Patricia Therese Kilton

From the August 11, 2003 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Patricia T. Kilton, 64, of Canaan, died on Monday, August 4, 2003 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. She was born in Wahiawa, Oahu, HI on June 18, 1939 a daughter of James George and Margaret Mary (Mraz) Balluf. She came to the United States mainland as a child and grew up in Chicago. She attended Loylla College in Chicago. She has been a resident of Canaan since 1982. She was married to John R. Kilton Jr. in 1971 and they made their home in Canaan where she was the editor of The Country Chronicle newspaper for the past 11 years. Pat was a past member of the Canaan Lioness Club.

She is survived by her husband: John R. Kilton Jr. of Canaan, NH; a son: James J. Kilton of Sacremento, CA; a daughter: Shannon K. Wyman of Piermont, NH; 3 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services were held on Thursday, August 7 at 10:30 am at the St. Helena’s Church in Enfield. In lieu of flowers the family asked that memorial contributions be made in her name to: St. Helena’s Church, RFD #2, Box 26, Enfield, NH 03748.

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

Lee H. Moses Sr.

From the May 26, 2003 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Lee Herbert Moses Sr., 85, died Monday morning May 19, 2003 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. He was born in Woodstock, VT March 9, 1918, a son of the late Charles W. & Lillie (Tucker) Moses. He grew up in Bath and Woodsville, NH and Topsom, Newbury and Groton, VT and attended local schools. He worked in the logging business for years before coming an auto mechanic. He was employed by Webster Motors of Canaan, NH for over 20 years. He later worked for Ed’s Equipment of Claremont; Cross Bakery of Claremont; Chase and Avery of Newport; and as a night watchman at Durkins & Crowley, retiring in 1980. He was a resident of Canaan, NH in the early ’50’s, then lived in Cornish, and later in Newport before returning to Canaan in 1980. In his retirement he operated a small engine and motor repair business from his home and also sold and cut Christmas trees. He enjoyed vegetable gardening, fishing and playing his harmonica.

He was predeceased by his parents; a daughter Yvonne Benoit; 3 sisters: Lillian Hart, Jennie Smith and Madeline Darling; and a brother Charlie W. Moses Jr.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years Merle L. (Downs) Moses of Canaan, NH whom he married Sept. 13, 1958; 3 sons: Albert L. Moses of CA, Benjamin L. Moses of Barre, VT and Lee H. Moses Jr.of Canaan, NH; 2 sisters: Dorothy Chase of Canaan, NH and Dolly Shepard of Sandy Creek, NY; 2 half-sisters: Esther of ME and Rosie of Dover, NH; 3 half-brothers: Henry Moses of Lyndonville, VT, Harvey Moses of Bradford, VT and “Vinnie” Moses of MA; 4 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

There will be no calling hours, funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 3:00 pm in the Canaan United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Canaan Street Cemetery. Rev. Patricia Williams will officiate.

Memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Moses may be made to: The Canaan FAST Squad, Canaan, NH 03741 or to: The American Heart Assoc., 20 Merrimack St., Ste 1, Manchester, NH 03101-2244.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Ricker Funeral Homes of Lebanon and Enfield, NH.

Elizabeth M. Wilson

From the June 16, 2003 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Elizabeth M. Wilson, 71, died Thursday, June 5, 2003 at her home in Canaan, NH.

She was born Oct. 20, 1931 in Enfield, NH a daughter of Albert F. and Gladys (Whittier) Wilson. She graduated from High School in Enfield in 1950 and married Lee G. Wilson Jan. 19. 1952 in Enfield. She cared for foster children and pre-adoptive children for many years.

Mrs. Wilson loved her animals and enjoyed her flower garden. She was predeceased by her husband July 18, 1982 as well as a sister, Louise Adams, and two brothers, Cameron and Clifford Wilson.

She is survived by three daughters: Barbara Bushor of Canaan, NH, Debra Wilson of Dumont, NJ, and Marianne Wilson of Lebanon, NH; three sons: Allen Wilson of Grantham, NH, Gary Wilson of St. Mary’s, PA, and Randall Wilson of LaFayette, NY; seven grandchildren, a great-grandson, a sister, Cynthia Hall of Canaan, NH and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held Monday, June 19 at 11 am at the United Mehodist Church in Lebanon. Knight Funeral Home in White River Jct., VT assisted with the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, 1 Medical Dr., Lebanon, NH 03756 or the American Heart Assoc.-NH chapter, 20 Merrimack St., Manchester, NH 03101-2244.

Doris E. Buckman

From the June 23, 2003 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Doris Elizabeth Buckman, 80, died Thursday, June 19, 2003 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. She was born in Hanover, NH Jan. 4, 1923, a daughter of the late Bertha (Ranney) and Edwin Bacon. A lifelong resident of the Upper Valley, she had lived in Etna and attended Hanover schools. For many years she was employed by the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in Windsor, VT. Mrs. Buckman was a noted cake decorator and had provided specialty cakes for Chevy Chase and Charles Bronson. She was often called upon to create unique cake designs for special occasions including the dedication of the new wing at Valley Regional Hospital in Claremont. She enjoyed the company of her special pets, “Coco” her African grey parrot and “Suzie” her black poodle.

Doris was married to Everett Buckman, who died in 1995. She was also predeceased by her first husband, William Neily Sr. who died in 2002.

Survivors include: 4 children: William O. Neily Jr. of Springfield, MA and Canaan, NH, Stephen Neily of Lakeworth, FL, Gayle Cook of Franklin, NH and Patricia Downing of N. Augusta, SC; 2 sisters: Lena Hunt of Danbury, NH; and Maizie Russell of Gore, VA; 10 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; 5 step-children: Robert, Jim, Janet, Susan & Debra and their families; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

There were no calling hours. A memorial service will be held the morning of June 23 at the Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Canaan FAST Squad, Canaan, NH 03741.

Raymond J. Kilton

From the July 7, 2003 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Raymond J. Kilton, 91, died Sunday June 29, 2003 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. He was born in Warner, NH May 15, 1912, a son of the late James & Inez (Robie) Kilton. An area resident for most of his life, he was married to Vivian (Kimton) in 1972. He had worked in the housekeeping dept. at Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in Hanover, NH prior to his retirement. He had also worked at the Baltic Mills in Enfield, NH.

Mr. Kilton was predeceased by a brother: Leo Kilton; and a sister: Mary Buzzell.

Survivors include his wife Vivian of Canaan, NH; a son: Roy Kilton of Canaan, NH; a daughter: Kathleen Veilleux of Las Vegas, NV; 2 brothers: Roger Kilton and Burns Kilton both of Canaan, NH; a sister: Marion Bocash of Enfield, NH; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Private services will be conducted at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The American Heart Assoc., 200 Merrimack St., Ste 1, Manchester, NH 03101-2244 or to a charity of one’s choice.

The Ricker Funeral Homes of Lebanon & Enfield were in charge of arrangements.

Robert Herbert Withington

From the August 11, 2003 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Robert H. Withington, 84, of Canaan, died on Saturday, August 2, 2003 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center In Lebanon, NH. He was born in Canaan on March 8, 1919 a son of the late Herbert and Julia (Stevens) Withington. He was a lifelong resident of Canaan where he attended school. He was discharged from the U.S. Army in 1945 after serving in WWII. He was the recipient of the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart Medals. He was married to Phyllis Cross on June 29, 1954 and they made their home in Canaan. Mrs. Withington died in 2001. He had been employed by the Baltic Mills in Enfield and following the mill’s closing, he worked construction for the State of NH for a while until becoming employed by Dartmouth College in the Buildings and Grounds Dept. He was a lifelong member of the American Legion of Canaan.

He is survived by a daughter: Diane Boisvert of Claremont, NH; a son: Douglas Withington of Canaan, NH; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home in Enfield on Wednesday from 7-9 pm. Funeral services were held on Thursday a 11 am at the United Methodist Church in Canaan with the Rev. Patricia Williams officiating. Burial followed in the Wells Cemetery in Canaan.

Ricker Funeral Home & Crematory of Lebanon was in charge of arrangements.

Marguerite S. Shuttleworth

From the February 17, 2003 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Marguerite Sarah Shuttleworth, 81, died Tuesday morning February 12, 2003 at the Hanover Hill Nursing Home in Manchester, NH. She was born in Hinsdale, NH June 17, 1921, a daughter of the late Mildred (Welch) and Patrick J. Coyle. A resident of Canaan for most of her life, she was an active member of the community. She was a former member of the Grange, the Canaan Methodist Church and the Ladies Aid Society. She was also an active member and held various offices in the Order of the Eastern Star for over 50 years. She was married to Harold E. Shuttleworth who died June 17, 1985.

Survivors include a daughter: Louise H. Perrier of Candia, NH; a son: William A. Shuttleworth of Fair Haven, NJ; a sister: Harriet Bean of Allenstown, NH; 2 brothers: Richard Munn of Deerfield, MA and David Munn of West Lebanon, NH; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

There will be no calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday February 18 at 1:00 pm in the Canaan United Methodist Church with the Rev. Patricia Williams officiating. Burial will be at a later date in the Wells Cemetery in Canaan, NH.

The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to: The American Diabetes Assoc., PO Box 2680, North Canto, OH 44720 or to: Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. Arrangements are under the direction of the Ricker Funeral Home of Enfield, NH.

Helen M. Brown

From the January 20, 2003 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Helen M. Brown, 97, died Saturday evening, December 14, 2002 at the Hanover Terrace Healthcare Center in Hanover, NH. She was born in Haverhill, NH January 18, 1905, a daughter of the late William G. and Prudence (Pelton) Wetherbee. A Canaan resident since 1928, she was married May 1, 1930 to Walter R. Brown. She was a former member of the Rebekahs and the Pithian Sisters. She enjoyed embroidery, crocheting, cooking and crosswords. She loved taking care of her family and would also help neighbors and the elderly.

She was predeceased by her husband Walter R. Brown in 1981; a daughter Doreen Raynor in 1980; a son Harris Brown in 1940; three sisters and two brothers.

Survivors include three daughters: Pauline Shaffer of Clinton, IL; Colleen Neily of West Canaan, NH; and Virginia Jalbert of Grafton, NH. Two sons: Gordon Brown Jr. and Roy Brown both of Enfield, NH; ten grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Private services will be conducted at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in the spring in the Canaan Street Cemetery in Canaan, NH.

The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to David’s House, PO Box 600, Lebanon, NH 03766.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Ricker Funeral Homes & Crematory of Lebanon and Enfield.

Chester W. Kane

From the January 6, 2003 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Chester James Alfred Wellington Wright Kane, 83, formerly of Canaan, NH and Houston, TX, died December 18, 2002 at the Woodlawn Nursing Home in Newport, NH following a long illness. He was born in Boston, MA November 26, 1920. The son of the late Anne (Wright) and Thomas Kane. During his acquaintance of John Kennedy. Chester was a veteran of WWII serving with the Third Armored Division as a Medic. Chet married his former wife Cozette (Davis) Kane in Oakridge, TN in 1946. After serving in the Army, Chet attended Northeastern University in Boston, MA and graduated with a degree in Political Science and always enjoyed having people of different nationalities in his home for dinner and discussion with him and his former wife Cozette.

Chester also enjoyed cooking and moved in the 1960’s to Houston, TX where he had an upscale restaurant and catering business called “Chester Kane’s” in which many of our astronauts and others in the space industry dined.

During his later years Chet moved back to Canaan, NH to help care for his mother until her death several years later. Chet remained at the homestead until his health required that he move to the convalescent facility where he resided until the time of his death.

Chester leaves a cousin: Phyllis (Schantz) Hansen of Edison, NJ; nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, friends in Canaan, NH and Houston, TX; and to those who enjoyed his culinary skills in Houston, he will be missed.

A private graveside service will be held in the spring in the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Canaan, NH. The Ricker Funeral Homes and Crematory of Lebanon, NH is in charge of arrangements.

Elmer M. Shuttleworth

From the June 17, 2002 issue of The Country Chronicle

Canaan, NH–Elmer Merton Shuttleworth, 81, of Canaan, died on Wednesday, June 12th at the Veterans Administration Hospital in White River Jct, VT. He was born in East Andover, NH on March 30, 1921, a son of Arthur and Florence (Atkins) Shuttleworth. He has lived on his family’s farm on Cider Mill Rd in Canaan since he was two years old. He was an engineer on the Boston & Maine Railroad and owned and operated Elmer’s Store and Pool Hall in Canaan for many years. He was a US Navy Veteran of WWII serving on the USS Alabama. He was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars in White River Jct. and the Lebanon Lodge of Elks. He was known as an outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his longtime companion Louise C. Poell of Concord, NH; a nephew, William Shuttleworth of New Jersey and many friends.

Graveside Memorial Services will be held next Sunday, June 23rd at 2:00 pm at the Shuttleworth Farm on Cider Mill Rd in Canaan.

Ricker Funeral Home & Crematory of Lebanon is in charge of arrangements.