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Posted April 22, 2008
Edwin H. Ellis
AMHERST. – Edwin H. Ellis, 87, formerly of Marlborough, Massachusetts died Monday, March 31, 2008, at the VA Hospital, Manchester, N.H.
Born and raised in Natick, Massachusetts he was the son of the late Henry and Hazel (Chesmore) Ellis of Natick, MA and the husband of the late Corinna B (Dion) Ellis of Marlborough, MA.
He had been employed as a draftsman at Marlborough Wire Goods, retiring after many years. A member of the Army Air Corps during World War II, he was a tail gunner on the B29 “Little Mike”. He was honored as a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross for his service in the Pacific Theatre.
He is survived by his children; Mary DeFlumere of Natick, MA, Corinna Regnier of Winthrop, Me, Jane Rielly of Uxbridge, MA, Henry Ellis of Holliston, MA, Roberta Ellis-Doucette, with whom he made his home in Amherst, N.H., and Marcia Ahearn of Oxford, MA, his brother; Richard Ellis, of Amherst, N.H, formerly of Natick; MA 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was also the brother of the late Dorothy Dube, Mildred Givoni, and Nellie Cristofori.
A gathering for family and friends will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Slattery Funeral Home Inc., 40 Pleasant St.. Marlborough, MA. Donations may be made in the name of Edwin H. Ellis to the VA Manchester Medical Center, Volunteer Services, 718 Smyth Road. Manchester, NH. 03104 GP4031
Posted April 8, 2008
Karen “Kay” Burris
Amherst – Kay Burris, 51, of Amherst, NH passed away in her home early in the morning on Wednesday April 2, Kay married William Ross Burris in 1989 in Washington DC, where the couple met in 1987. She and Bill moved to Shanghai, China immediately after their wedding and started their family who are now her surviving children - son Jackson Leigh Burris and her twin daughters Chloe Bradbury Burris and Cecilia O’Connor Burris.
Kay earned her B.S. Degree (with Honors) in Architecture at Sheffield University England and subsequently her Masters Degree in Urban Design and Planning at Virginia Tech. She was actively pursuing a second Master’s Degree in Management at the Harvard Business School.
She possessed a deep appreciation and understanding for both the fine and decorative arts as was deeply knowledgeable of the international art trade. Kay and her family had traveled extensively globally before settling in Amherst in July 2000.
Kay was born Karen Bradbury in Rugeley, England in September 1956 the first daughter of Arthur John (Joe) and the late Margaret Leigh Bradbury of Armitage, England. In addition to her father, her two sisters, Annette Bradbury (Mrs. Stephen) Donnelly of Bowling Green, Ohio and Susan Bradbury (Mrs. Phillip) Swenson of Putnam, Connecticut, survive her.
She was a source of strength and inspiration for her entire family and the most loyal of friends and confidants to those she cherished and loved.
Services-----Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 8 at the Church of the Good Shepard, 214 Main St., Nashua, NH. A second service and internment will take place at a later date at St. John the Baptist Church in Armitage, England. The Dumont-sSullivan Funeral Home In Hudson Was In Charge Of Arrangements.
Walter D. Ohlson
AMHERST, NH – Walter D. Ohlson, 79, resident of Amherst, NH, died March 30, 2008 at The Arbors, Bedford, NH.
He was born in Silver Creek, NY on January 29, 1929, a son of the late Martin & Ruth (Rogers) Ohlson.
Mr. Ohlson resided in Amherst for the past 8 years.
Mr. Ohlson was a former member of the Amherst Board of Adjustment and the Conservation Commission.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran having served during the Korean Conflict.
Family members include his wife of 45 years, Bette A. (Greenwood) Ohlson of Amherst, NH; a daughter and son-in-law, Jill & Glenn Paladino of Claremont, NH; two grandsons, Ryan Hadley and Drew Hadley, both of Manchester, NH; two granddaughters, Angela Paladino of Burlington, VT and Lauren Paladino of Florida; a sister, Betty Waldron of New Jersey; many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service with military honors will be held on Friday, May 16th at 2:00 pm in Meadowview Cemetery, Foundry Street, Amherst, NH. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701 or the Alzheimer’s Association, One Bedford Farms Drive, Suite 105, Bedford, NH 03110. Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford, NH, is handling arrangements. To leave an online condolence, please go to www.smith-heald.com.
Brenda L. Ross
AMHERST, NH – Brenda L. Ross, 61, longtime resident of Amherst, NH, died peacefully on March 27, 2008 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH, surrounded by her husband and daughter.
She was born in Lowell, MA on May 11, 1946, a daughter of the late Clifton & Noella (Paquette) Trombly.
Mrs. Ross was a hairstylist and had owned and operated Le Petit Salon in Amherst Village for several years.
Mrs. Ross was a founding member of the Spartan Drum & Bugle Corp. She was an avid gardener, enjoyed playing bingo and loved animals. In addition, she and her husband traveled extensively throughout Europe and had traveled around the world three times.
She was a loving wife and a devoted mother.
Family members include her husband of 41 years, David E. Ross of Amherst, NH; a daughter, Kylee B. Ross of Pelham, NH; a sister, Linda Dupont of Milford, NH; a brother, Richard Trombly of NH; a half brother, Donald Weilbrenner and his wife, Sue of VT; several nieces and nephews, Tracy Waterman of Bedford, NH, Timothy Martin and his wife, Lynna of Milford, NH, Carole Ross of Buffalo, NY, Audrey Ross of Lancaster, NH and John Ross of Nashua, NH.
There are no visiting hours. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 29th at 2:00 pm in the Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford, NH. Burial will be in Meadowview Cemetery, Amherst, at a later date. Donations in her memory may be made to the Community Hospice House, 210 Naticook Road, Merrimack, NH 03054. Smith & Heald Funeral Home, Milford, is handling arrangements. To leave an online condolence, please go to www.smith-heald.com.
Pierre E. Martin
Pierre E. Martin of Amherst, New Hampshire died on Tuesday February 26, 2008.
Born Erich Peter Sigmund Maier-Hermann in Mannheim, Germany in 1920, he moved to France with his family in 1933. He was a member of the French national hockey team and he served in the French Foreign Legion during World War II.
Mr. Martin came to this country in 1941. He married the former Gertrude Whitall in 1951 and they moved to Amherst in 1955.
Mr. Martin worked for M/A-Com, a TYCO International subsidiary for forty years. For twenty years, he was also a consultant to Maxwell Laboratories of San Diego, CA. He was a lifetime member of the IEEE.
At his request, there will be no funeral service.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son Thomas of Concord, MA, two daughters, Josephine of Arlington, VA and Martha Shethar of Littleton, MA; six grandchildren, Thomas Jr, Christopher and Katharine Martin, Eleanor Martin, Daphne and Eric Shethar; and a sister, Anne Marie Morotte of New York City.
The family would greatly appreciate any donations made in his memory to New Horizons of New Hampshire, 199 Manchester St Manchester, NH 03103
Posted March 6, 2008
Barbara H. Landry
Former Amherst Town Administrator
North Sandwich, NH – Barbara H. Landry, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, of North Sandwich, passed away peacefully Monday, February 25th at the Genesis Center in Laconia, after a long struggle with Alzheimers.
Barbara was the daughter of Isabel (Ackerly) and Gerald Hallowell and sister of Lawrence F. Hallowell. She was born June 13, 1925 in New York City.
Barbara grew up in Conway NH, graduating as the Valedictorian from Kennett High School in 1943. She graduated from Simmons College in Boston in 1947 with a BS in Management and Retailing. Upon graduation she worked as a buyer for Jordan Marsh in Boston and later served as the Personnel Director for Leavitts Department Store in Manchester.
After marrying in 1947, she moved to Amherst, NH. Less then 6 months later she and her husband lost everything when their apartment, over what is now Moulton’s Market, burned. The town’s residents promptly came to the aid of the young couple, something for which she was forever grateful. While in Amherst, Barbara served as tax collector, selectmen’s secretary, administrative assistant and as Amherst’s first town administrator. Her outstanding contributions to the town were acknowledged in 1977 when she was recognized as Citizen of the Year. She resigned from town office in 1991 after serving 37 years in town government and retired to her childhood summer home in North Sandwich.
Barbara was very involved in her beloved town of Amherst. She was a Girl Scout Leader, member of the Amherst Historic Society and one of the original members of the Amherst Junior Woman’s Club, serving as the club’s second President and later being recognized as a Lifetime Honorary Member. She also served as Treasurer for what is now the GFWC-NH Juniors.
Barbara was very involved with the NH Horse and Trail Association, serving as their Secretary and organizing their annual awards banquet. She was a correspondent for the Morgan Horse, the New England Horseman and Manchester Union Leader writing a column, The Lunge Line.
Barbara is survived by her husband of sixty years, Laurence Landry, of North Sandwich; three daughters and son-in-laws: Kyle Marie and William Langille of Amherst, Drs. Shauna and Gareth Spurlock of Lovettsville, Virginia and Lauri and George Scharankov of New York City. Barbara will be dearly missed by her grandchildren, Christopher and Kimberly Langille, Stephen and Kaitlyn Spurlock and Lucas Scharankov and several nephews and nieces.
There will be no calling hours.
A celebration of life will be held in late spring.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Historical Society of Amherst, PO Box 717, Amherst, NH 03031 or the NH Alzheimer’s Association, 1 Bedford Farms Drive Suite 105, Bedford, N.H. 03110.
Wilkinson-Beane Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is in charge of the arrangements. For more information and to view an on line memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.
Posted February 26, 2008
William H.P. Hopkins
Was Head of Industrial Engineering at Nashua Corp
Peterborough – William H.P. Hopkins, 81, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 11, 2008
He was born in Bangor, Maine, on August 6, 1926, the son of Ruth ad Sumner Hopkins. After graduating from Bangor High School, he enlisted in the Navy in 1944, and then went on to graduate from Annapolis in 1950. He remained active in the Naval Reserves until retiring as a Commander in 1978.
Along with his Naval Service, Bill was head of Industrial Engineering at Nashua Corp, general manager and treasurer at EC & WL Hopkins/Granite State Feeds, and eventually retired from Corman Bag Co. at age 74. He enjoyed traveling to foreign countries such as Russia, Germany, France and England.
Bill proudly marched in the annual Memorial Day parades during his 30+ years in Amherst, and was a lifetime member of the Greenfield Historical Society. He enjoyed woodworking, sunny afternoons at the Amherst Ski Hill, and vacationing at Goose Rocks Beach, Maine. He especially enjoyed relaying stories of his life at sea, teaching his grandkids cribbage, and organizing BBQs in the back yard
Mr. Hopkins was predeceased by his wife, Anne Hopkins, in December 2006. The family includes his six children Jane O’Donnell of Littleton, NH, Bill Hopkins of Corralitos, CA, Mary Barretto of Dover, NH, Joan Marconi of Lakewood, OH, Trish Hopkins of Waitsfield, VT, and John Hopkins of Greenfield, NH, and 10 loving grandkids.
There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held on June 14, 2008, at the Greenvale Cemetery, Greenfield, NH. A celebration of his life will follow the service at the Hopkins residence in Peterborough.
If desired, contributions in his memory may be made to Hospice of HCS (for patient care needs), 312 Marlboro Street, Keene, NH 03431.
Holt/Woodbury Funeral & Cremation Service, 15 Pine Street, Peterborough, NH is in charge of arrangements. Please see www.holtwoodburyfh.com for further information.
Posted February 12, 2008
HENRY MANOOGIAN
Resident of Amherst for 38 years
Henry “Hank” Manoogian 89, resident of Buckridge Drive, Amherst, NH died January 31, 2008 at his home.
He was born in Symara, Russia on August 27, 1918 and immigrated with his family to Salem, N.H. the following year.
He earned his B.S. Degree in electrical engineering from Northeastern University. At the start of WWII, he joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany in General Patton’s division. Upon returning to the United States, he worked for the Naval Air Development Center in Boston and was transferred to their branch in Johnsville, PA where he was Program Director for the design and development of relay transmitters for aircraft early warning applications. While in Johnsville, he was recruited by Sanders Associates, Nashua, NH, where he worked until his retirement in 1982. During his employment at Sanders he traveled around the world with Naval Officers to check his equipment installed at various Naval bases.
Mr. Manoogian has been a resident of Amherst for 38 years and had served as a selectman for two terms and chairman during his second term. He was a member of the Milford/Amherst Rotary Club and had received the Paul Harris Fellow Award. He was also President of Compatriotic Union of Habousi; a 32nd Degree Mason-Blue Lodge; a Shriner; and member of the Manchester Country Club. He had been a member of the Ararat Armenian Congregational Church in Salem, NH, 4-H Club, Boy Scouts of America, American Defense Preparedness Association as regional VP for the Yankee Chapter, Board of Director for Souhegan Valley Association for the Handicapped, Institute of Electric Engineer, Doylestown, PA Country Club, Nashua Country Club, Milford-Amherst Booster Club and the Amherst Town Budget Committee.
He enjoyed vacationing with his family at Lake Winnisquam in the summer and Bonita Springs, FL in the winter. Beyond his family, his passion in life was golf. He also enjoyed gardening, taking money from his poker buddies, dancing with his bride, and fostering the truths of the Armenian Genocide history and its culture.
Family members include his wife of 60 years, Marion (Garoian) Manoogian of Amherst; five daughters and two sons-in-law, Candice and David Arleo of Northport, NY, Debra Manoogian of Los Angeles, CA, Holly Manoogian of Brookfield, NH, Wendy and Jules Brayman of Amherst, NH, MaryAnn Manoogian of Concord, NH; a son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Cynthia Manoogian of Amherst, NH; nine grandchildren, Peter Arleo, Sarah Gosselin, Alex Manoogian, Tyler Manoogian, Leah Brayman, Rachel Brayman, Melanie Brayman, Jackson Brayman, Mikael Manoogian; one great-grandchild, Emily Gosselin; a sister, Agnes David of Burlington, MA; a sister-in-law, Queenie Holmberg of Canton, MA; two nieces and two nephews.
Visiting hours were Monday February 4th from 4-7 pm in the Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford, NH. A Masonic service was conducted at 7:00 pm. Funeral services were held on Tuesday at 11:00 am at the Ararat Armenian Congregational Church, 2 Salem Street, Salem, NH. Burial will be in Meadowview Cemetery, Amherst, in the spring. Donations in his memory may be made to the Milford Rotary Club, P.O. Box 618, Milford, NH 03055 or the Compatriotic Union of Habousi, c/o Elaine (Mrs. Lee) Kearns, 14 Veterans Road, Unit #14, Amherst, NH 03031. For more information or to leave an online condolence, go to www.smith-heald.com
JOHN (JACK) W. MILAN, JR.
Graduate of Milford Area Senior High School in 1982
CLAREMONT, NH – John W. (Jack) Milan, Jr., 44, resident of Claremont, NH, formerly of Canaan, NH, lost his heroic battle with Cancer on February 1, 2008. He died at the Valley Regional Hospital encircled by loving family. Jack was born in Methuen, MA and resided with his parents, John and Mary Clare (Hickey) Milan in North Andover, Wilbraham and Walpole, MA before moving to Amherst, NH in 1973.
Jack chose to spend his life caring for others. His high school sophomore and junior summers were dedicated to working at a camp for handicapped people at Lake Ossipee, NH. In his senior year he earned his Emergency Medical Technician Certificate and joined the Amherst, NH Rescue Squad where he continued to volunteer for several years. Also while in high school he learned American Sign Language so that he could communicate with a close friend.
After graduating from Milford Area Senior High School in 1982, Jack accepted a position on the Berlin Ambulance Service. He then was employed by the American Red Cross as a CPR Instructor. Also during this time he attended UNH at the Manchester Campus taking classes in ASL and studying toward being an Interpreter for the Deaf. Throughout his life Jack periodically worked nights and weekends with the elderly in Nursing Homes where his services were greatly valued by the residents. He worked as a Licensed Nursing Assistant at Yale New Haven Hospital while earning his Surgical Technician Certificate. Jack also was employed as an LNA by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and finally at New London Hospital.
Jack cherished all of his family, especially his children whom he loved fiercely. Many wonderful times were shared together, just not enough years. Jack was generous, kind, and a loyal friend. He surrounded himself with living things; his home was filled with plants, flowers, birds, fish and other pets. He loved nature, skiing, family get togethers, and the holidays. Jack was a casual kind of guy, typically wearing jeans, a button down shirt, sometimes a sweater, if the occasion called for it, and always his quiet grin.
Jack was predeceased by his twin sister, Kathleen, and by Grandparents on both sides of the family. He is survived by his two children, John W. Milan III and Margaret Ruth Milan of Claremont, NH; his parents, John and Mary Clare Milan of Amherst, NH; a sister, Beth Tillotson of Whitefield, NH, several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, dedicated friends, and his former wife, Sharon Snow.
Burial will be in Meadowview Cemetery, Amherst, in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Jack’s name to SHARE Outreach Program, P.O. Box 27, Milford, NH 03055, or to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756. Arrangements are being handled by the Smith & Heald Funeral Home, Milford. For more information or to leave an online condolence please go to www.smith-heald.com
JEANNE C. DEVLIN
Self-employed as an Interior Decorator
Jeanne C. Devlin, 76, resident of Amherst died January 23, 2008 at her home.
She was born in Salem, MA on October 20, 1931, a daughter of the late Norman R. & Lucienne I. (Ledoux) Auger.
Mrs. Devlin had been a resident of Amherst for the past 37 years and formerly resided in Danvers, MA.
She graduated from Boston School of Design and was self-employed as an Interior Decorator for many years.
Mrs. Devlin was an accomplished artist whose passion was oil painting. Additionally, she was a member of the Amherst Art Association.
She was a communicant of St. Patrick Church, Milford.
Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. She was a loving mother and a devoted grandmother.
She was predeceased by her husband, John H. Devlin, III, who died in 2006 and a sister, Helene Martin.
Family members include her four sons and daughters-in-law, J. Michael &. & Maureen Devlin of Framingham, MA, Mark A. Devlin of Bethlehem, CT, Timothy J. & Margaret Devlin of Stamford, CT, James P. & Maraqueila Devlin of Sao Paulo, Brazil; five grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Norman & Dorothy Auger of East Bloomfield, NY; a sister and brother-in-law, Denise & Clem Desjardins of Salem, MA; several nieces and nephews; and her goddaughter, Beth Charbonnier of Marblehead, MA.
A mass of Christian burial was celebrated in St. Patrick Church, Milford. Burial will be in St. Patrick Cemetery, Amherst, in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to your local chapter of The Arc (Association of Retarded Citizens) or www.thearc.org. For more information or to leave an online condolence, go to www.smith-heald.com
Posted January 22, 2008
JOHN R. BROUGHAM
Longtime Area Resident
John R. Brougham, 64, resident of Amherst, NH passed away on January 8, 2008 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Ridley Park, PA on September 13, 1943 the son of the late Alexander W. & Ella (Robinson) Brougham.
Mr. Brougham was a resident of Amherst and Mont Vernon, NH for most of his life.
He was a graduate of Milford High School, Class of 1961. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of the Mont Vernon Fish & Game. In addition, he was a former member of the Milford Lions Club. He had worked as a part time police officer for the towns of Amherst & Mont Vernon and was a member of the Mont Vernon Volunteer Fire Department.
In his earlier years, he had been employed for A.W. Brougham Corporation. For many years he was the owner of J.B. Welding in Amherst and more recently had worked for Chappell Tractor in Milford.
Mr. Brougham was a loving husband and devoted father and grandfather.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Jennifer Brougham Mitchell and a brother, Alexander W. Brougham Jr.
Family members include his wife of 34 years, Sandra (Hall) Brougham of Amherst, NH; 2 daughters, Jessie E. Brougham of Greenville, NH and Sarah R. Brougham of Amherst, NH; a granddaughter, Morgan Mitchell of Florida; many nieces and nephews.
There are no calling hours. The family will receive friends and family on Friday, January 11th from 3-7 pm at the home of June & Chet Hall, 126 Hollis Road, Amherst, NH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Home, Health & Hospice Care, 22 Prospect Street, Nashua, NH 03060. For more information or to leave an online condolence, go to www.smith-heald.com
Posted December 18, 2007
Oliver Wolcott Hayes
Resident of Amherst and Tuftonboro
Oliver Wolcott Hayes, 92, of Oak Hill, Amherst and Tuftonboro Neck passed away suddenly Thursday, November 29, 2007, from complications following surgery.
Oliver (Pat) was born and raised in the Edgemore Section of Bethesda, MD. He was the son of the late Charles Willard and Rosa Paige Hayes. He and his twin were born on St Patrick’s Day, hence the nickname Pat. He was educated in Washington, DC at a Montessori School, in Hawaii at The Punahou School, and graduated from Friends Academy in Washington, D.C.. He was an enthusiastic sailor, spending many hours on the Chesapeake, as a young man.
He obtained a degree in Electrical Engineering from Boston University. At Brown, he was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity, and competed with the swimming team. After Brown, he enrolled in George Washington Law School, where he earned his J.D. He was also a member of The Law Review.
Pat served as Lt. Commander of a PT boat in the South Pacific during the 2nd World War. When he returned to stateside, he and his wife left Washington, D.C. and moved to Weston, MA. Immediately after the war, he worked briefly at MIT. Then he joined Polaroid as Counsel to Edwin Land. Pat worked at National Research (later Norton Co) as Chief Patent Counsel. During that time, he was elected president of the Boston Patent Law Association. He was also listed in the Who’s Who of American Men of Science. In the late 70s, he and his wife moved to Amherst here he became of Counsel to Hayes, Soloway PC in Manchester which he co-founded.
Pat was married for 55 years to the late Nancy Joy Bernard Hayes. They lived in Weston, MA and Amherst, NH, and summered in Tuftonboro Neck, NH, where both families have had properties since 1900. In the late 70’s, they built in Amherst where he was living at the time of his death.
He and his wife were avid landscape gardeners, collected antiques, traveled extensively, and were devoted to many charitable causes. Pat was a member of the Mayflower Society. He served on various town committees in Weston and Amherst.
During his later years, Pat spent 6 months at the Tuftonboro family house, and traveled during the other 6 months. He spent much time in Paget, Bermuda, and stayed in Prickly Bay, Grenada for 6 weeks each winter.
Pat died unexpectedly following complications from surgery. He leaves his daughter, Fredericka of Amherst, NH (formerly of Lexington), a son Oliver Jr. of Lincoln, MA and a granddaughter, Kimberly of Boston, MA.
Private funeral services were held in Wolfeboro, NH. Lord Funeral Home, Wolfeboro is in charge of arrangements.
Posted November 13, 2007
LOWELL L. WILKES, JR.
Manhattan Project Sandia Pioneer Passes Away
Lowell Lyndon Wilkes Jr., 88, resident of Amherst, NH, died Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at his home.
He was born on March 21, 1919 in San Antonio, Texas, the only child of Lowell Lyndon Wilkes Sr. and Elinor (Goldbeck) Wilkes.
Soon after birth his family moved to Hubbard City, Texas where he and his loving, lifetime mate Rosemary grew up and always considered their hometown. Lowell attended public school, where he excelled in athletics and academics. In high school he played football, basketball, track, and tennis and was a member of the debate team. He served as Editor of the Hubbard school newspaper and graduated Valedictorian of his class of 1936.
As a young man growing up during the Great Depression, Lowell delivered magazines, sold seeds and picked cotton for spending money. Summers were spent as a camper and eventually as a councilor at the Waco, Texas YMCA camp at the waterfalls of the Bosque River.
In 1936 Lowell entered the University of Texas and attended year round while working, and became Chief Student Librarian. He joined Phi Kappa Psi fraternity and became active in campus politics where he was elected Student Assemblyman with the slogan “Win With Wilkes.”
Lowell entered West Point in 1939 experiencing culture shock and challenge during Beast Barracks and Plebe Year. Despite an abrupt change in lifestyle, he adjusted and the core values of cadet character epitomized by “Duty, Honor, Country” became embedded for life. Academic horizons broadened and military training proved invaluable throughout Lowell’s careers. During Yearling Summer Lowell returned to the University of Texas to complete his BA Degree in Economics and Business Administration. He was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.
Immediately after graduation from West Point Lowell returned to Hubbard City during a short leave to marry his hometown sweetheart, Rosemary Jarvis who he had known all his life. They remained happily married for just over 64 years.
Lowell was commissioned in the Signal Corps. He attended the Basic Officers Course upon being commissioned and the Advanced Course a year later. Stateside training during WWII was with the 103rd Infantry Division and II Corps. He was then assigned to the Fifth Army Corps in Italy in SIAM (Signal Information and Monitoring). Lowell participated in the operation, maintenance and reconstruction of communication during and after the Surrender of the Nazis in Northern Italy. Later he was the division signal officer of the 34th and 88th Infantry Division for the occupation of the Trieste Territory and guarding of the disputed Yugoslavian-Italian border. Rosemary joined Lowell with the first group of dependents to arrive in Italy after WWII. The couple lived in requisitioned quarters in the Lido in Venice.
Unexpectedly, Lowell received orders in September 1946 to return immediately to the United States. He was one of only sixty young US Army officers from all over the World to become a part of the Manhattan Engineer Project which later became the Armed Forces Special Weapons Project. The so called “Sandia Pioneers” were assigned the mission of taking over the assembly and deployment of atomic bombs from the civilian scientists who developed the first atomic bombs at Los Alamos, New Mexico which were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki Japan, ending WWII. Lowell was a Bomb Supervisor and he supervised the assembly of the live bomb code named X-RAY, which was exploded during Operation SANDSTONE in the Pacific. Operation SANDSTONE helped the Atomic Energy Commission to fulfill its mandate to provide more and better bombs to the US Armed Forces. The deterrence capability contributed significantly to the Cold War.
After Sandia, Lowell attended Harvard Business School earning an MBA and graduating as a Baker Scholar. He was assigned to the Office of the Chief Signal Officer, followed by Command and General Staff College, a tour after the Korean War with the Korean Civil Assistance Command and again to the Pentagon in the Office of the Army Chief of Staff.
Lowell resigned from the Regular Army in 1958 and moved with his family to Lexington, Massachusetts. After fifteen moves in fifteen years, Lowell joined the private sector. It was in Lexington that he and Rosemary could be settled with their four devoted children; Lyndon, Ray, Bill, and Barbara. Lowell stayed in the Army Reserves and retired as a Colonel. His civilian career with Cambridge Thermonic Corporation as Vice President, Treasurer and later with its acquirer Midland-Ross as Operations Manager spanned 28 years. In retirement, Lowell was an active member of the Souhegan Congregational Church in Amherst and was a member of the Service Corps of Retired Executives.
The inspiring and positive influence of West Point with the loving devotion of Rosemary and his family gave Lowell a truly happy and wonderful life.
In addition to his wife and four children, he is survived by his nine grandchildren, Tina, Jessica, Casey, Ben, Chelsea, Taylor, Alyssa, Kyle, and Emily; and a great grandson, Thomas.
Funeral Services were held Monday, November 12th at the First Congregational Church, UCC, 10 Union Street, Milford, NH.
Interment was in West Point Cemetery, West Point, NY on Tuesday, November 13th. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Communities Foundation of Texas, ATTN: Wilkes Scholarship Fund, 550 Caruth Haven Lane, Dallas, TX 75225-8146.
Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford, NH, was in charge of arrangements. For more information go to www.smith-heald.com.
James J. Connell
Father of Amherst Resident
James Jeremiah Connell passed away on Nov. 5, 2007 in Worcester, MA, at the age of 91. Born in Boston, he spent fifty years in Lexington, Mass. from 1944-1994 where he and his wife raised their six children.
Mr. Connell was the real estate advertising manager for the Boston Herald-Traveler Newspaper for 23 years before starting his own distribution business in home building supplies and construction materials. He and his wife retired to Sturbridge, MA in 1994, and later moved to Worcester, MA to be with their youngest daughter and her husband.
In Lexington, Mr. Connell served on the Lexington Town Board of Assessors, coached Lexington Little League baseball, and enjoyed golf as a member of the Lexington Golf Club.
He leaves his wife of 65 years, Elizabeth (Fitzgerald), a son James and wife Diane of Cincinnati Ohio, a daughter Ann and husband Peter Bergin of Amherst, NH, a son Gerald and wife Margaret of Plainfield, MA, a son Brian and wife Anne Brescia of Medford MA, a daughter Celine and husband James Lasonde of E. Longmeadow, MA, and a daughter Elizabeth and husband Kenneth Dicks of Worcester, MA.
Surviving are eleven grandchildren; Caitlin Bergin and husband Stephen Sanford of Paris, France and London, England, Courtney Bergin and husband Hoon Kim of Oakland, CA, James Connell and wife Julie of Cincinnati, Ohio, Erika and husband Kevin Cooper of De Pere, WI, Andrew Connell of Washington, CT, Mollie Connell of Chicago, IL, Anthony Brescia-Connell of Medford, MA, Brian and Jared Lasonde of E. Longmeadow, MA, Christopher Dicks and Brendan Jaffe of Worcester, MA; and four great grandchildren; Greta Cooper, of DePere, WI and Caitlin, Colin and Claire Connell of West Chester, Ohio.
Services were held at Our Lady of Fatima Church, in Worcester, MA Funeral arrangements were handled by the O’Connor Funeral Home in Worcester, MA www.oconnorbrothers.com Interment was at St. Thomas Cemetery, West Spring
Posted September 11, 2007
Katherine ‘Kay’ Priscilla Palmer;
85, of Amherst died August 30
Born in Johnstown, PA on July 11, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Anna (Moeller) Phillips. The family moved to Steubenville, OH where she graduated from high school in 1939. She joined the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during WWII and trained at Beth Israel Hospital in New York City, becoming an RN 1946. Although she stopped working as a nurse after the birth of her first child, she continued to keep up with developments in the medical field and was an avid reader of nursing journals. She participated in the Harvard Nurses’ Health Study for over 20 years.
In 1948 she married her husband, Art, in New York City. They eventually settled in Westfield, NJ where they lived for 51 years. They moved to Amherst in 2006.
Music was an important part of Kay’s life and she sang in church choirs for over 30 years. At the time of her death, she still enjoyed singing along to old standards.
Kay is survived by her husband of 59 years, Arthur J. Palmer of Amherst; daughter, Katherine Richardson and her husband, Craig, of Amherst; son John Palmer and his wife, Martha Fischer, of Niwot, CO; grandchildren Sarah and Emily Richardson and Evan Palmer; five sisters, three brothers; twenty-three nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her daughter, Nancy Palmer, and a sister.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 15, at 11:00 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, 303 Rt. 101, Amherst. Her ashes will be interred in the church’s memorial garden. Donations in her memory may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 488, Amherst, NH 03031.
John R. Wilson, Sr.
U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, American Legion Member
John R. Wilson Sr., resident of Zephyrhills, FL died August 30, 2007 at Hawthorne Village in Ocala, FL.
Mr. Wilson was born in Arlington, MA on June 6, 1919, a son of the late Bertul and Anna (Krauklis) Wilson.
He lived in Zephyrhills, Florida for the past 23 years and formerly resided in Dover and Amherst.
Mr. Wilson had been employed as a nuclear power plant fitter for C.E. Avery Company, Newington, NH for over 20 years.
He was a charter member of Christ the King Lutheran Church, Nashua and attended Good Shepard Lutheran Church in Florida.
Mr. Wilson was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII and proudly served in Australia, Southern Philippines, New Guinea and Luzon. In addition, he was a member of the American Legion.
He enjoyed gardening, carpentry and reading, with a particular passion for historical novels. A dream he fulfilled, was to travel to Latvia, his parent’s homeland, in 1992 with his brother, Carl.
He was a loving husband, a devoted father, grandfather and great grandfather.
Mr. Wilson was predeceased by three sisters, Bertha Hynes, Ann Swamstrom and Sally Dyer; a brother, Willis Wilson.
Family members include his wife, Barbara L. (Thorn) Wilson of Ocala, FL with whom he would have celebrated 61 years of marriage on August 31st, four daughters and sons-in- law, Beverly and David Gage of Wilton, NH, Priscilla and Terry Clarkson of Hopkinton, NH., Christine and Clinton Lefabvre Ocala, FL, Barbara and Bill Wurst of Amherst, NH; a son, John R. Wilson Jr. of Milford, NH; six Grandchildren; six Great-Grandchildren; a sister, Lucy Lawlor of Malden, MA; two brothers, Carl Wilson of Billerica, MA and Arvid Wilson of Mont Vernon, NH; many nieces and nephews.
Burial was in Meadowview Cemetery, Amherst with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Marion County, 3231 SW 34th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34476 or charity of one’s choice. Smith and Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford, NH, is in charge of arrangements.
Posted July 31, 2007
DOLORES R. ABBATE
Dolores R. Abbate, 77, longtime resident of Amherst, NH, died July 13, 2007 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Nashua, NH.
She was born in New London, CT on June 6, 1930, a daughter of the late Harold & Myrtle (Hill) Kollmeyer.
Mrs. Abbate earned her Masters degree in Fine Arts from New York University.
She taught art in several schools on Long Island and in Pelham, NH. In addition, she was a substitute teacher in Milford schools. Prior to her retirement, she worked in retail as a manager.
Mrs. Abbate enjoyed quilting, miniature dollhouses and most especially, spending time with her four grandchildren.
Family members include her husband, Russell V. Abbate of Amherst, NH; three daughters, Carolyn L. Abbate of Princeton, NJ, Elizabeth M. Hennessey of Deering, NH, Donna J. Abbate of Los Angeles, CA; four grandchildren, Russell, Caitlin, Carl and Lucas; a brother, Ronald Kollmeyer of Fort Myers Beach, FL; her very dear cousin, Beverly Braun of Baraboo, WI; nieces and a nephews.
Burial will be in Meadowview Cemetery, Amherst. Smith & Heald Funeral Home, Milford, is in charge of arrangements.
RUTH E. WEATHERBEE
Ruth Elizabeth Weatherbee, 79, of Amherst, N.H. passed away on June 29, 2007 in Oakland, CA following a brief illness.
Mrs. Weatherbee was born in Redding, MA on August 31, 1927 to the Reverend William E. Billingham Senior, and Lucy (Palmer) Billingham. The Palmer family was descended from Miles Standish. In her youth, Mrs. Weatherbee attended the New England Conservatory of Music for voice, and worked for Jordan Marsh in Boston.
A resident of Amherst since 1963, Mrs. Weatherbee was an avid reader and enjoyed cooking, spending time with her family, and was a lifelong Red Sox fan. Her boundless energy and sense of humor endeared her to many.
Mrs. Weatherbee was a member of the Amherst Congregational Church for 44 years and her faith was very important to her. She was active on many church boards and committees, and worked faithfully on the Christmas Fair, the Rummage Sale and the Monday morning workshop. She helped run the Serv shop for many years and was a regular participant in the Crop Walk. She dedicated herself to helping others. Mrs. Weatherbee was proud to be part of the team that cooked a turkey dinner for President Gerald Ford on his visit to Amherst.
Mrs. Weatherbee was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 34 years, William; her daughter, Carol; her sister Marjorie and her brother George.
She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, William and Shirley Billingham, of Bradenton, FL; her son Steven of Nashua, NH; her son Jim and daughter-in-law Marian and children Patrick and Andrew, of Boca Raton, FL; her son Edward of Nashua, NH; and her daughter Mary Jane and son-in-law Allan McNaughton of Oakland, CA.
A memorial service was held on Friday, July 13th in the Congregational Church of Amherst, 11 Church Street, Amherst, NH. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Gail Singer Memorial Building, 360 Route 101, Unit #8, Bedford, NH 03110-5032.
THERESA M. KLUMPP
Theresa M. Klumpp, 83, resident of Nashua, NH, died July 14, 2007 at The Courville at Nashua.
She was born in Long Island, NY on September 25, 1923, a daughter of the late Harold & Margaret (Marienfeld) Scherr. She graduated from Andrew Jackson High School, Queens, LI, Class of 1941.
Mrs. Klumpp resided in Nashua for a short time and formerly lived in Amherst, NH for more than 47 years. She and her husband wintered in Port Charlotte, FL for several years and Homestead, FL for many years, until losing their home in Hurricane Andrew.
She was a member of Milford Women’s Club and Deborah Hospital Foundation, Port Charlotte, FL. In addition, she was an avid reader and enjoyed playing bocce ball.
Mrs. Klumpp had been a communicant of St. Patrick’s Church, Milford and a member of the Catholic Women’s Club.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Family members include her husband of 62 years, Roy J. Klumpp of Nashua, NH; two daughters and a son-in-law, Denise A. Paradis of Amherst, NH, Jeryl J. & R. Scott Bacon of Stratham, NH; a son and daughter-in-law, Kevin J. & Barbara J. Klumpp of Milford, NH; 4 Grandchildren, Jaime Giza, Matthew Bacon, Erin Bacon and Joshua Klumpp; two great grandchildren, Kaitlyn Giza and Stephen Giza; a brother, Fredrick Scherr of AZ; five sisters, Ilene McLaughlin, Patricia Schuette and Margaret Schrader, all of NY, Norma Wagner-Bellmore of FL and Maureen Howell of CT; many nieces and nephews.
Burial will be in Meadowview Cemetery, Amherst. Donations in her memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Greater NH Chapter, 10 Ferry Street, Suite 427B, Concord, NH 03301. Smith & Heald Funeral Home, Milford, is in charge of arrangements.
THOMAS R. FEENEY
Thomas R. Feeney, 55, resident of Amherst, NH, died July 7, 2007, surrounded by his family, at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH.
He was born in Quincy, MA on March 28, 1952, a son of the late Thomas F. and Marion (Furniss) Feeney.
Mr. Feeney was raised and educated in Quincy, MA. He graduated from Quincy High School, Class of 1970 and earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Northeastern University.
He resided in Amherst for several years and had formerly lived in Millinocket, Maine for more than 20 years.
Mr. Feeney had been employed as a chemical engineer for Great Northern Paper Company, Millinocket, Maine for over 20 years.
He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hiking, canoeing and snowshoeing. In addition he was a loyal Red Sox fan. Mr. Feeney had a keen interest in art and oriental rugs.
He was a loving brother and a devoted uncle.
Family members include his brother and sister-in-law, Brian & Susan Feeney of Amherst, NH; a sister, Gail Holland of Tewksbury, MA; a nephew, Derek Holland; three nieces, Stacey Holland, Allison Feeney and Kaitlin Feeney.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to ALS Association, Northern New England Chapter, The Concord Center, 10 Ferry Street, Suite 438, Concord, NH 03301 or Community Hospice House, 210 Naticook Road, Merrimack, NH 03054. Smith & Heald Funeral Home, Milford, is in charge of arrangements.
Ariel Clark,
2003 Souhegan HS Graduate
Ariel Clark, 22, of Amherst, N.H. died April 4, 2007 along with his father Robert (Bob) Clark in a car accident in Pacific Palisades, California. He was born on May 22, 1984 in Providence, R.I., the son of Robert and Lanie (Hanrath) Clark. He attended the Pine Hill Waldorf School in Wilton and the Amherst Middle School before attending Souhegan H.S. where he graduated in 2003. He went on to study music and film scoring at Santa Monica College in California where he completed his studies in Spring 2007.
Ariel was an accomplished magician at an early age and specialized in card magic, to the occasional consternation of his middle school teachers. He was fascinated with math and science and had an appetite for learning foreign languages. However, his real passion was music. An accomplished composer and musician, he played 14 instruments by age 15 including piano, harmonica, saxaphone, trombone, trumpet, and drums. He could pick up an instrument and intuitively figure it out. His inquisitiveness and passion for always learning new things led him to touch many lives in many different ways. He spread love and respect wherever he went.
A consumate performer, he enjoyed playing in various bands and acting on stage in plays and musicals. In High School, his Destination Imagination team finished in the top 10 nationally. In his free time, Ariel enjoyed playing poker with his friends.
His family members include his mother and step-father, Lanie and John Dustin of Amherst, NH, an older brother Michael Clark of Pacific Palisades, CA., a grandmother Elaine Hanrath of Bailey’s Harbor, Wisconsin along with various cousins, aunts and uncles.
A memorial service was held in Malibu, California for Ariel and his father on Saturday April 7th. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ariel’s name may be sent to either Souhegan HS Music Dept., 412 Boston Post Road, Amherst, NH 03031 or to the Santa Monica College, Attn: Music Department,1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA, 90405.
DOROTHEA STEINBRUECK
Dorothea Steinbrueck, 97, resident of Nashua, NH, died July 14, 2007 at Greenbriar Healthcare Terrace, Nashua, NH.
She was born in Danzig, Germany on September 22, 1909, a daughter of the late Richard & Elfredie (Beyer) Marzahn.
Mrs. Steinbrueck came to the United States in 1956 and had resided in Somerville, MA and Burlington, MA for several years and later moved to Amherst, NH where she had lived for over 30 years.
She enjoyed gardening and painting watercolor. In addition, she attended St. Paul Lutheran Church in Amherst.
She was predeceased by her husband, Herbert Steinbrueck, who died in 1976.
Family members include her three sons, Achim Steinbrueck of Amherst, NH, Rudy Steinbrueck of Gault, CA and Klaus Steinbrueck of Lyndeborough, NH; 7 Grandchildren and several Great Grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 20th at 1:00 pm in St. Paul Lutheran Church, 3 Craftsman Lane, Amherst, NH. Burial will be in Meadowview Cemetery, Foundry Street, Amherst, NH at 3:00 pm. Smith & Heald Funeral Home, Milford, is in charge of arrangements.
Lucille L. Mead
Mrs. Lucille Mead, the first of eight children of Dennis McKernan and Elizabeth Whitehead, was born at Seward, Nebraska, on September 15, 1909 and passed away on Friday, July 13, at 6:17 a.m., just two months short of her 98th birthday. Lucille, who had moved from Oregon in 2004 to live in Mont Vernon with her son Bob and his family, Susan and Amanda Mead, had been in excellent health prior to suffering a stroke one week ago. Her secrets to longevity and good health were “eating healthy, staying active, being self-reliant, finding ways to help her fellow man, keeping a positive attitude on life and most importantly relying on love of the family, because after all, that is all we really have of any importance in life.” Lucille, a strong pioneer product of growing up on a farm, prided herself in being a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She loved to relate the story of her grandmother, who traveled as a child with her family in a covered wagon from Lincoln, Nebraska, to homestead on the prairies of Wyoming.
After being widowed in 1960, Lucille moved from Brookings, Oregon to Burney, California, to care for her elderly mother and her youngest brother until their deaths. She then devoted the next several years of her life to keeping house and caring for the various resident priests of St. Francis Of Assisi Parish in Burney, California.
She was predeceased by her daughter, Lenora Billingsley. In addition to her son of Mont Vernon, family members include a son, Kenneth H. Mead of Tucson, AZ; 13 Grandchildren; 17 Great-Grandchildren; 4 Great-Great Grandchildren; a sister, Virgie McGee of Medford, OR; many nieces and nephews.
The family asks that because of Lucille’s lifelong devotion to the Catholic faith, and her concerns for the well being of the priests of the small Catholic churches in Northern California, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Lucille’s name to:
Roman Catholic Diocese
of Sacramento
c/o Finance office - Priest’s Retirement Fund
2110 Broadway
Sacramento, CA 95818
Services will be held in California at a later date. Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford, is in charge of arrangements.
Posted June 26, 2007
Richard L. Castle
AMHERST, NH – Richard L. Castle, 78, resident of Amherst, NH died June 9, 2007 at the Community Hospice House, Merrimack, NH.
He was born in Salem, MA on June 28, 1928, a son of the late Clarence & Gertrude (Wilkins) Castle.
Mr. Castle was a resident of Amherst for more than 40 years and had formerly resided in Topsfield, MA for many years.
A loyal and dedicated employee throughout his life, he began his career as a radio engineer for Granite State Broadcasting Company, which included WKBR, Manchester and WTSV in Claremont, NH. He later worked as a sales representative for Broger Instrument Company, Boston, MA and Gulton Industries, Manchester, NH. For more than 20 years, Mr. Castle worked in real estate as a broker and property manager for the Norwood Group, Bedford, NH, Niles Company, Nashua, NH and more recently for Leonard, Lee & Company, Amherst, NH.
For several years, he and his wife owned and operated Castlesaks, a gourmet food retail shop in Pennichuck Square, Merrimack, NH.
Mr. Castle was a member of The Congregational Church of Amherst. He was a founder of the Topsfield, MA Lions Club and a founder and charter member of the Amherst Lions Club.
He was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army having served from 1948-1951.
Mr. Castle was predeceased by a daughter, Lois A. Briere of New Boston, NH.
He was a loving husband.
Family members include his wife of 54 years, Rosamond (Luscombe) of Amherst, NH; a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara E. & Scott McVicker of Hammonton, NJ; 2 Grandchidren, Kate E. Starin and her husband Joe of Lansing, Michigan and Allison McVicker of Lindenwold, NJ; a great granddaughter, Meghan Starin of Lansing, Michigan; a sister, Marilyn Castle of Acton, Maine; several nieces and nephews.
There are no visiting hours. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 7th at 2:00 pm in The Congregational Church of Amherst, 11 Church Street, Amherst, NH.. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Gail Singer Memorial Building, 360 Route 101, Unit #8, Bedford, NH 03110-5032. Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford, is in charge of arrangements.
Posted June 14, 2007
Michael H. Galan
MILFORD, NH – Michael H. Galan, 62, resident of Milford, NH, died June 2, 2007 at his home.
He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 25, 1944, a son of the late Albert & Florence (Glick) Galan. He was raised and educated in Ohio and earned his MBA from Ohio State University.
Mr. Galan had been a resident of Milford for more than 30 years.
Most recently, he had been employed for Unifund Corporation, Nashua, NH. He was the Assistant Superintendent of Schools, SAU #39, Amherst and Mont Vernon for many years. In addition, he had been the Business Administrator for the Milford School District and had also been employed by the State of New Hampshire as the Special Medical Services Administrator.
Mr. Galan was a longtime supporter of the State of Israel and over the years had traveled to Israel and the Soviet Union on missionary work. He was a messianic Jew who loved the lord, and he belonged to the River of Life Church, Amherst, NH.
Mr. Galan was a Vietnam Era Veteran and served as a captain in the U.S. Air Force. He enjoyed gardening and music.
Family members include his wife, Cheryl K. (Maercklein) Galan of Milford, NH; a daughter, Elisheva S. Galan and a son, Jacob A. Galan, both of Milford; two grandchildren, Haylee Galan and Paris Galan; a sister, Marilyn Kaplan of Dallas, TX; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Fred & Donna Maercklein of North Dakota; a brother-in-law and three sisters-in-law, Mark & Julie Maercklein of North Dakota, Tamara Tello of Milford, NH, Karen Trench of Wisconsin; several nieces and nephews.
Memorial visiting hours are Thursday evening, June 7th from 5:00-8:00 pm in the Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford, NH. A memorial service will be held Friday at 11:00 am in the River of Life Church, Route 101A, Amherst, NH. Burial will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Michael Galan Scholarship Fund, c/o Mont Vernon Village School, P.O. Box 359, Mont Vernon, NH 03057 or the Share Program, P.O. Box 27, Milford, NH 03055.
Posted May 8, 2007
Elizabeth McKinnon Selvidge
Elizabeth (McKinnon) Selvidge, 91, resident of Milford, NH, died April 26, 2007 at Harborside Healthcare Center in Milford.
She was born in Sanford, Florida on October 29, 1915, a daughter of the late William & Blanche (Wise) McKinnon.
Mrs. Selvidge resided in Milford for a short time and had formerly resided in Amherst for several years and in Florida for most of her life.
She was employed as a legal secretary.
Mrs. Selvidge was active in the PEO, a philanthropic organization where women celebrate the advancement of women. She was an avid golfer. In addition, she enjoyed volunteering much of her time to her church in Florida and The Congregational Church of Amherst.
She was a loving mother, a devoted grandmother and great grandmother.
She was predeceased by her husband, R. Charles Selvidge, who died in 1989.
Family members include her son, Charles M. “Mac” Selvidge of North Carolina and her daughter, Betty Lynn Maxfield of Amherst, NH; 5 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren.
There are no visiting hours. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 11th at 10:30 am in The Congregational Church of Amherst, 11 Church Street, Amherst, NH, with a reception immediately following in the community room. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Lakeland, Florida at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Resident Activity Fund c/o Harborside Healthcare Center, 71 Elm Street, Milford, NH 03055 or PEO Chapter F-NH, c/o Ginger Searle, P.O. Box 942, Amherst, NH 03031. Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford, is in charge of arrangements.
Posted April 24, 2007
Elizabeth A. Yeaw
Elizabeth “Betty” Anne Cott Yeaw, 92, died on April 12, 2007 at Harborside Nursing Home in Milford, NH.
She was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania on August 13, 1914, a daughter of Parker Cott and Katherine Glass Cott and stepdaughter of Bertha Emory Cott. She graduated from Lake Erie College in 1937.
In 1940, she married Frank Yeaw, and for a number of years they managed a poultry farm in Colrain, MA. During this time she was active in the Gleaners Women’s Club and the Colrain Girl Scout troop. In 1954, the family moved to Milford, NH where her husband took a position of Supervisor of Music in the Milford Public Schools. During this period she taught elementary school in Temple and Hollis, NH. She was also active in the Laura G. Heald, the First Congregational Church of Milford, and Girl Scouts.
In 1968, they moved to Portsmouth where she was employed as a teacher in Rye. She was an active member of the North Church in Portsmouth, secretary for the Seacoast Area Retired Teachers’ Association and Class Scribe for Lake Erie College. After her retirement from teaching, she worked and shopped at Porteous Department Store. Shortly before her husband’s death she moved to The Carlyle, an assisted living facility in Bedford where she lived for over 5 years before moving to Milford.
Betty loved spending time with her family, watching tennis, listening to music, corresponding with family and friends, and playing word and card games.
She was predeceased by her husband, Frank Wells Yeaw, who died in 2001; a sister, Audrey Richards and a brother, Robert Cott.
She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn and Andy Hesser of Richland, WA, Susan and Bob Heaton of Amherst, NH, Barbara Carpenter and her companion, Carmelo Russo of Fryeburg, ME and St. Augustine, FLA; her sister, Barbara Cott Nicolson and husband Don Nicolson of Farmington, ME; two sisters-in-law, Ruth L. Gray of Bedford, NH and Diane Cott of King of Prussia, PA; seven grandchildren, Sara Carpenter-Mollica, Michael Carpenter, Heather Heaton Anderson, Kenneth Heaton, Kevin Heaton, Greg Felton and Melinda Felton Johnson; seven great-grandchildren, Greta and Jaeger Felton, Robert L. Heaton, Sean and Daniel Anderson, Mylie Johnson and John-David Skerratt, as well as several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 10th at 1:00 pm in the Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford, NH. Burial will be in Green River Cemetery, Greenfield, Massachusetts. Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 249 Canal Street, Manchester, NH 03101. Smith & Heald Funeral Home, Milford, is in charge of arrangements.
Posted March 27, 2007
McKayla W. Geisinger
McKayla simply was and is one of the greatest gifts God gave to her family and friends. KK’s world was at home with her Mom, Dad and sister. Cakes was an excellent pianist and athlete, was studious and had visions of becoming a neurologist. McKayla will never spend another evening with her family, or realize her dreams on earth, but will enjoy being in a greater place, and knowing we will be together again someday.
McKayla is survived by her Dad Greg, Mom, Maureen (Riley), and sister Amanda. Grandparents are Beverly and Karl Geisinger, and Thomas (deceased) and Irene Riley. Great Aunt Therese M Farrell, aunts and uncles include Holly and Mark Christensen, Colleen and Joe Winn, Eileen and Robert Demers, and Rosemary Carroll. Cousins are Erin Demers and Sarah Christensen. McKayla had several close friends and countless others that knew her and will miss her.
A mass of Christian burial was celebrated Saturday at St. Patrick’s Church, 34 Amherst Street, Milford. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mont Vernon, NH, at a later date. Donations may be made to the McKayla Geisinger Memorial Music Awards, c/o Amherst Middle School, 966 Cross Road, Amherst, NH 03031. ATTN: M. Thibeault. Smith & Heald Funeral Home, Milford, is in charge of arrangements.
Posted February 27, 2007
Dorothy H. Dudley
Dorothy Helen Newth Dudley, 92, died quietly on Feb. 18, 2007, in the presence of her husband of 72 years, Alden W. Dudley, Sr. She was born Oct. 10, 1914 in Malden, MA and was predeceased by her mother, Helen Merrill Burnham; father, Asa Thomas Newhall Newth; brothers Richard Charles, Thomas Matthew, and Lawrence Merrill Newth; and one grandson, Alden W. Dudley III.
She married Alden on Oct 28, 1935 at her home in Swampscott, MA; they moved to Staten Island, NY in 1939 and Atlanta, GA in 1969. She is survived by Alden W Dudley, Jr, and his wife Mary Elinor Adams of Roanoke, VA; Lawrence Charles Dudley and his wife Patricia Anne McNicol of Raleigh, NC; and Susan Merrill Dudley Bagnara Thornton and her husband Paul Thornton of Amherst, NH. There are nine surviving grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
On Staten Island, Dotty was District Commissioner of the Girl Scouts, active in the PTA, and Chair of the Sewing Circle and President of the Women’s Fellowship at Immanuel Union Church. When her children left for college, she accepted a position as Assistant to the Dean of Financial Aid at Wagner Lutheran College. A hobby of Oriental rug hooking led to a franchise with training of many friends in this art.
She took her Oriental rug skills to Atlanta, established new classes, and she or her students captured first place annually at the Georgia State Fair during the 1970s and 1980s. She was an active member and President of the Newcomers Club and regularly attended the Atlanta Central Congregational Church.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Feb 25, 2007 at 4:00 PM at the Central Congregational Church in Atlanta. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be sent to the Central Congregational Church at 2676 Claremont Road, Atlanta, GA 30329.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Staten Island Advance, Staten Island, NY
Posted February 13, 2007
The REVEREND Reverend George E. McCullough
A Man of Many Careers
The Reverend George E. McCullough, 90, died on January 23, 2007 at The Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough, MA, surrounded by his family.
He was born in St. Paul, MN, on August 15, 1916, the son of Ervin Wesley and Pauline Josephine (Berchem) McCullough. He was educated in the schools of Indianapolis, IN, and Cleveland, OH, graduating from Cleveland Heights High School in 1933. At Cleveland Heights, where he met his future wife Marion Irene Lennox, he was extremely musical, playing a number of string and brass instruments, and serving as assistant band instructor. As a Boy Scout, he also earned the rank of Eagle Scout, setting the foundation for a lifetime interest in Scouting.
While at Purdue University, where he earned a BS in Chemical Engineering (1938), he played both the sousaphone and as well as the “World’s Largest Drum” for the “All-American” Marching Band. He also took a leadership role with the Lambda Chi Alpha social fraternity.
He married Marion Lennox on March 23, 1940 and began employment with Western Cartridge Company in East Alton, IL. Entering the US Army in 1941, he achieved the rank of Captain and developed ammunition for the wartime effort at the Aberdeen and Dugway Proving Grounds. With an honorable discharge, he returned to Purdue University in 1946 on the GI Bill and earned a PhD in Chemical Engineering in 1948.
In Mt. Vernon, IN, he served as general manager of GE’s first LEXAN polycarbonate manufacturing plant.
In 1969, he joined Dr. Rensis Likert at the University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Research to focus on participatory management.
Attending the Whitaker School of Theology of the Diocese of Michigan, he was ordained as a Deacon in 1971 and a Priest in 1973. While operating his consulting business, he also served as Rector of St. Stephen’s Church, Hamburg, MI from 1973 to 1981.
Upon the death of his wife in 1998, he relocated to Amherst, NH, to be near his adult children. As a beloved grandfather, he traveled great distances to attend concerts, sporting events, and graduations for all his grandchildren. He even officiated at a granddaughter’s wedding in 2003.
While his greatest satisfaction came through his family and work, he loved the challenge of competitive bridge. He was also a strong supporter of Scouting and served as a Scoutmaster while in college and later in life.
The Rev. McCullough is survived by two sons and daughters in law: Thomas W. and Kathleen McCullough, of Lake Jackson, TX; and Peter G. and Anna McCullough, of Southborough, MA. He also leaves two daughters and sons-in-law: Joan M. and Jerry Robinson, of Mt. Kisco, NY; and Ann M. and Jim Willis, of Amherst, NH. Family members include nine granddaughters and one grandson: Mindy Gonzalez, Angleton, TX; Molly Fox, Lewisville, TX; Laura Robinson, Mt. Kisco, NY; Lisa Willis, Denver, CO; Gayle Willis Hagler, Atlanta, GA; Allison Willis, New York, NY; Suzanne Willis, Amherst, NH; and Maryann McCullough and Michael McCullough, Southborough, MA. He is also survived by two great grandchildren, Timothy and Janna Gonzalez, of Angleton, TX. He leaves one brother, Dr. Ervin W. McCullough, of Mt. Laurel, NJ. His older brother, Dr. John McCullough, predeceased him in 1951.
Memorial donations may be made to the Boy Scouts of America (www.scouting.org) and Hospice at Charlotte (www.hospiceatcharlotte.com).
Posted January 9, 2007
Charles “PETE” Houston
Pete Houston of Williamsburg, VA died on January 15, 2007.
Pete was born and raised in Old Greenwich, CT, surrounded by a wonderful extended family. He was an avid fan of the Brooklyn Dodgers and Ebbett’s Field. Pete was a graduate of as well as an educator at Governor Dummer Academy, now the Governor’s Academy in Byfield, MA., and a 1952 graduate of Springfield College.
He continued his teaching career as Biology Teacher, Director of Athletics, Head Soccer Coach, and wrestling & baseball coach at the Germantown Academy in Philadelphia, PA. He later moved to The Pebble Hill School in DeWitt, NY where he met his wife Mannie, and then relocated to New Hampshire to teach at the Derryfield School and raise a family. He and his family resided in Amherst, NH for 26 years. Pete was the first Amherst Recreation Director and developed the program that continues today. He was the designer and engineer of the town skating rink, MC of the Town Band and was also involved with the Amherst Community Players, and the Amherst PTA plays.
Upon retirement from teaching and recreation, Pete turned his attention to professional storytelling. He was founding Chairman of the Southern NH Storytelling Guild, and brought the legacy to Virginia where he started Williamsburg’s Weavers of the Word, and the Virginia Storytelling Alliance (VASA) which spans the state of Virginia. Pete was recognized for his storytelling efforts by accepting the National Storytelling Network’s 2001 Oracle Award for “exemplary leadership and significant contributions to the community through storytelling.”
He continued his education and community involvement in Colonial Williamsburg, with The Christopher Wren Association for Life Long Learning at the College of William and Mary, the Williamsburg Presbyterian Church Board of Deacons, and the Christopher Wren Association as Newsletter Editor and Publicity Chairman.
Pete is survived by his wife Mannie of 41 years; daughter Capt. Kate Houston (USAF) of Newport News, VA; Dr. William Houston, wife Chris and daughter Megan of Denver, CO; Brother Bob Cook and wife Sally daughter Elizabeth & son Alex of NYC; Cousins Mary Shern, John Steves and Louette Per-lee by whom he was raised, Lynn & Dick Zolman of CO, Jim & Sue Houston of MI, the Shern family who spreads from Atlanta to the Rockies; and many near & dear friends.
A Service of Witness to The Resurrection will be held at the Williamsburg Presbyterian Church on Saturday January 20, 2007 at 1030 a.m. Family will greet friends at a reception in the Fellowship Hall following the worship service. Contributions can be made to the Williamsburg Presbyterian Church or the Christopher Wren Association for Lifelong Learning.
Nelsen Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Online condolences may be registered at www.nelsenfh.com
Anne Gray Hopkins
Peterborough - Anne Gray Hopkins died peacefully Dec. 20, 2006 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Boston, MA on October 14, 1930, to Yvette and Alfred Gray both of Milton, MA and Francestown, NH.
Anne resided in Peterborough for the past 18 years after living in Amherst for 35 years. While in Amherst she raised six children and was active in the community. She was involved in the development of the tennis program and a long standing member of the Amherst Recreation Dept. She was active in PTA plays, taught preschool with Irene MacLeod, and was a volunteer EMT on the Amherst Rescue Squad. In addition, she was on the board of the Souhegan Nursing Association, a member of the Wilton Tennis Club and the Greenfield Historical Society. She enjoyed tennis and sports, gardening, birding, classical music and vacationing at Goose Rocks Beach. ME.
Anne graduated from Smith College in 1952 with a degree in Political Science. She leaves her husband of 54 years William H.P. Hopkins, and six children. Jane O’Donnell of Littleton, NH, William H. Hopkins of Corralitos, CA, Mary Barretto of Dover, NH, Joan Marconi of Lakewood, OH, Trish Hopkins of Northfield, VT and John Hopkins of Greenfield, NH and ten grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at Greenvale Cemetery, Greenfield, NH in the spring. Memorial Donations may be made to the Society for the Preservation of NH Forests, Audubon Society of NH or NH Catholic Charities.
Holt-Woodbury Funeral Service, Peterborough is in charge of arrangements.
Richard W. MacDowell, JR.
AMHERST – Richard W. MacDowell, Jr., 44, resident of Amherst, NH died January 17, 2007 at the Community Hospice House, Merrimack, NH surrounded by his family.
He was born in East Brunswick, NJ on August 12, 1962, the son of Richard W. MacDowell, Sr. & Barbara (Mainwaring) MacDowell of East Brunswick, NJ. He was a resident of Amherst, NH for the past 4 years and had formerly resided in New Jersey for most of his life.
Mr. MacDowell had been employed as a plant engineer for Ortho Pharmaceutical Company in New Jersey and more recently had worked for Lonza Biologies, Portsmouth, NH.
He was a former Cub Master for Pack #613, Amherst. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout and remained active in scouting throughout his life, having recently earned his Wood Badge rank.
Mr. MacDowell was an avid carpenter and gardener. He enjoyed G Scale trains, loved the outdoors, especially camping and hiking.
He was a loving husband and a devoted father. In addition to his parents, family members include his wife of 13 years, Maureen J. (Torpey) MacDowell of Amherst, NH; two children, Taylor V. MacDowell and Hunter W. MacDowell, both of Amherst, NH; a sister and brother-in-law, Patricia & Chris Kastner of Milltown, NJ; his paternal grandmother, Ruth MacDowell of Cranbury, NJ; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, George & Janet Torpey of Neptune, NJ; several aunts, uncles, cousins, a niece and a nephew.
There are no visiting hours. A memorial service will be held February 10th at 11:00 am in the Congregational Church of Amherst, 11 Church Street, Amherst, NH. Burial will be in Cranbury, NJ at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Community Hospice House, 210 Naticook Road, Merrimack, NH 03054. Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford, NH, is in charge of arrangements.
Posted Janaury 9, 2007
Evelyn Jeanne Pool
Evelyn Jeanne P’Pool passed away on December 12, 2006 after a lengthy and valiant battle against cancer. Born and raised in Western Kentucky, she moved to New York City at the end of the turbulent 1960s where she discovered the excitement of different cultures and ethnic backgrounds, even going so far as to boldly marry her French husband, Axel Reisinger. Her life revolved around her two sons, Derek and Stefan, and several generations of assorted dogs, cats, and ducks. She loved all children and devoted much of her life teaching them and advocating for them. She had a passion for literature, dancing, and all forms of art. She was an avid reader, raiding the local libraries and bookstores of every city she lived in, from New York to Dallas, TX, to Syracuse, NY, and eventually to Amherst, NH, where she settled with her family in 1996. Her trademark was a deep and selfless compassion for human beings of all ages, forging lasting friendships wherever she happened to be, including during her long term devotion to volunteering for the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH, where she comforted countless people in their moment of utmost need and where she herself spent the last hours of her life. She will be sorely missed by all those whom she touched.
Mary Sue (Simpson) Beyer
Mary Sue (Simpson) Beyer, 55, of Nashua, died unexpectedly in Nashua on December 30, 2006.
She was born on July 9, 1951 in Dover, Delaware, a daughter of Rita (Kelley) O’Hare of Sebring, FL and the late Paul K. Simpson.
Most recently, Ms. Beyer had been working as a caseworker for Harbor Homes, Inc. At one time, she had been employed in the finance department for the former Sanders Associates in Nashua.
She was a devoted mother and wonderful grandmother. She was great and caring friend to many. Ms. Beyer was also an avid Red Sox fan and sports fan in general. As a young woman, she liked to ski and play tennis. She loved movies, like to travel and to read. At one time, she was a cellist for the NH Philharmonic Orchestra.
She attended the Amherst Congregational Church.
She attended and was a graduate of Milford Area High School. She received her BS in Education from the University of Southern Maine at Portland. Ms. Beyer also earned her MBA at Rivier College in Nashua.
In addition to her mother, survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Angela (Calvetti) and Kenneth Nye Hornor of Amherst and Andrea Fried of Burlington, VT; two sons, Zachary P. and Nathan M. Beyer, both of Nashua; two grandchildren, Thomas and Carolyn Hornor, both of Amherst; three brothers and a sister-in-law, P. Kelley and Barbara Simpson of Casco, Maine, Charles Simpson of Dublin, NH and Andrew Simpson and his fiancé Norma Asbury, both of Wilton, NH; a sister, Ruth Simpson Sterling of Keene, NH; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Funeral service in her honor was held at the Amherst Congregational Church, on Friday. Interment prayers and burial will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider a donation to:Harbor Homes, Inc. 12 Amherst St., Nashua, NH 03064 or the Jimmy Fund, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115. Arrangements are in the care of Davis Funeral Home One Lock Street, Nashua.
Posted December 19, 2006
Richard A. Brams
AMHERST, NH – Richard A. Brams, 64, resident of Amherst, NH, died December 7, 2006 at the Elliot Hospital, Manchester, NH.
He was born in Concord, NH on April 1, 1942, a son of the late Nathan & Isabelle (Tryman) Brams.
Mr. Brams had been a resident of Amherst for the past 35 years.
He graduated from the University of New Hampshire-Whittemore School of Business. He was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity and the UNH Alumni Association.
Mr. Brams was the general manager for Vibrac Corporation, Amherst, NH for over 30 years.
He loved to cook, enjoyed woodworking and had a keen interest in the history of trains and the railway.
Mr. Brams was a member of the Mount Washington Observatory Summit Club, New Hampshire Historical Society, and was a longtime member of the Amherst Volunteer Fire Department.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran and was honorably discharged with the rank of Lieutenant in 1968. In addition, he was a member of the American Legion Post #200, Concord, NH.
He will be remembered for his endless love and support of his family, friends, his work and for the State of New Hampshire.
He was predeceased by his wife, Janet E. Brown, who died September 10, 2006.
Family members include a daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie H. & Jeffrey Volo of Kennebunk, ME; a son and daughter-in-law, John R. & Shannan Brams of Portsmouth, NH; 4 Grandchildren, Cole, Tess, Wade and Gwen; a brother and sister-in-law, Steven & Eva Brams of New York, New York; a niece and a nephew.
There are no visiting hours. A life celebration and memorial service was held on Friday, December 15th at 11:00am in the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Milford. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Milford. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Lung Association, 9 Cedarwood Drive, Unit #12, Bedford, NH 03110. Smith & Heald Funeral Home, Milford, is in charge of arrangements.
Robert P. MacLeod
AMHERST, NH – Robert P. MacLeod, 85, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend, died Tuesday, December 11, 2006 at his home in Amherst, where he and his wife, Irene, have lived for 55 years. Mr. MacLeod was born April 27, 1921, in Beverly, MA. He was a life-long athlete, avid skier and 50-year golfing member of the Manchester Country Club.
He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Amherst and a 50- gallon plus donor to the American Red Cross.
Mr. MacLeod served in the South Pacific and the Invasion of Normandy as a member of the “Sea-Bees”, from 1942-1945. He opened a welding supply business in Nashua in 1950, which eventually became Colonial Medical Supply, currently owned and operated by his son, Kenneth and wife, Meg, of Franconia, NH.
He was predeceased by a brother, Donald MacLeod.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Irene M. (Rocktaschel) MacLeod of Amherst; his sons, Robert of Ft. Myers, FL, Douglas of Hilton Head, SC, Kenneth of Franconia, NH and Steven of Orlando, FL; his daughters-in-law, Meg of Franconia, NH, Pamela of Orlando, FL, Jody of Hilton Head, SC and Sandi of Essex, VT; grandchildren, Darrin MacLeod and his wife, Lindsey of Jeffersonville, VT, Angus, Laura, Tyler, Charlie, Samuel, Molly, Tavish, Katie, Christopher and James; a great-grandchild, Kendall; a sister and brother-in-law, Marjorie & Norman Faunce of Essex Jct., VT; a brother and sister-in-law, Douglas & Patricia MacLeod of Merrimack, NH; also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A private graveside service was held in Hope Cemetery, Worcester, MA. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date to be announced. Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford, is in charge of arrangements.
Posted December 8, 2006
Arthur H. MacDonald
AMHERST, NH – Arthur H. MacDonald, 84, resident of Amherst, NH, died November 28, 2006 at Catholic Medical Center, Manchester, NH.
He was born in Chelsea, MA on November 2, 1922, a son of the late George & Elizabeth (DuLong) MacDonald.
Mr. MacDonald had lived in Amherst for the past 7 years and had formerly resided in Hudson, NH for many years.
He had been employed by Producers Dairy for more than 15 years and had also worked as a security guard at Nashua Corporation, Merrimack, NH for 10 years.
Mr. MacDonald was an avid reader and enjoyed all types of music. Over the years, he and his wife had traveled to Europe and Asia.
He was a World War II veteran of the United States Coast Guard and was honorably discharged in 1945.
His greatest passion was his family, to whom he was deeply devoted. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Family members include his wife of 61 years, Marie Zoe (Forbes) MacDonald of Amherst; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Stephen & Linda MacDonald of Worcester, VT; Paul & Judi MacDonald and Ross MacDonald, all of Merrimack; six daughters and four sons-in-law, Jane & Mark Pidhorodecky of Lawrenceville, GA, Lois & Steve Johnson of Amherst, Claire Shepardson of Nashua, Christina & Daniel Silva of Roswell, GA, Zoe & James Doane and Marie Wells, all of Milford; 17 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 3 brothers, George MacDonald of Revere, MA, Edwin MacDonald of Melrose, MA and Robert MacDonald of Smyrna, TN; many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association of New Hampshire, 360 Route 101, Unit #5, Bedford, NH 03110 or to the charity of one’s choice. Smith & Heald Funeral Home, Milford, is in charge of arrangements.
Posted November 30, 2006
Helen L. Burns
Amherst Citizen of the Year 2000, Loved History, Featured Cook in Yankee Magazine
AMHERST, NH – Helen L. Burns, 82, resident of Amherst, NH, died November 26, 2006 at Harborside Healthcare Center, Milford.
She was born in Boston, MA on July 2, 1924, a daughter of the late Ed N. & Justine (Stubbs) Loehr.
Mrs. Burns resided in Amherst for the past 37 years and had formerly lived in Webster, NH and Norfolk, MA.
She was Past President of the Amherst Women’s Association, a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Amherst Women’s Republican Club, Historical Society of Amherst and was honored as Amherst’s Citizen of the Year in 2000. In addition, she enjoyed hosting Halloween night at her home and sponsored the annual Historical Bank Tour for 3rd Graders in Amherst for more than 30 years. Mrs. Burns loved to entertain, she enjoyed cooking and was the first cook featured in the ongoing series of Yankee Magazines Great New England Cooks.
Mrs. Burns was a member of the Congregational Church of Amherst.
She was a loving mother and a devoted grandmother.
She was predeceased by her husband, William E. Burns, who died in 1987 and a grandson, William B. Burns who died in 2005.
Family members include seven sons, John E. Burns of North Eastham, MA, William C. Burns of Bedford, NH, Stephen J. Burns of Hollis, NH, Charles C.S. Burns and Glenn C. Burns, both of Milford, NH, Robert D. Burns of Alta Loma, CA, Richard M. Burns of Bennington, NH; three daughters, Sharon Burns Holcombe of Bennington, NH, Elizabeth A. Burns of Nashua, NH and Barbara Helen Burns of Milford, NH; 22 Grandchildren; a sister, Mary Frances Foster of Hamden, CT; several nieces and nephews.
Memorial visiting hours are Saturday, DECEMBER 2nd from 2:00-7:00 pm at the Burns Family Home, 5 School Street, Amherst, NH. A memorial service will be held DECEMBER 30th at 2:00 pm in The Congregational Church of Amherst, 11 Church Street, Amherst, NH. Donations in her memory may be made to the Historical Society of Amherst, P.O. Box 717, Amherst, NH 03031. Smith & Heald Funeral Home, Milford, is in charge of arrangements.
Posted October 24, 2006
Barbara B. Berlack
Barbara B. Berlack, 76, resident of Amherst, NH, died October 14, 2006 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Nashua, NH.
She was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia on June 5, 1930, a daughter of the late Harry & Hallie (Herndon) Baxter.
Mrs. Berlack was a graduate of Fairmont East High School and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Fairmont State College. She had taught Junior High School in Alexandria, Virginia.
Mrs. Berlack had been a resident of Amherst since 1963 and had formerly resided in the Waterbury, CT area. While living in CT, she was a member of the Waterbury Junior League.
Mrs. Berlack was an active member of the Amherst community.
She was a founding member of Friends of The Library and was instrumental in the development of the children’s reading program. She was a member of the Amherst Questers, Amherst Tree Committee and the Amherst Historic Commission. In addition, she was an avid gardener, a member of the Amherst Garden Club and initiated the club’s Annual Plant Sale. She also held membership in the National Trust for Historic Preservation, New Hampshire Trust for Historic Preservation and served on the Board of Directors of the American Stage Festival.
Mrs. Berlack enjoyed walking, especially through the Village. Additionally, she was a passionate collector of Christmas ornaments.
Family members include her husband, H. Ronald Berlack of Amherst; two daughters, Anne M. Berlack of Norwalk, CT, Susan B. Berlack of Charleston, SC; two sons and daughters-in-law, H. Steve & Cindy Berlack of Franconia, NH, John T. & Trish Berlack of Boylston, MA; 3 Grandchildren, Ronnie Berlack, Carolyn Berlack and Ian Berlack; 4 sisters, Betty Vinick of Cleveland, OH, Jo Owens of Aiken, SC, Margaret Norris of Omaha, Nebraska, Nell Baker of Mannington, WV; a brother, J.T. Baxter of Richmond, VA; and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Souhegan Home & Hospice Care, 24 North River Road, Milford, NH 03055 or the SHARE Program, P.O. Box 27, Milford, NH 03055. Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford, is in charge of arrangements.
Betty A. Culveyhouse
Betty A. Culveyhouse, 79, resident of Amherst, died October 16, 2006 at her home.
She was born in Utica, NY on December 16, 1926, a daughter of the late Nathan & Anne (Ryan) Robbins. She was a graduate of Utica Free Academy, Class of 1945.
She had been a resident of Amherst since 1968 and had formerly resided in Penfield, NY.
Mrs. Culveyhouse was an avid reader, enjoyed trivia and playing tennis.
She was a loving wife, a devoted mother and grandmother. She was predeceased by two brothers, Ret. U.S. Army Major Robert S. Robbins and Nathan Robbins.
Family members include her husband of 55 years, Adrian J. Culveyhouse, Jr., of Amherst, NH; a daughter and son-in-law, Cathy & Marino Ferrari of Amherst, NH; a son and daughter-in-law, Jim & Cheryl Culveyhouse of Goffstown, NH; 4 Grandchildren, Lisa Ferrari, Eric Ferrari, Paige Culveyhouse and Chandler Culveyhouse.
Burial will be in Meadowview Cemetery, Amherst. Smith & Heald Funeral Home, Milford, is in charge of arrangements.
Marion G. Ward
Marion G. Ward, 85, resident of Milford, NH, died October 18, 2006 at Harborside Healthcare Center-Crestwood in Milford.
She was born in Spring Lake, NJ on March 3, 1921, a daughter of the late Charles L. & Florence S. (Clark) Harris.
Mrs. Ward was raised and educated in Providence, RI. She attended Katharine Gibbs School in Providence and Radcliffe College, Cambridge, MA.
She had been employed for Kenmore Stamp Company, Milford, NH for more than 10 years.
Mrs. Ward was a resident of Milford for several years and had formerly resided in Amherst for more than 30 years. She was a member of the UNH Cooperative Extension Service Group. In addition, she was an avid bridge player, enjoyed sewing, needlepoint and was a nature lover.
Mrs. Ward attended The Congregational Church of Amherst and was a member of the Women’s Group.
She was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II having served in the Waves.
She was predeceased by her husband, Hervey A. Ward, Jr., who died in 1992.
Family members include two sons, Hervey A. “Todd” Ward III of Lady Lake, FLA, Stephen C. Ward of New Boston, NH; 3 Grandchildren, Todd Ward, Sarah Ward and Molly Ward.
There are no visiting hours. A memorial service will be held Saturday, OCTOBER 28th, at 1:00 pm in the Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford, NH. Burial will be in Meadowview Cemetery, Amherst, NH at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Audubon Society of New Hampshire, 3 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH 03301. Smith & Heald Funeral Home, Milford, is in charge of arrangements.
Posted September 12, 2006
Marian Hanlon
Marian (Richardson) Hanlon, 97 years old, of Milford, passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Nashua, on September 5, 2006 following complications of pneumonia and heart disease.
Marian was born June 13, 1909 at home in Ponemah (Amherst), the 2nd born of seven children to Arthur C. and Lizzie (McKay) Richardson. She moved to Milford in 1982, several years following her husbands death.
She was the widow of Winston F. Hanlon. They were married in Ponemah at the family homestead, Thanksgiving Day November 24, 1937.
Marian retired as head bookkeeper of the Souhegan National Bank in 1972 and in her retirement worked at the hot lunch program at the Wilkins Elementary School in Amherst.
She enjoyed knitting, daily outings with friends and relatives, playing cards and watching the Red Sox ball games.
She graduated from Milford High School in 1926 having been the class vice president to the president, her then future husband “Win” Hanlon. She attended the normal business school in Nashua and the Leslie School Of Design in Cambridge, Mass.
Her predeceased family members include her parents, a sister, Alma Weisser, and two brothers, David and John Richardson.
Surviving family members are two sons and their wives, David and Jeanne and John and Vivian, all of Amherst. Nine grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Three sisters, Helen Lee of Florida, Elizabeth Miles of Milford and Barbara Baxter of Potsdam, N.Y. several nieces and nephews.
No calling hours. A memorial service will be privately held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations may be made in her memory to: the SHARE program. PO Box 27, Milford, NH 03055
