnston on February 26, 1945 in Miami, FL and they returned to Mascoma in 1951 where she resided until her death.

After a 12 year respite from nursing she was employed by Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in Hanover, NH for 23 years (1963-86), 5 years in pediatrics and 18 years in obstetrics.  She was an assistant Girl Scout leader in Lebanon, NH and a Camp Nurse at Camp Plymouth in Ludlow, VT during the 50’s.  She was a school nurse while her children were in school and was active in the PTA, Home-Room Mom, and volunteered at the Enfield School Library.  She loved the outdoors and enjoyed gardening, nature walks, climbing, hiking and camping.  She was an avid ornithologist, a member of the Audubon Society, and an official bird bander for the U.S. Bird Banding Laboratory from 1951-94.

She was a member of many organizations supporting nature, conservation, the environment, and Native American Indians.  She held many leadership positions throughout her life.  Lois was a longtime member of the Enfield United Methodist Church serving as it’s financial secretary, organist and choir director as long as she was able, and was an officer in the United Methodist Christian Women’s Organization.  Music was an integral part of her life and she had recently donated her personal electronic organ to the Wayside Chapel of the West Canaan United Methodist Church.  She also enjoyed making handcrafts and baking.

There were no calling hours.  Burial was in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield.  A celebration of Lois’ life was held Saturday afternoon July 13th at 2 p.m.  in the Mary Keene Chapel at LaSalette in Enfield, NH.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to:  The Enfield United Methodist Church, PO Box 453, Canaan, NH 03741 or The Norris Cotton Cancer Center, 1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756.  Arrangements were under the direction of the Ricker Funeral Home of Lebanon.

Survivors include:  her husband, Leonard D.  Johnston of Enfield; a son, Merrick Daniel Johnston of Enfield; a son, Scott Lee Johnston of Canaan; a daughter, Jacqui Lynne Begor of Canaan; a brother, George M.  Butler Jr.  of Enfield; a sister, Frances Ann Ruel of Livonia, MI; seven grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

Herbert Britton King

from the July 31, 1996 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Herbert Britton King, 88, died Monday July 22, 1996 at the Woodlawn Nursing Home in Newport, NH.  He was born in Waterford, CT June 7, 1908, the son of the late Dana & Addie (Britton) King and had lived most of his life in the Upper Valley.  He had worked at the Enfield Box Co.; The Baltic Mills of Enfield; and in his retirement drove a bus for the Lebanon Street School.  He thoroughly enjoyed people, fishing, playing cards, gardening and  camping.  He will be remembered in Enfield Center as selling his roadside veggies with his little white poodle “Scampy.”

Burial will be at a later date in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield, NH.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made to:  Mascoma Home Health Services, Main Street, Canaan, NH 03741 or to: The Enfield F.A.S.T. Squad, Enfield, NH 03748.

Survivors include;  Sons: Harry King, Newport, NH, Glen King, Enfield Center, NH, Richard King, Enfield, NH; Daughters:  Yvonne Pollard, Enfield, NH, Marie Bean, Enfield, NH; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, 1 cousin and ! niece.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia M.  King, who died March 24, 1988; a daughter, Alice Louise King who died in infancy; and a sister, Gladys Goldenbaum who died in 1957.

Delbert Andrew Laliberte

from the July 31. 1996 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Delbert Andrew Laliberte, 69, died Sunday, July 21, 1996 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH.  He was born in Lebanon, NH July 31, 1926, the son of the late Elzephire & Evelina (Gauthier) Laliberte, he attended Lebanon schools, and had been an Upper Valley resident for most of his life.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII serving in the European Theater.  He had been employed by CRREL (Cold Regions Research and Experimental Laboratories) in Hanover, NH retiring in 1988.  Mr.  Laliberte was a member of the V.F.W. of West Lebanon and the American Legion of Lebanon.  He enjoyed fishing and woodworking and had exhibited his wood-works with the Lebanon Arts & Crafts Association.  He was married to Suzanne (Stuchal) on August 24, 1963.

Burial followed services in the Lakeview Cemetery in Enfield.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be made to:  Listen, 60 Hanover Street, Lebanon, NH 03766 or to: The Norris Cotton Cancer Center, 1 Medical Center Dr, Lebanon, NH 03756.

Survivors include:  Wife, Suzanne S.  Laliberte, Enfield, NH 03749; a son, Dennis Laliberte, Aberdeen, MD; a daughter, Deborah Emerson, Kennebunk, ME; a brother, Ovide Laliberte, Lebanon, NH.

He was preceded in death by his sister Jeanne Bagloe.

David G. Fellows, Sr.

from the August 21, 1996 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–David George Fellows Sr., 60, died at hid home Wednesday morning, August 14, 1996 following a long illness.  He was born in Burlington, VT February 23, 1936 a son of the late Dean & Mary (Corrigan) Fellows.  He attended West Lebanon High School  and served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1953-1956.  He worked for Hathorne’s Part Co. in West Lebanon for many years.  In 1980 he opened his own business, D & S Auto Electric in Hartford, VT.  In 1992 he moved his business now known as Dave’s Starter & Alternator to Lebanon, NH where his son continues to operate the family business.  His first priority was his family.  He also enjoyed travel, gardening, and flying his Cessna Airplane.  He was married to “Midge” (Braley) Jan.  21, 1956.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon on Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m.  Funeral Services were held Friday morning at 10 a.m. in the Cardigan Mountain School Chapel in Canaan, NH.  Burial followed in the Lakeview Cemetery in Enfield, NH with Pastor David W.  Gray officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Mascoma Home Health Care, PO Box 118, Canaan, NH 03741.

Survivors include:  his wife, Mabel I.  (Braley) Fellows of Enfield, NH; a son, David G.  Fellows, Jr.of West Canaan; a daughter, Ann Fellows-Coady of Quechee, VT; a daughter, Vicky McDaniel of Williamstown, VT; a daughter, Bonnie Colburn of Enfield; a daughter, Dorrie Fellows of Enfield and four grandchildren.

Ricker Funeral Home of Lebanon was in charge of arrangements.

 

Rachel “Betty” Mae Brown

From the November 27, 1996 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Died 11/19/96 at her home in Enfield Center.  Betty was a life-long resident of Enfield Center where she attended school and graduated from Enfield High School.  She was the widow of Charles Brown, Sr.  who died in 1984.  Mrs.  Brown was employed as a private caregiver, providing care for area families in their homes.  Her life was devoted to her family.

Survivors include:  Son, Charles Brown Jr., Enfield Center; Daugher, Betty Sholes, Potter Place; Daughter, Linda Harper, Enfield Center; Daughter, Susan Bishop, Wilmot; Daughter, Judy Bean, Enfield Center; Daughter, Gail Bourassa, Croydon; Brother, David Chase, Lebanon; Bother, Clinton Chase Jr., Enfield Center; Brother, Richard Chase, Enfield; Sister, Shirley Peterson, Enfield Center; 14 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by:  Husband, Charles Brown Sr., died in 1984; Sister, Dorothy Chase.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse Alliance of VT/NH, 20 Court St, White River Jct., VT 05001.

Pansy Hattie Sawyer

from the December 11, 1996 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Pansy Hattie Sawyer, 76, passed away on November 30, 1996 at her home on Prospect St.  in Enfield.  The daughter of the late Carl and Ida (Bressett) Smith, she was born in Hanover on February 23, 1920.  She attended school in Lyme, Hanover, and Enfield and went to work at a young age at the Baltic Woolen Mill in Enfield.  After working in the mill for 30 years, she became supervisor of linen service at Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in Hanover where she worked until she retired in 1990.  She was married to Roland Sawyer on October 3, 1947.  She loved animals and took many strays into her home and cared for them.  She also loved and cared for her grandchildren in her home.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home in Enfield on Monday evening from 7-9 p.m.  Funeral services were held at the Funeral services were held at the Funeral Home on Tuesday at 2 p.m.  with Rev. Cecilia Engelhardt officiating.  Burial will be in the spring in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield.

Survivors include:  her husband, Roland Sawyer of Enfield; a son, Richard Bill of Enfield; a sister, Daisy Wells of Enfield; a sister Lottie Columbia of Enfield; a brother, Chauncey Smith of Canaan; a brother, Peter Smith of Satatoga Springs, NY; three grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

Harriet Warren Stevens

from the December 11, 1996 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Harriet Warren Stevens, 98, died Monday December 2, 1996 at the Alice Peck Day Extended Care Facility in Lebanon, NH. She was born in her lifelong Enfield residence on Stevens Street, Sept. 7, 1898, the daughter of the George F.  & Mary Ellen (Hall) Pettengill.  She was a graduate of Enfield High School and later taught school in the area for a short time.  She became a telephone operator for the New England Bell Telephone Co.  in Enfield, NH, a position she held for many years.  She started by working nights during high school and continued after her graduation for 38 years.

She was married to Henry Hough who died in 1928.  She later married Percy Stevens, who died in 1954.  She took over as Tax Collector for the Town of Enfield following the death of her husband Percy who had previously held the position.  She served the town in this capacity for many years.

She was a member of the Athena Club of Enfield; was a State Treasurer for the Women Relief Corps; a Past Matron and member over 75 years of the Relham Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of Enfield; a member of the American Legion Auxiliary; and attended the Enfield United Methodist Church.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home in Enfield Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m.  Funeral Services were conducted on Friday afternoon at 2 p.m.  in the funeral home in Enfield.  The Rev.  Cecelia Engelhardt officiated.  Burial will be in the spring in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield.

Memorial contributions may be made to:  The Enfield United Methodist Church Vestry Fund, c/o Gloria Oakes, Enfield, NH 03748 or to a charity of one’s choice.

Survivors include: a daughter, Janice Staggs of Enfield; a dughter, Jena Hunt of Ft.  Meyers, FL; a stepson, Carroll Stevens of HI; a foster child, Betty Bacher of Claremont; 13 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

 

Edwin Gaylord Huntley, Jr.

Enfield, NH–Edwin G.  Huntley, Jr., 93, died Tuesday morning Dec.  10, 1996 at the Hanover Terrace Healthcare Center in Hanover, NH.  He was born in Bridgewater, VT Sept.  1, 1903, the son of the late Edwin G.  & Hattie May (Bean) Huntley, Sr.  A resident of Lebanon and Enfield for most of his life, he was a graduate of Hesser Business College in Manchester, NH (1927).  He had worked as a dairy farmer, and as a textile worker at the Baltic Mills for many years.  He was a member of the Mt.  Calm Grange for over 50 years; and a member over 60 years of the Franklin Lodge #6 F.A.M. of Lebanon.  He was married in 1933 to Sarah Bella (Nixon) who died in 1988.

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

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

Survivors include:  Daughter, Katherine N.  Poire, Enfield, NH; 5 Grandchildren; many great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by:  Father, Edwin G. Huntley, Sr.; Mother, Hattie May Bean; Wife, Sara Bella (Nixon) Huntley, died 1988; Sister, Edna Grace Hutchins, died 1985.

Rueberta Mary Tyler

From the December 18, 1996 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Reuberta Mary Tyler, 80, died Saturday, Dec.  7, 1996 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH following a brief illness.  She was born in St.  Johnsbury, VT Oct.  13, 1916, (the daughter of the late John and Flora (MacLeod) McBain.  She grew up in St. Johnsbury and moved to this area in the 20’s.  She was married in 1937 to Walter Smith who died in 1957.  A graduate of West Lebanon High School-Class of 1934.  She had been employed by the Dartmouth Printing Co. for 28 years retiring in 1981.  She was a former member of the VFW Aux. of West Lebanon, NH.  She enjoyed having all of her family around her and loved parties and family get-togethers.  She enjoyed doing needlework.

Funeral service were held Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the West Lebanon Congregational Church.  The Rev. Peter Floss officiated.  Burial will follow in the West Lebanon Cemetery.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Reuberta be made to:  The Cardiac Care Unit of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Ctr., One Medical Center Dr, Lebanon, NH 03756.

Survivors include: Husband, Bert H. Tyler, Enfield, NH; Daughter, Thelma Mossey, West Lebanon, NH; Daughter, Mary Smith, White River Jct., VT; Son, Kenneth Smith, Lebanon, NH; Son, Charles Smith, Enfield, NH; 10 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; several aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins; also aunts and uncles in Canada.

Preceded in death by: First husband, Walter Smith; Son, Clint Smith; Sister, Charlotte (infant); Step brother, Donald McBain; Step brother, Mick McBain; Step brother, William McBain; Step bother John McBain; Step bother, George McBain; Grandson, Richard Labine, Jr.