from the March 30, 1998 issue of The Country Chronicle<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Orange, NH–Alice Hamel, 83, of Orange, died on Thursday, March 26, 1998, at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born May 14, 1914, in Leominster, MA, the daughter of Frank and Edith (Ide) Smith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She was married to Oswald Hamel on Sept. 28, 1936, and had been employed as a registered nurse at Ayer (MA) Community Hospital. She and her husband moved to Orange in 1959. Mr. Hamel died in 1985.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mrs. Hamel was an active member of Canaan Home Extension Group and will be remembered as a talented craftsperson and patient teacher, who inspired many.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She is survived by three sons, Paul F. Hamel of Avondale Estates, GA, Allen J. Hamel of Canaan, and Gary J. Hamel of Orange; five grandchildren and a great grandchild.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There will be no funeral services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Memorial contributions may be made to Mascoma Home Health Service, PO Box 118, Canaan, NH 03741. Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon is in charge of arrangements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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