Foster – Canaan, NH History

from the April 9, 1997 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Roger C. Foster, 88, died Wednesday April 2, 1997 at the Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, NH. He was born in Enfield, NH Oct. 28, 1908, the son of the late Walter & Annie (Clough) Foster. A lifelong Enfield resident he attended local schools. He had worked on the family farm for years helping to raise cattle and poultry. He loved the out-of-doors and for most of his life he was a self-employed woodsman. Well known throughout the area for his generosity, he could often be found doing errands for many area residents. He enjoyed visiting his friends and neighbors, and caring for his many cats.

There will be no calling hours. Graveside services will be held in the spring in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the Ricker Funeral Home of Lebanon.

Survivors include: a niece, Harriet Stevens of Canaan, NH; a niece, Eleanor Anderson of Canaan, NH; a nephew, Harry Foster of West Willington, CT. He was preceded in death by a brother, Harry Foster and a nephew, Eugene Foster.

from the October 12, 1994 issue of The Country Chronicle

Lebanon, NH – Eva V. Foster, 96, died Monday morning, Oct. 3, 1994 at the McKerley Healthcare Center in Lebanon, N.H. She was born in South Fork Township, Iowa May 10, 1898, the daughter of the late Edward & Caroline (Bieri) Vifian. She had lived most of her life in the Enfield/Canaan area and had been a resident of McKerley Healthcare since 1989. IN her earlier years she was active in 4-H, and the Home Extension. She had been a longtime member of the Mascoma Area Senior Citizens. She loved living in the country and enjoyed family, animals, handicrafts, sewing, and helped area families with housekeeping.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 2 p.m. at the Ricker Funeral Home in Enfield, N.H. Pastor Philip Anderson officiated. Friends called one hour before the service. Burial followed in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Enfield.

Survivors include: a daughter, Harriet Stevens of Canaan; a daughter, Eleanor Anderson of West Canaan; a son, Harry B. Foster, Jr. of North Willington, Ct. and several grand and step-grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was preceeded in death by her Husband, Harry B. Foster; a daughter, Vivian Foster; a son, Eugene Foster; three grandchildren and several brothers and sisters.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Mascoma Area Senior Citizens Center, c/o Gail Dimick, Church St., Canaan, N.H. 03741.