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Charles Christopher (Chris) Gothreau — Charles Christopher (Chris) Gothreau, 74, died peacefully in his sleep at Mineral Springs nursing home in North Conway on May 30, 2009.

 

Chris was born on Nov. 1, 1934, in North Conway to Christopher G. Gothreau and Alberta (Marcou) Gothreau. He attended schools in Bartlett and Berlin and graduated from Bartlett High School class of 1953. Chris was predeceased by his brother, Gilbert G. Gothreau, and is survived by his brother, John J. Gothreau, of Berlin, his stepsisters, Mary McDowell, of Hickory, Ky. and Clara Aliganga, of Tallahassee, Fla. He is also survived by his two children, Alberta (Beth) and Charles Jr., six grandchildren and one great-grandchild, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. He worked for many years at the New Hampshire State Hospital in Concord as a nursing assistant and later as an at home caregiver in Carroll County. Chris loved children and worked at Story Land in Glen as the character of Heidi’s grandfather, a role which he also played in real life. Chris founded and directed the Run for the Pie 5K footrace in Bartlett for several years, as well as a footrace at Story Land, to benefit the Angels and Elves’ program. Chris especially loved his role as Santa Claus for many events in the Mount Washington Valley, including last Christmas at a holiday skit at the nursing home where he lived. Chris was an avid Red Sox fan and recently said he wanted the Sox to win one more before he goes. The Patriots and all of the other New England sports teams were closely followed and enthusiastically supported by Chris. His family would like to thank the staff and residents of the Mineral Springs nursing home for their many years of care and friendship. A memorial service will be held at the Mineral Springs nursing home (formerly Sunbridge) in North Conway on Saturday, June 13, at 2 p.m., in the Bretton Woods dining room. Flowers may be sent to Mineral Springs and donations in memory of Chris to the recreational activities department at Mineral Springs, or to the Angels and Elves’ program are welcome.

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Linda Gaudette, of Bartlett, N.H., passed away at Maine Medical Center on Monday, Sept, 7, 2009. Linda passed peacefully early Monday morning after a heroic battle with illness lasting more than a year. She was 48 years old. She is survived by her loving husband Larry Gaudette, children Amy Mathews, Ashley Gaudette and Cody Gaudette, and grandchildren Tyler, Logan and Izabelle. Also mourning Linda's passing are siblings Scott Mathews (Fall Creek, Wis.), David Mathews (Bartlett, N.H.), Steven Mathews (Millis, Mass.), and Susan Mathews-Forni (Plainville, Mass.). Mrs. Gaudette was born Aug. 7, 1961, in Attleboro, Mass., to parents Joseph and Jean Mathews of Plainville, Mass. Her father, an engineer, worked in quality control for Texas Instruments. Her mother was an epic homemaker and, in addition to her own children, gently relegated authority to 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Linda was the third of Joseph and Jean's five children. She attended King Phillip High School in Wrentham, Mass., graduating in 1979. She met her husband Larry when she was 19 years old. They were introduced to one another by friends. They fell in love almost instantly and were married eight years later. Together, for 29 years, they experienced the changing scenes of a life in joyous companionship. Linda loved the company of her family and most of her hobbies centered around the people who were close to her. She enjoyed camping trips and afternoons at the oceanside, evening grilling sessions, and random yard sale raids. Linda was an avid bargain hunter and her family would lovingly testify she could smell a freshly hung clearance sign from three blocks away in a strong headwind. Few and far between were times Linda left the house without returning with some gift for someone, and her naturally giving nature made Christmas one of her favorite times of the year. Linda deeply enjoyed cooking for her friends and family, and her culinary skills were legendary. Her rejoicing in the smallest of things will be terribly missed. The family grieves, but with a joyous hope. Family members ask that you, too, rejoice with them as they celebrate the culmination and crowning achievement of her life. A memorial service for Linda will be held on Sunday, Sept. 13, at the Grand Summit Hotel and Conference Center. The remembrance is for all to attend between noon and 4 p.m. Any donations please direct to Jen's Friends Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 1842, North Conway, NH 03860.

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Alice L. (Sullivan) Garland, 87, of Peabody, Mass., died Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010 in Beverly Hospital, Beverly, Mass. She passed quietly with her daughter, Paula, and son-in-law, Bob, by her side, this after suffering multiple health issues over several years. Born in Bartlett on June 27, 1923 to the late Alexander E. Sullivan and Florence I. (LaForce) Sullivan she attended schools in Bartlett and South Portland, Maine. Alice was formerly employed as a ship fitter, building Liberty Ships at the West Yard in South Portland Maine during World War II. She also worked for many years running the school lunch program in Bartlett and kept us well fed with her great cooking. After locating to Massachusetts, Alice spent many years working for both the Colonial Country Club in Lynnfield and The Proctor House in Peabody. She is survived by her daughter, Paula L. Dalton and her husband, Robert, of Merrimack; son, Charles H. Garland and his wife, Joanne, of Cumberland, Maine; five grandchildren, Pamela J. McKenna and her husband, Steven, Dawn M. Little and her husband, Robert, Sherri A. Eskenas and her husband, Derek, Joseph A. Garland and his wife, Shannon, and Tammy M. Garland; seven great-grandchildren, Aimee and Christopher McKenna, Sydney, Christina and Abigail Little, Brandon and Matthew Eskenas as well as several nieces and nephews. Alice is predeceased by her bothers, George and Howard Sullivan, and sister, Marguerite Stonehouse. A memorial service will be held at Our Lady of the Mountains Church in North Conway Friday, Sept. 17, at 11 a.m. with internment in the Bartlett Cemetery immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers to the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at www.mspca.org or The American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA, 01701. The Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway is in charge of arrangements.

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Rita H. Hill | INTERVALE

-- Rita H. Hill, 82, of Intervale died Jan. 6, 2011, at Memorial Hospital in North Conway. She was born in East Hampton, Mass., to George and Sophie (Fournier) Burl.

She grew up in Manchester and moved to Intervale in 1972. She had been office manager for 15 years at State Mutual Insurance in Manchester. She married Brian M. Hill in 1972 and moved to Intervale where they owned and operated Hill's Florist for the past 38 years.

She was a lay member of the Marian Movement of Priests in North Conway and Fryeburg, Maine, and belonged to the Marie Rivier Association in Berlin. The family includes her husband, Brian M. Hill of Intervale; a daughter, Celeste I. Beaudoin, of Manchester; two grandchildren; a sister, Joyce M. Turner of Bedford; a brother, Francis E. Burl of Weare; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband, Armand Brunelle, in 1959. SERVICES: Calling hours are Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Furber and White Funeral Home, North Conway. The funeral is Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of the Mountains Church, North Conway. Burial will be in Glen Cemetery, Glen.

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Brian M. Hill, 83, of Intervale, N.H., died suddenly on Friday, July 22, 2022, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. Brian M. Hill Brian was born on June 14, 1939, in North Conway, N.H., the son of the late Arthur and Deborah Hill. He was a lifelong resident of the Mount Washington Valley.

He grew up on Hill’s Farm which his family owned and operated for many years. He married Rita (Burl) Hill in 1972 and together they started Hill’s Florist in Intervale. Brian continued to own and operate Hill’s Florist for almost 50 years. Brian created beautiful floral arrangements over the years for his many customers. He was a devout Christian and was active in his church and community, including praying with sick friends and donating flowers to those in need. He was a hard worker and enjoyed farming his land and tending his greenhouses.

He is survived by his stepdaughter Celeste Beaudoin and her husband, Paul, of Greenfield, N.H.; close friend Bilo Bell of Glen, and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his wife Rita; two sisters, Margaret Tilton of Franklin, N.H.; and Leona Belanger of Laconia, N.H.; and a brother Donald Hill of Intervale.

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Albert E. Carter Jr., 94, of Bartlett, died Dec. 26, 2010 at Mineral Springs in North Conway. Born in Pitman, N.J. on June 13, 1916, the son of Albert and Reba (Smith) Carter, as a young man he worked in a butcher shop, delivered coal and lumber and worked for a local undertaker. Mr. Carter served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Hawaii from 1934 to 1938. He had been employed with the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard for thirty years as a electrician, worked at the Clover Motel in North Conway for fi ve years, worked at the former Heritage New Hampshire in Glen for 20 years and had been the Santa Claus for the Conway Scenic Railroad. Albert enjoyed making stained glass items and traveling across America, Alaska and Canada. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Junior Zepp, of Glen; a son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Joyce Carter, of Toms River, N.J.; four granddaughters, Pam Carpenter, of Center Conway, Stephanie Skidmore, of Lakeland, Fla., Beth MacDowall and Amy Fernandes, both of Toms River, N.J. and fi ve greatgrandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife of 72 years, Ruth (Braddock) Carter, on Oct. 11, 2010. The Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway is in charge of arrangements.

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Earl F. (Gib) Hill, 58, of Bartlett, passed away suddenly April 6, 2011. Born in North Conway on June 28, 1952, the son of Lester and Marilyn (Crouse) Hill, he attended grade school in Jackson and Kennett High School. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.
He was employed by the Town of Denmark, Town of Brownfield and Hanson Trucking in East Conway and at the time of his death he was employed by the Town of Bartlett Highway Department for many years.
He belonged to the Maine Draft, Mule and Pony Club as well as a past member of the Denmark Volunteer Fire Department. In his spare time, he could be found working in the wood pile, driving his ponies, haying and fourwheeling. He loved telling stories and his face would light up and a grin would appear from ear to ear. He loved telling stories especially about this moose hunting adventures in Maine and would not pass up an opportunity to go with others on their hunting trips. He had a passion for dancing and traveling. He never knew a stranger and could strike up a conversation with anyone.  You couldn't help but like Earl, he just had that way about him.  Most of all, he was a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, brother-in-law and friend. We are all better people for knowing him.
He was predeceased by his father, Lester Hill, in 1987. He is survived by his ex-wife and mother of his children, Brenda Snow Hill, of Denmark, Maine; his mother, Marilyn Hill-Chappee, of North Conway; two daughters, Laurie Snow and her two boys Caleb and Trevor, of Flint, Mich., and Samantha Gilmore and her husband, Joel, and their daughter, Morgan, of Denmark; two brothers, Raymond Hill and Timothy Hill and his wife, Ann, and a sister, Marcia Bailey and her husband, Vincent, all of Bartlett; and many niece and nephews.
Visiting hours were Sunday, April 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway. Graveside services was Monday, April 11, at
11 a.m. in the Glen Cemetery in Glen with the Rev. William B. Rose, Jr. officiating.

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Norman Joseph Head of Bartlett, N _H., loving hus­band of Kathleen Sullivan Head, died at home on Feb.4,2025-at the age of 80. Norman was born on July 5, 1944, and grew up, in the Town of Bartlett.

He served his country in the U.S. Army's "Big Red One" during the Vietnam War.

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He was actively involved as a volunteer in many non-profits and served often in a leadership, role on almost every political body in the town. First licensed in 1974, he began his 50-year real estate career at Hamel Real Estate and joined Badger Peabody & Smith Realty (formerly Badger Realty) in 1981 with his wife and partner Katih1een Sullivan Head. 

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He met Kathleen when she and her parents bought one of his listings, and they met at the closing.

He was a former president of the White Mountain Board of Realtors and served for I O years as a dean and instructor for the Graduate Realtor institute.

At Kennett High School, he com­peted in cross-country, alpine and ski jumping. His many years on ski patrol at Cranmore Mountain brought him many life-long friends.

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He served as president of the North Conway Country Club from 1989-94 and served on their board of directors. He served on the Bartlett school and planning boards and most recently as the vice chair of the Bartlett Zoning Board of Appeals, as well as town moderator.

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He was a former board member and supporter of the Bartlett Recreation Department. He was a huge .supporter and past president of the Bartlett His­torical Society and was proud to cut the ribbon at the grand opening at the Bartlett History Museum last October. True to his interest in local history, he also served as a board member of the Jackson Historical Society. 

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He spent many years fundraising for organizations close to his heart by organizing local golf tournaments, chairing the former American Cancer Society Golf Tour­nament, the former Attitash Bartlett Aspiration Com­pact golf tourna­ment, the Bartlett Rec Department and the Bartlett Historical Society golf tournaments.

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Best known for his sense of humor and quick wit as well as his zucchini bread and fiddle­heads, he leaves behind a legacy of service to his community and bonds with his friends near and far.

 

Norman was predeceased by his parents William and Evalyn Gimber of Bartlett, N.H., and his brothers Jonathan M. Head of Wellesley, Mass., and David W. Head of Boston.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, his sister-in-law Mary Ann Head of Sherborn, Mass., his nephews Timothy S. Head and his wife Stacey of Boston, Daniel H. Head and his wife Katherine of Sherborn, Mass., and Stephen H. Head and his wife Sarah Rooney of Brooklyn, NY., along with his cherished grandnieces Meghan, Sadie and Gretchen Head of Boston and Natalie, Emily and Adalyn Head of Sherborn, Mass.; sister-in-law Jo Sullivan of Peabody, Mass., nephew Colin Boyd of Peabody, Mass., and nephew Peter Boyd of Lynn, Mass. and Brenna Ryder, Norman's god­child, of Boston.

 

Norman and Kathleen are thankful for the loving care shown by Dr. Michael Curry of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center's Liver Center over the last 20 years and the good care and support he received from the VA.

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There will be a gathering of family and friends at a later date.

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Donations in Norman's memory may be made to the Bartlett Historical Society at P.O. Box 514, Bartlett, NH 03812, the Mount Washington Valley Ski Jumping Club, P.O. Box 592, North Conway, NH 03860 or Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215.

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Jonathan M. Head, 63, of Wellesley, Mass. and Chatham, Mass., passed away May 19, 2011. Beloved husband for 40 years of Mary Ann (Hill). Proud father of Timothy Head and his wife Stacey of Boston, Daniel Head and his wife Katherine of Wayland and Stephen Head, of Brooklyn, N.Y. Devoted grandfather of Meghan and Sadie Head, of Boston. Also survived by brother Norman Head and wife Kathleen, of Bartlett.
Predeceased by his parents Evalyn and William Gimber and brother David Head.

He was a 1966 graduate of Kennett High School in Conway where he was a three-sport athlete — football, skiing and baseball — and 1998 inductee into KHS sports hall of fame. He was a 1970 graduate of Olivet College, Mich., where he was president of Phi Alpha Pi fraternity. Retired Sr. Acct, Ex. and Regional Director MetLife Group Regional Operations, Boston. Co-founder and principal of 21st Century Benefit Advisors, Inc. Longtime youth baseball coach and former president Wellesley Little League. Member Wellesley Country Club.

In lieu of flowers the family requests honoring Jon’s 16 year battle with cancer with donations to esophageal cancer research at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA, 02445.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 26, at 11 a.m. at the Wellesley Congregational Church at 2 Central Street in Wellesley. For online guestbook http://www.gfdoherty.com.

Arrangements by George F. Doherty and Sons Funeral Home in Wellesley.

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Laura "Dot" Dorothy Gerling

died in Austin, Texas while visiting her daughter Diana, her son-in-law Juan Vasquez and her granddaughter Meredith Vasquez. She died on April 22, 2012.
 

Dot was born August 2, 1931 in Queens, N.Y., the daughter of John and Laurie Dowling, who had immigrated to Long Island from the island of Saba in the Dutch West Indies. She grew up and attended school in Huntington, N.Y. In her early years she enjoyed hunting and fishing with her brothers and family friend Tom Brown. As a teenager she cared for and enjoyed riding her two horses, Caddy and Chuck. As a young adult she enjoyed traveling, driving to Florida and back (to Long Island). When Dot was 24 she "ran away from home" as her mother put it and drove alone to California, where stayed and worked as a cook for a year in the San Francisco Bay area. 

When she returned to Long Island in 1956 she met her future husband Robert "Bob" Gerling, who was just back from the Korean war. Bob was working at a local gas station, run by his brother-in-law Richard Geraghty, and the couple were introduced by Dot's brothers. They married in 1958. Their honeymoon in New Hampshire introduced them to their future. Driving south from Twin Mountain they drove into Bartlett, N.H., where in 1970 they would move with their three growing children, Diana, Lorna and David. In New Hampshire, Dot continued her love of horseback riding, with her next horse Christy.

After a few years in Bartlett the family moved to Glen. While Bob had his own plumbing business, Dot worked in food service (at Silver Springs Restaurant in Bartlett, Attitash Ski Area, Red Parka Pub, Christmas Farm Inn and the Story Book Inn) as well as raising her three children. She enjoyed skiing, gardening and caring for her horses when not working.

Bob passed away in 1992 and Dot worked as a home health care worker until she retired in 1996. At that time she moved to West Palm Beach Florida to be closer to her siblings. In 2004 she moved to St. Petersberg, Fla., and enjoyed life on her scooter in the sun with her siblings and friends.

In 2007 she moved to Eaton, N.H. to live with her son David. While living with David she was able to participate in a deer hunt, which resulted in the harvesting of a six-point 196-pound buck. This was something she had always wanted to do.

Dot's love of horses was passed onto her granddaughter Meredith who is an accomplished equestrian.

Dot was predeceased by her daughter, Lorna; her husband, Bob; her brothers Gerald, John (Tommy) and David; and her sister, Nina. She is survived and missed by her son, David; her daughter and son-in-law Diana and Juan Vasquez; her granddaughter Meredith; her brother and sister-in-law William and Velma Dowling; her sisters Annie and Edna Dowling; her sister and brother-in-law Nora and Tom Brown; her sister-in-law and brother-in-law Richard and Emily Geraghty and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service at the Glen Cemetary will be held in the summer. An annoucement will be put in the paper.


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L. Hamlin Greene, 95, of Glen passed away in his sleep on Feb. 11, 2015. Born on Sept. 23, 1919 in Presque Isle, Maine. He was educated at Kennett High School, University of Michigan, University of Vermont and Boston University Law School. After law school, he entered his law practice in North Conway and raised his family in the Mount Washington Valley.

He was a district court judge, attorney, entrepreneur, real estate developer, landlord, philanthropist, mentor and friend to many in the valley. He leaves behind his son, William, of Center Conway; grandson, Forest, of Fryeburg, Maine; nephews, Arthur of Bedford and Richard of Meredith.

He was predeceased by his father, Arthur A. Greene Sr.; mother, Bertha Greene; wife, Phylis Foster Greene; daughter, Susan Greene; and brother, Arthur A. Green Jr.

There will be no calling hours and a private burial will be later this spring. Donations in Hamlin's name may be made to the North Conway Community Center or the Humane Society.


 

Eunice H. Garland, 84, of Gilead, Maine, went home to our Lord on Jan. 2, 2015 after a long illness.

She was predeceased by her Father, Frank Hill, and mother, Alice Colson, of Bartlett. Eunice grew up and spent most of her life in Bartlett. Her two sisters, Rowena, and Shirley, both predeceased her. She was a valued employee of Sky Valley Motel during the 1990's.  Her sister Helen lives in Florida.

She leaves two daughters, Mary Jay, of Inverness, Fla., and Betsy Chandler, of Berlin. There are many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and even a great-great-grandchild, many nieces and nephews. She will be sadly missed by so many. 

Her family wishes to say: "We all love you Mom and Gram, as she was lovingly known by so many."

 

   Jean Lois Garland, 84, of Bartlett passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 25, 2015, surrounded by family. Jean was born in Chicago to Henry and Hulda (Friberg) Ludgate and lived her entire life in Bartlett.

She attended the Josiah Bartlett Elementary School and graduated from Bartlett High School. She earned a degree in library sciences from the University of New Hampshire and served as the town librarian at the Bartlett Public Library for 55 years, while also teaching courses in library skills to many generations of Bartlett students.

Jean enjoyed photography, gardening, sewing, knitting, storytelling, reading, puzzles, and, most of all, spending time with her family. She was a lifelong advocate of learning who greatly contributed to the preservation of Bartlett and New Hampshire history.

Jean was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Clifton R. Garland Jr. She was one of seven very close siblings, her twin sister Jeanette Kimbrough (m. Edward) of Columbia, S.C.; her sisters Louise Merrill (m. George) of Hampton Falls, Marie Blackburn of Alameda, Calif., and Audrey Helland (deceased) (m. Helge) of Norway; and her brothers Charles Ludgate (deceased) (m. Charline) of Kittery Point, Maine and John Ludgate (m. Judy) of Bartlett.
 
She is survived by her five children: Cynthia Garland-Dore and her husband Steven Dore of San Antonio, Texas; Clifton R. Garland III of Crested Butte, Colo.; Douglas A. Garland and his wife Vicki Garland of Bartlett; John Henry Garland and his wife Dianne Hayes of Bartlett; and Lois Jean Garland and her husband Donald McLane of Twisp, Wash. She also leaves behind nine beloved grandchildren, Karissa McLane, Abigail McLane, Sam Garland, Hannah Garland, Lindsey Garland, Molly Dore, Addie Dore, Erik McLane, and Zoe Garner, as well as many dear nieces and nephews.

A service in memory of Jean's life is scheduled for Thursday, Julyly 2, at 11 a.m. at the Bartlett Union Congregational Church. The service will be followed by a catered reception at the church for family and friends to gather and share memories. There will be no visiting hours. A family burial service will take place at a later date followed by a celebration of Jean's life.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Bartlett Public Library (Friends of the Library in Memory of Jean Garland) or the Bartlett Union Congregational Church (Hulda Ludgate Memorial Fund). The Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway is in charge of arrangements. To send a message of condolence, or for more information visit www. furber and white  .com. 

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Richard E. “Dick” Gonya, 82, of Glen died suddenly June 2, 2010 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon. Born in Berlin on June 5, 1927, he was predeceased by his parents Arthur and Geraldine (Cavaganero) Gagnon. Dick had been employed as a dishwasher at the Memorial Hospital in North Conway and at Venetian Blinds in Manchester before moving to Connecticut. He worked at Pratt and Whitney as a machine operator on airplane engines for 35 years before returning to New Hampshire and working at Story Land for 32 years as a gardener. He also worked at Attitash Ski area during the winter season. Mr. Gonya was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Navy, a lifetime member of North Conway American Legion Post 95 and a lifetime member of Francis P. Murphy V.F.W. Post 5386 in Bartlett. The family includes: his wife of 62 years, Barbara (St. John) Gonya of Glen; his son, John Gonya and his wife Elizabeth of Sunrise, Fla.; his daughters, June Bard and her husband Brian of Terryville, Conn., Joyce Thompson and her husband Jerry of Center Conway and Jean Perkins and her husband James of Bristol, Conn.; nine grandchildren, Bridget, Steven, Laura, John, Sr., Kurt Jr., Joshua, Richard, Cheryl and Samantha; 18 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Monday, June 7, 2010 at 2 p.m. in the Glen Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Novak, officiating. Visiting hours will be Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway.


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Margaret Grant, 82, of Glen, died July 11, 2010. The daughter of Herbert and Anna Burke, she was born in North Conway in 1927. She married Ervin Grant in 1945, and together they began running Grant’s store, now the site of the Red Parka Pub. In 1965 they built Grant’s Red & White at the intersection of Routes 16 and 302, and within a few years developed it into Grant’s Supermarket and shopping center. Mrs. Grant was pre-deceased by Ervin; her parents; brothers Herbert Jr., Gordon, and Stephen; and sisters, Geneva, Evelyn, and Anne. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Grant Bartlett; grandson, Stephen Whittier Jr. and his wife, Gaylen; great-granddaughter, Dalton Whittier; sisters, Opal Scaletti, Kathleen James, and Janet Sanphy; as well as many nieces, nephews, and close friends. At Mrs. Grant’s request there will be no services. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the Red Parka Pub on Saturday, July 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the Carroll County Visiting Nurses Association or the Bartlett Jackson Ambulance Service. The Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway is in charge of arrangements.

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Janet MacAllister Hounsell, 82, of Conway died on September 3, 2009 in Auburn, ME. Born October 2, 1926 in Canaan, VT, the daughter of Vonley T. and Rose Charest McAllister, she graduated from Lancaster Academy, Lancaster, NH and was employed as a telegrapher by the Western Union Tel. Co. before her marriage.

She worked as a reporter-photographer for the now defunct North Conway Reporter from 1971 to 1983, when she retired. She also reported for and wrote a column for the Laconia Evening Citizen for several years. In her late years, she reported the Conway news and popular “Geezer” items for the Conway Daily Sun; her “I See by the Paper” appeared weekly in the Carroll County Independent. And Hill and Vales Tales” in the Berlin Reporter. She self-published a soft cover book, “Middle Age Spread” in the 1970’s. In 1998 she completed “Conway, NH, 1765-1997” for the Horne Book Committee of the Conway Historical Society. She was a member and officer of that organization for many years.

She spent a great deal of time making spreadsheets of the graduates of Kennett High School 1924 through 2003 yearbooks, as well as listing births, deaths and marriages within Conway for the Conway Public Library’s archives.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Carl W. (Berk) Hounsell of Conway; son Ted C. Hounsell and daughter-in-law Janice Locklin Hounsell of Conway and daughter Carla Marie McAllister of New Gloucester, ME. She is also survived by beloved granddaughter Samantha L. Hounsell of North Conway and step granddaughters, Shawne Smith Bremges of RI and Tracy Smith of Portland, ME

There will be a celebration of Janet’s life at a time to be announced. Donations may be sent to the Conway Historical Society, P.O. Box 1949, Conway, NH 03818 or the Conway Public Library in Conway in Janet’s memory.

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Ruth Marie Howard: 


Ruth Marie Howard, of Bartlett New Hampshire, passed away July 17th, 2014 surrounded by her loving family.Born June 20th, 1956 in North Conway, Ruth became a lifelong resident of the Mount Washington Valley, settling in Bartlett with her family. She was a graduate of Kennett High school class of 1976. As a girl Ruth loved to ski and hike. She attended Camp Huckins, where she went on to become a counselor. She also spent time as a volunteer ski instructor at Cranmore and Attitash Mountains for many children in the valley, including her three beloved sons.Ruth worked for many years at White Mountain Oil and Propane in North Conway. She also worked at Grants Supermarket and several other local businesses in the Valley. It was her love of food that led her to open and operate the Prince Place at the Bernerhof Inn in Glen, NH. Although she enjoyed knitting, hunkering down with a good book, or spending time with her friends, it was cooking that was truly her calling and what gave her unimaginable joy. Nothing made Ruth happier than cooking for her friends and family.
She will be remembered as a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Her infectious laugh spread joy, and she welcomed any and all to her house and table, no questions asked.Ruth is predeceased by her mother Dorothy M. Howard and brother, James G. Howard. She is survived by her three sons, Benjamin Maxwell Prince, Christopher Howard, and Mark Seavey, her father, James Marrett Howard and Step-Mother Geraldine Howard of Bartlett, NH, her sister Margaret Howard Black of Navarre Beach, FL, brother Frederick Howard of Arlington, TX, sister Katherine Howard Fallon of Bel Air, MD, brother Paul Howard of Nederland, CO, sister Christine Howard of Fort Walton Beach, Fl.
A celebration of her life will occur at Furber and White Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 19th, 2014 at 2 pm.Donations in Ruth’s honor may be made to: University of Maryland Medical System Foundation, Liver Transplantation Service, 110 S. Paca Street, 9th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. 410-328-GIFT (4438)

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Janet Henn (Smith), 91, died Thursday, January 8, 2015, at her home in Bartlett, after a period of failing health.

Born May 13, 1923 to George and Isabella (Bowie) Smith, Janet lived in Buckie, Scotland, a burgh town in Banfshire County, on the Moray Firth Coast. Her father was a commercial fisher and sea captain. Janet fondly remembered his stories of travelling the seas with his crew, aboard his boat, The Rose III, fishing the waters of France, Holland, and The Isle of Man.

 

The family immigrated to America, with George arriving first, in 1928. He settled in Concord, and found work with the Concord School District. In 1929, Janet, her mother, and older sister Margaret followed, arriving via Boston, Mass., on the tourist ship Athenia. Janet affectionately recalled her childhood in Concord and family vacations on the seacoast. In particular, she remembered swimming at Hampton Beach State Park and the many times her father rowed the family to the Isle of Shoals, on a small, rented boat.

Janet attended public school in Concord and graduated from Concord High School in 1941. She remained in the state capital, supporting the war effort as a federal government employee in the Office of Price Administration. Soon after, recruited by AT&T, she accepted an operator position, beginning a cherished phone company career. Promoted to chief operator of the Conway office in the 1950s, Janet relocated to the Mount Washington Valley.

In 1964, at a bingo game, she caught the eye of the game's caller, decorated World War II veteran, Albert C. Henn. After a small wedding ceremony in Concord later that year, they lived in Bartlett. She retired from AT&T in 1974, and then worked seasonally for Bob Morrell, at her beloved Heritage New Hampshire. As Mr. Morrell's employee, Janet, along with Albert, and, occasionally, Margaret, enjoyed vacations to Disney World Florida and New York's Catskill Mountains.

An avid newspaper reader, Janet closely followed local and state events in the Union Leader and NH Sunday News. As a retiree, she enjoyed shopping in North Conway and daily errands in Bartlett Village. Janet dined out frequently, choosing locally owned and operated restaurants. She especially liked the Scarecrow Pub and the Glen Junction; over the years, she was a regular patron of each, and treated very well by owners and staff of both establishments. Janet was an adventurous diner; an attempt to try every area restaurant took her around the Mount Washington Valley and beyond, including Eaton, Gorham, Hart's Location and Fryeburg, Maine. Most recently, Janet lived comfortably at home with the support of her attentive care givers, the North Country Angels of Berlin.

Friends and neighbors will miss her signature holiday toast, a quote from the great Scottish poet Robert Burns:

"Some hae meat and canna eat, And some wad eat that want it, But we hae meat and we can eat, And sae the Lord be thankit."

Husband Albert C. Henn died in 2003 and Margaret Smith in 2004.

There are no calling hours. A graveside service will be held in May at the Catholic Cemetery in Bartlett.

 

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Lucille L. Hatch, 75, of Intervale died Jan. 2, 2016. Lucille passed away peacefully in her home of 50 years that she currently shared with her daughter, Cathy. Lucille was born at Memorial Hospital in North Conway on July 11, 1940, to the late Elizabeth Catherine (Hodge) and Horace Emery Lufkin. She resided on Green Hill Road in Jackson during her childhood. As a young girl, she lived with her mother, Betty, and stepfather, Vincent Abbott. As a teenager, she formed an extremely close bond with her aunt Patrica Roberts, who lived in her grandmother Catherine Hodge's homestead on Green Hill. Lucille grew up considering cousins Larry and Micheal Clemons as brothers. Lucille married her soulmate Harold Vernon Hatch on Oct. 14, 1958, at the residence of his grandparents, Neil and Reba Crouse in Intervale. As a young couple, they lived in Bedford for a short time, returning to Intervale to make their home March 3, 1965, with their three children. Lucille did many jobs as a young woman over the years at the many restaurants and inns of Jackson. She started her own cleaning business called the country house keepers with the help of friend Dee McClave. In the early 1970s, she owned and operated the Jackson Village Store, currently Yesterday's Restaurant. She was well known for the homemade bread that was baked by her at the store. Lucille was bail commissioner for the state of New Hampshire for 30 years, serving Conway, Jackson and Bartlett police departments. Lucille was of justice of the peace, preforming weddings in many odd places over the years. At the time of her retirement, she had worked for Scott Perkins Plumbing & Heating for serveral years. Lucille enjoyed many outdoor activities with her family through the years. She loved spending time at her family camp on Lake Umbagog for 30 years. She was a member of the Mount Washington Valley Old Car Club and a past vice president of the club. She became a snowbird after retirement, enjoying many bingo games and learning to play darts at her winter home in Sebring, Fla.

Lucille was predeceased by her husband harold of 48 years in September of 2006; grandson Fred N. Hatch in February of 2007; and brother Dennis Lufkin in April of 2009. Lucille leaves behind her daughter and friend, Catherine, of Intervale; her son, Robert Sr., and wife, Elizabeth Hatch, of Madison; her son, Fred, and wife, Pamela, of Tamworth; her grandson, Robert Jr., and wife, Kimberly, of Madison; her granddaughter, Melissa Hatch of Madison; her granddaughter, Amanda, and husband, Troy Theberge, of South Portland; her great-grandsons, Riley Severy, Austin Hatch and Chase Harold Vernon Hatch of Madison; her brother, Terrence P. Abbott and family of South Carolina; as well as many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 16, at 11 a.m. at the First Church of Christ Congregational, with Rev. Gilman E. Healy, pastor, officiating. Calling hours will be held Friday, Jan. 15, at Furber and White Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. In lien of flowers, you can make a contribution in Lucille's memory to Visiting Nurse Home Care and Hospice or Gibson Center, where she formed many friendships. There will be a social gathering following the funeral at the Salyards in Conway. Come share memory, as large gatherings were very special to Lucille. Burial will be in Kearsarge Cemetery in the spring. Arrangements are in the care of Furber and White Funeral Home. 

 

Sandra Jean (Fisher) Guptill passed away in her home with her beloved sidekick Maggie May by her side on May 2, 2019.

Sandy is the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Fisher. She was born in Arlington, Mass., on April 19, 1949.

Her attraction to the White Mountains started with coming up with friends to the Carlson's camp. It is there, she met many of the locals and lifelong friends.

Being the ex-wife to the late Clinton M. Guptill was the reason her journey started here in the White Mountains and the valley.

Many memories and friends were made while working at Clint's Mobil gas station. Rumor has it people would come miles just to have her pump their gas and wash their windows.

She wasn't born a local but definitely became a native in her heart and mind.

She is survived by her daughter, Christina Renee Guptill of Center Conway, N.H.

Sandy's job at Attitash ski shop owned by Richard Jones became the backbone to her daughter's ability to become a world-class athlete.

Her high hopes, strong work ethic and support became one of the foundations that helped put her daughter on the U.S. Ski Team.

Sandy was her daughter's number one fan and could be seen at many ski races mentally making the turns for her daughter to make it to the finish line.

Sandy, also known as Nana, is additionally survived by her two loving grandchildren, Ashleigh and Tucker Estes of Center Conway. They were the center of her world. In every sense, they became the music and dance in her heart and soul from the moment they were born.

Sandy may have been small in stature but was larger than life in every sense.  Her great smile, witty humor and slightly outspoken pay-it-forward nature will be missed by the many who were fortunate enough to meet her or call her a friend.

In her eyes, time was the most important possession we have.

To honor Sandy, in lieu of flowers, pay it forward as she would have done. Give your time, help and support to a stranger in need, a friend or animal at our shelters. This was one of her greatest contributions to this valley, and in her heart would be the one thing she would love to be carried on.

Sandy was a valley original. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends who had the opportunity to share a smile or a laugh.

Services will be Monday, May 13. Visiting hours will be 10 a.m. to noon at Furber and White in North Conway, N.H.

A graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. at the Jackson Cemetery in the Guptill plot.

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Eva Marie Grant, 96, of Glen, NH passed away at the Merriman House in North Conway on January 26, 2020. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward Hanscom Grant, her sister Mary Chatalian of North Providence, RI, her brothers, Lawrence Bello of North Providence, RI and John Bello of Cranston, RI, and her daughter-in-law, Darlene Grant of Glen.

Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Eva graduated from Classical High School in Providence, Magna Cum Laude from Brown University with a Bachelor of Arts degree, and Cum Laude from Syracuse University with a Master's in Library Science. She also held a certificate of computer literacy from the College of Lifelong Learning.

She worked at the John Hay Library at Brown University and in the catalog department of the Hamilton Smith Library at the University of New Hampshire. She was the librarian for the North Conway Public Library, the College for Lifelong Learning, and Granite State College. Perhaps best known, however, Eva was the Kennett High School Librarian for over 25 years.

During World War II, she worked at the Shipyard in Rhode Island in the Draft Deferment Department where she made casings for booby traps. Eva first came to the Valley one summer while she was in college to work at the Eagle Mountain House. There, she met her future husband, Edward Hanscom Grant, at a dance.

Eva served as tax collector for the Town of Bartlett, was an active member of the PTA, the Emblem Club, and Olii (Osher for lifelong learning). Eva was the epitome of a lifelong learner, both taking courses and teaching well into her 80s.

An athlete, Eva was a member of the Brown University basketball team as a forward, and she played golf, tennis, and Nordic skied. In fact, she regularly played golf at the Eagle Mountain House golf course until she was 85.

Eva is survived by her sons, Robert Paul Grant and his wife Nancy Morris of North Conway and Scott Anthony Grant and his wife Anne Kroger Grant of Glen, her daughter, Karen Marie Mirkovich and her husband David of Lakeridge, Virginia, granddaughters, Teresa Greco and her husband Brian of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Jade Marie Grant and Amber Ryan Grant, both of Glen, and great grandson, Colin Greco of Chapel Hill, North Carolina as well as many nieces and nephews in Rhode Island.

A funeral mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 11:00am at Our Lady of the Mountains Church in North Conway followed by a reception at the Red Parka Pub (original location of Grant's General Store until 1965). Burial at the Glen Town Cemetery will be in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Eva's name to either the Merriman House, 3073 White Mountain Highway, North Conway, NH 03860 or Jen's Friends, P.O. Box 1842 North Conway, NH 03860.

Arrangements by Furber & White Funeral Home.

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Donald F. Hill, 75, of Intervale died July 25, 2019 at the Maine Medical Center in Portland, Me. Born in North Conway, the son of Arthur and Deborah Hill, he was a lifelong resident of the Mt. Washington Valley.
He was a graduate of Kennett High School, Class of 1962, in Conway and he served in the US Army with the Military Police in Italy.
Donald had been employed at the North Conway post Office, was manager of the Conway Liquor Store and prior to retirement he worked at Walmart in North Conway.
He was a proud member of the National Rifle Association. The family includes: his brother, Brian M. Hill of Intervale and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday July 29, 2019 at 10 a.m. at the Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway. There will be no visiting hours. Burial will be in the Glen Cemetery.

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Holly Huhn, 67, of Kearsarge died on July 30, 2019, ending her long journey with Dementia with Lewy Bodies. The journey was unwanted, yet it was traveled with grace.
Holly was born in Wilmington, Delaware, the daughter of Charles and Roberta Huhn. Holly lived for a while in Decatur, Georgia, before returning to Delaware, where she completed her secondary education and then graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in Art. She worked for a while in California, serving as a technical artist in the oil exploration industry, but before long returned to the East Coast to be closer to family. She moved to New Hampshire about 1978, finding her place in the White Mountains.
Holly worked for a number of local businesses, including the Christmas Farm Inn, the predecessor to HEB Engineers, Grant’s and Shaw’s, but found a niche in outdoor retail. She felt proud to have worked at the classic Eastern Slope institution, Carroll Reed, and went on to work for more than twenty years for L.L. Bean in North Conway, where she enjoyed the company, her co-workers, and her customers, and the opportunity to share some of what she had learned in her outdoor pursuits with them.
Holly was active in the outdoors in several ways. She was a dayhiker, and hiked many times up Mount Kearsarge, her neighborhood mountain, at any time of year. She enjoyed mountain biking on the local trails and forest roads. While she enjoyed cross-country skiing, she was a serious and quite capable and stylish downhill skier, most of all enjoying the trails, the views, and the fellow skiers at Wildcat. While she volunteer patrolled there for one winter, and did some teaching there, too, most of all she loved to just ski there, savoring the joy of “flight without wings.”
Holly was also a very skilled gardener, and always invited friends and acquaintances to share some of the perennials that did so well under her caring and hard-working hands.
Holly volunteered for a number of local organizations from time to time, including the Mount Washington Observatory and Tin Mountain Conservation Center. She served for many years on the local Red Cross Disaster Response Team. She was a generous blood donor, and gave blood more than 100 times, receiving her 14 gallon pin from the Red Cross. Only her illness prevented her from giving more.
Holly’s cheery smile, positive outlook, innate enthusiasm, and occasional chuckle will be deeply missed by family and friends, and by others whose lives she also touched.
Holly leaves her husband, Peter Crane, of Kearsarge, to whom she was inexpressibly dear; a brother, Ted Huhn of Elkton, Maryland; several nieces and nephews; a brother- and several sisters-in-law; and many beloved cousins. She was predeceased by her parents and by a brother, Christopher Huhn, of New Hope, Pennsylvania.
Holly’s family would like to thank the capable staff and remarkably generous volunteers of the Visiting Nurse, Home Care, and Hospice of Carroll County, P.O. Box 432, North Conway, NH 03860. It was their compassion and dedication which made it possible for her to end her days at home.
Visiting hours will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 8 at Furber and White Funeral Home, 2925 White Mountain Highway, North Conway NH. There will be a potluck gathering for family and friends at a later date.
"And there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away." 

 

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EAlfreda P. Garland, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at home on Jan. 1, 2020.

The task of condensing the essence of any life into a few words is daunting. “Freddi” was born in Boston on April 13, 1938.

She was adopted by her new parents, Averill and Gladys Pettengill when she was 8 years old and was an only child. She grew up in different towns in Mass., and her family settled in Wolfeboro, N.H., after her father left his plant manager job.

They founded Pettengill Construction and Real Estate office. She accompanied her parents as they sold, appraised and built homes around the Lake Winnipesaukee area. She attended Carpenter Elem and then Brewster Academy, which she remembered fondly her entire life.

After a year at a junior college in Vermont, she went back home to work locally at “Uncle Ed’s.” She then found her way to Bartlett, N.H., and “The Woodshed” belonging to Evie and Bill Gimber. It was another small cozy eatery that became family, which introduced her to her first husband, Harvey M. Tebbetts of Bartlett.

He then re-joined the Army, and before they left, they had their first child, Valerie. The Army sent them on a worldwide tour for 20 years of his service. They lived in Arizona, Taiwan, where their son Michael was born; Maryland, where their daughter Lynne was born; duty stations in Japan; Vietnam (when the family came back to N.H.); California; Germany; Vietnam again; and Massachusetts rounds out the years in the Army.

She was an amazing stay at home mom and cook, and an avid and strong 10-pin bowler for years. Retirement brought them back to New Hampshire, and she and Harvey owned a food truck that served the valley from Bartlett, and she also enjoyed working at a furniture store in Conway. She would work for years at Carroll Reed in North Conway on the floor thoroughly enjoying learning about ski equipment and meeting customers for clothing sales.

Her first husband passed away in 1979, she met and eventually married Richard A. Garland. They made their home in Bartlett. With Dick, she not only did the book work and helped in other capacities actually managing some heavy equipment time for the corporation they owned and operated as the landfill in Bartlett.

She very much enjoyed working at Jack Frost in Jackson. She always had matching jewelry to her clothes and shoes and loved to dress for work. She frequently was designated driver to and from different bingo venues with friends, and loved to snowmobile and was active in church suppers making her delicious cheesecake. Sadly, she found herself widowed again in 1987.

Some time later, she met Gene Black, most recently of North Conway, who became her loving companion for 29 years. She moved to Bridgton, Maine, to be closer to a daughter and grandchildren.

She and Gene spent many happy years going for drives, out to eat and shopping. In these last few months, he was instrumental in her daily life, driving over at least weekly ensuring she had all her errands accomplished and he survives and mourns her loss.

She is also survived by Valerie and her husband, Rick Miller, of Bridgton; grandson, Jarrod Blake and his son, Dylan; granddaughter, Erica Kollander and her husband, Forrest, and their children, Valerie and Cameran; Michael Tebbetts and his wife, Denise, and their daughter; her granddaughter, Amanda; Lynne Tebbetts and her son, Preston, and his partner, Kaitlyn and their son, Wyatt; her son, Parker has a son, Malachai with Lilith.

She also enjoyed many generations of much loved cousins from her husbands’ families, who are spread across the country.

Her wish was for cremation, and a memorial service will be held at Furber and White funeral home in North Conway on Monday, Jan. 13, at 1 p.m.

Her loving cat has now found a new home with Valerie’s family. As she and other pets throughout the family were adopted from Harvest Hills in Fryeburg, the family requests if a token of remembrance is desired may they direct it toward that or their local animal shelter to allow them to continue their work.

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Hon. Franklin George, aged 76.  One of the pioneers of this town, was called from midst Oct. 12,1907 at noon. He bad been in poor health for a number of years when finally pueumonia did its fatal work.

He was born to Franklin and Comfort (Tasker) George, July 24, 1831, and united in marriage with Miss Mary Seavey of Conway, Jan. 20, 1859. For many yeais they run the Bartlett House in which they prospered.

It was on his farm nearly all the village is built. Mr. George was a sturdy man, quiet, unassuming and possessed those qualities that secured confidence in all who knew him.

Politically he was a democrat and served in all principal town offices, being a number of terms elected representitive. He was one of the members of the Mt. Washington Lodge of A .F . and A .M . at North Conway, also an honored member of the Osciola Lodge, I O. O. F. jn this village.

Mr. George Is survived by his widow, one daughter, Miss Della George, four sons, C. H . and W . S. G io ge of this village; B . F. and J. O. George of Portland ; also one Bister, Miss Mary George. Rev. A . T . Hillman spoke words of comfort to the bereaved family.* Mrs. B. L. Richardson, Mrs. H. R. Withee and L A . Dunbar furnished music. After the Masonic order held their service, he was laid to rest in the family lot in the village cemetery. The floral offerings were beautiful and many.

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Clarence Herbert George

ended his battle with Alzheimer’s on April 26, 2020, passing peacefully at his home in Bartlett, N.H., surrounded by loved ones. Bert was born July 23, 1944, and was raised in Bartlett Village in “the Valley of the Saco.” He worked in his parents’ store, The What Not Shop when required, but most of all enjoyed being outdoors in the mountains, hiking, hunting, fi shing and camping. Bert attended Josiah Bartlett Elementary and was in the fi rst Bartlett class to attend Kennett High School in Conway.

At Kennett, he played football, basketball and baseball under the coaching influences of KHS legends Karl Seidenstuecker, Lou Del’Asandro, Gordon Mann and Dave Davidson. While at KHS, he met his future wife, Greta Durgin (a North Conway girl). Bert continued his education at UNH, played football for four years, became an ATO brother and earned a BS degree in biology.

He and Greta married and upon graduation in 1966 he was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the Air Force, making it their career for the next 21 years. Bert’s career started in Sacramento, Calif., where he earned his Navigator Wings,     flying C-141 and C-5 Airlift/Transport and lived his dream of traveling the world.

He flew reconnaissance missions in Vietnam, and then received a station of choice to Elmendorf AFB, in Anchorage, Alaska, where he was an instructor navigator for Air Search and Rescue. In Alaska, he reconnected with his love for the mountains and outdoors and took every opportunity to expose his family to his passions.

Bert earned a master’s degree in business, while attending Command Staff School in Montgomery, Ala. His next move was into recruiting, where Bert became Commander and Professor of the ROTC program at UMO in Orono, Maine. He then went on to director of recruiting at Norton, AFB in San Bernardino, Calif. His last station was to Homestead AFB, in Homestead, Fla., as the Commander of the Water Survival School (the Air Force Navy). Bert, Greta and family moved 18 times in their 21 years.

Upon retirement in 1987 they came back to home base, Bartlett Village. Once home, Bert reconnected with friends and family, his favorite fishing holes, hiked the local favorites and continued being a big Red Sox fan. Bert was on the Bartlett School Board, treasure of the Bartlett Water Precinct, treasurer of the Bartlett Congressional Church, a member of the Francis P. Murphy VFW, (active committee member in the establishing of the Hodgkin’s Park Veterans Memorial); he kept a close ear to the ground and as some close friends would say the “unofficial mayor” of Bartlett Village.

Bert had a big heart and was always ready to help or give advice the joke being, whether you wanted it or not.

 The George Family settled in Bartlett in the early 1800s and Bert took every opportunity to orally pass on the history of Bartlett thru storytelling to anyone and everyone who would listen. He was an avid reader and would spend hours pondering over old ledgers and reading old journals. He has been known to pick up hitchhiking Appalachian Trail thru hikers, invite them for a meal, give them an oral history lesson on Bartlett and then drive them back to the trail head. It was his last mission to make sure Bartlett continues to be “the greatest little town,” and he was instrumental in establishing the Bartlett Historical Society.

Bert is survived by his wife of 56 years, Greta Durgin George and their two children, Jessica George Spaulding, her husband, Mark Spaulding; and Franklin H. George and his wife, Tammy Bronejko; five grandchildren, Brooklenn A. McGaffi gan and her husband, Andrew McGaffi gan; Comfort S. George; Justin Bialowas; Larissa S. Vallet and her husband, Florian Vallet; and Donovan K. Spaulding; and five great grandchildren, Rylie M. McConkey, Harvey D. Vallet, Matteo B. Vallet, Brayden J. McGaffigan and Mazzalynn L. McGaffi gan. He is also survived by his older brother Benjamin F. George and his wife, Barbara B. George; and a younger sister JoDell G. Coulliard and her husband, John A. Couillard; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Bert’s longtime wish was to remain at home with family and friends. For this to happen, the family would like to thank Bobbi Broemme for her wonderful care and friendship during our time of need. She was the right person to assist with the wishes of both Bert and Greta. We would also like to thank Visiting Nurses Home Care and Hospice of Carroll County for their nurses and support staff. A tentative date of July 17 has been set for a celebration of Bert’s life.

Arrangements are being made by Furber and White Funeral Home. In lieu of flower please consider donations to the: Bartlett Historical Society PO Box 514 Bartlett, NH 03812 or to Visiting Nurses Home Care and Hospice of Carroll County PO Box 432 N. Conway, NH 03860.

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Benjamin Franklin George was born on Dec. 30, 1939, in Medford, Ore., to the late Franklin and Elmeda George, and he passed away at the age of 81 on March 14, 2021, in Stockton, Calif.

At the age of 6, his family moved back to Bartlett, N.H., where his father’s family lived. Ben attended Bartlett schools, and graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 1961. Having been part of the ROTC program, he was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. that year and spent his military service with the USAF in Duluth, Minn., Murphy Dome, Alaska, and Montgomery, Ala., in the NORAD program.

Following his military career, and guided by his love of plants and gardening, he took advantage of the GI Bill and furthered his education with an MS degree at UNH, then earned his Ph.D at Cornell, majoring in plant science and plant genetics. Ben spent the majority of his career (32 years) with the H.J. Heinz Co., initially as a plant breeder, then as the Agriculture Research Manager for HeinzSeed.

He loved his family, his job, and the people he worked with. In retirement, he wrote a family genealogy, and joined the SICL Writing Club where he wrote poetry and short stories. He also enjoyed gardening, especially growing tomatoes. He was a member of SIRS No. 46, and the Weber Point Coffee Club.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years Barbara; daughters, Becky (Tom) Whitesides of Linden, Calif.; and Karen (Rob) Lorenz of Santa Rosa, Calif., and was preceded in death by his son, Daniel, and his brother Bert George. He is also survived by his sister Jody Couillard (Andy) of North Hampton, N.H.; his sister-in-law Greta George of Bartlett, N.H.; and his much loved grandchildren, Christopher and Anna Whitesides; Ryan and Jackson Lorenz; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at Lincoln Presbyterian Church at 900 Douglas Road in Stockton, Calif., on April 9 at 1 p.m and also online at youtu.be/iKYMDFOIZs. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Lincoln Presbyterian Church, or the charity of your choice.

Our family would like to express gratitude for the love and support of friends and the staff at Somerford Place during the years Ben struggled with Alzheimer’s disease.__________------------------

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Geraldine E. Howard,

 83, of Bartlett passed away on May 12th, 2015. Geri was born June 3, 1931 in Dorchester, MA, the daughter of Gerald and Marguerite (Clauss) Booden, both deceased and grew up in Upham�s Corner in Dorchester MA. Geri is survived by her husband James M. Howard of Bartlett NH.

 

She is pre-deceased by her first husband Clarence H. Shepard Jr. and survived by their four sons: John F. Shepard and his wife Ann F. Shepard of Plymouth, MA, Peter Shepard of Springfield NJ, Christopher Shepard of South Boston MA, and Brian Shepard of Bartlett NH. Geraldine also is survived by four grandchildren Kate A. Shepard of Plymouth MA, Melissa M. Shepard of Plymouth, MA & her fianc� Dan Meyer of New York; Taylor A. Shepard and Benjamin T. Shepard of Westfield NJ. She also leaves behind her extended family including Peg Black and her husband Bob; Kate and Marty Fallon; Paul and Connie Howard; Fred Howard; and Christine Howard.

 

Geri worked St. Margaret�s Hospital and then at Raytheon as a payroll manager, before raising her four children. She later served as Managing Director of the Woodbriar Retirement Home in Falmouth MA. She loved decorating her house which was always magazine worthy and she also loved gardening. Geri and Jim also volunteered at the Gibson Senior Center delivering Meals on Wheels. She loved spending time with her friends but especially her family and will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be held Thursday May 21, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady of the Mountains Church in North Conway. There will be no visiting hours. The Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway is in charge of arrangements. To send a message of condolence, or for more information visit www.furberandwhite.com_

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James M. Howard, 94, of Bartlett, N.H., passed away peacefully at Forest View Manor in Meredith, N.H., on April 24, 2018.

Jim was born July 7, 1923, in Portland, Maine, to Hilda Marrett and E. Newton Howard. He attended Bartlett Schools and was a veteran of World War II, seving in the Army Air Corps.

Upon his return from Word War II he became a commissioned agent for the Texas Co., selling Texaco Petroleum Products and heating oils throughout the Mount Washington Valley. Jim operated Howard's Texaco in Bartlett for many years, where many of Jim's friends and accomplices would discuss local happenings. His business expanded to the Lakes region and beyond over the years.

Jim served on the Bartlett School Board, Bartlett Village Water Precinct, Carroll County YMCA and the Bartlett Fire Department.

He is survived by his children, Margaret Black of Navarre, Fla.; Katherine Fallon of Bel Air, Md.; Paul Howard of Nederland, Colo.; and Christine Howard of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; 11 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; two brothers, Benson Howard of Bartlett; and Daniel Howard of Mesquite, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his wife of 49 years, Dorothy Howard; his sons, James and Frederick; and his daughter, Ruth Howard Prince and his sister, Jean Jenkins. He was again predeceased by his second wife, Geraldine Shepard in 2015.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 4, at 11 a.m. in the Bartlett Union Congregational Church in Bartlett with Geraldine Tilton, officiating. There will be no visiting hours. Burial will be in the Garland Ridge Cemetery in Bartlett.

The Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway is in charge of arrangements.

Donations may be sent to the Bartlett Fire Fighters Association, P.O. Box 104, Glen, NH 03838.

To send a message of condolence, or for more information go to furberandwhite.com.

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RoseMarie Hayes, 78.  A lifelong native of Bartlett, N.H., passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020, after a short illness.

What can you say about a person who always put everyone else first? Her beloved grandfather nicknamed her Tootsie. If you knew Tootsie, you know that she was one of the kindest, sweetest, most generous and caring people.

Not to be underestimated, she was like a mother black bear when she thought her family was being attacked. She never wanted to be the center of attention, but was at the center of people’s lives regardless, a constant in this crazy world.

RoseMarie’s greatest achievement is her legacy of four sons, six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. She was always so proud of her family’s accomplishments, always excited to find out what was going on in their lives.

She never failed to look for her grandchildren’s names in the paper when the honor roll list was released and made sure to call and congratulate them. At family gatherings, she had a way of making everyone there feel special, making a point to talk with each of them individually.

Every Christmas, Tootsie made special baked goods to deliver to her sons’ families. Cookies and pies galore. She loved to carry on old family recipes, preferring to serve good old fashioned dishes like baked beans, meatloaf and peas in milk.

She sent her grandchildren cards for every occasion — not just birthdays, but also Valentine’s Day, Saint Patrick’s Day, Easter and Halloween, often including a few of her hard-earned dollars, timing the mail so they would arrive on exactly the right day.

RoseMarie was a talented knitter and embroiderer. She hand-knit customized Christmas stockings for each member of her family. And every grandbaby was given one of her signature hand-knit sweaters and matching hats.

RoseMarie lived a life tested by hardship. Orphaned at an early age, she was primarily raised by her grandparents. Her own mother, Grace Kenny, an orphan herself, came to work at the old Bartlett Hotel, where she met Rosemarie’s father. In 1942, RoseMarie was born. When she was still a child, she lost her mother to tuberculosis and moved in with her grandparents in the center of Bartlett Village.

At age 16, RoseMarie became smitten with a man in an Army paratrooper uniform at a Bartlett parade. This was David Hayes, to whom she would be married for 60 years, until death did they part.

From helping her grandmother run a boarding house to working at the old White Mountain Inn in Jackson, RoseMarie began a life of hard work at a young age.

As an adult, she worked at the Bartlett Peg Mill and, later, as a bookkeeper in the office at Carroll Reed’s Ski Shop. She used her bookkeeping ability to operate several successful businesses with her husband, beginning with a drilling and blasting operation.

They later opened the Bartlett Country Store and Restaurant, including a much needed arcade and youth center, and eventually founded Valley Taxi.

She and her husband closed the taxi business upon his retirement, but RoseMarie was far from ready to stop working, finding a job instead at the Bartlett Post Office and later as a school bus driver for the Bartlett School District until finally retiring at age 70.

She also held the honorary title of the longest continuous member of the Bartlett VFW Ladies Auxiliary, having joined at the age of 16. And notably, RoseMarie was a member of the last graduating class of Bartlett High School.

RoseMarie was predeceased by two sons, Steven and Glenn.

She is survived by her husband David of Bartlett; two sons, Scott Hayes of Bartlett; and Jeff Hayes of Jackson, N.H.; her daughters-in-law, Cynthia and Ishi Hayes; her grandchildren, Joshua, Ian, Carolyn Marie (Camie), Matthew, River, and Riley Hayes; three half-sisters, Linda Hayes Karlin of Florissant, Colo.; Cathy Hayes-Blake of Bartlett; and Dianne Hayes of Bartlett; seven great-grandchildren; and many, many extended family members who will miss her dearly.

Walk-through visiting hours will be at Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway, N.H., on Thursday, June 18, from 1 to 3 p.m. A graveside service will be held in the Bartlett Village Cemetery on Friday, June 19, at 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent in RoseMarie’s memory to the Bartlett VFW.

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Althea Joyce (Morton) Hall, 78, passed away peacefully in her home in Conway, N.H. on Thursday Oct. 29, 2020.

Born Feb. 4, 1942, to Alfred and Ruth Morton, Althea attended Bartlett Elementary School. She remained a Bartlett, N.H., resident raising her four children.

A talented and tenacious young woman she went on to earn her AA in accounting at New Hampshire vocational college.

In the 1990s, she went to work with her sisters, Norma Dondero and Marilyn Bennet. A skilled seamstress, quilter and knitter, she was always working on some kind of challenging project. She especially enjoyed making teddies, dolls and little clothes for them to wear.

Many know her for her warm greetings and welcoming smile while working at the Bank of New Hampshire in Glen, N.H.

When she retired she moved to Conway to be closer to her kids, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She spent her time hiking being adventurous and creating art. She will be lovingly missed by her family.

Althea is survived by her sisters, Marilyn Bennett and Sharon Neally; her children, Doreen Hall, Craig Hall, Vicki Hall and Terri Boulia Hall; as well as many wonderful friends at Greenbriar; grandchildren; and all that knew her.

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GEORGE GRAMSTORFF    With heavy hearts and tear-filled eyes, we share that George Gramstorff of Glen, N.H., formerly of Everett, Mass., left this world on Sunday Jan. 3, 2021, at the age of 83, hopefully for a place where he will be once again free to share all the hugs and smooches he so loved to give.

He was predeceased by his parents George and Josephine Gramstorff of Everett. He left Everett to live in his beloved mountains and always stayed a proud Everettite. He leaves his wife, best friend and partner of 39 years Cathy Cronin along with the extended Cronin and Queenan families. He was very grateful to Carol and Jay Hartnett, John and Carolyn Cronin, Patty and Warren Anderson and Jackie and Paul Covino for their unending support of keeping him out of nursing homes, keeping him company during many hospital stays and always being there to help him.

He was a very proud uncle to Shawn, Tara, Kyle, Brandon, Courtney, Paul, Christopher, Katie and Maddie. George was ever grateful of the Bradford, Lemieux, and Plati families, special high school friends that were extended family to him as well as his close pal cuzzin Frankie Esser. A cuzzin to many and friend to infi nite persons.

 Late proprietor of The Scarecrow Pub & Grill, a place where friends would meet, family would gather and treasurable memories would grow. A place where his adored nieces and nephews would refer to as childhood. George, Georgie, Porgie, GG, was a man of many words, larger than life in personality and generous spirit. His greatest joy in life was his family, his friends and his goldens. He lived for telling stories, laughing, watching Everett & BC Football and cruising with the top down in his Mustang. His sharp wit, charming sense of humor, contagious smile and open heart will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Family and friends will forever cherish the memories they shared, the stories and jokes he told and the love he left behind. Honoring his wishes there will be a celebration party at a later date to be determined, when we believe it will be safer for friends and family to gather together, tell some stories and raise their glasses. Cathy would like to sincerely thank “Visiting Angels” Erika and Melisa from the Conway Veterans Administration who made it possible for him to be cared for at home, as well as the Visiting Nurse Home Care and Hospice of Carroll County. George was a true supporter of helping those in need and would only ask that you pay it forward. As W.C. Fields said, “Why limit happy to an hour?”

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Earle B. Grant,       

71, of Harrodsburg, died Saturday, December 2, 2000 in Boston, MA.


Born February 8, 1929 in Glen NH, he was the son of the late William and Hattie Grant.

He graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 1951 and served in the Korean War until 1953. He held several positions as a civil servant with the US government and retired in 1988.

He was an active member of Southside Christian Church.

Survivors include: his wife, Susan Grant, Harrodsburg; one son, George Grant, Salt Lake City, UT; one daughter, Sharon Moran, Mink Creek, ID; one brother, Merle Grant, Danville; one grandson. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ervin Grant and Edward Grant.

A memorial service was held at Southside Christian Church December 8.

Memorial contributions may be made to Southside Christian Church, PO Box 456, Harrodsburg, KY 40330.


 

It is with great sadness that the family of Lorraine Judd Holt, 72, of Hill, N.H., announce her passing. She left this world in the early hours of Dec 23, 2021, with her loving husband of 33 years holding her hand, reminiscing of good times.

She is survived by her husband, Ron Holt; brothers, Martin and Raymond; sisters, Dorothy, Kim and Margret. She was preceded by sisters, Judy and Ellen; mother Mary; and father Wallace. Her children include: Judy of Epsom N.H.; Lorraine of Colorado; Shane of North Carolina; Clayton of Bartlett, N.H.; Angela of Conway, N.H.; and Vicki of Conway; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two nieces; two nephews; four great-nieces and nephews; and countless cousins and extended family and friends whose lives she’s warmed and touched.

She began her life in Bartlett, where she often recalled having to be back across the tracks by when the afternoon whistle blew.

 After her family moved to Hill, she would be sent to the store during school to fetch Canada mints for her teacher, and remembered going swimming with her brothers and sisters while her father listened to the Red Sox on the radio. In her young years, she played outside at the local sand pit making roads for toy cars and hunting for garnets.

 Losing her mother Mary Judd (Ainsworth) when she was only 14, she had to grow up quickly and learned cooking for others from both of her grandmothers Judd and Ainsworth. She married at 16 and later started her family with daughter Judy, named after her oldest sister who preceded her when Lorraine was 13 years old. She was always in the kitchen baking someone’s favorite treat and selflessly giving the most thoughtful and handmade gifts. Some may remember the fondness she had for painting, collecting cookbooks and, of course, “The Wizard of Oz.” She even had a chance to meet one of the actors who played a Munchkin in the original film. She’d crochet for hours and give bags of mittens, hats, Afghans and clothes to family, churches, charities, schools and veterans without ever wanting recognition. Children warmed her heart and she made sure by her own hands that they were warm, too.

 She had an adventurous side and wasn’t afraid to move to new locations and set up warm, welcoming homes in Maine, Colorado and New Hampshire. Most recently, she was excited to live in and restore her dear Aunt Hilda’s house in Hill, where she spent time as a child and made many memories within. Most precious to her was spending time with her family, hosting large holiday gatherings and attending reunions while seeing and catching up with loved ones. She will be missed terribly by each and every one of them. In her honor, it is requested to consider spending time and connecting with family at every opportunity, in her words “Tomorrow is not promised,” make the phone call, write that letter and forgive quickly.

The family will plan a gathering and celebration of Lorraine’s life at the Fryeburg cemetery in the summer of 2022.

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Lois Jean Garland died peacefully at her home in Port Angeles, Wash., on Nov. 16, 2020, after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. Members of Lois’ family, a close friend, and her dog Yoda sat with her as she took her fi nal breath. Born April 1, 1959, to Jean Lois (Ludgate) and Clifton Garland Jr. of Bartlett, N.H., Lois was the youngest of fi ve children. On the day she was born, the family home burned down. Consequently, Lois grew up at the end of what is now known as Yates Farm Road, with fi elds unfolding on one side, mountains rising up on another, and the Saco River fl owing behind her home. As a young child, Lois was raised in a farming environment and, with three older brothers to torment her, she grew to be quietly tough and resourceful, attributes which served her well throughout her life.

Her mother was the town and school librarian and her father was the custodian at Josiah Bartlett School so Lois couldn’t get away with much throughout her grammar and middle-school years. Life was much simpler then and her life was greatly infl uenced by family and rural living. She participated in 4-H but wasn’t very successful with the goal of the sheep-raising program as she couldn’t bear to slaughter her bucktoothed ward she had named Aries. Her love of animals was a big part of Lois’ persona and she took in many different kinds of animals over the years, with dogs always being a central part of her life.

As a summer job, Lois would help with the family’s business at Mountain Home Cabins and she worked at Attitash Mountain during the winter as the coat check girl, a job she inherited from her older sister Cindy. Lois attended Kennett High School, graduating in 1977.

Following graduation, she moved to Twisp, Wash., to join her husband-to-be, Donald McLane. Lo and Do, as they came to be known, had many adventures together, often spending their winters in Mexico and returning to Twisp for the summers to work in various industries. They were married in 1981 and their daughter Karissa was born in 1983, followed by Abigail in 1986. The two girls joined Erik, Donald’s son from a previous marriage, who spent much of his childhood and most of his adulthood with his sisters and Lois and Donald. Lois was devoted to her children and to the concept of raising conscientious humans who conduct themselves with integrity.

She balanced child rearing with many activities and traveled east annually to visit her family and to give her children the opportunity to get to know their east coast relatives. She and Donald continued to sojourn to Mexico with the girls for the cold months up until their daughters were of the age to begin school. Lois carried quite a mental treasury of tales and adventures from their many cross-country trips, experiences navigating a different culture, as well as occurrences in their own backyard. She would recite them in her slow, deliberate manner with spot-on interjections of mimicking one person or another, accompanied by raised or furrowed eyebrows and other facial contortions.

Lois was an exceptional guide for her daughters, the result being two amazingly independent and socially responsible women. They, in turn, have produced the next generation of ethical humans. Lois’ greatest joy was her grandchildren. She gained immense pleasure in acquiring objects that would delight and entertain any child. She tirelessly read books with a child on her lap and promoted acts of consideration and kindness.

Her grandchildren’s experience on this Earth was largely enhanced by Lois’ energy and they will continue to channel that energy through their “Spirit Booth,” constructed by Lois’ son-inlaw, Rob Thomsen. Lois had many feathers in her cap. She worked as a painter and woodworker on construction sites. She worked with a landscaper. She harvested baby’s breath. She worked as a server and then owned the Glover St. Cafe in Twisp with three other women. Most of these employments were initiated and supported by women, a practice solidly corroborated by Lois. She and Donald worked at developing cooperative games as Lois pursued her quest of encouraging equity and empathy.

Continuing in that spirit, Lois was a champion of children’s rights and the rights of the underserved. She worked for several years as the family empowerment specialist, serving grades K-12 for the Methow Valley School District where she helped at risk students and their families to enable the student’s academic and social success. She was the Methow Valley Homeless Liaison, advocating for students whose basic needs were in jeopardy. She taught peer mediation to students in grades 7-12, helping them learn the necessary skills to help their classmates resolve problems with empathy and respect. She founded the Twisp Teen Center, giving kids a safe and fun place to gather, as well as having served on the boards for the Methow Rec and the Methow Teen Center. Her home was often littered with teens’ sleeping bags on the weekends and she worked quietly yet persistently to unearth the resources necessary to help children of all ages. She touched the lives of many. Whether it was to give them a refuge in her offi ce with her entertaining array of toys or fi nding a way for them to play sports, or determining the safest bathroom for them to use at school,

Lois was a fi gure of comfort and dependability. Lois had interests in many areas and had tried her hand at such things as beekeeping and dog training. She was an avid reader, loved the arts and felt a great kinship to the earth and encouraging things to grow, particularly her fl owers. She greatly enjoyed her blooms and found great solace in her gardens, especially over the past few summers while going through treatment. She was a source of widely varied and little-known bits of interesting knowledge. You could always plan on having an engaging conversation with Lois but you had better be prepared for it to last at least an hour or two. Always well worth it.

During the process of her disease, she was often concerned that she was being an inconvenience to others, an unfounded worry as she maintained her independence throughout her illness. She was tough right up to the last, not giving cancer the satisfaction of knocking her down. At one point in her treatment, she was getting a lumbar puncture and the technician commented on how well she tolerated it. She drolly replied that she’d had a lot of bee stings. That’s how Lois was; she persevered and tried to fi nd solutions. She tried everything but eventually the cancer consumed her body but not her soul. Her spirit was fi erce right up to the end. She was well respected and well loved. She was beautiful and strong and smart. And she was too young. We love her and we miss her.

So many were supportive to Lois during her journey but it would be remiss not to mention her daughters, Karissa and Abi, and their respective spouses, John and Rob, who provided unlimited care and support. Her sister Cindy devoted months to Lois’ care and Lois’ fellow parents-in-law were also a steady source of loving assistance. Friends and family came and went as they could. Amazingly,

Lois kept a fairly accurate record of her own medications and the comings and goings of visitors. She was always cognizant of the needs of others and was renowned for her hospitable style, often preparing meals that satisfi ed the soul and always conversation that did likewise. Continually looking for a way to give back, Lois chose to pursue this concept when it came to deciding what to do with her remains. Recompose.life offers a process that was legalized in Washington state as of May of 2020. NOR, or natural organic reduction, is the contained, accelerated conversion of human remains to soil. Those who wish to receive a portion of the soil can benefi t from Lois’ energy in their garden or potted plant.

Lois was predeceased by her parents, Jean and Clifton, and many, many well loved dogs. She is survived by her daughters, Karissa (John Hagen) and granddaughters Eleanor Jean and Mabel Lois of Port Angeles, Wash.; Abi (Robert Thomsen) and grandsons McLane Garland and John Spencer of Tacoma, Wash.; her dog Yoda; sister Cynthia Dore (Steve) of San Antonio, Texas; bothers Clifton, Douglas (Vicki), and John Henry (Dianne Hayes) of Bartlett, N.H.; goddaughters Zoey Garner of Spokane, Wash. and Sammy Laskey of Twisp, Wash.; stepson Erik McLane and former husband, Donald McLane, of Twisp; and many, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Donations in Lois’ name may be made to the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance for pancreatic cancer research (seattlecca.org); or to The Cove, providing food assistance to residents of the Methow Valley (thecovecares.com; The Cove, P.O. Box 895, Twisp, WA 98856). Due to COVID-19 restrictions, celebrations of life will be held in both Twisp and Bartlett at a later date when we are able to give each other real hugs. In keeping with Lois’ determined efforts for peace and fairness, please take some time to absorb the warmth, whether it’s from the sun on your face, a mug of tea in your hands, or a loved one’s presence; enjoy the vibrant color of a favorite fl ower, a sunset, or a friend’s aura; quiet the angry noise and embrace the good. She is gone from this world but never from our hearts and minds.

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Jo-Ellen (Jody) Greenwood, 66, of Stow, Maine, was called home by her lord and savior Jesus Christ on July 21, 2022 after a long battle of illnesses.

 

 Jo-Ellen (Jody) Greenwood Jody was born on Aug. 8, 1955, to Homer and Marion Greenwood of Bartlett, N.H. After graduating high school, Jody went on to live a life of selfless service with many of her fondest memories being involved in the Cub and Boy Scouts where she impacted the lives of many being a Den Mom. She continued caring for individuals at the state hospital, several group homes and provided in home care to many. In addition, Jody volunteered her time to help the less fortunate including but not limited to making hats, donating clothes and needed items to the homeless community as well as contribution of food or just a listening ear.

When Jody wasn’t doing all of the above she was knee deep in advocating to protect the rights of all individuals with the Client’s Rights Committee. Jody’s faith and belief in Jesus has carried her throughout her life never letting her down and answering her biggest prayer with the gift of her son, Christopher. She was a firm believer that anything could be achieved through prayer and Jesus. Jody lived the word of Jesus daily and was an amazing role model for her godson Krysjen keeping his faith and knowledge alive.

 Jody is predeceased by her maternal grandparents, paternal grandparents and her father, Homer Greenwood. She is survived by her beloved life partner Dominic Crivello of Stow, Maine; her Mother, Marion Greenwood of Rindge, N.H.; son Christopher Greenwood and wife Molly of North Conway, N.H.; brothers, John Greenwood, Charlie Greenwood, Frank Greenwood and their families; aunts, uncles, cousins; godson Krysjen and her best friend Jenn.

Graveside services will be held at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Crawford Notch Road (Route 302), in Bartlett at 10 a.m. on Aug. 8, 2022. A light reception will follow at the Gibson Center at 14 Grove St. in North Conway. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to Jody’s favorite charity; St. Jude Children’s Hospital. The Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway is in charge of arrangements.----

 

Christopher Charles Greenwood of North Conway, N.H., passed away suddenly on June 26, 2024.

He was one of a kind; the best husband, friend, son, grandson, cousin, uncle and nephew. You were lucky if you ever got to know him. He was known to be the most giving, thoughtful man who would do anything for anyone at any time.

Chris was born Jan. 3, 1983, to Jo-Ellen Greenwood and Barry Lombard. He grew up a true Bartlett boy attending Bartlett Elementary and Kennett High School. He joined the fire service before graduating high school and served on a few departments around the valley but landed as Rescue Captain of the North Conway Fire Department up until 2011.

He took many years off from the department but excitedly rejoined in 2022. The fi re/rescue service was his true passion. He loved caring for others and help ing his community.

His fellow members meant the world to him and he respected each and every one of them. Chris also spent time in the past working at Memorial Hospi tal as an EMT where he met his wife, Molly. They spent 10 of the best years together experiencing all of life’s adventures and les sons.

Their most recent adven ture was building the house and property of their dreams. Chris took great pride in the project and fi nally got to see the completion of the garage he always dreamed of, the day of his passing.

 His favorite days were those spent on the tractor mowing the fi elds then coming home to his wife and his beloved cats; Hunter, Loki and Linden.

Chris is preceded by his father, Barry Lombard; mother Jo-El len Greenwood; grandmother Marion Greenwood; and grandfa ther Homer Greenwood.

He is survived by his wife and best friend, Molly; his uncle Frank Greenwood and his wife, Joan of Mendon, Mass.; his uncle John Greenwood and his signif icant other, Patti, of Wolfeboro, N.H.; and his uncle Charlie Greenwood and his wife, Denise, of Rindge, N.H. He also leaves behind many cousins and friends as well as the Cannell family who grew to love him in a big way.

 A special thank you to Jackson Police, Bartlett/Jackson ambu lance and the staff at Memorial Hospital for their exceptional care in Chris’s fi nal hours. In true Chris fashion, he continues to give to others as he was able to be an organ and tissue donor.

Arrangements were made through Furber Funeral Home and Cremations Services.

A service will be held Satur day, July 13, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the North Conway Fire Depart ment. Parking and shuttles for transportation will be at Cran more Mountain and Memorial Hospital. Donations to honor Chris can be made to the North Conway Firefi ghters Association, P.O. Box 235 North Conway, NH 03860-----

 

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Holmes, Robert:  -Sadly, on Dec. 2, 2022, Robert Francis “Bob/Elvis” Holmes passed away peacefully after a brief stay at the hospital.

Robert Francis “Bob/Elvis” Holmes Bob was predeceased by his parents, John and Frances (Seavey Willey) Holmes and his brothers, Edward and John “Hot Rod” Holmes. He is survived by his partner of 26 years, Pamela; her children, Gatia and Marshall, their spouses, Michael and Angela, and grandchildren Brooke; Emma and Anna. He is also survived by his previous spouse, Sally; and his daughters, Kim and Kathleen, their husbands, Dave and Andy, and grandchildren, Allie, Luke, Kate and Bridget.

He is also survived by his three sisters, Charlotte, Mary and Betty and many cousins, nieces and nephews along with too many friends to count.

Bob, a true native son of the valley, born April 15, 1944, in North Conway, N.H., graduated from Kennett High School. Bob worked at Cranmore Mountain, ran his own construction company and built and operated Glen Sand and Gravel until 2018. Bob was an exceptionally caring, kind and generous individual and was always the life of the party. It may have been 20 degrees out but Bob was still wearing shorts. Bob lived to make small rocks out of big rocks.

Elvis may have left the building but he is still taking care of business. There will be a private family burial. Please join the family to share remembrances and celebrate his life at the Red Fox in Jackson, N.H., on Friday Dec. 9, at 12:30 p.m.

The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Rubin, Leona Cloutier, and the rest of staff of the Chemo department at Memorial Hospital who gave him such wonderful care. Thanks also to Valerie Lozier for her care. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Visiting Nurses and Hospice Care Services of Northern Carroll County or Jen’s Friends. The Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway is in charge of arrangements.------

 

Merle Burnell Grant, 92, of League City, Texas, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021. He was born on February 8, 1929, in Glen, New Hampshire, to Charles William and Hattie (Burnell) Grant. Mr. Grant was the last surviving member of the Grant Boys from Glen.

He graduated as Valedictorian from Bartlett High School in 1947. He attended The University of New Hampshire and was a member of the ROTC. Upon graduation from UNH he served the Country that he loved in the United States Army. He was a Korean War Veteran. After his honorable discharge from the Army,

Merle returned to Glen and began his career working for the Bartlett Experimental Forest. He then joined the U.S. Forest Service and moved to Elkins, West Virginia; Upper Darby, Pennsylvania and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Merle moved to Lexington, Kentucky to begin working with the Department of Health and Human Services.

He then moved to Middletown, Maryland and worked for HHS in Baltimore and Rockville. Merle retired from the Department of HHS in 1988. In 1993 Merle moved to Danville, Kentucky, where he enjoyed volunteering at the Mercer County Elementary School and participating in the Brotherhood of St. Andrew at his church.

While in Kentucky, Merle became a Kentucky Colonel for his love and dedication to his beloved Kentucky Wildcats. In 2005 he moved to League City, Texas, where spent his later years volunteering at Interfaith Caring Ministries. He was a member of St. Paul Anglican Church. He enjoyed watching baseball, college basketball and riding around with his son-in-law in the golf cart. Merle was a devout Christian who found joy in helping every one.

Merle never forgot his beloved White Mountains and spent many years hunting and fishing in them. Even when he moved away he returned frequently to hunt.

Mr. Grant was a beloved husband, father and grandfather and is survived by his wife of almost 70 years, Gloria (Clemons). He is also survived by his daughters, Laura (Peter) Nielsen of Painesville, OH, Lynda (Alejandro) Perez of Alvin, TX and Leslie (Edgar) Mamud of League City. Also surviving are his nine grandchildren, Amanda, Christina, Zachary, Nicholas, Michael, Matthew, Christopher, Elizabeth and Sarah and thirteen great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brothers Ervin Grant, Edward Grant and his identical twin brother, Earle Grant.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday June 26, 2021, at 12:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 11456 Space Center Blvd., Houston, TX 77059, with visitation to begin at 11:00 a.m. at the Church. ---------

 

Gloria Clemons Grant, 91, of League City, Texas, died on Monday May 1, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.

She was born on June 19, 1931, in Bartlett, New Hampshire. She was the daughter of Ralph and Floris Clemons.

Mrs. Grant graduated as valedictorian, from Bartlett High School, in 1949, and from the Laconia School of Nursing, as a Registered Nurse, in 1952. Mrs. Grant was the former director of nursing at the North Conway Memorial Hospital and continued her nursing career when she moved with her husband to West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, Kentucky, and Maryland.

A lifelong lover of books, she retired from nursing and began her second career as a book seller at Walden Books. In 1993, Mrs. Grant and her husband retired to Danville, Kentucky. She was a devout member of the Order of the Daughters of the King and was an active member of St. Phillips Episcopal Church, in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. She was also a member of the Christian Women’s’ Club.

In 2005, Mrs. Grant and her husband moved to League City, Texas.

She is survived by her daughters, Laura (Peter) Nielsen, Lynda (Alex) Perez, and Leslie (Edgar) Mamud. Also surviving, are her grandchildren, Amanda, Christina, Zachary, Nicholas, Michael, Matthew, Christopher, Elizabeth, and Sarah. Also surviving are fourteen great grandchildren, her brother, Ralph Clemons, Jr. (Kathy), her brother-in-law, Robert Tibbets, and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Merle B. Grant, her parents, her sisters, Rita Tibbets and Brenda Stoner, and brothers, Richard Clemons, and John Clemons.

A funeral service will be held at Crowder Funeral Home, in League City, Texas, on Saturday, May 06, 2023, at 12:00 P.M. Burial, in Glen, New Hampshire, will be held at a later date.---

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---Mary (Chandler) Hall  born Feb. 12, 1937, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. She had 86 years of life to enjoy many family and friends as well as some travel where she met a few friends along the way.

She was a people person and loved spending time with all children, she never met a baby she didn’t want to pick up and cuddle. She enjoyed making pickles, relish and cooking in general, going for long rides and stopping at yard sales, doing puzzles and caring for children and animals.

She was a long-time member of both Post 95 (North Conway) and (Conway) Post 46 American Legions Auxiliary as well as the Bartlett V.F.W.Auxiliary. She worked at the Bartlett Kearsarge Peg Mill and the Thermostat Co. for many years. As well as Attitash Ski Area and Grand Summit, Storybook Inn, Christmas Farm Inn. She also did housekeeping for many ski lodges in the area but what she liked most of all was babysitting for many children of the valley.

She was predeceased by her mother Lila (Garland) Chandler; her father Robert Chandler; three sisters, Yvonne Hatfield, Edie Labbe and Judy Burwood; two brothers, Derrill Chandler and Ralph Chandler; Mary’s first husband Carroll Young; second husband Warren Hall; and a companion for many years John Rowe.

She was survived by her daughter Roberta (Bobbie) (Hall) Martell and husband, Matthew Martell; granddaughter Megan (Stuart) Ewing; and granddaughter Kallyn Ewing; sisters, Jeanne Chandler and Joanne Lufkin; brothers, Lloyd Chandler and Mike Chandler (wife) Hanalore Chandler; and many nieces and nephews and cousins.

She was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all that knew her. The family would like to give thanks to the many people, and staff at Memorial Hospital and Merriman House for their heartfelt care she received while with them. We would also like to remind her lifelong friends and schoolmates that she never forgot any of you and cared very deeply.

Graveside services will be at Glen Cemetery on Nov. 16 at 11 a.m. Arrangements were made by Furber Funeral home and Cremation Services (2925 White Mountain Highway in North Conway, 603-356-5561, furberandwhite.com).

 

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Richard Russell Glines Jr. passed away on Wednesday, June 25th, 2024 peacefully at his home after a long illness with his wife by his side.

Richard was 82 years old and lived a full, successful life. Dick was born on May 31, 1942 in Whitefield, N.H. He was the second of nine children, born to Richard R. Glines Sr. and Priscilla May (Bacon) Glines. Dick spent his formative years living in Twin Mountain and as young boy would attend the stock car races with his dad. This ignited his passion for speed and car racing, and he would go on to have a prestigious, successful career.

As a child, Dick was a boy scout in troop 225 of Whitfield, N.H. At age 12 he was presented with the certificate of Heroism by The National Court of honor of the boy scouts of America for saving a boy from drowning who had fallen through ice in the St. John River in Whitefield. This concern for others and courageousness would follow him through his life.

 Dick was a devoted and loving husband to his wife Sheila of 61 years and a loving father to his children. He loved his dogs, fishing, hunting, large family gatherings and holiday meals. Sheila never knew how many people from his shop next door we would invite to join in the celebrations, but everyone was welcome.

 A favorite activity of his was building go-carts for his children and taking them snowmobiling. He truly enjoyed the holidays, especially Christmas. He always had to be the first to have his Christmas lights on and he would trek the kids into the woods each year to find the perfect Christmas tree along with his lifelong friends Henry Mock. He also enjoyed playing cards with his Grandchildren, particularly cribbage.

 For a number of years Dick and Sheila would spend thanksgiving in Bermuda with many of their friends. They enjoyed the time playing golf, riding scooters around the island and spending evenings relaxing to the sound of the waves.

He was passionate about the upkeep of his home, spending endless hours maintaining his property. Spring would arrive and it was time for the annual trip to Sullivan’s Nursery in Lancaster for flowers and plants. Sheila Wasn’t very happy when his potted flowers would look better than hers.

Dick was a member of the Bartlett School Board for a number of years, served as chairman of the Lower Bartlett Water Precinct. He was the director of the Mt Washington Valley Harley Association. When the association disbanded Dick started the Mt Washington Valley Hogs Chapter along with friends Ed Tolland, Curt Kennett and Jim Tuttle. Dick would spend hours on his motorcycle with his chapter friends on day and weekend trips. The Nova Scotia trip was probably his favorite. Dick had a great sense of humor and was quick with his one liners. His friends knew if they wanted Dick’s opinion it would be blunt and unfiltered. He loved to talk to people and he touched many people’s lives around town and in his travels. He was very kind, generous man and would lend a hand to help anybody. He was a teacher and mentor to many who went on to have successful careers.

 Dick started his racing career in the 60’s with Bob McGraw and he went on to have a very successful career. He succeeded as a driver, a crew chief and chassis builder. In 1972 Dick set a track record at Oxford Plains Speedway that held for 35 years. His talents played a part in many championships and well over 100 victories. As a driver he won the Oxford 1979 open competition against the toughest racers of the era. As a crew chief he dominated the NASCAR North tour, the American-Canadian Tour and the NASCAR Busch North Series, winning a total of 6 championships with the drivers Robbie Crouch and Jamie Aube. In 1991 Dick partnered with longtime friend Steve Henley and formed NRP Race Cars in Albany NH. NRP chassis went on to win eight more titles in Busch North, multiple races on the Southern Busch Grand National Series and 2 titles on the pro Truck Tour. In 2018 Dick was inducted into the New England Auto Racers Hall of fame and in 2022 was inducted into the Maine Auto Racing Hall of fame.

In 2002 Dick started Mt. Washington Valley Fabrication and in 2016 Steve Fox came on board eventually partnered with him. Together they grew the business into the success it is today.

Dick survived by his wife Sheila, sons Steven and wife Denise of Gorham ME, Shawn and wife Susan of Olympia WA, Todd and wife Denise of Worcester MA, daughters Jennifer and husband Mark of Portland Me, and Karen Glines of Bartlett NH. His also survived his beloved Grandchildren, Kelly, David, Brian, and Kasey, and Nicholas and Gabrielle Glines, Zachary McElwain and timothy Sprouse. He is survived by his sisters Louise, Linda, Susan and brother David. He is also survived by many loved Nieces and Nephews.

 He was predeceased by his father Richard Sr., his Mother Priscilla, his sister Joan and brothers Murray and Russell.

 

Arrangements were made through Furber Funeral Home and Cremation Services. In lieu of flowers [please send donations to Bartlett Jackson Ambulance Service, PO BOX 422, Glen NH 03838 or to Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care of Carroll County, PO BOX 432, North Conway Nh 03860.

Calling hours will be held from 4pm-6pm, July 18th at Furber & White Funeral home at 2925 Whit Mountain Hwy. North Conway NH 03860. A service will be held at Our Lady Of The Mountains Church July 19th at 12pm followed by a reception immediately after the mass at the Shannon Door Pub in Jackson, NH 1:30pm to 3:30pm.==

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Benson F. Howard, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2020, after a brief stay at Rochester Manor in Rochester, N.H.

Ben was born on Nov. 12, 1929, in North Conway, N.H., the son of Elmer Newton and Hilda (Marrett) Howard.

He graduated from Bartlett High School and earned a bachelor of science degree at the University of New Hampshire before joining the Marine Corps.

He held various positions of employment at the Kearsarge Peg Mill, Railway Express Agency, Carroll County Jail, proprietor of North Conway Texaco and a real estate broker.

He was a Master Mason at Mount Washington Lodge, served many years as selectman of Bartlett, and enjoyed being involved in activities at the Bartlett Congregational Church.

Ben was predeceased by his wife Pauline (Gardner) Howard; son Robert B. Howard; sister Jean (Howard) Jenkins; and brother Jim Howard.

He is survived by his brother Daniel Howard of Mesquite, Texas; daughter Ellen (Howard) Burkhart of St. Petersburg, Fla.; sons David Howard of Durham, N.H.; and Peter Howard of Meredith, N.H.; and five grandchildren, Tyler Burkhart, Colin Burkhart, Morgan (Howard) Bayod Aceves, Abigail Howard and Emily Howard.

There will be a celebration of his life for family and friends on Saturday, July 25, at 2 p.m. at the Garland Ridge Cemetery in Bartlett, N.H. We will be observing social-distancing guidelines.

The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to all of those that supported and cared for Ben and made his wish possible to live his 90 years independently in the home that he built.

In lieu of flowers, donations and support can be presented to the Gibson Center for Senior Services, 14 Grove St., North Conway, NH 03860, (603) 356-3231.

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Mrs. Catherine Andrews Hodge, wife of James H. Hodge, was born in Chatham, and died at her home here, the 15th of February 1895.  Mrs. Hodge had a shock two weeks before her death from which she never rallied.  She was a great suffer to the end.  The funeral was held the 17th, Rev. Andrews of Intervale, officiating; also the Intervale Choir was in attendance.  Several beautiful wreaths of flowers were furnished by relatives.  Mrs. Hodge was a very quiet woman, never going around much.  She will be much missed in the neighborhood.  She leaves a husband and two children, Mrs. Fred E. Littlefield of this place, and John W. Hodge of Bartlett.  We extend sympathy to the relatives.

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Col. George (Brud) Linus Howard III (USAF Ret.) of Glen, N.H., passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice. He was 89 years old.

George grew up fishing the Rocky Branch River, skiing the Intervale ski slopes and Tuckerman’s Ravine, played basketball and was valedictorian of Bartlett High School in 1953.

Following graduation from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in Agricultural Engineering, he went to work for Allis-Chalmers in Milwaukee, Wis. During this time, George was instrumental in improving seven equipment design elements leading to successful patents.

George then decided to follow his dreams to join the Air Force and become a pilot. He graduated from pilot training at Webb AFB, Texas, and moved to Vance AFB, Okla., where he was an instructor pilot.

He was an accomplished pilot, flying RF-101’s and RF-4’s in Vietnam and around the world. During his 30-year Air Force career, he and his wife Letitia traveled the world with their five children. Their travels took them to many stateside bases as well as France, England and Germany.

He served as commander at Shaw Air Force Base and was highly respected throughout his years of service, retiring after his final assignment at the National Security Agency.

After his retirement, he moved back home to the valley, the place he loved the most, and eventually built a home on his family’s land in Jackson with Elois, his love for the last 26 years.

He taught skiing, was instrumental in the planning of the Bartlett Bicentennial celebration and worked closely with the Morrell family on the Flying Yankee project. He enjoyed farming and hiking his land and lively discussions of politics.

George was preceded in death by his children’s mother, Letitia, and their son, James. He is survived by and will be dearly missed by his children Lori, Stephen, Michael and Carol; James’ wife Tammy, sister Diana, and many grand- and great grandchildren. He is lovingly remembered by Elois and her children Sean, Chad and Kellie.

Arrangements were made through Furber Funeral Home and Cremations Services. Interment will be at the Glen, N.H., cemetery.

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Editor's note:  Ray organized the 20th year anniversary of the Bartlett High School Graduating class. 
Details can be found here. 
Raymond Maurice Hebb, formerly of Elmira, NY.89, died Sunday February 26, 2012 in Johnson City, NY where he resided at the United Methodist Home Hilltop Campus.
He was born April 9 , 1922 in Bartlett, NH the son of the late Ralph and Charlotte (Jacques) Hebb. He was educated in the Bartlett schools and a business college in Concord, NH. In 1942 he moved to Manchester, NH, where he held a Civil Service position with the U.S. Recruiting and Processing Center during the early years of World War II. On April 3rd, 1944 he joined the National Cash Register Company (NCR)office in Manchester remaining there until 1967 when he transferred to Binghamton, NY eventually transferring to Elmira for the same organization. He retired after 34 years with NCR on April 30, 1978. He was a member of the Park Church, and volunteered at the Steele Memorial Library in the Genealogy/Mircofilm Department for 19 years.

Raymond is survived by his wife of 59 years, Edith (Foster) Hebb. They were married on August 16th, 1952 in Manchester, NH. He is also survived by his three children; Joan Elizabeth Hebb, of Binghamton, Carol Diane Hebb and son in law Michael Redfern, of Salem, MA., and Ralph Milton Hebb and daughter in law Andrea Bird, of Waltham, MA. As well as grandsons Thomas,  and David  Hebb also of Waltham, MA.

Those wishing may direct memorial donations in Raymond’s name to WSKG public radio and television.

At Raymond’s request there will be no formal funeral services. Arrangements are with the E.H. Parsons Funeral Home, Inc. 71 Main Street Binghamton NY. Please visit ParsonsFuneral.Com to offer your condolences.

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Clinton Meserve Guptill, 69 of Glen, passed away at his home Saturday, Jan 17, 2009.Born March 1, 1939 to Merlin Guptill and Mildred Burke, he was a good old boy born and raised in Jackson, attending Jackson School as a child and then graduating high school from Kennett High School.

 

He grew up loving to hunt, fish, ski, garden, and pretty much anything that he could do in the outdoors. He always had a funny line, an amazing memory and was never afraid to quote something from Elvis.

 

He had several jobs but the one he was most known for was his Shell Station in Glen that he worked and owned for over 23 years. The station was more then just any gas station; it was a beacon of light to most people in the valley. It was a place of laughter, mischief, good fun and, most of all, everyone has a story or two that will keep them smiling for years to come.

 

When he retired in 1995, his home became the place where a friend of a friend could go. Whether it was to talk, relax or have a good laugh, the result almost always ended up with feeling better by the time you left the house.

 

He is predeceased by his father Merlin Guptill, mother, Mildred Burke, and brothers Fred and Irving Guptill. He is survived by his brother Doug MacDonald of Conway and sister Alice Murray of North Carolina. His children include Judy Hanson of Scarborough, Maine; Laura Hovden of Woodside, Calif.; Marcia Thompson of Intervale; Rob Guptill of Conway; Brenda Murphy of Conway; and Christina Estes of Gorham. He leaves 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his lifelong friend, Sandra Guptill of Glen, and many other friends who he truly loved and never stopped caring for.

 

He will be known for his generosity, quick wit, wonderful sense of humor and heart of gold. No matter whom, what, or where you came from, there was always a space at his table and a place in his heart. He was one of a kind and for that will always and truly be missed. Visiting Hours will be Tuesday, Jan. 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Bartlett Union Congregational Church in Bartlett.In lieu of flowers, please send any donations to the Meals On Wheels Program at the Gibson Center in North Conway.

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Dora A. Hayes, 89, of Bartlett, wife of the late Linden D. Babe Hayes passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2009 in the loving arms of her family and friends.

 

She was born in Keegan, Maine on February 22, 1920. She was the youngest daughter of Leo and Winifred (Muckler) Tilley and was raised in Madawaska, Maine.

 

She graduated from St. Louis Nursing School in Berlin class of 1944 and worked as a registered nurse at Memorial Hospital in North Conway for many years.

 

She met and later married Babe on Christmas Eve in 1954. They resided in Canada where he was employed on the St. Lawrence Seaway and began to raise a family.Dora lived her life with great enthusiasm and passion. As a young girl, she enjoyed bird hunting and fishing with her father. She loved to skate and bested her brother at ice hockey before hockey was a pursuit of fashionable young women.

 

She traveled the world and became an excellent golfer, skier, and tennis player. She developed her talent as an artist of oil painting. She was an avid reader and excelled in the art of conversation. She enjoyed a good story and better yet a joke. In her late 70, Dora was faced with serious adversity and hardship. Always the pragmatist about any obstacle that came her way, she overcame each with courage, grace and dignity.

 

She will be forever in the hearts of her daughters; Linda (Hayes) Karlin and her husband Dave, of Florissant, Colo, Catherine Hayes-Blake and her husband, Bob, and their son, Robert, of Bartlett, Dianne Hayes and John Garland and their daughter, Lindsey, of Bartlett.

 

Other family members include Rosemarie and David Hayes, of Bartlett, and family; Carroll and Nancy Hayes, of Bartlett and family; Paul and Jeannean Hayes, of Tyler, Texas, and family; beloved niece Anne Clark and her husband Dr. Kenneth J. Clark, of Ashville, N.C.; brother, Phillip Tilley, and his wife Geraldine, of Gulf Breeze, Fla., and family and many nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones.

 

She was predeceased by her elder sister, Lorraine, and her husband, Jim Forsythe, of Tuxedo, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the N.H. Association for the Blind, 25 Walker Street, Concord, NH, 03301, (800) 464-3075 or a charity of your choice in Dora's memory. There will be no visiting hours. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, April 4, at 11 a.m. at the Union Congregational Church of Bartlett, United Church of Christ. Family and friend are invited to gather to remember Dora with laughter, tears, sharing stories of her dreams and accomplishments, her joy and challenges, her courage and her unique contribution to the lives of those who know her and to life itself. Together all present will celebrate, mourn and give thanks

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