Legere – Canaan, NH History

From the November 25, 2002 issue of The Country Chronicle

Lebanon, NH–Hester E. Legere, 83, died Monday morning November 18, 2002 at the Lebanon Center of Genesis ElderCare in Lebanon, NH following a brief illness. She was born in Dixmount, ME November 1, 1919, a daughter of the late Myrl W. & Eunice (Tinker) Brown. She retired from the Colonial Bookstore in Lebanon where she had worked for many years. She had many hobbies that she loved, including working with crafts and reading.

Hester was predeceased by her husband Frederick “Fred” Legere who died April 22, 1994; and by a sister, Francis E. “Fran” Day who died April 10, 2001.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law: Mary Ann and Bill Mousley of Enfield, NH; a sister: Hazel Chadbourne of ME; a granddaughter: Heather Newman of Claremont, NH; and 2 great-grandchildren.

Private burial will be at the convenience of the family in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Lebanon, NH.

Memorial contributions in memory of Hester may be made to: The Pat Walsh Sneaker Fund, c/o Jim Vanier, CCB, PO Box 386, Lebanon, NH 03766.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Ricker Funeral homes & Crematory of Lebanon, NH.

from the April 27, 1994 issue of The Country Chronicle

Lebanon, NH – Frederick Simon “Fred” Legere, 73, died Friday, April 22, 1994 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. He was born in Portland, Me, on October 21, 1920, the son of the late Frederick & Lucy (Blanchard) Legere, and was a graduate of the Chevrus High School in Portland, Me. “Fred” was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII having served with the Army Medical Corps. Following his discharge, he worked for the American News CO, in Portland, Me, and during the ‘50’s came to the Upper Valley where he was employed by Verham News for several years. He was later employed for over 20 years prior to his retirement in the Sales Dept. of Gateway Motoers in White River, Jct., VT.

“Fred” was well known for his tireless dedication to area High School, College and community sports. He officiated at many sporting events including basketball, baseball and football. He was actively involved with the organization of the officiating crews for the Shriner’s Maple Sugar Bowl football games. He received many awards and citations for his officiating including awards from Governor and the State of New Hampshire.

He was also a member of the American Legion Post #22 of Lebanon; and the Lebanon Lions Club.

He was married to Hester E. (Brown) on April 18, 1942.

Ricker Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to: The National Kidney Foundation of NH, One Tremont Street, Concord, NH, 03301 or to: The Carter Community Building Association (CCBA), P.O. Box 386, Lebanon, NH, 03766 or a charity of one’s choice. Survivors include his wife, Hester, of Lebanon; Daughter, Mary Ann Mousley, and granddaughter, Heather Mousley, of Enfield; 2 nieces and 1 nephew. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 1 brother.