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  • Newsletter Archives | bartlett nh history

    BARTLETT HISTORIC SOCIETY PO Box 514 - 13 School St. Bartlett, NH 03812 Share Past Newsletters for your perusal Important Note: Most of these files will open in a PDF Format and are SEARCHABLE using the Search Page . Happy Hunting. MUSEUM INFORMATION IS CONTAINED IN ALMOST EVERY NEWSLETTER BEGINNING IN 2017. Raymond Hebb Remembers Bartlett Village - 1922-1940 Bartlett High School 20th Reunion - Class of 1940 President's Letter - Dec 2006 Fall 2007 BHS Events The Year's accomplishments and how we got to this point. Quarterly Newsletter - March 2007 - Kind of Brief Quarterly Newsletter - Summer 2007 - 100 Years Ago in Bartlett Quarterly Newsletter - Fall 2007 - 100 Years Ago in Bartlett Quarterly Newsletter - Winter 2007 - History Challenge Quarterly Newsletter - Spring 2008 - An Explosion in Crawford Notch #505 July 1927 Quarterly Newsletter - Summer 2008 - Sawyer River Railroad Quarterly Newsletter - Spring 2009 - Bartlett Schools history Quarterly Newsletter - summer 2009 - 100 years ago in Bartlett Newsletters were not published for several years January 2016 Newsletter - Save the Church! April 2016 Newsletter - A Tribute to the Peg Mill Peg Mill Recollections: Michael W. Chandler July 2016 Newsletter - Hotels and Lodging in Bartlett OCTOBER 2016 NEWSLETTER - Snowroller and Church Stories JANUARY 2017 NEWSLETTER - Ski Areas of Bartlett APRIL 2017 NEWSLETTER - Bert George Interview Part 1 JULY 2017 NEWSLETTER - Bert George Interview Part 2 OCTOBER 2017 NEWSLETTER - Charlotte Teele Interview WINTER 2018 (Feb) NEWSLETTER - John Cannell Interview SPRING 2018 NEWSLETTER - Dale Mallett Interview SUMMER 2018 NEWSLETTER - Ben Howard Interview FALL 2018 NEWSLETTER - Old Schoolhouse Hurricane Mtn SPRING 2019 NEWSLETTER - Dwight Smith Interview SUMMER 2019 NEWSLETTER - Gail Paine Interview FALL 2019 NEWSLETTER - David Shedd Interview WINTER 2019 NEWSLETTER - George Howard Interview WINTER 2020 NEWSLETTER - Dave Eliason Interview SPRING 2020 NEWSLETTER - Peg Trecarten Fish Interview SUMMER 2020 NEWSLETTER - Harts Location History - Remembering Bert George FALL 2020 NEWSLETTER - Bill King, The Historian of Harts Location FALL 2020 SUPPLEMENT - The Bartlett History Museum Progress Report WINTER 2021 NEWSLETTER - An Interview with ELLEN HAYES SPRING 2021 NEWSLETTER - An Interview with GENE CHANDLER SUMMER 2021 NEWSLETTER - A recollection of HATTIE EVANS AND FAMILY FALL 2021 NEWSLETTER - History of the Bartlett Public Library WINTER 2022 NEWSLETTER - Bartlett History Museum - Project Update and Ghosts SPRING 2022 NEWSLETTER - Interview with Hannah Chandler SPRING 2022 SUPPLEMENT - Bartlett History Museum - Progress Report SUMMER 2022 NEWSLETTER - At Home with Mary & Ron Nudd - page 7 FALL 2022 NEWSLETTER - Ralph Mallett Interview - One Room School Houses WINTER 2023 NEWSLETTER - Bartlett Land & Lumber Co - 2023 Presentations Line up SPRING 2023 NEWSLETTER - Janet Hadley Champlin- Making a Positive Difference SUMMER 2023 NEWSLETTER - Scotty Mallett Interview SUMMER 2023 SUPPLEMENT - Museum Progress FAL L 2023 NEWSLETTER - R ob & Marion Owen-Clowning Around (page 5) - 2024 Public Programs Preview (Page 12) WINTER 2024 NEWSLETTER - Glenn Saunders Interview (page 7) SUMMER 2024 NEWSLETTER - Retrospective Look at BHS and the Vision for the Future FALL 2024 - NEWSLETTER - Abbreviated for Museum Grand Opening FALL 2024 - NEWSLETTER - Regular - 2025 Public Programs - The Future of BHS WINTER 2025 - NEWSLETTER - Ski History in Bartlett SPRING 2025 - NEWSLETTER - Geology, Minerals, Glaciers and Revisit the Willey Slide. SUMMER 2025-NEWSLETTER - 1870s–The Start of a New Era in Bartlett and Hart’s Location FALL 2025-NEWSLETTER - Declaration of Independence & NH Signers WINTER 2026 - NEWSLETTER - The Settling of Bartlett and Harts Location SPRING 2026 - NEWSLETTER - Memorable Fires in Bartlett ---- Current Museum Exhibits Most of these files will open in a PDF Format and are SEARCHABLE using the Search Page .

  • Bartlett History | United States | Bartlett Nh History

    The home of the Bartlett Historical Society. Everything you wanted to know about the history of Bartlett, NH. Dave Eliason is your website editor. Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce Member Bartlett Historical Society 13 School Street - PO Box 514 Bartlett, New Hampshire 03812 603 374 5037 - Phil@BartlettHistory.org JOIN or RENEW Membership The Mission of the Bartlett Historical Society (BHS) is: The collection and preservation of data and items pertaining to the history of Bartlett, and Hart’s Location, plus the unincorporated town of Livermore Stimulating interest in the history of Bartlett, Hart’s Location and Livermore through the promotion and conducting of educational opportunities and events related to the history of these three towns and the Mount Washington Valley region. Board of Directors Philip Franklin, President Hannelore Chandler, Vice President Scott Mallett, Secretary Susan Franklin, Treasurer Kathleen Howard, Curator A.H. "Buzz" Query, Director John Chanley, Director Current Information & Events MEMBERSHIP & INFO CONTACT&GUESTS FIND TOPIC LODGINGS PEOPLE PLACES Education THINGS RAILROADS More Sorry, this website is built for laptops and tablets. Mobil phone users will have varying results. You don't have to know what you're looking for. Check our extensive index...There is something for everyone! Find names and subjects using our SEARCH FUNCTION Try searching your family name. What's Happening at the Museum Now ? THE SPRING 2026 Newsletter is Available HERE. Featuring A history of Memorable Fires in Bartlett Come see us at the Museum 2025 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE MEMBERS MENU BAR Scroll Document Here Old Time Newspapers and Publications: Newspapers: The White Mountain Reporter, later it was the Reporter Press. 1895 to 1978. Searchable by keyword: See 1895 TO 1993 Here TOWN REPORTS We were asked where to find the Town Reports from previous years. This link will show the most recent report and others going back to 1880. See 1880 to 2025 Here A Whole NEW Section You Might Like. The SIGNAL featured winter adventures in the Eastern Slope Region during the 1960's. Ski areas, people and events are all covered in a light hearted format. If you are of sufficient age you can re-live part of your youth. The advertising is almost as interesting as the topics. TAKE A LOOK - It's Free Have You Seen the Video Collection ? VIDEO STUFF 1966 - Skiing, Jumping, Installing a Monorail; And a Parade. Flying Around in 1950 and a talk by Peter Limmer in 2022. Your Directors meet once a month and anyone with an interest is welcome to attend. Meetings are held at the Museum at 13 School Street in the Village. (Behind the School). We normally post the date and time here, but if not, call Phil Franklin at 603 374 5023. Front Page and current events continues HERE We have recently refreshed our Facebook page. If you are a Facebook fan please visit our NEW page, give us a "Like" and follow. Thank you. Sitemap Content Pages

  • Guest book | bartletthistory

    , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Bartlett Historical Website Visitors Guest Book Here is what others have shared: Sign Our Guestbook Now NOTE: Posts are shown here exactly as originally written. No corrections are made for punctuation, lower & upper case letters, spelling or readability. March 07 2026 Name: Rona Doyle Hamilton Email: ronahamilton4@gmail.com Phone: 5625724435 Message: The Linderhof Motor Inn next to Storyland was built by my dad Ronald Richard Doyle and his half brother Ernie Mallett. My Dad brought his brother into real estate in Ma before they moved to NH. We bought our house on Kearsarge st in North Conway from Mr Morrell who owed Storyland. I caught the bus everyday with his son Stoney Morrell. September 23, 2025 Name: Kenneth Eckhardt 10 Foster St - Bartlett, NH 03812 Very nice website. I will have to come in and look at the exhibits July 27, 2025 Name: (Richard) Bruce Perkins Address (optional): 32 Station Rd, Denville, NJ 07834 Email: bruperk@verizon.net Message: Our grandfather, ‘Fred’ Perkins was an Engineer on the Boston & Maine. His home was sold and the Bartlett Elementary School is on his former property. He was also President of the Board of Education. He died in early 1950s and buried in the cemetery across from Attitash-Bear Peak Resort. Editor's Note: The cemetery is (depending who you ask) Garland Ridge Cemetery (AKA Bartlett Village Cemetery) North side of 302, 2 mi east of Bartlett. The Perkins house was located on the south side of Rte 302 where the Bartlett Village School athletic field is today. January 31, 2023: Kevin Gary Burdwood kburdwood10@yahoo.com Phone: 6095581059 Message: Many fond memories of Bartlett. Dad's grow-up and grandparents' home near the 302 RR crossing. 1st, 2nd and 4th irons truly gifts for a lifetime. Fun playing on the tracks too. Mallet's store and Georges = great. Kanka and the notch exciting in an old MGB. Jan 16, 2023: Greg Burdwood - Dover, nh: Subject: Fond Memories from the 60s - 70s: message: I love seeing these pictures and reading the history here, along with the memories. My father ("Billy" to the village) was born in 1928 and grew up there with his 3 brothers and sister (Alan, Bobby, Roger, Janice). Bartlett was a magical place to my siblings and me, who grew up in NJ. There were our grandparents, (Bud and Darnie), the incredible beauty of the valley, the store on the corner that had ACTUAL penny candy, and the interesting dialect spoken by the natives that was always new to us flatlanders, by godfrey. We loved visiting our extended family, several of whom had worked on the railroad. The 2nd Iron was the best... going down the 'slippery slide,' swimming in the giant 'pool,' jumping off the rocks, or swinging from the rope. I think it wasn't until I was 10 that I mustered the courage to jump off the bridge, but what an achievement! When I was in high school, I climbed up to the top of the trapezoid. My stomach flips at that thought of it, now.My most harrowing memory was around 11 years old, standing on one of the girders and dropping pebbles on my sister's head, as any self-respecting little brother would have done, when suddenly I heard the diesel engines and then the loud blast of the horns. "Jump!" Pat said, but I was over rocks, not water. I sat down on the girder and felt like the size of one of my pebbles as those giant engines and swaying box cars went by overhead. I can still hear them, click-click, click-click. It had been a fairly routine experience of my father when he was a kid, so he was pretty cool about it. My mother, however... And now I have lived down the road in the southeastern corner of this wonderful state for 40 years and I enjoyed bringing my wife and children to Bartlett to enjoy the special places of my youth as they were growing up. Thank you, historical society, for preserving the history and memories of Bartlett NH, a place that feels like an old friend, one that I am always happy to visit. Dec 11, 2019: Terry Anthony: Message: I lived in Bartlett until 1990 when I got remarried and moved to Maine. Now a widower again. !st wife died from cancer in 1987 and 2nd wife died in 2017 from heart attack and massive stroke. Now live in Florida. November 22, 2019: Donna chappee 13380 Morgantown rd, bowling green, ky. 42101 --- hello everyone. message me on facebook. June 20, 2018: William burdwood, jr - c/o amals deli - 1416 Haight st - san francisco, ca 94117 In heart and mind I travel often to the village of my birth; it's stones and waters and leaves; it's good and simple people as much a part of me as breath. I'm trying to write some history myself with a serious proposal to Amend the Constitution. It is presented in "The Amendment; Revised, Corrected and Refined " available on Amazon Love you; see you soon. aug 6, 2017 - Matthew - 382 Cairo Jct Rd - Catskill, ny 12414 Having spent the better part of 45 years worth of summers, in the lake regions of NH, I was always interested in the local history. When i came upon the book, Life by the tracks, I was delighted. I have since read it many times, alway fasinated with the stories. Ive taken the Conway train up to the old station, where the Crawford hotel stood and dreamed as we drove by the Evan sectionhouse. Soon I will hike to its location, as i recently found that the trail they, themselves use to get to the house from down below is still a hiking trail. nov 30, 2016 - Gary Roy 322 Old Ayer Road - groton, ma 01450 It's great to see the old st.josephs church being used for something besides storage. november 20, 2016 - kathleen mulkern Hi. I'm sending my check today to become a member and thank you for your site. i enjoy all the photos you post. I came across this photo of Maple Cottage in Bartlett on eBay today while researching Maplehurst cottage in Jackson (AKA Shannon Door Pub if anyone ever comes across photos of that or of the lake Lee Lodge because I'm trying to find out when the name changed from Maplehurst to Oak Lee Lodge). The photo says 1916 so I thought you might want it for your page. It shows a nice lady in white sitting on the porch. I'll have to go see if that house wis still there. Thanks Kathleen Mulkern september 26, 2016 - bethany pike; Thank you for all you do to preserve the history of Bartlett NH. I would appreciate someone getting in touch with me about the Bartlett Boulder on Route 302. My family has ownership and a lot of history with this site and I'd like to discus how to preserve this monument with your historical society. Thank you, Bethany september 7, 2016 - Greg Tully; Saugus, MA I miss Bartlett February 12, 2016 Rick Garon When I was kid I spent my summers with my grandparents Adalbert and Olive (Drown) Garon. I chummed around with Merle Burke, Frank Trecarten and others. We got into our share of trouble, but I remember "breaking in" to an old red shed that was behind a building that was across from the Thermostat. There was an old horse drawn hearse in that shed that we dared each other to spend some time laying in it. It probably isn't there anymore, but if it is it would be a nice piece of history for the society. Just heard about the Peg Mill. Such an awful disaster. I remember as a kid hearing that whistle every day at 7am and 5pm. I used to go and watch Sanford Trecarten in the boiler room shoveling all the scraps into the boiler. It must have been 120 degrees in there. My great grandfather Samuel Drown and my grandmother Olive worked there. But I guess half of Bartlett worked there at one time or another. So sad. Dec 30 2015: roger K. Burdwood 5152 SW Old Clifton Rd, Port Orchard, WA 98367 Hi There ------------------- may 18, 2015: david r. sleeper 184 Napa Ridge Rd East, Naples, FL 34119 We lived on Route 302 in the house just to the west of Richard Jones home. We lived in Bartlett from 1946 to 1952 where my Sister Martha and I attended school. Lucille Garland was my teacher in first and second grades. I still cherish a photo I have of our 2nd Grade Class standing next to a gingerbread house. Dale Trecarten, Judy Cook, Chuck Garland, Bert George and a couple of others made up our class. My best to all of you. I have great memories of living in Bartlett and all our wonderful neighbors and friends. Thanks to all of the efforts of the Bartlett Historical Society I have learned so much about your small parcel of paradise. December 12 2014: Rick Garon 8 Hollis Drive - Hampstead, NH 03841 i Spent my summers with my grandparents, Adalbert Garon, (who was station agent in Bartlett, Sawyer River, and Crawford Notch) and Olive Drown. This was in the 50's and early 60's. Always loved Bartlett. Still do. My grandmother Olive Drown was born in Albany, NH in 1903. She attended school in Bartlett. Her father, James William Drown and grandfather Samuel William Drown were both Bartlett residents in the 1800's. Her ancestor Leonard Drowne came from England and died in Boston in 1729 and buried in the Copp's Hill Burial Ground. Leonard's son Shem was a coppersmith and made the grasshopper on top of Faneuil Hall. , December 11 2014:Val (Tebbetts) Miller - Bridgton, Me 04009 Hi, I've been researching on Ancestry for a few years, found nothing about my grandfather Everett Tebbetts' service with MCRR. Something I was researching showed me the link to this site. It's awesome! I'll have to dig deep to find something to send you for this site. I do have a few pics of my grandmother, Evelyn, who managed the Bartlett Hotel. I spent MANY days with free reign of the place. Huge fun for a kid! December 6 2014: Patricia Adams - Allenstown Library Hello, As an avid local history buff and an assistant librarian at Allenstown Public Library, I must say that I am so impressed by your website. The information and photos that you provide are great! I now have a new resource for myself and for any library patrons who are looking for historical information for the area. Keep up the good work! Patricia Adams. November 3 2014: Christina Coole My grandparents,Senter and Kathleen Stanley, along with my parents, Gordon and Kathleen Coole, ran the Bartlett Inn during the above years. A fire burned it to the ground (I don t know when but it had an el off to the right, as well as a small garage. Last I knew it was a ski lodge. Franklin George's store was about a mile north of this. Does anyone remember this? I am at the above email or phone of 207 703 0700 in Maine. I was born in 1952 and I do remember John Cook, older than me by about 8 years. Brothers were Stephen Lauckner and Gordon Coole. August 25 2014: Donald & Nicole Medeiros - 1295 Rte 302 - Bartlett, NH 03812 We are new homeowners in Bartlett. We love the town and everything about it. Donald & I grew up knowing and experiencing many great things about the area. Donald and his family camped throughout this area and snowmobiled and my family and I had a home off of West Side Road but always skied at Attitash in the days of Thaddeus Thorne and before snowmaking was ever introduced. We now live in the Victorian next to the school part time. Our son is still in school back in Massachusetts. We hope to become full time residents in a couple more years July 14 2014: Susan Nickel Greetings Bartlett Historical Society! Bartlett is an incredibly beautiful area! I have enjoyed your online web pages immensely! Especially the pictures and information regarding the Pendexter Mansion. It was built by my ancestors and subsequently it is of great interest to me. Please share if you would any other findings from your Bartlett Historical Society. Are there any pictures from within the mansion? Any portraits? It would be wonderful to see anything you wish to share and much appreciated! Again,thank you so much! Blessings to you! -Susan June 16 2014: Ted Houghton - Charlton MA. What a great job David has done building this site. I've only scratched its surface so far, but already it has given me quite a nostalgic trip back in time, as I grew up in Lower Bartlett (Intervale) in the 1950's and 1960's. My folks owned what was then Holiday Inn from 1950 to 1976.You folks have put together a fantastic site and I have thoroughly enjoyed perusing it. Having grown up at Holiday Inn in Intervale in the 50's, I particularly enjoyed the section on the Intervale inns. I remember the fires that claimed many of them. A few years ago, when Linda and Mitch took over what is now the Glen Oaks B&B, my sister Patsy and I put together a small booklet for them that contained the history of the Inn. If you're interested, I'd be happy to email you a copy. I was five years old when my parents bought the Holiday Inn, just old enough to spend the month of May 1950 attending kindergarten at the old Intervale Schoolhouse, diagonally across the road and the brook from the Inn. That fall I began first grade at the Lower Bartlett School, later the town hall. Mrs James, Miss Lord and Mr Walker were the three teachers; a year or two later I think it was Miss Lord that left, making it a two-room school. The Maple Villa was directly across the street from Holiday Inn, where I grew up. When we moved there in 1950, the Maple Villa was then called Hampshire House and was an annex to the New England Inn (NEI). At that time, NEI was owned by Tom and Anna Martin, who had a daughter Suzie (now Nickerson). Suzie was about halfway in age between my sister Patsy and me, and we used to play together a lot. Back then, before they built a home beside the NEI tennis court, the Martins lived in part of the Hampshire House and it was a great place to explore with lots of stairways and a great attic. The other thing I remember about the Martins was that Tom smoked cigars. He would occasionally drop in to chat with my folks, Winnie & Ed Houghton, and the smell from that cigar would linger quite a while. I read with interest the story of Storyland. Back in the 50's, the inn business was a lot more seasonal, with things pretty quiet in the spring and fall. My folks were the owners of Holiday Inn in Intervale, and like many innkeepers, my Dad, Ed, had a variety of off-season jobs to help make ends meet. One of my Dad's job was working for Bob Morrell when Storyland was being built. He mostly did painting along with some carpentry, and he always recalled having painted the Crooked Little House, the Old Woman's Shoe and others. may 27 2014: Larrie Upton 4 Oak Hill Drive Dover, NH 03820 - 603 742 0617 I am seeking a photo for a historic preservation project in Dover NH. On Feb.9,1893 there was a fire that burned The Strafford County Insane Asylum to the ground killing 43 people that were locked in the building. Please suggest any resources that may help me. Reward! may 26 2014: Anna Hatch PearE I am looking for information on the Brookside house on 16a it is located on the left heading north .I grew up there and my father said that in the cellar there were items that seemed to be from a store .Myrian Eastman told my dad that it was a store and they sold gas there .Which made sense because he found an old gas sign.We however have never seen anything talking about it in any of the history .Thank you for your time.Sincerely Anna Peare may 19 2014: doug temple 415 Camp creek road greeneville, tn 37743 I enjoyed looking at the picture of General Thermostat Corp. My friend Gordon Reingruber and I spent several summers in Bartlett (early 1960's). His father, Frank, was the owner of General Thermostat, not just the manager. may 19 2014: Marion ritcey Love the Bartlett area. Looking for information on Livermore Logging. this has been helpful. thank you jan 27 2014: sue magro, portsmouth nh Hello, I just have a question! I was referred to you by the Bartlett Public Library. My sister and I were in your charming town this past weekend, cross-country skiing on the railroad track groomed trails. I have been trying since to find out information about those abandoned passenger train cars (I think they say "Lackawana" or something on the sides). There are window blinds and padded seats and overhead compartments - I am fascinated and would love to know how long the cars have been there, when that train last carried passengers, and why the cars are just left on the tracks (unfortunately found by graffiti 'artists'). What a great website! Found out everything I could want to know about Bartlett except info on those train cars. Thanks for anything you can tell me! Sincerely, Sue Magro, Portsmouth, NH dec 11, 2013: Mark Hired hand from the Willey Slide is buried in Bartlett. Could you tell me which cemetary and where in town that cemetary is located? Thanks. REPLY: Birth: 1789Death: Aug. 28, 1826 David was 37 years old and worked as a hired hand for Samuel Willey, Jr. at the Willey House Inn in Crawford Notch. He died, along with the Willey family and another hired man, from a landslide triggered by violent thunderstorms. They were most likely attempting to escape rising floods from the Saco River when they were caught in the landslide. Inscription: Killed at Willey Slide 1826 Burial: Garland Ridge Cemetery Bartlett Carroll County New Hampshire, USA Created by: AuntieJ Record added: Sep 02, 2013 Find A Grave Memorial# 116456101 http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=116456101 dec 09, 2013: rick desmarais So about 45 years ago, my parents took my sister and I to the Whites, mostly to see Story Land and Six Gun City I think. I have a picture of us standing in front a cabin we occupied when we were vacationing, but my parents' can't remember much more. I do remember as a kid being simply amazed by the Whites; it wasn't for another 12 years or so that I would make it back to do occasional hikes. But I do remember the astonishment I felt at the mountains specifically. So fast forward 45 years and I'm 50, an avid hiker, trip leader and chapter treasurer for the AMC and I'm still trying to find this place that so excited me. I remember we stayed in a white cabin and there was a restaurant where we went for breakfast and I think we could walk there. My hazy memory recalls a matchbook with a grandma in a rocking chair, but I'm not sure I can trust that. We were staying near StoryLand so I'm betting it's Glen or Jackson. I took the only picture I have from that time over to Steve Smith in Lincoln who edits the White Mountain guide, but the roughly 2200-2500 foot hill in the background (my guess) is not distinctive enough. I've been purchasing online tourist guides of the Whites from about 1965 to 1971 but no luck. I think the old Meadowbrook Motel (Will's Inn) might be a possibility, but not sure. Any other ideas? Thanks! nov 24, 2013: Steve lambert bernerhof inn We love reading and seeing these archives. We should meet for a cup of coffee and get to know each other! Steve and Katey Innkeepers Bernerhof Inn nov 10, 2013: valerie calabraro 150 Yvonne Rd - Bellingham, MA 02019 I will always cherish my memories of Bartlett, There are times it feels like it was just yesterday and happy thoughts surface. My grandmother was knowN as Nunny in the town. The swimming who can forget... The Rock, and Second Iron and yes I did jump from the bridge. There were the summer crushes and the best white Christmas a child could wish for. There was that cool diving board at SKY VALLEY oh how I first froze up there and then you could never get me off. There were those cool dances at the VF. Many names I have never forgotten. I have a hard time seeing her house and yard for it has never been the same since her death. I still get up there however, it feels more like I come into town like a thief in the night. Bartlett you will always have a place in my heart, Valerie Sep 15, 2013: Rob Schrull Greetings from Tokyo, Japan. I was reading something the other day that brought my attention to Livermore. Googling Livermore, I found your series of pages. Fascinating stuff. Thanks for putting it up. As a young boy I would work at a camp in the Lakes region, and while now living in Tokyo for over 10 years, I still have a home in Vermont to which I go in summers. For sure, next trip, I want to hike up and see the old foundations and enjoy the mountains. Reading these has given me a lot of enthusiasm to do this. Thanks! _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Aug 31, 2013: Pamela burdwood - 2431 Sunset Blvd - Steubenville, oh 43952 My Grandfather and father's family are all from Bartlett. I consider it my hometown, as far as "roots" go.They Lived right on the main road, and a favorite childhood memory is hearing Uncle Alan Burdwood Blow the train Whistle just for us! ______________________________________________________________________________ Aug 27, 2013: Patricia Blodget - I Just found these websites and got interested as I see the name levi bartlett. My uncle levi russel bartlett was named after his uncle levi, he was the brother to my grandfather, fred g. bartlett. levi and fred were born in fond du lac,wi. and came to california. they had bartlett brothers, harvesting company in the stockton,california area. Their mother's name was Elizabeth. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Aug 4, 2013: Lori Wilson - PO Box 1401 - Salem, NH 03079 My sister and I spent alot of time with our dad Ray Wilson in the 60's, 70's and early 8o's at our A-frame on Dundee Road in Intervale. I attended Josiah Bartlett school for the first half of 8th grade, 1974ish. skiing at Attitash and Black Mtn. Intervale will always be 'home' to me. July 25, 2013: Debra Quinton - 1343 Eppinger Dr - Port Charlotte, FL 33952 For many years my family and I have stayed at the Mountain Home Cabins. We have always enjoyed ourselves. The river is breath taking. John & Diane and Linsey have always made our long trip a real pleasure! _________________________________________________________________________________________ May 28, 2013: Barbara Johnson (Behm) - 4380 Tunnel Hill Rd, Tunnel Hill, Illinois 62972 all of my family were krunfuss, brandt, schult and behm. and the husbands of some of the krunfuss girls, wendler, coffey, and obrien. we lived at 136 eastern ave. all my life, went to bartlett grade school from 1956 to 1962, then ellis jr high and elgin high school. ________________________________________________________________________________ May 22, 2013: Alden Francis Rosbrook/Rosebrook - 34472 N Goldmine Gulch Trail - Queen Creek AZ 85142 I am a Direct Descendent of Captain Elazer Rosebrook. ____________________________________________________________________________ May 15, 2013: Jack Boudreau: RE; Ray Evans My family owned The Crawford House, from about 1870 until it was sold along with The Twin Mountain House in 1948. I was lucky enough to meet Raymond Willard Evans on several occasions up at Twin Mountain on Evans Drive. He told me stories about my Great Great Grandfather,for whom he had worked at Crawfords. I was pretty young, but I remember he had the wooden sign for Crawford House in his back yard, and many other fine photographs and ephemera. We hiked from Crawford Station to the site of his long gone family home, the Mt. Willard Section House. Built in the 1880's it was torn down by the R.R. in the late 70's, and all that remains is the foundation and furnace, but also a magnificent view. I remember Ray telling me of his Father who was killed in a R.R. accident when Ray was young, and that his mother Hattie raised her family all alone astride a Mountain, and she herself became the Station Agent for Mt. Willard. People often remember the men of history, but often not the women who kept them going, and carried on after them. For instance my relative Oscar G. Barron of The Fabyan House, died in 1913, and his wife Jennie Lane Barron ran the huge hotel by herself until 1933. From most accounts she improved things, and ran a tight ship. Her Father Dennis Lane of Montpelier Vt invented the Circular Saw (Industrial), so she came of sound stock. Ray Evans was a treasure, and I will never forget him. Feb 2, 2013: Merle Burke - Bedford, NH 03110 This is a very good website and a fine tribute to the Town of Bartlett. To those people who have worked so hard to put this together and to all of its contributors, congratulations and thank you.. I notice that you refer to Mrs. Florence Morey, my former employer as, "Madam Morey." Rather than identifying Mrs. Morey by a name that might have been meant as a derogatory nickname (used disrespectfully behind one's back) maybe you should be more respectful and use her real name. When I was twelve, I called Mrs Morey 'Madam' -- not knowing any better. Luckily she didn't hear me. But, after I said it, I thought my two Uncles, Pep and Jake and my grandfather Joe were going to snatch me bald-headed and pull my ears out. I learned a lesson that day! I read one time in the Conway Daily Sun, where someone said that she liked to be called 'Madam.' Well, I knew her for a long time and, I never knew of anyone ever calling her Madam to her face!! Editors note: The term 'madam' is defined as a polite form of address for a woman, or a courtesy title. also the mistress of a household. The usage is consistant with historical articles. In Marion Varney's "Harts Location in Crawford Notch, New Hampshire's Smallest town", published 1997, there is reference to the title "Madam" on page 136: "She commenced her long reign as the Madam of Harts Location, as she preferred to be known, in 1928 when she was elected Town Clerk and Selectman." Since the author, Marion Varney, was a neighbor of Florence Morey there must be some truth to this statement. There may have been some folks who thought "Madam" referred to the operator of a brothel, however I, for one, never assumed the title to impy any more than one of respect. But, since most of history is what people remember, I have added this bit of information to the page where Madam Morey is mentioned. It can be found under the picture of Mrs. Morey's Inn Unique. http://www.bartletthistory.org/bartletthistory/crawfordnotch.html Dec 30 2012: Judith Garland Miller - 128 N Lakeview Drive - Lake Helen, FL 32744 On April 23, 2012 a Beth Gaudette signed the guest book. We are cousins and have been separated a long time. I remember Bethany when she was about 5-6 yrs old. Her Mother, Pauline Garland Gaudette was my father's, Eben Garland, sister. I would like for Beth to get in touch with me as I have a lot of family history already done and would love to share it with her. Judith Garland Miller of Lake Helen Florida . August 19, 2012: Barbara Bartlett Sost - Plainsboro, NJ I have begun my personal search of my wonderful ancesters as a cousin I have since lost conact with indicated we were direct descendants of Josiah. I have traced some of us to parts of Massachusetts and of course NJ. I know I have many cousins out there and would love to connect with them. My father was George D. Bartlett born in Asbury Park, NJ. Feel free to reach out to me if you think we are connected. Looking forward to coming to Bartlett in the very near future. MAY 25, 2012: STEPHEN J. TAYLOR 5 Cardiff Court - ALGONQUIN, IL 60102 Many thanks for showing the Silver Springs Lodge place-mat. I worked there during the summer of 1968 at age 14 as my uncle, Emil Hansen owned the place at the time. By then, the gas station was a Mobil station. I checked people into the cabins and campground area, pumped gas and washed windshields, waited on tables in the restaurant, made pizzas and sandwiches for the counter service, and sold groceries in the store. My uncle was also the part-time town constable and I recall directing traffic on US Highway 302 when there was an accident near a railroad crossing --- I thought that it was kind of funny with my uncle in his flannel checkered shirt, a constable's badge pinned to the shirt pocket, and a handgun tucked into a holster directing traffic --- no uniform at all! Great memories of my summer in Bartlett... MAY 19, 2012: KIM B. KITSOS 6 ROSE ST HAVERHILL MA My family is from the are and I am looking forward to visiting this summer. May 18, 2012: Dave Davidson - Society of Manufacturing Engineers: I noticed the references to Kearsarge Peg Co. on your home page. An expanded PowerPoint style presentation on the company's background and history can be viewed by following this link: https://www.box.net/s/uxzqti7l1dfe7qh1j4i1 Regards, Dave Davidson SOCIETY OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS Deburring/Surface Finishing Technical Group dryfinish@gmail.com April 23, 2012: Beth Gaudette, Tamworth, NH 03886 This is a great website! I am working on the family genealogy and this is very informative. Memories of Bartlett, there are many. My grandparents were Grover Garland and Sadie Burke. The family goes back many generations in Bartlett. My parents: Dell and Pauline(Garland)Gaudette also made Bartlett their home. My grandmother, Sadie Garland owned two restaurants, one in Glen beside her home on RT. 16 and Allen Rd where the old Harriets Diner used to be and then again in Bartlett Village across from the old Thermostat Factory and the railroad tracks. Both of my parents worked at the Kearsarge Peg Mill, my mom for 30 years. My dad worked at the CC Camps in Livermore in the early years. I went to Bartlett Elementary. Mrs. Garland, Mrs. Manna, Mrs. Jones, Mr.Walker and Mrs. Davis. If anyone had Mr. Walker they will remember the afternoon square dance lessons that we had every day. (fun but didn't help much) Nothing can compare to the childhood memories, close school friendships (most of which were related) and small town closeness that we had as children. Our graduating class consisted of 12, that was closeness. Dec 29, 2011: Kim (Dinsmore) Kitsos; 6 Rose Street, Haverhill, Ma 01830 I have been trying to find my family history and so far it leads me to Elijah Dinsmore. He is buried in the Dinsmore Cemetary at Intervale, as also his son, Elijah Dinsmore, Jr. I was hoping to find a grave of his son Colonel Stephen Dinsmore as well. Thank you, Kim (Dinsmore) Kitsos. Oct 12, 2011: Robert J. Girouard, 96 Main St, Acushnet, Ma. Love your area. Here I am living in Ma. and loving your area. Bartlett..Livermore.. My Grandfather Pierre Girouard came from Canada into the USA on 3/11/1912. Wish he went to Bartlett or Livermore. Livermore was known for Canadian woodsmen. But in my research I find no Girouard's in Bartlett or Livermore. My Grandfather and Grandmother came to New Bedford Ma. to work in the Cotton Factories..oh well Shh!! My wife thinks in my past life I lived in your area..Bartlett..Livermore..or Carrigain....Mmm I think she could be right!!! OCT 12, 2011: Cheryl Alander, 25 River Street, Bartlett I love this website. Wonderful to be able to view the past. Thank you! Sept 30, 2011: Candy Brassard - WASHINGTON. DC My dad, Lawrence C. DuPont is buried in the Garland Ridge Cemetery. He was a WWII veteran, served at Omaha Beach, Normandy on D Day and liberated a concentration camp in Germany. He was absolutely amazing as a husband and as a father to us 3 kids. He was also wonderful to his parents. Any history on the cemetery would be greatly appreciated. My grandfather Angus MacDonald is also buried there. A beautiful place. September 24, 2011: Rick Garon - 8 Hollis Drive - Hampstead, NH: Although I only spent my summers and school vacations with my grandparent Adalbert and Olive Garon, I feel somewhat connected with Bartlett. My father Raymond graduated from BHS in the 40's. My grandfather worked for the RR as station agent in Bartlett, Crawford's, Sawyer River and Whitefield. The Drowns of Bartlett are my ancestors on my grandmother's side. I have many great memories hanging around with the kids of Bartlett: Roger Clemons, Merle Burke, the Trecartens, Diane Dudley, etc. Haying with Dale Trecarten, 2nd Iron. Keep up the good work. I'll visit the site often. September 21, 2011: Liz Pace, 41 Puddingstone lane, Bellingham, Mass: It was so nice to see the pictures of the flood on River Street from 1967 with my grandparents Betty & Win Whitman. Would love to get a copy of those pictures. (Note: the pictures referred to are here ) Aug 23, 2011: Rick Garon 8 Hollis Dr. Hampstead, NH I have many fond memories of Bartlett from 6yrs old to 14yrs old. I used to spend my summers in Bartlett with my grandparents, Albert and Olive (Drown) Garon. My father graduated from BHS around 1943. I'm seeing names on the website that I knew in the 60's. My great-great grandmother was Mary Abigail Cook, born in Porter ME in 1830 and died in Bartlett (West Side Rd.) Buried at Hill Cemetary. Can never seem to find it. Anyway, Dave, great job on the new look of the web site. I'll come back often. Rick Garon Ask Constance Dudley if she remembers me. I had a summer crush on her sister Diane back in the 50's and 60's. Aug 1, 2011: Lois A Mullen 6688 Dabney street Fort meyers fl I learned (to love)so much here!!! My heart aches for 'the Village'. Dec 1, 2010: Wanda Abbott Langford Edgewater, Florida 32132I have so many fond memories of growing up in Bartlett; how lucky we were! Thank you, David, for putting this together and allowing us all a peek at the past. Editor note: you're welcome...some of us are still here, AND still "growing-up" Sept 6, 2010: Cherry: 107 Seboeis Road; howland maine 04448 I am very interested in your Web-site as my Great grandparents- Archibald & Rebecca (Haddock) Allan lived in Bartlett/Glen & am Pleased to find this on-line! JULY 31 2010: I am doing some research on the Knight Family. George Washington Knight and George Lincoln Knight came to Bartlett as permanent residents in or about 1881. They both lived the rest of thier lives in Bartlett. George W's daughter and husband also were in Bartlett or Hart's Location from 1881 to 1883. During that time Nellie J and Myrtle F Rich were born. The on-line Bartlett Town Report of 1892 does not list either one. Does some one have access to the 1890 and 1891 Town Report for Bartlett and the 1889-1892 Reports for Hart's Location or Livermore? Could they either e-mail a copy of the appropriate pages or send me copies? George C Rich was the father and Viola Knight Rich the mother. After they were in Bartlett, George Rich moved to Lancaster where he worked for the MEC until 1914 when he opened a butcher market on Main St. Charles Curtis Rich, George and Viola's son, came back to Bartlett with the MEC around 1909. He was a car inspector and then went to Rhode Island and Connecticut for the rest of his life. He is buried in Lancaster. While they were here they had Myrtle B in 1916. Please see if there is a record in the 1917 Bartlett Town Record also. Thank you for your help Dave Flewelling (REPLIES CAN BE SENT USING THE 'contact us' form here at the website) AUG 2, 2010: SYLVIA GRAY, Wausau, Florida 32463 My Grandparents John G. Markley and Mary W. Markley bought 80 acres on Jericho rd. around 1959 from Mr. Cannell. I spent my summers there as a child for 16 years. I still dream of being there quite often. I have never seen such a beautiful place since. The wonderful memories of swimming in the rocky Branch River and the trips to Silver Springs after dinner with my Grandfather to get penny candy.There was a small farm across the street from my Grandparents owned by Everett and Nellie Towle and Earnest and Isabelle Grey. That is where I fell in love with cows. I spent many hours playing in their barn and pasture with their grandchildren. I remember going to the Post Office with my Grandfather. It was in a house on 302 and I believe the postmasters name was Mrs. Chandler.I went to bibl! e school at a little white church across the street from what is now the Red Parka Pub. I still have my diploma. I just loved looking at your old photos. I have copies of some very old photos of the Rocky Branch that I will dig out and send you AUGUST 10, 2010: Lorraine Judd Holt Divide, Co. 80814: This is a great website, found it by accident. I love Bartlett, both my mother's family, the Ainsworths, and my father's family, the Judds, lived there when I was growing up. It was a special town, no better place to grow up. AUGUST 26, 2010: RALPH CLEMONS, RALEIGH NORTH CAROLINA: David has done a superb job in putting together some of the history of Barlett. Having spent my first nineteen years theRE and exploring, hunting, fishing, education, and just plain fun there are a lot of memories. The town today does not resemble the town as I remember it. Thanks for the memories. May 24, 2010: Linda Suzanne Chapman Rademacher - 12819 Longleaf Lane- Herndon, Va 20170 Adam Barttelot (1046-1100) was my 27th Great Grandfather. The Barrtelot/Bartlett name was in my family up to the birth of my Great Grandmother, Frances Bartlett born 1880. My Grandmother\'s name was Frances Bartlett Prest born 1898. I have been working with tree maker and Ancestry.com. I haven\'t quit figured out what number Josiah Bartlett is but he is either my cousin or Uncle. Thank you for having the Bartlett History on the internet. Jan 19, 2010: Peter and Lis Boucher Box: 1817 Orchard Rd. Berlin, CT. 06037 We have been visitors to the area for 30 yrs., residents (part time) for 4 yrs. at Bartlett Place; and soon to be owners of a new home on Parker Ridge Rd. We love Bartlett and the whole Mt. Washington Valley and hope to eventually spend ALL of our time here. We hope to get acquainted with alot of those connected with the Historical Society and Bartlett in general... November 14, 2009 Clint Burke Jr 9945 saw mill road charlotte, nc 28278 It always seems we come home for a funeral and remember how much we enjoyed growing up in Bartlett October 30, 2009 Larry Chase po box 514 Conway, NH, 03818 October 21, 2009 Dave Flewelling 104 Main St Orono, Me 04473 Great addition for genealogists to have the link to the Town Reports. Nice layout and pretty easy to navigate throughout. Good Job. October 20, 2009: The new Bartlett web site is great. I'll be exploring it frequently. I wish I could be at the annual meeting to hear Mr. Peter Crane talk about Livermore. My grandparents, Charles and Martha Knight used to live in Livermore. Grandpa Knight was the train engineer on the steam train that hauled logs out to the main line in Crawford Notch. My association with Livermore is that my dad, Edward Boynton Knight, used to take me deer hunting around Livermore during the mid 1950s. Brian A. Knight Great-great-grandson of George Washington Knight; Great-grandson of George Lincoln and Lillias (Sarson) Knight; Grandson of Charles Edward and Martha (Boynton) Knight; Son of Edward Boynton and Sophie Knight Citizen of Bartlett, NH (years ago and still in heart) October 20, 2009: Brian A. Knight PO Box: Box 184 Ringwood, IL 60072 One of my many fond memories of Bartlett is being in first grade (1944-45 school year) with Mrs. Lucielle Garland as teacher. She would line us up every morning and have us hold our hands in front of us. She then checked to make sure we had clean hands and clean fingernails. She was a wonderful person and teacher. Oct 18, 2009 Bert George PO Box 188 Bartlett, NH 03812 This is the next generation of the Bartlett Historical Society's web site and our web master, David Eliason, is doing a great job making it interactive. Hopefully members and friends will provide input that will further enhance the site and make Bartlett history more personal and interesting. Thanks David! PS Don't forget to send your message by using the link in at the top of this page. Oct 18, 2009 Deb Alpstrusse Intervale, NH A Bartlett Historical website is a wonderful idea.

  • Tasker Family | bartletthistory

    _______________________________________________________________________________ BARTLETT FAMILIES submitted by Marcia Clemons Dolley Early this spring, (2010) Deborah Tasker Sena contacted the Bartlett Historical Society website asking for help with her genealogical search. She had been working on her family genealogy and was planning a summer visit to New England in search of her roots. Dave Eliason asked if I could help her with her search of the Bartlett Taskers, and so we began an email conversation which lasted for many months. Bartlett was added to her “must see” places to visit once we were able to supply her with gravestone information for Taskers of Bartlett. Then on Thursday, July 22, Gary and I drove over to the University of New Hampshire library and enjoyed an ever-so-brief visit with Deborah and her niece, Kim as they were finishing up their day of genealogical research there. She has compiled an amazing amount of thoroughly documented research on the Tasker family. Deborah is descended through her father, George Waldemere Tasker; her grandfather, Frederick W. Tasker; her great grandfather, George Frederick Tasker; her great, great grandfather, James Bassett Tasker; and, her great, great, great, grandfather, Jonathan Tasker who was married to Belinda Bassett; and, her great, great, great, great grandfather Jonathan Tasker who was married Comfort Seavey and settled in Bartlett on what is now known as the Rogers farm. Jonathan Tasker, Sr. was a descendant of John Tasker who emigrated from England and settled in Madbury, NH. The Tasker family was located in Bartlett in the late 1700’s, possibly settling there between 1780-1790. Jonathan, the elder, was moderator at the first town meeting held in Bartlett on July 9, 1790. Along with John Pendexter and Enoch Emery, Jonathan served as the first board of Selectmen. In addition to selectman, he also served as town clerk for many years as well as on a committee with Enoch Emery and Samuel Cotton “to look out and locate roads.” Jonathan is believed to have died ca. 1805 in Bartlett. The Tasker family of Bartlett married into the Rogers family and the George family of Bartlett as well as the Bassett family of Jackson, among others. Deborah was delighted to be able to photograph the gravestones of her early ancestors at the Garland Ridge Cemetery (also known throughout the years as the Village Cemetery and the Tasker Cemetery.) She also photographed the site of the Tasker homestead, more recently known as the Rogers homestead. However, since fire destroyed the Harry Rogers house several years ago, her research of the Bartlett Taskers will not be complete until she has a photo of the original homestead. If any of our members and friends has a photo which they would care to share, Deborah will be ever so grateful. The two Tasker descendants concluded their genealogical journey with a drive through Crawford’s Notch to view the location were David Bassett (father of Belinda Bassett who married Jonathan Tasker) was located in 1790. Deborah’s research can be seen at www.noyesgenealogy.net . Another Tasker family website can be found at http://taskerfamilyhistory.org/country/usa-willad.html. Here is an interesting account of the 1834 Willey Slide and Rescue as told by Ebenezer Tasker, who was the son of a member of the rescue party. Names mentioned are Edward Melcher, Jonathan Rogers, Samuel Tuttle, Abram Allen, Samuel Stillings and Isaac Fall as members of the group. Reference to Judge Hall's Tavern and Tasker's 116 acre farm. This article was published in The New York Times, August 20, 1894. Here is a link to a PDF version of the story: New York Times Article Ebenezer is buried in the Intervale Cemetery. He is the brother of Jonathan. Deborah Sena sent us this picture of the cemetery site. Ebenezer is buried in the Intervale Cemetery. He is the brother of Jonathan. Deborah Sena sent us this picture of the cemetery site. THIS INFORMATION WAS OBTAINED FROM THE CONWAY PUBLIC LIBRARY WEBSITE: WILLIAM D. TASKER, propiertor of the Fairview house, at Intervale, Carroll County, was born January 28 1852, at lower Bartlett, a son of the late Cyrus A. Tasker. The following is a brief review of his line of descent. John Tasker, the founder of the Tasker family of America, emigrated from England to this country at an early day, settling in Madbury, N.H., where his four sons - Evenezer, Samuel, John, and William - lived for some time. Ebenezer Tasker served in the French and Indian war. At one time, when out on scout duty, he stumbled on a camp of Indians, and was discovered by them. With great courage and presence of mind, he shouted, "Come on, boys!" as though leading an attack, at which the indians took flight and fled. Settling in Bartlett, about two miles below the present village, he cleared a farm, and there reared his two sons - Ebenezer and Jonathon. Seargent Jonathan Tasker, the next in his line of descent, served in the War of the Revolution, being in Colonel Reed's regiment and Captain Clay's company. He reared six children two sons, Jonathan and Ebenezer; and four daughters, namely: Polly, who became the wife of Elder Hazeltine; Lucrieta and Lurana, twins, who married two brothers, Daniel Rogers and Joshua Rogers; and Comfort, who married Benjamin F. George. Ebenezer Tasker was a lifelong farmer and one of the leading citizens of Bartlett during the greater part of his long life of eighty-four years. His worth and ability were fully appreciated by his fellow townsmen, who elected him to numerous offices of trust, including those of Selectman, Tax Collector, and Representative to the State Legislature. He married a Miss Hussum, and their children were: William, Cyrus A. Ebenezer, Eliza, John, Mary, Andrew, and Martha. William, born in 1813, for nine summers led a horse over the bridle path across Mount Washington, giving to his father the money thus earned, sixty dollars. Then going to West Newbury, Mass., he began mercantile business on a small scale by peddling combs, in which occupation he soon acquired sufficient capital to open a store there. The extent of his operations subsequently became so great that he was enabled to corner the comb market and to exchange his stock for the land on which Kansas City now stands, thus acquiring a large fortune. During the Civil War he suffered financial ruin; but, starting again with a capital of three hundred dollars, he made another fortune. Eliza, daughter of Ebenezer Tasker, married Hazen Pitman, proprietor of the Pequawket House, at Lower Bartlett. She died April 22, 1899. John, who was educated by his brother William, was Quartermaster in the War Department at Washington, D.C. He married, and reared three children: Herbert Delman, a resident of Providence, R.I.; Ida, now Mrs. Ida Avis, who lives in Brooklyn, N.Y.; and Jennie, wife of Charles McCutcheon, of New York. Mary, daughter of Ebenezer Tasker, is the wife of Thomas M. Chase, a comb manufacturer, of West Newbury, Mass. They have two children: Elwood N., who married Anna Noyes; and Emma M., who is the wife of Ezekiel Whitman. Martha Tasker married, first, W. Silver, and after his death became the wife of George Bennett. Ebenezer Tasker was a merchant and business man of Bartlett. He married KeziaLaighton, who bore him five children - Ida, John, Sarah, Mary, and Lydia.John reisded in Newburyport. Sarah, who is a tailoress at Manchester, N.H., has made a coat for every Governor of the state for the past fifteen years. Lydia married Frank Locke. Subject: William D. Tasker bio on society site Contributed by: Deborah Tasker Sena 9/1/11 Noted you posted this bio. I have seen it elsewhere and believe its from one of the 'Who Who' books about important people in the state. I believe it relies heavily on family contributed stories and lineages without any further documentation or verification. You will note that my ancestor, Jonathan- brother to Wm's father Ebenezer- is barely mentioned. Some day I will investigate that and why the family property ended up in the female line (Rodgers) instead of going to one of the sons. Anyway, there is a more documented source for the early Taskers in Madbury which has the first Nh documented Tasker as William (probably the father of the John they are referring to) although it is not clear if he was the 1st immigrant or born in the colonies. The earliest documented Tasker is a John referred to in court proceedings in Salem MA in 1647. He could have been William's father (who was born in about 1656), but that is PURE speculation, no other documentation exists to date. For anyone wanting to read about the early Taskers in Madbury, they can read it online at: http://www.archive.org/details/historyoftownofd02stac History of the town of Durham, New Hampshire : (Oyster River Plantation) with genealogical notes ([1913]) Author: Stackpole, Everett Schermerhorn, 1850-1927 ; Thompson, Lucien, b. 1859 ; Meserve, Winthrop Smith, 1838- starting p. 353 Contributed by: Deborah Tasker Sena 10/4/2013 Deborah sent us this update to the Tasker Family Tree in the form of a letter. It mentions their origins in France and three brothers coming to the United States in the early 1800's. One settled in Dover and the other two went to Bartlett and one operated a hotel in Intervale, NH. (Correction: "one operated a hotel in Intervale, NH" is actually referring to a contemporary cousin of the author, not one of the 3 brothers. Rather the descendants who stayed in Barlett. She is referring to the Taskers who owned Fairview Cottage in the Intervale. Author of letter: Bernice (Tasker) Harris- daughter of Millard Tasker and Annie Barrows, Millard was the son of James Bassett Tasker. One of the five brothers who walked from Bartlett to Haverhill. Bernice was born and lived her whole life in Haverhill. So Elijah Tasker was her uncle to operated the shoe business with her father as mentioned in the letter. (I am descended from Millard's brother, George F.) Although not completely confirmed, we believe the letter was sent to Charles Worthen, son of Lillian (Tasker) Worthen and her husband Herbert, also of Haverhill. Lillian was a daughter of the above mentioned George F. Read the letter in this PDF attached file: HERE _______________________________________________________ Deborah also wanted to share/comment on the content and claims in the letter and how she has researched them to date. Tasker arrival in Bartlett- This is later than the known facts such as Jonathan Tasker being present for the formation of the town government in 1790. 3 brothers, Dover and Bartlett- Elements of what others have determined but a big generational difference with Dover and Bartlett being simultaneously settled. The more accepted version is that we are descended from William Tasker who arrived in the then called Dover area (Madbury) in the late 1600s. His great grandsons, Ebenezer and Jonathan moved to Bartlett (although there are some versions that start with John, grand father of the pair). Huguenot orgins- There are assumptions that the Taskers were of English origin but no documentation to that effect. While Tasker is a fairly known English name it is often explained as coming from the Norman French when they invaded and, therefore, has the same root as the French equivalent name, Tascher. I found online another researcher claiming the Hugeunot connection but with a timeline more fitting to the Wm Tasker of Madbury origin. He has not responed to many requests by me and others for the documentation of the claims. I suspect it has some of the same sources as Berenice's. Is it possible, yes. Wm's arrival in Dover is very close to the date when the Edict of Nantes was revoked, and its not hard to imagine that conditions were bad just prior to the official revocation. But he would have to had come to the colonies from France, not via England (unless a transient stopover). Also there are records of Huguenot Taschers being in England in the early 1700's. I did check with the American Huguenot Society and they say some did come directly to the colonies. They do not, however, have any record in the US of a Tasker/Tascher Huguenot line. Also of interest is that Wm.'s granddson married into another Madbury family, the Demerrits, whose first immigrant Eli has been hotly debated as to his origins, including that he was Huguenot. It would make sense that coming to the colonies with no resources they would find their way to the new/cheaper land opening up, such as rural NH, and also would settle near/marry into other Huguenot families. But in the end I have more or less concluded its unlikely and possibly the result of skewed/prejudicial genealogy trying to meet people preferences as anglophiles or francophiles. Possibly with an anti-catholic overlay which makes the Huguenot connection the more acceptable. 5 brothers - Berenice is correct, there is no record anywhere for a Joshua or Joseph Tasker (others of that name have other established ancestry in Nh) including Civil War service/death, etc. Although I have not probably searched that as thoroughly as possible. Elijah on the other hand clearly existed and shows up in Haverhill directories as partner with Millard Tasker. I also found a California state census that recorded an E. Tasker in gold country. One of these days I will see if I can find a death cert to verify his parents. He certainly was not buried near any of the other Tasker graves in Haverhill. That summarizes my research to date. Hope you enjoy the document. Please let me know when it arrives. Deborah Tasker Sena October 2013 January 2014 - Deborah Tasker Sena sent this update to her research: Despite seeming to be pretty obvious, born-married-had children (or not)- died, genealogy is never that straight a path and often leads you astray on side roads or you miss a sign for a significant change of direction! This happened to me lately and I wanted to pass on my updated knowledge to anyone interested in the Taskers of Bartlett, particularly my lineage from Jonathan Tasker, son of Jonathan Tasker. In the article posted on this website by Marcia Dolley on her research for me on the Taskers of Bartlett, she mentioned my website where the lineage has been posted. For anyone who may have visited that site, this is an update on the parents of Belinda Bassett, wife of Jonathan Tasker. When I was new to genealogy back in 2010 I worked with the genealogist for the Bassett Family to determine Belinda's parentage and ancestry. The information was added to my website and indeed helped to form my first genealogical trip to the White Mtn area. The ancestry we had said her father was David Bassett who was in Hart's Location in the 1790 census. His wife Suzannah Copp was the daughter Benjamin Copp, the first settler of Jackson. Pretty impressive, I duly visited Jackson (see my pic in the gazebo) as well as Crawford's Notch/Willey house site. The only problem was Belinda was born in 1795, so not on the census, and there is no other record of David or his family. But understanding the lack of documentation in rural NH, I figured that was as good as it gets. Fast forward to this week, somehow in searching for other information I may have had on the Bassett ancestry, I came across another email (2010) from the Bassett researcher flagging me that there were alternative parents for Belinda. How I missed this or why I didn't do something with it earlier, I don't recall, all I know is I am glad I kept it. It was a signifcant change that made much more sense and has more circumstantial documentation (again, as good as it gets). This update proposes, therefore, that Belinda Bassett was the daughter of James Bassett and Ann Walker Durgin (widow of Silas Durgin). James Bassett was in the 1790 census in Bartlett, but he died in 1797. The 1800 census for Bartlett has his wife enumerated as 'wid. Ann Basset'. More importantly, it shows her with 2 daughters 5-10 years old which fits Belinda's age at the time of the census. The other confirming 'evidence'? Something I had wondered about as there were no Davids in my Tasker line. But Belinda and Jonathan Tasker's son and my ancestor, was named James Bassett Tasker. Another interesting point is that as the daughter of James, Belinda had a brother Joseph. This Joseph Bassett named one of his daughters Belinda Tasker Bassett. In fact, the next generation of that family also had a Belinda T. Bassett. So for now, unless better evidence emerges otherwise, and I welcome all comments, I am adding James and Ann as my ancestors. A bit sad, as it means I have to say goodbye to all those wonderful local history stories associated with David and Suzannah, although I can still say I am related as a cousin by marriage as David was James' brother. I do have added respect for Belinda, who lost her father at about 2 years of age, died young at 39 (Garland Ridge Cemetary gravestone picture attached) and her relatives who kept her memory alive through others bearing her name (my Tasker line also had 2 generations of Belinda Bassett Tasker). Not to mention the challenge her mother faced who was 2xs widowed and left with a young family to raise. I do owe Jeffrey Bassett(Bassett Family Historian, www.bassettbranches.org thanks for his ongoing efforts to trace the family as well as a Walker family researcher, Eugene Walker ( Eugene Walker, http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~walkerdesc/b241.htm#P241 ) who clued me into Ann's 1800 census. Now I am off to explore all my new Walker ancestors. Deborah Tasker Sena The Tasker Family - All We Know Jonathan and Belinda Tasker at the GARLAND RIDGE CEMETERY Ebenezer is buried in the Intervale Cemetery. He is the brother of Jonathan. Deborah Sena sent us this picture of the cemetery site.

  • Seavey Ward House | bartletthistory

    the seavey ward house Oldest house in the village area This house is located across Rte 302 from the Village School Recreation field. Another Contender Contributed by Roger Marcoux. Although not a home per se, the oldest building in the village is the former jail on Albany Avenue, which was also Johnny Marcou's shop. He lived in it too, part of the time in the late 50's. Here is a photo of it back then, (looks the same now, but it is painted white) with my grandfather and grandmother Marcou and their dog posed in front of it. Sorry, I did not find a picture of the actual jail building but it's behind the Village fire house on Albany Avenue. That building behind it (shown above) which no longer exists, was his sawmill and he had some really scary saws in it as I recollect. Prior to this being the oldest , there was a small building next to the Chippanock Inn, across from today's Post Office on Main Street that held the honor, but it was torn down a few years ago. Johnny Marcou , in 1894, made his way down from Canada, and lived in Carroll NH . In 1901 Johnny's future wife made her way down from Canada from the same area, but they never met until Johnny, driving a stage coach, stopped at the Inn in Twin Mt where she worked. They got married had some kids, and eventually they moved to Livermore, had another kid, lived there for some time before finally moving to Bartlett, and having more kids. . This article researched, compiled and offered to the Bartlett Historical Society by Ruth Ward Abbott . In 1994, the New Hampshire Division of Historical Inventory identified the Ward house as the only farm house from the early 1800 period of development which remains extant in the present village center. This homestead was declared the best preserved cape from this early period. The 3x5 bay, federal style center entry cape has a broad gable roof and center chimney. The windows are set close under the eaves. In the late 1800’s dormers were added over the long wing which historically contained carriage sheds and connected to the barn. Houses built in the early 1800’s had special characteristics such as external door hinges and latches. Sashes, framing and paneling were done with rough timber and wooden pegs. Cellar walls and foundations were of granite slabs. The Ward house of today exhibits all these characteristics. In 1820, Samuel Seavey and his son John moved from Deerfield, NH to Bartlett. They built a log cabin in the area which later became known as the Smith/Greenwood properties and began clearing the land. John and his wife, Polly B. Seavey lived in the cabin while the house and barn were under construction. In April, 1833 a daughter, Mary Frances was born. A second daughter, Susan Polly was born in August, 1835. The house was completed in 1837 and the Seavey family moved in. In 1850, Mary Frances married Nathan Howe French and they lived in the Seavey homestead while building their home across the street. Susan Polly married in 1865 to Amos Stanton. He was killed in the war. In 1875, Susan married Humphrey P. Richards and they lived in the Seavey homestead. Addie M. Foss, niece of Richards, married Fred J. Ward and in 1907, they inherited the house from Susan P. Richards. Fred and Addie Ward had five children; Alice, Marion, Irving, Everett and Merton. In 1931, Fred and Addie willed the house and properties to Everett in exchange for their “good being and all financial responsibilities”. In 1932 Everett (1910-1972) married Dorothy Dell Coleman (1915-2007) of Jackson, NH. They had two daughters, Ruth Sandra (1936) and Donna Mae (1942). For several years Dorothy operated a small business on the property specializing in balsam pillows and maple syrup products. Today, Donna Ward Iovino and her husband James reside in the oldest home in Bartlett village, the fifth generation to do so.

  • Snowroller Project | bartletthistory

    Bartlett History Snow-Roller Project - 2014-2016 In reverse chronological order Our forefathers were an industrious and rugged lot. When faced with problems or challenges, they invented the proper tool, implement, structure, or machine to overcome the issue. Snow essentially caused a halt to travel in rural areas of the valley, even via horseback, at times. A solution was needed, and the “snow roller” was invented. THE SNOW ROLLER STORY: by Norman Head - June 2014 Last year I heard that a lady in Intervale had an old snow roller and maybe we would be interested in it if it was available for sale or donation. I approached her and she said it actually was her neighbor, Francis Savard. I approached Francis and said he'd be happy to donate it to the historical society if we could move it and hopefully restore it. He took me in his side yard to look at the roller where it had been sitting (and rotting) for many many years. It was partially buried in the ground, the inside was covered with leaves, pine needles, dirt, etc. but the iron structure was in quite good shape and I thought it was not only salvageable, but would be a real gem when restored. I approached my fellow board members and they were excited in pursuing it. Story Continues Below plaque May 2016: The Snow-roller in the Village Park gets its plaque with a description of the project. Thanks to Phil and Sue Franklin for their generous donation. August 2016 Mr & Mrs Phil & Sue Franklin generously donated this plaque. It describes the snow-roller and its history. Phil is also the Secretary of the Bartlett Historical Society. He has contributed countless hours of his time to the endeavors of our organization. We all thank him for his efforts.. NORMAN'S STORY CONTINUED: In a subsequent casual conversation with Doug Garland (and I think both other selectmen) and David Shedd, they expressed their enthusiasm in our project and offered to help us bring the idea to a reality. David Shedd offered to approach Greg Tsoules of East Branch Logging to help us move the snow roller from its Intervale location to a more readily accessible location that would be easier for us to work on and that would have power nearby. At this point, I offered the use of a location on my property near my barn that would be readily accessible, easy to get to to work on, had power available and also would give us the added benefit of Rte. 302 exposure so interested parties could watch our restoration progress and hopefully get excited about our undertaking. David Shedd, a local timber framer who also has his own saw mill offered to cut the oak slats which would replace all the old rotted ones. Continues Below... MAY 2015, IT'S DONE: With some hard work by a few volunteers, the snow-roller is back to the way it looked a hundred years ago. Only missing a team of horses. Mike Chandler, Bert George, Phil Franklin and others had a strong helping hand in bringing this project to completion. June 2014: Thanks to Mike Chandler of Bartlett, the snow-roller has been stripped of the wood to expose the metal framework. Volunteers will be working to restore this tool to its original appearance. NORMAN'S STORY CONTINUES: From there David and I had a number of conversations with Francis Savard, the donor, and I went to the roller and partially dug it out so it would be easier to move to a spot that would be easy to load onto Greg Tsoules's flatbed for the move to my property. David made all the final time arrangements for when the move would take place. Francis has a machine that was able to move the roller near where Greg could get his machine in and then Francis, with his machine, lifted the roller onto the flat bed. We secured it and it then traveled up to my house and Greg unloaded it. While I was digging it out and again when it was moved by Francis, we discovered a number of iron pieces that were part of the original mechanism. While this will be a big, laborious and somewhat expensive project, we are all excited about it and are certain that the finished product will be something the historical society, the town and future generations will be proud of and will enjoy. 2015 is Bartlett's 225th anniversary (1790--2015) and we can't think of a better gift to give the citizens to remind them of days gone by. JULY 22, 2014: Snow Roller Progress--- Mike Chandler has been diligently at work welding, repairing and straightening out the numerous iron spokes on the snow roller wheels. Many thanks to Mike for all his hard work and to Bob “Elvis” Holmes for loaning us his oxyacetelyne torches. The next step will be to oil all the iron spokes, wheels, etc. to try to prevent any further rusting, then cut and install the center timber. After that we’ll be ready to seal the oak slats, cut them to size and then bolt them to the wheels. Keep tuned for future progress and developments. This undertaking is one that we hope all society members and town folk will be proud of. Any financial contribution, no matter how small, you can make to help us make this project become a reality will be immensely appreciated. Contributions can be mailed to Bartlett Historical Society P.O. Box 514 Bartlett, NH 03812 The historical society owes a huge debt of gratitude to Francis Savard for his donation and help in the move, Greg Tsoules for the transportation and unloading and David Shedd for his milling efforts and his invaluable knowledge of the mechanics of snow rollers. Mike Chandler is due a huge pat on the back for not only his work today in removing old metal and wood slats but also for his and Hannah's search efforts to find an original driver's seat. This tractor seat, a critical component, was donated by Nubi Duncan of Brownfield Maine. We think it will fit perfectly, Many Thanks! During 2014 The Historical Society finds this old snow-roller partially buried and slowly rotting in Fran Savard's back yard. We dug it out and hauled it away to Norman Head's side yard. Let the work begin. VIBE As part of this project Phil Franklin researched the old-days of how the snow-roller came into use. It's an interesting read and was published in the "Mt. Washington Valley Vibe". Click on their logo to read it. The link works as of Dec 2024. https://mwvvibe.com/white-mountain-snow-rollers/ Anchor 2 Anchor 3

  • Bartlett Boulder-Geology | bartletthistory

    , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , The Bartlett Boulder This boulder was formerly a tourist attraction. It is now somewhat difficult to find or visit as it is in a residence back yard. A hint is that it's opposite the Glen Warehouse/Allen Road. I don't know if they approve of folks traipsing around their back yard? It was glacially transported, and as the ice melted was lowered onto four smaller boulders. It is approximately 3.7 m wide. The area was covered entirely by continental ice at the peak of the Wisconsin Glaciation, ca. 20,000 years ago (Goldthwait, 1939; Thompson, 1999 ). Bedrock surfaces exhibit glacial striations and asymmetric erosional features recording overrunning of ice from the northwest to the southeast (Goldthwait, 1970; Fowler, 1971). ... The glacial geology of the White Mountains in New Hampshire has been the subject of many investigations since the 1840's. A series of controversies evolved during this period. First was the question of what geologic processes were responsible for eroding the bedrock and depositing the cover of surficial sediments. By the 1860's, the concept of glaciation replaced earlier theories invoking floods and icebergs. Research in the late 1800's concerned the relative impact of continental versus local glaciation. Some workers believed that surficial deposits in northern New Hampshire were the product of valley glaciers radiating from the White Mountains, but in the early 1900's continental glaciation was established as the most important process across the region. Debate over the extent and timing of alpine glaciation in the Presidential Range has continued until recent years. The most intensely argued topic has been the manner in which the Late Wisconsinan ice sheet withdrew from the White Mountains: whether by rapid stagnation and downwastage, or by progressive retreat of a still-active ice margin. The stagnation model became popular in the 1930's and was unchallenged until the late 1900's. Following a research hiatus lasting over 40 years, renewed interest in the glacial history of the White Mountains continues to inspire additional work. REFERENCE: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/271178735_History_of_research_on_glaciation_in_the_White_Mountains_New_Hampshire_USA That's about all I know about it. If you have something to add just send me a quick email using the link below.

  • HEBB REMEMBERS | bartletthistory

    , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Mr Raymond Hebb Attended the Bartlett High School's 40th Year Reunion for the Class of 1940 for which he prepared the following memories of family, friends and events surrounding growing up in Bartlett Village in the 1920's and 30's... RayHebbStory HebbStationAgent Poem Lane Obit Anchor 2

  • 1932 High School Demolition | bartletthistory

    , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Obituary The 1932 High School Ends its Life at 56 Years A Preview First In 1931 the Bartlett Special School (at left), which was built in 1890, caught fire and was totally destroyed. Life-span of forty years. Mr. Sal Manna was a high school teacher in the 1950's and he encouraged and helped operate a skating rink in the front yard. The 1890 building was replaced in 1932 with the building shown at left. It served as the high school, grades 9 - 12, until 1958. Beginning in 1959 Bartlett high-school aged Students attended Kennett High School in Conway. From 1959 onward it served as the Junior High School, grades 7 and 8, for Bartlett and Jackson. It had a large cafeteria in the basement level along with a wood shop that taught basic carpentry skills. There was a full size gymnasium on the upper floor. It's demolition in 1988 gave it a life-span of fifty-six years. This 1960ish photo shows the 1932 building and an addition for the primary grades 1-6. Grades 1 & 2 were combined as were Grades 3 &4. Grade 5 and 6 mostly had their own rooms. In some years there were too many students and grades 7 and 8 were moved to the gymnasium for a year. A series of large blankets stretched across the room to divide the two grades. The aerial photo below is dated 1952. It shows the Railroad Station at the lower right, and the school middle left. The St. Joseph Catholic Church (today's Bartlett Historical Museum) is to the left of the school building. The smaller building on the left side of the school property was used from time to time as both a Grammar School and for the High School for a short time. It was eliminated in the late 1950's to make way for the new elementary grades wing. The building next to the Church was where Dave Dudley and family lived until it burned in the 1960;s. Dave was the friendly guy in the train caboose. He always waved to the kids. The house at the top center was originally the 1896 Chapel of the Hills. It was first on the opposite side of Route 302, in front of the school, and after its life as a church, it was moved across the street and made into a residence. Wilfred Mead lived in the house at top left. On to the Main Event: Carnage and Destruction Perhaps this ending for the title of a main article is anticlimactic but I wasn't paying much attention on the day of this demolition, although I did manage to snap a few pictures and obviously I had enough interest to drive "over the river" to find out where the remains were going. That's about all I have to say about this part. ALL THAT REMAINS IS A PILE OF RUBBLE THAT GOT BURIED "OVER THE RIVER" IN A FORMER HAY-FIELD EAST OF THE GARLAND FARMHOUSE. TO END ON A HIGH NOTE, HERE IS HOW IT ALL ENDED UP IN 2025

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    , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , NEW HOTEL TO OPEN IN BARTLETT VILLAGE G.K. Howard announces new Hotel will Open on July 1st of this year. Completely modern with all the conveniences todays traveller expects. Continue Here REGION HOUSE SOLD Intervale Establishment Name is changed to "The Skirolean" This item from Robert Girouard: The Evans Family Reunion at the Notchland Inn, Mt Ear Newspaper Article - March 1984. Also a photo of the then proprietor John Bernardin. It's Here Junior Ski Program Gets Underway Nearly 50 Bartlett Students Participate in the 1958 Program Read the details Bartlett Bank & Trust Company to Open in April 1891 Clarence George, Arthur Meserve and others announce details to serve all banking needs in the Upper Village Continue on page 16 Bartlett InnKeeper Mistakes Friend for Foe and Shoots Him Dead Read the details Please Support Our Advertisers See this historic map that shows most of the old-time Lodging Establishments. If you never heard of "Obed Hall's Tavern" or "Titus Brown's Inn" it's not surprising, since they operated more than 200 years ago in Bartlett. Have a look and discover where they were. --_______ Who was Titus Brown?_________________________ I found out and here is the info. November 1949 G.K. Howard, Prominent Citizen of Upper Bartlett, has Died. Details__________ Drunken Wagon Driver Crashes on Mt Washington. 1 KILLED; 5 WOUNDED First injuries ever on famed road Read the details Concord Evening Monitor 1893 DISASTER STRIKES: Fire Sunday Destroys Entire Business District in Bartlett Get The Whole Story Here The Bartlett Express Remembers Elwood Dinsmore. 50 years of Railroading and 50 years in the garage/wrecker business. See his picture and read about him here. Were you in the 8th grade at the Bartlett School in the mid 1950's ? We found this picture of all you folks How Did Frankenstein Cliff Get Its Name? Who is Carroll County named for? Answers to these and many more at Origination of Place Names; HERE NEW CONTRIBUTION FROM RAYMOND HEBB: IMAGINE, IT IS JUNE 17, 1960 and The Bartlett High School Class of 1940 is having their 20th Reunion. Thanks to Mr. Hebb who saved all the details. There are names here you might remember. _____Take a look here I acquired an 1883 Newspaper Article by A.A. Smith in the Kennebec Reporter in Gardiner Maine. It describes the life of LADY BLANCHE MURPHY in delightful detail and how she went from Aristocrat to Pauper in pursuit of her ideals. It's at this page hebb

  • Obituaries Q-R-S | bartletthistory

    , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , SECTION - Q - R - S - Katherine E. Ryan, 98, of Bartlett passed away December 28, 2010 at Mineral Springs in North Conway. She was born April 7, 1912 in Bartlett, the daughter of Howard and Jennie (Stanton) Dorsett, and a lifelong resident. She graduated from Bartlett High School, Class of 1930. Mrs. Ryan played the pump organ at the Bartlett Union Congregational Church. She always had a cheerful smile and hearty laugh. She enjoyed music, her long walks and especially being an active volunteer for 23 years delivering meals for the Gibson Center. The family includes: her daughter, Sandra Mead of Bartlett; six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, George Ryan, in 1999, a daughter, Sylvia Seavey, in 2010, a grandson, Jonathan Seavey, in 2010 and a son, Howard Dorsett. Funeral services will be Saturday January 1, 2011 at 11 a.m. in the Bartlett Union Congregational Church in Bartlett with the Rev. Dr. Donald F. Derse, offi ciating. Burial will be in the Bartlett Village Cemetery in the spring. There will be no visiting hours. The Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway is in charge of arrangements. Tuck Russell, 55, died Nov. 10, 2009, in Clinton, Mont. He was born in The Memorial Hospital in North Conway on March 7, 1954, the son of Thomas and Dorothy Russell, of Thorn Hill Road in Intervale. Tuck graduated from Kennett High School in North Conway and served in the 101 Airborne Division of the U.S. Army. Tuck loved nature and was a photographer, a hunter and a fisherman. He had been a New Hampshire guide. Tuck moved west to Garden Valley, Idaho where he was a guide and owned an outfitting business with his wife Karla. He moved to Montana and again was a logger and worked for Bill Bartlett. Tuck was pre-deceased by his dad in 2003. Tuck is survived by his mom, Dorothy Russell; three sisters, Ruth and Ken Ainsworth, of Bartlett, Ann and husband, Roland Young, of New Port News, Va., and Susan and husband, Jeff Roberts, of Lovell, Maine; his former wife; Karla and many nieces and nephews. Tuck so loved the great outdoors and all of nature and was happiest walking through or flying over the beautiful forests of Idaho and Montana. He will be missed by a multitude of friends and his loving family. Family and friends will gather at a later date to celebrate his life. -------------------------------------------------- Dorothy Irene (Lent) Russell, 89, of Intervale died October 23, 2015. Born in Harrison, NY on December 17, 1925, the daughter of Albert and Nellie (Starkey) Lent, she grew up in White Plains, NY where she graduated from grammar school and high school and moved to Jackson in 1946. She worked for the former Albert Wilson Restaurant and the White Mtn. Inn. She married Thomas C. Russell, April 15, 1948 and moved to Cedarcroft Farm on Thorn Hill Road in Intervale, and was married 55 years prior to his death in 2003. She loved nature, animals, flowers, crafts, and painting and certainly loved being a farmer�s wife. The family includes: Three daughters, Ruth Ainsworth of Intervale, Ann Young and her husband Ron of Newport News, VA and Susan Roberts and her husband Jeff of Lovell, ME; Two sisters, Ruth Moran of Naples, Fl and Evelyn Simonds of Eaton; a brother, Robert Lent of White Plains, NY; five grandchildren, Richeal Bartruff, Cortina Ainsworth, Jason Young, Josie Dillion and Matthew Moulton; eight great-grandchildren, J.P. Irving, Lowell Bartruff, Hayleigh, Jake, and Addison Young, Laura and Andrew Warren and Megan Dillion; a great great-granddaughter, Piper Irving;. She was predeceased by her son, Tuck Russell and a brother, William Lent. Funeral services will be held Friday October 30, 2015 at 11 a.m. in the First Church of Christ Congregational in North Conway with the Rev, Gilman Healy, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Dinsmore Cemetery on the West Side Road in North Conway. Visiting hours will be Thursday October 29, 2015 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the First Church of Christ Congregational, P.O. Box 401, North Conway, NH 03860. To send a message of condolence, or for more information visit www.furberandwhite.com Sylvia M. Seavey, 76, of Conway, died March 26, 2010 at her mother’s home in Bartlett, following a sudden illness. She was born July 13, 1933 in Concord, the daughter of Katherine E. Ryan and had been a lifelong resident of the area. She was a member of the American Legion Post No. 95 Ladies Auxiliary in North Conway. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, daughter, Nanni, Mimi and Grammy Bear. The family includes her son, Mark Seavey and his wife, Donna, of Portsmouth, Va.; her son, Jonathan Seavey and his wife, Sherri, of Fryeburg, Maine; her son, Paul Seavey, of Front Royal, Va.; her daughter, Kimberly Seavey, of Chesapeake, Va.; her son Todd Seavey, and his wife Lucia, of Conway; her mother, Katherine Ryan, of Bartlett; her sister, Sandra Mead, of Bartlett, as well as her eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by her husband, John Seavey, and her brother, Howard Dorsett.. There will be no visiting hours. At her request a private service is planned. Burial will be in the Bartlett Village Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Conway Public Library. The Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway is in charge of arrangements. -------------------------------------------------- Jonathan S. Seavey, 54 of Leach Road in Fryeburg, Maine, passed away peacefully Saturday, Sept. 25, at his home following a long illness. He was born in Conway Nov. 1, 1955, the son of Jonathan and Sylvia "Dorsett" Seavey and was educated in local schools, graduating from Kennett High School. Jon was a life long resident of the Mount Washington Valley area. He was a master machinist and had worked several businesses in the area, most recently for Green Mountain Rifle Barrel where in August in 2009. He was predeceased by his mother and father. He is survived by his wife, Sherri, of Fryeburg; two sons, Matthew Seavey and his wife, Beena, of Philadelphia, and Nicholas Seavey, of Vale, Colo.; a step-daughter, Crystal Lacasse and her husband, Scott, of Windsor, Maine; three step-sons, Timothy Robbins, David Smith and Ryan Smith, all of Fryeburg; his maternal grandmother Katherine Ryan, of Bartlett; three brothers, Mark Seavey and his wife, Donna, of Portsmouth, Va., Paul Seavey, of Front Royal, Va., and Todd Seavey and his wife, Lucia, of Conway; one sister, Kimberly Seavey, of Chesapeake, Va.; two granddaughters, Sejal Seavey and Ashley Lacasse; several nieces and nephews. A celebration of Jon's life will be held at the Brownfield Lions Den, Friday, Oct. 1, from 3 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 343 Gorham Road, South Portland, ME 04106. Arrangements are made with Wood Funeral Home, Fryeburg. On line condolences may be expressed to the family at www.woodfuneralhome.org . Susan M. Roy, 57, of Bartlett, died peacefully on Feb. 27, 2007, with her family at her side in Westford, Mass .Susan was born on August 12, 1949, the daughter of Richard L. and M. Katherine McGlinchey. She was raised in Westford and graduated from Westford Academy, where she excelled in tennis, field hockey, basketball and softball. She resided in Bartlett for the past 18 years, where she raised her children to love the beauty and recreational activities of the White Mountains. Although Susan struggled with a rare illness that challenged her for many years, she vigorously loved life, family, cross-country skiing, hiking, and her dog, Lady. She will be remembered for her kind and generous heart. Her dedication to her passions touched the heart of everyone she met. She is survived by her husband, Garry, her son, Richard Scott and his friend Jonathan Tanguay, and her daughter, Anne Marie. She is also survived by her mother, M. Katherine McGlinchey, her sister, Karen Foss and her husband Paul Foss of Franconia, her brother, L. Michael McGlinchey and his wife Jeanine McGlinchey of Charlotte, N.C., her brother, William McGlinchey of Weare, and her sister, Regina McGlinchey and friend Keith Bohne of Westford, Mass. Susan is also survived by her niece, Sarah Cloos, and her husband, Tom Cloos, and their two children, Leah and Kelley, and her two nephews, John and Alexander Foss of Franconia. Susan was predeceased by her father, Richard L. McGlinchey of Westford, Mass., and her sister-in-law, Nancy McGlinchey. There will be a memorial service at the Bartlett Union Congregational Church on March 10 at 12 p.m., followed by a celebration of her life for family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Partners Hospice, 281 Winter Street, Suite 200, Waltham, MA 02451. ---------------------- ---------- Richard Marston Stimpson, 87, owner and operator for many years of the Intervale Ski Area and former tennis pro at the Hyannisport Club, died on Tuesday, March 23, 1999. He was born in 1912 in Brockton, Mass. the second of three children born to Alvah Stimpson of Belfast, Maine and Mary Fox of Galway, Ireland. In 1936 he graduated from Northeastern University with a degree in Business Administration. He opened the Intervale Ski Area in 1947, which soon became a favorite destination with a loyal following. In 1954, he married Priscilla Williams of Yarmouthport, Mass. Together with their two children, they migrated between the ski area and Cape Cod, where Dick was a tennis professional for thirty years at the Hyannisport Club. He was an inspiration to, and loved by, the children and adults who passed under his tutelage. In the spring of 1969, he closed the ski business and returned to Cape Cod on a year-round basis to devote his time to tennis instruction. With his retirement nine years later, the family moved permanently back to Intervale, taking up residence in the renovated "warming hut." Dick was an outdoorsman and artist throughout his life. Pastels and pen and ink were his preferred media; his favorite subjects were lighthouses, barns and houses of Cape Cod, New Hampshire, and the coast of Maine. His work was shown and sold through the private sector. His family includes his wife of 44 years, Priscilla, of Intervale; a daughter, Lisa, of New York City; a son, Rich and his wife, Lisa of Intervale; and a brother, Bill, of Brockton, Mass. Private services will be held at a later date. The family encourages that donations be made in his memory to the United States Tennis Association Tennis Foundation, Inc., 70 West Red Oak Lane, White Plains, NY, 10604-3602 or to the Bartlett Junior Ski Program, c/o Eastern Slope Ski Club, P.O. Box 348, North Conway, NH 03860. ---------- Priscilla Stimpson: It is with great sadness that the death of Priscilla Stimpson on Dec. 11, 2005, in Intervale, is announced. The cancer she had successfully fought off ten years before, returned and got the better of her. Born on May 11, 1929, in Worcester, Mass., to parents Haskell and Marguerita Williams, the family later moved to Cape Cod, where Priscilla discovered her love of sailing and the ocean. She graduated from high school and attended her beloved Katie Gibbs School in Boston, where she managed to paint the town red as well as acquire her valuable skills as a secretary.Various jobs ensued, and in 1954 she met and married the very charming and handsome Dick Stimpson, and together they ran the Intervale Ski Area. They made their yearly spring migration south to Hyannis Port, where Dick was the tennis pro and Priscilla ran the tennis shop. This best of both worlds arrangement continued until the fall of 1969, when they and their two children moved to Hyannis Port on a year-round basis, again teaming up at the indoor tennis courts in Hyannis, with Dick as the pro and Priscilla manning the desk. In 1979, the Stimpsons moved back to Intervale and took up residence in the warming hut of the now idle ski area. Again, Priscilla could be found behind the counter providing drinks and good cheer not to the skiers, but her many friends and family members. She worked for awhile at the Mount Cranmore Tennis Club and later began what would be a long career at the school superintendents office in North Conway. She was an essential and much loved member of that team, riding the ups and downs of office politics with great humor and wisdom. She retired in 1998 and maintained close ties with her many co-workers. She will be greatly missed by her friends there.Her years of retirement were active and fulfilling. She traveled often to the Cape to visit old friends and took trips to the United Kingdom and Ireland. After her bout with cancer, she became a member of the Healing with Friends breast cancer support group and, as one member recalled, gave her strength, compassion and much needed comedy relief to the other members. In 2000, she was diagnosed with primary pulmonary hypertension and participated in a clinical study that will enable the drug that helped her, to be approved and available to others next year. She was enormously grateful to the many doctors and nurses who cared for her over the years. She charmed them all.Her family and friends will miss her terribly and continue to be inspired by her. She is survived by her daughter Lisa of Brooklyn, N.Y., her son Rich and his wife Pam and their daughter Sophie, of Intervale, her sister Bunty of Yarmouth Port, Mass., as well as her neice Debby, nephews Jay and Haskell, and their families. Family and friends think she would be quite tickled by an occasional toast to her with a glass of Makers Mark. She would also appreciate any donations made to the following organizations: Jens Friends Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 1842, North Conway, NH 03860, or Conway Area Humane Society, 223 East Main Street, Conway, NH 03818.There will be a gathering in her honor at her home in Intervale and a graveside service in Yarmouth Port, both in May. A notice will appear in the local papers with the details. ------------------------ Brenda J. Stoner, 64, of Lakeshore Road, formerly of Elm St Extension in Ossipee, died Saturday, December 17, 2011 at Lakes Region General Hospital after a long illness. She was born March 20, 1947 at Memorial Hospital in North Conway, NH, the daughter of Ralph and Floris (Moody) Clemons. Brenda grew up in Bartlett NH and moved to Ossipee in 1985. She worked for a number of years at Ames Department Store in Ossipee before taking time off to be a homemaker. Brenda and her husband were avid campers and spent summers in Meredith. Brenda was an All My Children fan, never missing an episode. The light of Brenda’s heart was her grandson Michael who she enjoyed spoiling and living with over the last three years. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard J. Stoner in 2008, one brother, John Clemons and one sister, Rita Tibbetts. She is survived by one son, Daniel R. Stoner of Gilford, one daughter, Kali Giovanditto and her husband Michael Sr. of Gilford, one grandchild, Michael E. Giovanditto Jr. of Gilford, two brothers; Richard Clemons Jr. of West Virginia and Ralph Clemons of North Carolina, one sister, Gloria Grant of Texas, many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at 1PM on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, two Commerce Drive, Suite 110, Bedford, NH 03110. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com . ----------------- Lynn Roger Roberts, 70, of Glen, passed away peacefully at his home on April 24, 2012. Lynn was born in North Conway on Jan. 16, 1942 the middle son of Roger (Bucky) and Freda (Johnson) Roberts of Glen. Lynn was a hard worker all of his life and worked for various contractor's throughout the state. He started as a young man working for Burton Patch as a plumber apprentice and installing heating appliances. Lynn spent a good portion of his life in the construction industry working for the Bartlett Highway Department, R. S. Audley, A. J. Coleman's, and most recently A. Eastman and Son. Lynn also worked at the Kearsarge Peg Mill, Tyrol and Intervale Ski areas as well. Lynn also owned and operated his own dump trucks with his eldest son, Pat, for a few years. Lynn also owned the Glen Village Property and Maintenance and was a highly skilled, very particular carpenter who built and re-modeled several homes in the Mount Washington Valley. Lynn would put his heart and soul into his building projects with the meticulousness of a piano maker. Lynn's latest project was picking up the pieces of his home and property after it was devastated by Tropical Storm Irene in August 2011. Lynn's skill, craftsmanship, and attention to detail can be seen in the finished product of his home after making the repairs with the help of Jeff Johnson following Irene. Lynn dedicated the remainder of his life achieving his goal of being back into his home. Lynn was absolutely overwhelmed by the outpouring of the generosity of the people and business owners who stopped by to help, donate furniture and appliances, or offer a free meal. He really wanted to publicly thank everyone who eased his burden during this troubling time but became ill shortly after finishing his home. Please be assured that each and every one of you who stopped to help or offer an encouraging word held a very special place in his heart. When he spoke of this outpouring, he would become very emotional and was overwhelmed by the love and true compassion of the people of the valley. Lynn was interested in contributing back to his community. He was a member of the Glen Fire Department, member of the Bartlett Zoning Board of Adjustment, and caretaker of the Glen Cemetery. Lynn had a great sense of humor and was an avid story teller who loved to tell tales of the old days which he embellished only about 98 percent of the time. You would leave after listening to these tales, laughing to the point of tears. Lynn was pre-deceased by his parents, Bucky and Freda Roberts; his brother, Gene Roberts; his wife, Judy; and his best friend and youngest son, Mike Roberts. Lynn is survived by his son, Pat Roberts and his wife, Rose, of Glen; a daughter, Dianne Roberts and her boyfriend, Oscar, of Conway; son, Andy Roberts and his girlfriend, Lynn, of Tampa Fla.; his companion Charlotte Linde. Lynn will surely be missed by all who knew him. At his request there will be no funeral services. There will be a graveside service at the Glen Cemetery Thursday, May 3, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. William B. Rose, Jr. officiating. Following the graveside service there will be a gathering at the Glen Station to celebrate the life of Lynn and to share your special stories of knowing him. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Bartlett Fire Fighter's Association, P.O. Box 656, Glen, NH 03838. The Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway is in charge of arrangements. ------------------------------------------------------------- David W. Roode, 69, of Intervale died July 22, 2013 at Memorial Hospital following a sudden illness. Born in Westerly, RI, the son of Leo and Ida (Gilmore) Roode, Sr. both deceased, he had been a resident of the Mt. Washington Valley for the past 35 years. David graduated from Patterson High School in Lenoir, NC and he was a US Air Force veteran, having served in Europe as a parachute rigger. Mr. Roode was a retired police officer, having served with the Duchess County Sheriff's Department in New York, Conway Police, Bartlett Police and while with Bartlett he was involved with the DARE program. He and his wife have owned and operated Creative Stitches Embroidery in Intervale for many years. He was a member and past master of Mt. Washington Masonic Lodge # 87 F & A.M. in North Conway, president of the M.W.V. Radio Control Club, a member of the Weary Club of Norway, ME and a member of the Mt. Washington Valley Harley Owners Group. David was a former Bartlett selectman; he loved to ride his Harley Road King, camp in his airstream, play the fiddle and fly radio control planes. He also enjoyed doing historical reenactments of the French and Indian era. The family includes his wife of 25 years, Lauri (Heath) Roode of Intervale; five sons, David W. Roode, Jr., Timothy Roode, Corey Roode, Daniel Roode and Shawn Justin Roode and his wife Meredith; sisters, Gail R. Mattingly of New Smyrna Beach, FL and Sara R. Bedrosian and her husband Magar of Spring Hill, FL; and his mother-in-law, Helen T. Heath of Norway, ME and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by four siblings, Leo R. Roode, Jr., Geneva Gallant, Jackie Collins and Robert Roode. Visiting hours will be held Friday July 26, 2013 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway. Masonic services will be held at 6:30 p.m. during visiting hours. A burial service will be held at Pendleton Hill Cemetery, North Stonington, CT at a later date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, please send remembrances to Jen�s Friends Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 1842, North Conway, NH 03860.- BLAINE JOSEPH ROGERSON SR, 71, passed away, after a brief illness, at his home in Bartlett, surrounded by his family on November 12, 2013. He was born in Presque Isle, Maine on August 11, 1942, the son of the late Morton and Rowena (Barnes) Rogerson. Bucky lived most of his life in Bartlett and attended school in Bartlett and graduated from Fryeburg Academy in 1960. He worked in the construction field and as a self-employed contractor for most of his life. He enjoyed being outside hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed playing cards and a good game of chess. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Patricia (Mersereau) Rogerson; daughters, DeAnn LeBlanc and her husband, Bob of Albany and Andrea Saunby and her husband, Jim, of Traverse City, Michigan; son Joe Rogerson and his wife, Loretta (Murray), of Bartlett; sister. Paula Rogerson of Bartlett. He took great pride in his grandchildren, Karli Olson, Nicolas, Nicole, Kristina and Bobby LeBlanc, Jason and Ashley Saunby, Christopher Murray and his wife, Amy, Jennifer Murray, Sarah (Murray) Bishop and her husband Brian, Matthew Murray and Lisa Murray; and three great grandchildren. Per his wishes friends are invited to join the family at the White Mountain Hotel and Resort on Thursday, November 14, between 6 to 8 p.m. for an informal gathering. A private burial will be held at the Bartlett Village Cemetery at a later date. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice. 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 John E. Shaw Jr., 72, of Bartlett, N.H., died July 10, 2019, at his home. John was born in Portland, Maine, on Oct. 28, 1946. He and his parents, John E. Shaw Sr. and Mary Rita Arsenault Shaw, and his brother, Robert H. Shaw, lived in Dixfield, Maine. When he was 7, they moved to their new and permanent home in South Portland, Maine. At 17, John joined the Navy. He served as a radar operator aboard the USS Dewey DLG 14. He served his country for three years, receiving an honorable discharge. During his service he volunteered twice to go to Vietnam, trying to stop his brother, serving in the Army, from being chosen. In 1966, he met his future wife, Beverly K. Burke. They married on May 10, 1969. They were married for 50 years, during which time they had two daughters, a granddaughter and a grandson. Beverly will greatly miss her husband, friend and lifelong partner. John joined the Bartlett Fire Department, becoming a lieutenant and fire instructor. He was able to apply his knowledge and abilities in saving a man’s life while working at the Bartlett Peg Mill. John worked at the mill for 10 years. After that he became the assistant manager at Lucy Lumber Conway Supply in Glen, N.H., where he worked for 14 years. His last full-time job was for what is now known as Spectrum, where he worked for 24 years before retiring in October 2014. John was also an avid hunter and fisherman. His passion for both have extended to his family. He taught both his daughters and his grandchildren to fish. He also taught his granddaughter how to hunt. He loved being on his boat fishing for bass and being in the woods searching for deer. He loved even more enjoying these activities with his family. John was also a proud and loving father and grandfather. He is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by his daughters Linda Shaw LaPierre and Heather Shaw Brown, his grandchildren Autumn Shaw and Benjamin LaPierre as well as by Linda’s partner Michael Biron and Heather’s husband Jason Brown. John is also survived by his brother Robert H. Shaw of Rumford, Maine. As well as many nieces, a nephew and cousins. John also wished to give a heartfelt thank you to the oncology team at Memorial Hospital and the incredible staff from Hospice, as well as the Mudgets. Visiting hours will be Tuesday, July 16, 2019, from 4-6 p.m. at the Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway. To send a message of condolence, or for more information go to furberandwhite.com . In lieu of flowers, John would love a donation in his name to go to St. Jude’s Hospital. John A. Rowe Jr. 85, of Glen, died Sept. 28, 2014 at the Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born in Rumford, Maine, the son of John and Ida (Therrihault) Rowe, he had lived in Glen over 35 years. Mr.Rowe was a retired truck driver and had worked for Richard Graves Trucking for several years. Following retirement he had been Campground Host at the Jigger Johnson Campground, on the Kancamagus in Albany, for several summers. Thefamily includes: his companion, Mary L. Hall, of Glen; two sons, Alex Rowe, of Lowell, Mass., and Paul Rowe, of North Conway; three stepdaughters, Nedra Brackett, of Conway, Nancy Lawrence, of Berlin, and Lorraine Dame, of Florida; a stepson, Henry Asenault, of Florida; three grandchildren; a sister, Darlene Janvrin, of Gorham; and several nieces and nephews. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. The Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway is in charge of arrangements. Lillian M. Sanborn: Bartlett – Lillian M. Sanborn, 91, of Bartlett, died August 19, 1995, at Memorial Hospital, North Conway, after a sudden illness. She was the daughter of Edward and Catherine (King) Abott and a lifelong resident of Bartlett. She was a cook and pastry chef at Sky Valley Motel in the 1950s and a choir director and pianist in Bartlett Union Congregational Church and Glen Community Baptist Church. She also held the Boston Post Cane in Bartlett. Her husband, Leon Sanborn, died in 1973. The family includes three sons, Kenneth E Sanborn of Warren, Michigan; Carroll L Sanborn of New Carlisle, Ohio and Henry C. Sanborn of North Kingston, Rhode Island; Three daughters, Doris M. Chadbourne of Glen, Evelyn R. Bailey of Melrose, Mass, and Ellen L. Hayes of Bartlett; 17 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services: Calling hours are Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Furber and White Funeral Home, North Conway. The funeral is Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Bartlett Union Congregational Church with the Rev Dr Robert Abarno officiating. He will be assisted by the Rev Wendy Zug, the Rev Frank Gratchen and the Rev David Eldridge. Burial will be in the Bartlett Village Cemetery. Faylene Joyce Rogers, 86, the daughter of Fred and Dot Stewart was born in Bartlett, N.H. on Oct. 26, 1934. Faye passed away peacefully with the lord by her side on April 29, 2020, at her son Dale’s home in Canaan, Maine. She grew up in Bartlett, N.H., where she attend Bartlett High School. There she was involved in basketball, softball, and the 4H club. Faye also presided in Connecticut. She excelled in the hospitality service, in which she rose to the position of District Manager for Howard Johnson. She returned to the Howard Johnson in North Conway, which in later years, became known as Fandangle’s Restaurant. Many people became acquainted with her warm welcome and enjoyed her company there for over 40 years. She continued her work at the Farm Museum at the Fryeburg Fair, with good friends Ed and Diane Jones. Through her open personality she made many wonderful, life long friends. Faye was always up for socializing and loved meeting up with friends, for lunch dates, outings or to just sit and talk. One of Faye’s favorite past times was to go on yard sale excursions with her dear friend Phoebe at the helm. Other close dear friends to her were Meri and Carol who helped support her in good days as well as when she was feel ill. Faye had a big heart and always wanted to help who she could. She took in any child that needed a place to go which earned her the nickname Faye’s strays. She will be greatly missed but her soul will live on in all those she touched in life. She is preceded in death by, her two sisters Pearl and husband, Henry Neally; and youngest sister Gail and husband, Alan Abbott; her sons, Rick Rogers, Butchie Rogers and Paul Rogers; as well as a special niece Linda Willams. Faye is survived by her daughter, Delight Mroz and husband, Tom, of North Carolina; son Dale Rogers of Canaan Maine; and daughter in-law Darlene of Bethel, Maine. Faylene is also survived by seven grandchildren she called “Nana’s Flock” which is as follows: Shawn Mroz and wife, Laura, of New York; Dale Jr. and wife, Anne, of New Hampshire; Melissa Miller and husband, Eric, of Vt.; Brittany Rogers; Heidi Rogers both of Canaan Maine; Ashley Rogers of Rhode Island; Tyler Rogers of New Hampshire; and Ian Rogers of New York. She also was blessed with 16 great-grandchildren which brought Faylene great joy. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Jen’s Friends Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 1842, North Conway, NH 03860 A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Walter C. Smith of Bartlett passed away on the morning of May 5, 2015, from long-running medical issues. Born in North Conway, Walter was the only son of Clayton F. and Rita Smith, who preceded him. He grew up in Athol, Mass., and moved to Bartlett when he was 20. He left behind his son, Clayton J. Smith, cousins, and many friends. Walter was known for his dry sense of humor, charming wit and loyalty to his friends, old or new. He worked around the valley, in road construction and cooking at the old Scare Crow Restaurant and Jackson Village Store, plowed snow in the winters, and several odd jobs. He also worked at Black Mountain Ski Area, where they nicknamed him "Papa Smurf." He was happy to sit, over coffee or a beer, talking and reminiscing at Hansel & Gretel, Big Bear's Place, Patch's, Corner Store, Stanley's, Glen Junction, and too many more to list. He was quick to offer a hand to an acquaintance or a stranger. He had been a member of the Bartlett Fire Dept in the late 1970s to early 1980s. Walter was the picture of a "Bartlett Local" and loved his town. A living landmark of the village. There will be a casual, memorial service to celebrate his life, at the Glen Fire Station, on Sunday, May 24, from 3 to 5 p.m. Stop in for a cup of coffee and snack and share a memory or two of Walter. In lieu of flowers, a donation in his memory can be made to the Bartlett Firefighter's Association. Francis J. Siek Jr., 78, of Bartlett, N.H, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 16, 2020. Born in Montgomery, Ala., he was the son of the late Francis and Ann (Perrone) Siek. Frank grew up in Newington, Conn., graduating from Newington High School Class of 1960. After graduation, he proudly served in the United States Marine Corps 2nd Battalion, Platoon 257 where he deployed to Vietnam. After his service in the War, he completed his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Connecticut State University and joined the workforce as a certifi ed public accountant. In 1985, Frank married his wife of 35 years, Pat. In 1987, they relocated their family to the Mount Washington Valley after falling in love with the area while vacationing. He worked many years for Robert Johnson CPA and associates before becoming self-employed. He was an active member of his community and volunteered his time to Habitat for Humanity, The Bartlett Village Cemetery Association and the Bartlett Bicentennial Committee. In most recent years, he loved hanging out with “the gang” at Patch’s Market and nothing gave him greater joy than spending time with and caring for his two grandchildren in retirement: Peyton, 10, and Logan, 9. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends and will be remembered by his kind heart and witty sense of humor by all who knew him. Frank is survived by his wife Patricia Siek of Bartlett; daughter Dawn Landers and husband, Shawn, of Center Conway, N.H.; granddaughter Peyton Landers; grandson Logan Landers; sister Maryann Tracey of Middletown, Pa.; niece Linette Tracey of Portland, Conn.; niece Melissa Ireland of East Lancaster, Pa.; and his beloved dog Abby. He was predeceased by his parents, Francis and Ann (Perrone) Siek of Newington, Conn.; brother Robert (Bobby) Siek of Newington; and brother George Siek of New Britain, Conn. No funeral or memorial service is immediately planned due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In lieu of fl owers, donations can be made to the Conway Area Humane Society, PO Box 260, Conway, NH 03818. The Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway is in charge of arrangements Elizabeth “Beth” Elaine Richards The love that retired Josiah Bartlett Elementary School teacher Elizabeth “Beth” Elaine Richards had for her family, friends, community and students, did not come to an end with her death. Beth passed away on April 5, 2021, after a courageous battle with a traumatic brain injury and ultimately succumbing to coronavirus, despite being fully vaccinated. Beth is survived by her husband Dale M. Richards ; three children, Lindsay S. Richards, Ian W. Richards and Carrie A. Richards-Westphalen; and her husband Peter D. Dotson-Westphalen; as well as her brother David Dick and many other loved cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and students. She was preceded in death earlier this year by her brother Steven Dick. Beth was the first born child of John B. and Marcelle Dick on Feb. 4, 1945, in Sweetwater, Texas. She grew up with her brothers in Cambridge, Mass., and, after high school graduation, went on to complete her Bachelor’s degree in education at Salem State College. While teaching at Bartlett, she went back to school to earn a master’s of education in reading from the University of New Hampshire. Beth’s pride was teaching and she shared her passion for learning with thousands of children and adults in the Mount Washington Valley throughout her more than 35 years of teaching. Beth loved reading, writing, sewing and took any opportunity to bask in the warm sunshine on the beach. She was the happiest when she was smiling with the people she cared about. Beth’s infectious smile, strength, resiliency and genuine care for others was truly exemplary. In her passing she would want us all to be kind, to lean on each other, and to try to make this world a better place for our neighbors and the next generation. We know that she is in a better place now — smiling in the glistening sunshine, listening to the waves roll in, fi nally at peace. The family will be holding a small service this weekend. A celebration of life will be announced when it is safe to gather. In lieu of fl owers, please donate to Jen’s Friends (jensfriends.org) or a charity of your choice, in her memory. The Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway, N.H., is in charge of arrangements. Dale Michael Richards (1942-2024) passed away on Nov. 16 peacefully at the home he built after a short but fierce battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends and left this world to reunite with his wife Elizabeth E. Richards (1945-2021), the love of his life. He is sur vived by three children, Lindsay S. Richards, Ian W. Richards and Carrie A. Richards; as well as his sister Roberta Brown and many other loved cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and of course his dog Boris. Dale was born to Robert W. Richards and Pearl A. Kahler on Jan. 4, 1942, in Columbia, Pa. He spent his childhood in Pennsylvania, and after his mother’s passing, as a teenager he was a stepson to Alma May Michal Richards, whom he always considered a second mother. He went on to proudly join the Army from 1962-65, which gave him an enormous amount of pride throughout his life. After discharge he spent time in Massachusetts before joining the Wedlin Ski Club, which brought him to the Mount Washington Valley, where he met his wife, Elizabeth Richards. They were married in 1971 and began building their home two years later. Dale became one of the valley's small business owners (and local beer expert) when he opened Glen Beverage in 1995. The business is still going strong as we approach its 30 year anniversary. Dale loved his family, friends and this community deeply. He could always be counted on for support or a witty remark. He was a loving husband, father and friend to all who knew him. His presence will be missed deeply. The Richards family invites the community and all who knew Dale to join us at graveside service at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24, at the Glen Ceme tery, followed by a celebration of life at the Eagle Mountain House in Jackson from 3-6 p.m. Please be aware the service is outside, so dress accordingly. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Jen’s Friends (jensfriends.org) or a charity of your choice in his memory. Furber Funeral Home in North Conway, N.H., is in charge of arrangements. Snow, Nealley (Goodnow) Kathleen "Kathlyn", 52, of Yarmouthport, MA, passed away quietly on January 31, 2005, with family and several close friends in attendance. Kathlyn was born October 11, 1952 in Englewood, NJ, and is the daughter of Colonel (ret.) Chandler Goodnow first marriage to Ann (Foss) Goodnow (deceased) of Crofton, MD, Colonel Goodnow, remarried to Ruth G. Goodnow, continues to reside in Crofton, MD. Kathlyn after attending schools in the United States and Europe, graduated from Stuttgart American High School in Stuttgart, Germany and later from the University of New Hampshire with a Masters Degree in Fine Arts. She went on to become a teacher in the Conway, NH School system, a real estate agent for Country Squire Realty, and the founder and co-owner of the Real Estate Magazine, all located in the Mt. Washington Valley. Kathlyn was an avid dog breeder, having several National and International champions. Her interest in the Bartlett, NH town government led to her being an elected member of the Planning Board for 16 years. She was also Chairman of that Board for several terms and was instrumental in implementing many of the current zoning protections. She went on to become the first woman Selectperson for Bartlett. Kathlyn's insight and drive led to the formation of the Attitash Bartlett Aspiration Compact, a continuing fundraising partnership with Attitash Ski Area (American Ski Company), that provides scholarships to qualifying Bartlett students to further their education. Kathlyn viewed her business partnership with Betsy Rand of Bartlett, NH, as one of her most meaningful accomplishments. This partnership, Nealley and Rand, provided a resource center for those persons who were appearing pro se in the civil court system. Kathlyn was also a court-approved mediator for marital, small claims and land disputes. After moving to the Cape, she became employed at the Law Offices of Kathleen Fowler, located in Dennis, MA. She is survived by her husband, Robert M. Snow, Jr. and two children from a prior marriage to Stuart J. Nealley of Bartlett, NH. The children, Ryan Chandler Nealley, a mechanical engineer, and Elissa Ashton Nealley, college student, are all of Yarmouthport, MA. Kathlyn's siblings are Pamela Goodnow of Washington, DC, Mark Goodnow of Pasadena, MD and Elizabeth Conner of Mt. Airy, MD. Kathlyn also leaves behind Dawn Delaney Goodnow and Richard E. Conner, Jr., the spouses of Mark and Elizabeth, along with their children, Amanda Goodnow, Rebecca Goodnow, Richard Conner, Clayton Conner and Timothy Conner, her godson. At Kathlyn's request, there will be no calling hours. A memorial church service will be held Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at 10 A.M. at the Sacred Heart Chapel, Summer Street, Yarmouthport, MA. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kathlyn's memory to Hospice and Palliative Care of Cape Cod, 270 Communication Way, Hyannis, MA 02601. Arrangements by the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave., South Yarmouth, MA. To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store. Published in Cape Cod Times on Feb. 6, 2005. === James “Jim” Cornelius Sheehan Jr. CAPE ELIZABETH – James “Jim” Cornelius Sheehan, Jr., 82, son of James Cornelius Sheehan and Mary Elizabeth (Marion) Hayden Sheehan, born Sept. 27, 1940 in Stratford, Conn., passed peacefully at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. Jim’s fiery spirit is carried on by his daughter, Colleen Taintor (husband Chris, son Michael and fiancée Jesse Yabrosky, daughter Emily McIntyre and husband David, and son Brian and partner Tobey Solomon-Auger), his son, Jim (wife Maria, children Danielle, Jimmy, and Sydney); his sister, Marybeth Walsh; and many in-laws, nieces, nephews, family, and friends from every stage of his life, too numerous to name but not to be forgotten. Jim was predeceased by his beloved wife and son, Kathleen, and Michael, who died in 2009, and 1972 respectively. Jim was born and raised in Stratford, Conn. As a young man he worked in construction, which he really loved. Jim and Kathleen met at Miss Comer’s dancing school when they were in 7th grade. Kathleen then attended Laurelton Hall and Jim attended the adjacent Fairfield Preparatory School, convenient for the romance to continue to flourish. After he and Kathleen were engaged, he built their first home by hand in Huntington, working on it afternoons and evenings after long days on the job site. They were married Nov. 4, 1961, shortly after Kathleen’s graduation from nursing school. In the spring of 1970, while living in their second home in Huntington, raising three young children, Jim convinced Kathleen to move to New Hampshire and buy the Linderhof Motor Inn, which they owned until 1975. During those years, despite arriving with virtually no hospitality experience, the two and their partners built their lodging, dining, and apres ski establishment into one of the finest in the Mount Washington Valley. The revelers endured long lines in the cold to earn their spot to dance the night away to live music almost every weekend all winter long. After selling the Linderhof, Jim spent many years working happily in the beer distribution business, first with Silver Brothers and later with Amoskeag Beverages. He loved the visits to the Valley from Miller Lite celebrities, including Larry Bird, Ray Nitzscke, and a host of others from the era. Jim was enormously proud of being a founding father of the annual Mud Bowl, a slippery, fun-filled event benefiting the North Conway Community Center, now in its 46th year. He looked forward to the festivities and antics every year, and was honored to be chosen as the Grand Marshal of the Mud Bowl parade in 2010. The lifelong friends he made while with Amoskeag include the owners of the company, who valued his hard work and good humor, and the many young people he mentored as they started out in the business. He was a demanding but thoughtful boss who made an indelible impression on everyone he worked with. After retiring from Amoskeag in 2002, Jim and Kathleen enjoyed traveling and camping in some great places, like the National Parks, the coast of Maine, along the bikeways in Canada, and wherever their friends found a great lake for paddling, and biking trails. His grandchildren were especially delighted by Jim and Kathleen’s fifth-wheel RV, a big step up after a childhood of tent camping and the site of many cherished memories. Later in retirement, Jim embarked on yet another career, this one as a shuttle bus driver at Attitash/Bear Peak. There, he made friends with all of the lifties on his early morning rides, and enjoyed the time he spent with the children and their families on their way to and from the slopes. All who knew Jim were blessed to be a part of his many passions and interests, especially his love of skiing. He and Kathleen shared annual ski trips – throughout New England, and in Colorado, Utah, and Whistler – with their close friends from the Mt. Washington Valley, and later with their children and grandchildren. He and Kathleen rarely missed a ski day with all of the grandchildren, and fostered their love of the sport, dutifully packing and carrying their equipment; sneaking them orders of fries before, during, and after long ski days; and packing M&Ms in their pockets to make sure they had a steady stream of chocolate during their longest days. He also schlepped up many a mountainside to cheer them on during their days racing with the Wildcat youth program. Most of all, he made skiing with his friends and family a priority, creating a magnetic community for all who were up for a few cold runs with him. Jim and Kathleen welcomed countless guests for Storyland trips, and for weekends skiing, hiking, and biking in the Valley. There was always a meal ready to share and a drink ready to be poured. Their home was warm and inviting, and generosity was a hallmark of their life together. Jim and Kathleen delighted in their volunteer roles for the Wounded Warrior events. Jim was perfectly cast as Santa, since they both loved spoiling all children at Christmas. Jim taught his children and grandchildren many lessons in his time with them. He had many talents, tackled every project with determination (some might say stubbornness), and was always willing to lend his friends a hand. He taught his grandchildren how to ride a bike, how to take no ‘you know what’ from anybody, how to savor a cold Miller Light on an even colder ski day, how to talk their way out of a speeding ticket, and how to expertly maneuver any hardware store excursion. Knowing and loving Jim has been a treat for all who had the privilege. His single-minded decisiveness, his gift for a memorable, hilarious, and sometimes profane turn of phrase, sharp sense of humor, and huge heart will be dearly missed. Jim’s family wants to extend a special thank you to the incredible team of nurses and other staff who have cared so warmly for Jim over the last six years, especially those at The Landing at Cape Elizabeth, and previously at Atria in Scarborough, who made him feel at home. A memorial service will be held for Jim from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 16 at The Red Parka Pub in Glen, N.H. The family will be planning a gathering and burial in Stratford, Conn. in May 2023. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim’s name can be made to: Kathleen Sheehan Memorial Nursing Scholarship at https://www.vnhch.org/ or: Good Shepherd Food Bank at https://giving.gsfb.org/ -Janet Burke Sanphy, 84, of Intervale, N.H., died Nov. 29, 2023, at home. She was born in North Conway, N.H. The daughter of Herbert and Anna Burke, she was a lifelong resident. Over the years, Janet worked at The Eating House at Cranmore, Carroll Reed, The Lobster Trap and at Grant’s Supermarket as the produce manager. She was an avid gardener, crafter and enjoyed watching the birds. She also enjoyed cooking and baking. She loved spending time with her family and watching her grandchildren grow up. She especially loved this time of year, baking, decorating for the holidays and watching Christmas movies on the Hallmark Channel. The family includes two daughters, Lynne Sanphy of Bartlett, N.H.; and Rebecca Pelchat and husband, Steve, of Intervale; four grandchildren, Jeremy Fall and wife, Brett; Joseph Fall; Ashley Blanchette and husband, Glen; and Nicole Quint and husband, Tyler; many great-grandchildren; and sister Kathleen James. Also a very special niece Debbie Sweeney and husband Merle. Many other nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Roland “Maxie” Sanphy, in 2001 after 43 years of marriage. She also was predeceased by siblings, Geneva Adjutant, Gordon Burke, Herbert Burke Jr., Stephen Burke, Evelyn Marshall, Margaret Grant, Opal Scaletti and Anne Ruel. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 11 a.m. at the Glen Cemetery. There will be no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Jen’s Friends, P.O. Box 1842, North Conway, NH 03860.- --- Geraldine Disbrow Tilton, affectionately known as “Gerry” or “Gram” passed away on July 10, 2024, in North Conway, N.H., surrounded by her family. Gerry was born in Binghamton, N.Y., on Dec. 14, 1937, to Clarence and Viola Disbrow. She moved to the Mount Washington Valley in the 1960s, quickly fitting right into the area. She lived a life marked by kindness, devotion and service to the community. Gerry dedicated 25 years as a secretary to the Josiah Bartlett Elementary School. Many have spoken of how she was such an important part of their childhoods and have fond memories of her during their formative school years. She also served as a minister in many different roles for over 20 years. You could say she wore many hats. She spent countless hours every year laboring to make the best blueberry crisp which could be found at the church booth at the Fryeburg Fair. She was also a Justice of the Peace, Notary and had her own daycare while her children were young. She was a fierce advocate for victims of domestic and sexual violence and was an integral part of the creation of the Conway division of the organization Starting Point. Known for her caring nature and ever present willingness to lend a listening ear, she was often called an earth angel by those who knew her. Her love for the Lord was profound and she set an example of it every day. She found pleasure in the little things in life such as crossword puzzles and bird watching; both reflecting her peaceful and thoughtful nature. She leaves behind her legacy of kindness and service and will be cherished and remembered by all that knew her. Her family will especially miss her unique home made coleslaw as it was always a crowd favorite and requested at all family gatherings. Preceded in death by her husband of 22 years Richard Tilton ; daughter Colleen Allen ; grandson Ethan Allen; and stepson David Tilton. She is survived by her son Craig France and his wife, Nancy; son Charles Thompson and his wife, Kimberlee; stepson Dickie Tilton and wife, Linda; stepdaughter Kathleen Turner and her husband, Kenneth; stepdaughter Mary; stepson Jeffery Tilton and wife, Tracy; granddaughters, Melissa Rendleman and Jenny France; step-granddaughters, Alleson Huckaby and Sarah Talbot; grandsons, Dustin Allen, Seth Allen and Liam Thompson; great-grandsons, Jordan Devon Jackson, Ryan Rendleman, Ryon Pandora-Allen and Rhett Walker; great-granddaughters, Marilyn Allen, Beatrice Allen and Colleen Allen; and many more nieces and nephews. Every winter Gram would do a “snow dance” to hurry along winter as it was her favorite season. This winter when the first snowflakes falls, we are sure it will be her dancing up in Heaven. She will be missed by many, but she will live on in the hearts of all those whose lives have been touched by her. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. on Aug. 10 at the First Church of Christ UCC at 2521 White Mountain Highway in North Conway. Following the funeral, the family would like to invite you to her celebration of life at the Red Parka Pub in Glen, N.H., from noon to 2 p.m. Both the funeral and celebration of life will be open to the public. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Gerry’s name to Jen’s Friends. === ================================================== Richard D. Tilton, 79, of Bartlett died on Jan. 25, 2005 at the Memorial Hospital in North Conway from complications of emphysema. Born in Haverhill, Mass., the son of Sewall and Elizabeth (McGall) Tilton, he moved to Jackson in 1965 and later to Bartlett. He was a corpsman in the U.S. Navy during World War II and worked for Thomas & Betts, an electrical equipment company, for many years as a salesman. Later he owned and operated a doughnut shop in Laconia and then moved back to the Bartlett-Jackson area and did maintenance at the former Barnabys Restaurant in North Conway. He also operated Grandpas Toy Shop and sold his toys at area craft fairs.Dick was a member of the Bartlett and Jackson yoked churches and served as Moderator and Deacon in the Jackson Community Church. He was an avid fisherman and loved to sing. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Gerry (Disbrow) Tilton of Bartlett; three sons, Dick Tilton of Maui, Jeff Tilton of Intervale, and David Tilton and his wife Nancy of North Conway; two daughters, Kathleen Turner and her husband Kenneth of Concord and Mary Tilton of Madison; three step-children, Colleen Allen of Bartlett, Craig France and his wife Nancy of North Conway, and Charles Thompson of Glen; 15 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and a brother, Kenneth Tilton of Dunnellon, FL. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 29 at 10 a.m. in the First Church of Christ Congregational in North Conway with the Rev. Dr. Donald F. Derse, pastor, officiating. There will be no visiting hours. Donations may be sent to the First Church of Christ Congregational, P.O. Box 401, North Conway, NH 03860 or to the Bartlett-Jackson Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 422, Glen, NH 03838-0422.The Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway is in charge of arrangements. TiltonDick RyanKatherine TuckRussell DottieRussell SylviaSeavey SeaveyJon SusanRoy DickStimpson PriscillaStimpson Stoner LynnRoberts RoodeDavid BlaineRogerson JohnShaw RoweJohn Lillian Sanborn RogersFaylene WalterSmith Seik BethRichards DaleRichards Goodie SheehanJim Sanphy TiltonGerry BACK TO CONTENTS PAGE BACK TO CONTENTS PAGE BACK TO CONTENTS PAGE BACK TO CONTENTS PAGE BACK TO CONTENTS PAGE BACK TO CONTENTS PAGE BACK TO CONTENTS PAGE BACK TO CONTENTS PAGE BACK TO CONTENTS PAGE BACK TO CONTENTS PAGE STILLINGS WOODROW WOODROW WILSON STILLINGS WHITEFIELD � Woodrow Wilson Stillings, 91, passed into God�s hands on December 25, 2003 at the Morrison Nursing Home. Woodrow was born a son to Samuel and Cora (Hatch) Stillings on July 2, 1912 in Bartlett, NH. He was a decorated War Veteran, having served in the U. S Army for a period of five years during World War II. Woodrow worked in the local shoe industry for more than 40 years. Prior to that he helped operate the family farm. Woodrow was well known for his daily walks around town even into his 90�s. He loved to greet everyone he met with a smile and a wave. His hobbies were woodworking and tinkering with just about everything. He loved to hunt, fish, and take long rides with his wife. Surviving family members include his wife of 50 years, Frances Nelson Stillings of Littleton and three stepchildren, Nancy Gibeau of Gilmanton, NH, Loxley Ness of Monroe, NH, and Elaine Koczur of Littleton, NH, as well as many nieces, nephews, and step-grandchildren. Four sisters, six brothers, and one stepdaughter predeceased him. Services: At the request of the family there will be no callings hours. A graveside service is planned at a later date in the spring, which will be announced. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory, to the Society for the Preservation of the New Hampshire Forests, 54 Portsmouth St., Concord, NH 03301 or info@spnhf.org . Arrangements and care have been entrusted to the Pillsbury Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Inc. To view an online memorial or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.pillsburyfh.com . http://phaneuf.tributes.com/show/Woodrow-Wilson-Stillings-146822 SMEARER Roden BACK TO CONTENTS PAGE John Roden NORTH HAVERHILL - John A. Roden Sr., 91, died May 31, 2013, at the Grafton County Nursing Home, North Haverhill. He was born in Cambridge, Mass., July 4, 1921, a son of Ernest and Mary (Penney) Roden. John enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1941 and was eventually stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hickam Field, and was a survivor of the Japanese air strikes on Hawaii. He later served as a turret gunner in a bomber in the 22nd Material Bombardment Squad. After his discharge on July 5, 1945 he returned to the States and became a special officer in Pelham and soon after, a full time police officer in Hudson. In the early 1950s he was named the chief of police in Lisbon, then chief in Hampton, where he received national accord for his handling of the 1965 Hampton Beach riots. While serving as chief in Hampton, the department became the first force in New Hampshire to use dogs. He returned to the North Country as chief of the Haverhill, N.H., Police Department. He left law enforcement for a few short years, when, along with his wife Barbara, they owned and operated the Pike General Store. He returned to law enforcement by accepting the job as chief in Bartlett, retiring in 1987. He then worked at the Intervale Rest Area for several years. Following this retirement and his return to this area, he served as a bailiff in the Haverhill and Hanover District Courts. In all, John served more than 40 years in law enforcement. John is a member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, Ross-Wood American Legion Post No. 20 of Woodsville, the Haverhill Memorial Post No. 5245 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Grafton-Kane Lodge No. 46 F&AM of North Haverhill. He is also a life member of the New Hampshire Chiefs of Police Association and Retired Law Officers Association. He married the former Barbara Atwood on March 6, 1948, and she predeceased him on Feb. 5, 1997. He was also predeceased by a son, John A. "Jack" Roden Jr. on April 3, 2003, and a brother, Rev. Thomas Roden. Survivors include three sons, Scott and wife Diana of Benton, Jeffrey Roden and wife Katie of North Conway, and Bradley Roden of Benton; six grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. SERVICES: There are no calling hours. A memorial service is Thursday, June 6, at 1 p.m. in Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville. Pastor Susan Ellery will officiate. A private burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Woodsville, at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, Division of Development, 901 E Street NW, Suite 100, Washington, D.C. 20004-2025. For more information or to sign an online condolence please visit www.rickerfh.com . Published by Union Leader on Jun. 3, 2013. Arline "Topsy" Samuelson Arline "Topsy" Samuelson, 83, of Intervale, died on May 24, 1999 at the Clipper Home of North Conway, following a long illness. She was born on November 15, 1915 to Edward Thoyt Chamberlain and May Hadley Chamberlain of Montrose, Mass. She graduated from Lynn English High School in Lynn, Mass., and then pursued a course of fine arts at Colby Junior College in New London. She was awarded an Associates Degree in Fine Arts in June, 1935. After graduating, she attended the Scott Carbee School of Art, the Massachusetts School of Fine Arts, and the Boston Museum School of Art. For a short time she designed greeting cards for a company in Boston. During the late 1940s and into the '50s, she was very active with the Eastern Slope Ski Club's Junior Ski Program. She was also a Den Mother for the local Cub Scouts. "Topsy" worked for many years as a salesperson at the Shop in the Woods Gift Shop in North Conway. She kept her art interests alive by teaching art to many of the area's children and adults. Her classes were held at the North Conway Community Center, and many private lessons were held at her home in Intervale. During the creation of Story Land in Glen, the late Bob Morrell hired Topsy to design many of the early attractions, including the pumpkin coach and the magic castle. From 1956 to 1961, Topsy illustrated several children's books for a company in New York. In 1989 she helped in illustrating Outdoor Explorations in the Mount Washington Valley by Ned Beecher, Tin Mountain Conservation Center. HHer family includes a son, Peter B. Samuelson of Intervale; a daughter, Brooke Samuelson of Old Saybrook, Conn.; three grandchildren, Darrah E. Grubb, Eric P. Samuelson and Kathryn Samuelson; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at Christ Church Episcopal in North Conway on Thursday, June 3 at 5 p.m. Immediately afterward there will be an open house, in celebration of Topsy's many years as an art teacher, at the North Conway Community Center. Former art students are encouraged to drop off their artwork for display at the Community Center anytime prior to the open house. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the North Conway Community Center/Topsy Samuelson Art Scholarship Fund, c/o the North Conway Community Center, P.O. Box 487, North Conway, NH 03860. Scholarship recipients will be selected by the Dollars for Scholars Program. Arrangements are by the Furber and White Funeral Home of North Conway. =========================================== Paula Rae Rogerson of Bartlett, N.H., passed away peacefully on Sept. 11, 2025, following a sudden illness. She was born to Morton and Rowena Rogerson at Memorial Hospital in North Conway, on Aug. 12, 1947. She graduated from Fryeburg Academy in 1965 and later received her Radiology Technician Certificate from United Hospital in Port Chester, N.Y. During her training in New York she met Edith Nelson who became her best friend and lifelong companion. They both visited here frequently until they embarked on their adventure out west. They lived for a short time in Fremont, Calif., before returning to Bartlett to be close to her family after her mother was diagnosed with cancer. Paula and Edith had a passion for traveling, and they enjoyed many trips to many tropical islands including Hawaii, Barbados, Jamaica and the Virgin Islands. Her vacation slide shows were always a family favorite. After settling in their home in Bartlett next door to her parents, Paula followed in her mother’s footsteps with keeping vegetable and flower gardens, and canning everything including her homemade spaghetti sauce. She was a talented cook and enjoyed trying out new gourmet recipes. Family favorites include her baked mac and cheese, lasagna, homemade pizza and chocolate trifle. Paula loved to be outside in sun, whether it was playing games with the kids in the backyard, tending to her gardens, or splashing around in the river. She was happiest when she was barefoot in her cutoff shorts and a tank top, and we will always remember her big smile. She is predeceased by her parents, and her brother, Blaine J. Rogerson . Survived by her loving life partner, Edith Nelson, and her niece, LaKinya Tuzo, sister-in-law Patricia Rogerson, nephew Blaine J. Rogerson, Jr., “Joe” and his wife Loretta of Bartlett, and nieces Andrea Saunby and her husband, Jim of Michigan, and DeAnn LeBlanc and her husband, Bob of Albany. Arrangements were made through Furber Funeral Home and Cremation Services. A graveside service will be held at the Bartlett Village Cemetery on Thursday, Sept. 18, at 11 a.m. ============================================ Cindi Demsey Sandman It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Cindi Demsey Sandman of Bartlett, N.H., on Oct. 25, 2025. Originally from Danvers, Mass., in 1960, Cindi found her home in the Mount Washington Valley from a young age and was fortunate to be able to spend the majority of her life in the place she loved, with the people who meant the most to her. Cindi fought a long and private battle with cancer, and wanted to express her gratitude and love to Leona and the team in the Oncology Department at Memorial Hospital. Their support through this journey was one of the things she valued most these past two years. Additional thanks go to the incredible doctors and nurses who helped care for Cindi at Memorial during the last week of her life and all of her friends who have showed up to support her family during this challenging time. While she may be gone, she will never be forgotten. Cindi is survived by her husband Mark, their two children Kori and Casey, her cat Pebbles, her dog Sophie, her G-boy Tigger and her best friend of over 40 years Mary Goodwin. Arrangements were made through Furber Funeral Home and Cremation Services. A private open house to celebrate her life will occur at a later date. Please consider donating to Harvest Hills Animal Shelter in her name, as she was a lifelong animal lover who was fortunate enough to rescue her Pebbles through this amazing organization. ================================================== Henry C. Sanborn, 82, of North Kingstown, R.I., passed away on July 3, 2025, at his home. He was born on Jan. 12, 1943, to Leon and Lillian Sanborn of Bartlett, N.H. After high school, Henry enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he became a jet mechanic. He was later stationed in Rhode Island, where he made his home. Among his many hobbies, he enjoyed volunteering at South County Hospital in South Kingstown and delivering flowers for Ice House Flowers in Coventry, R.I. Henry is survived by his sister Ellen Hayes of Bartlett and Ray Bailey Jr. of Bartlett. He was predeceased by his wife, Donna L. (King) Sanborn, in 2023. Also predeceased by his parents Leon and Lillian , his sisters Doris Chadbourne and Evelyn Bailey , and his three brothers Carl, Kenneth and Carroll. Henry leaves a large family of children: Adrianne Levy (Jeff) of Maine, Leon (Rachel) of Idaho, Dawn Alves of North Kingstown, R.I., Terri Beauchamp of West Warwick, R.I., and Gary (Rosemary), also of West Warwick. He also leaves 12 grandchildren: Tara and Ethan Levy; Jeffery, Bianca, Dimitri and Lola Sanborn; and Stephanie Durkee, Chelsey Alves, Amanda Kowalski (Andrew), TJ Geuss, Courtney Philbrick (Josh) and Ori Sanborn. He also leaves six great-grandchildren: Madison and Ava Kowalski, Eleanor and Brooklyn Durkee and Kody and Jett Philbrick. Calling hours took place at Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home in West Warwick on July 10. A committal service followed with military honors at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery on July 11 in Exeter, R.I. Samuelson RogersonPaula sandmanCindi sanborn-henry Stan Smearer Dr. Harold Shedd

  • Stage Coach & Tavern Days | bartletthistory

    Stage Coach & Tavern Days This book is a fascinating look back at how folks travelled in the days before trains, planes and automobiles. It may give us, of later generations, some appreciation of the difficulties of travelling about. Perhaps a good reason why many folks of long ago may not have gone more than 50 miles from where they were born during their lifetime. This is one of the items on this site that I saved primarily for myself, to go back and read more thoroughly at some later date. If someone else finds it interesting so much the better. Dave Here's a sample of just one page from the book. You can get the entire PDF version at the link shown Get the PDF book Old-time Taverns " Unreasonable night-tippling," that is, drinking after the curfew bell at nine o'clock, and "intemperate drinking on the Sabbath," that is, drinking by any one not a boarder before three o'clock on the Sabbath (when church services were ended), were heavily fined. Untimely " sitting of clubs " was also prohibited. These laws were evaded with as much ease as the Raines Law provisions of later years in the same neighborhood. In 1664 the red cross of St. George floated over the city ; the English were in power ; the city of New Amsterdam was now New York. The same tavern laws as under the Dutch obtained, however, till 1748, and under the English, taverns multiplied as fast as under Dutch rule. They had good old English names on their sign-boards : the Thistle and Crown, the Rose and Thistle, the Duke of Cumberland, the Bunch of Grapes, St. George and the Dragon, Dog's Head in the Por- ridge Pot, the Fighting Cocks, the White Lion, the King's Head. On the Boreel Building on Broadway is a bronze commemorative tablet, placed there in 1890 by the Holland Society. The site of this building has indeed a history of note. In 1754 Edward Willet opened there a tavern under the sign of the Province Arms ; and many a distinguished traveller was destined to be entertained for many a year at this Province Arms and its successors. It had been the home residence of the De Lanceys, built about 1700 by the father of Lieu- tenant-Governor James De Lancey, and was deemed........snip............ Another snippet: Sometimes the taproom was decorated with broad hints to dilatory customers. Such verses as this were hung over the bar : — Old-time Taverns 45 "I've trusted many to my sorrow. Pay to-day. I'll trust to-morrow." Another ran : — " My liquor's good, my measure just ; But, honest Sirs, I will not trust." Another showed a dead cat with this motto : — Care killed this Cat. Trust kills the Landlord." "If Trust, I must, My ale, Will pale."

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    BARTLETT HISTORIC SOCIETY PO Box 514 - 13 Church St. Bartlett, NH 03812 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 10th Mountain Division 'Tales of the 10th' Features Familiar Faces MARTY BASCH, NH.com September 1, 2006 Young eyes peer from faces in the black and white photographs. Wavy hair or piercing looks, they are faces of men in their youth during a time of war. From training on the slopes of Colorado to the battle with the Germans on Italy’s Riva Ridge, the photos are of the men of the 10th Mountain Division and the names are linked to skiing in the valley and beyond. Name s like Herbert Schneider, Thad Thorne, Nathan Morrell, Robert Morrell and Brad Boynton are among those that fill the pages of “Tales of the 10th: The Mountain Troops and American Skiing” ($20, New England Ski Museum) It is written by North Conway’s Jeffrey Leich, executive director of the New England Ski Museum. “Hundreds of 10th veterans are influential in the ski business,” said Leich. “These guys were influential as well as hundreds of others.” The book is a glimpse into World War II and the evolution of the 10th, how it attracted some of the best skiers of the time, how they trained in Camp Hale, how they fought and the impact these men had on postwar skiing and mountaineering. Packed with photos and a bundle of stories, the book also provides a look into the history of war and skiing, from the a pair of Birkenbeiners skiing a two-year old Norwegian king Hakon Hakonsson to safety in 1205 to the ingenious Finns who battled the Russians in the Russian-Finnish War. The Schneider name is synonymous with Mount Washington Valley skiing. Hannes Schneider, who’s likeness is captured in a Cranmore statue, was a World War I mountain trooper. Son, Herbert, who sports a mustache, crossed arms and a huge smile in one photo, was given a Bronze star for his participation in combat during World War II. After the war, he returned to North Conway, eventually running Cranmore’s Hannes Schneider Ski School and becoming part owner. Thad Thorne was a platoon sergeant and spent much of the war in Luzon and then Japan. He spent more time in the Army, including a stint in the Korean War. In time, he served seven years as Wildcat’s first ski patrol director and then moved on to the development of Attitash, working his way along the ladder as operations manager, general manager and president. As a ski consultant, he aided in the plans for Loon and Wilderness in Dixville Notch. Peter Limmer served with distinction, at Roosevelt Field in Amarillo, TX and Maxwell Field in Cortland, AL, and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant and crew chief of 6 B-29’s in the Strategic Air Command. Pete's brother, Francis Limmer served with the famous 10th Mountain Division. After training at Camp Hale, CO, he saw action in the mountains of northern Italy as a Lieutenant, and was present at the Battle of Riva Ridge. Both men joined their father’s famous boot making business upon returning home in 1946. They were avid outdoorsmen and very involved in their local community, and stewarded the family trade through the early 1990’s. A shot of Brad Boynton in Tuckerman Ravine graces the book’s pages. Before the war, Boynton was a ski instructor in Jackson, along with future 10th Division members like Bob Morrell and Arthur Ducette. Boynton was one of the founding members of the Jackson Ski Touring Foundation. Bob Morrell started up Storyland in the late 1950’s while Nate Morrell continued to be active with the 10th after the war, serving for many years as chairman of the National Association of the 10th Mountain Division. In one photo, the photographer is photographed. A lone skier schusses down the south slope of Homestake Peak in Colorado. The skier is Winston Pote, a U.S. Army Signal Corps photographer. He went on capture much of the New England skiing landscape, Tuckerman Ravine in particular, in his pictures. Bob Monahan, who chose the training site at Camp Hale in Colorado, later went on to found the Mount Washington Observatory. “One of the things that changed American skiing about the 10th was they took all these eastern skiers and put them in the Colorado Rockies in Camp Hale,” Leich said. “After the war, one could make a case, that without that the development of skiing in Colorado could have been slower.” Looking ahead, a number of 10th veterans are expected for the Schneider Cup at Cranmore March 12 and 13. Leich is planning to orchestrate a book signing with them. Also, research is underway for a spring exhibit at the New England Ski Museum focusing on the Civilian Conservation Corps and its trails. Seventy-five years ago the CCC began cutting trails and ski areas sprung up around many like Cannon and the Taft Trail, the Tecumseh Trail at Waterville Valley and Wildcat’s Wildcat. Bits and Pieces Bartlett, NH Tavern Fire, Apr 1879 THE BARTLETT FIRE.----Our Conway correspondent writes that the loss to Mr. N. T. Stillings of Bartlett, whose tavern stand and out-buildings were destroyed by fire on the 3d, is $5000, with no insurance. The loss will be a heavy one to Mr. S., whose popular tavern and stage lines were so well known among the pilgrims to "the Switzerland of America." The fire is thought to have originated from a defective chimney. The family of Mr. S, was away at the time of the fire. The New Hampshire Patriot, Concord, NH 13 Apr 1879 stillings fire schneider thorne boynton morrell pote monahan The last time this editor looked for this book it was available most locally at this link: https://www.newenglandskimuseum.com/tales-of-the-10th/ 2008, paperback, 128 pages, 140 b&w photographs and illustrations by Jeffrey R. Leich Based on the Museum’s 2000 exhibit, this visual history tells the story of the 10th Mountain Division in World War II, the unique unit conceived by New England skiers and recruited from the ranks of civilian skiers by the National Ski Patrol. Three regiments of mountain troops trained extensively in skiing and mountaineering in the Colorado Rockies, then compiled a distinguished combat history in Italy. Its veterans had an important influence on the postwar development of American skiing. 2nd edition, revised and expanded since 2003 edition. LimmerFrancis

  • Attitash Opens 1965 | bartletthistory

    Return to the Signal Contents Page Attitash Nears Completion With New Trails Attitash Opens for the First Time - January 26, 1965 Return to the Signal Contents Page AttiOpens Attitash Expands With New Trails Return to the Signal Contents Page newTrails Return to the Signal Contents Page

  • Bemis | bartletthistory

    Bemis NH at Crawford Notch , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , BEMIS at Crawford Notch Idyllic scene on the Roosevelt Highway at Bemis, perhaps 1920's. Dr Bemis's stone house is seen at left. Notchland and Samuel Bemis By Rick Russack From the website "White Mountain History.org" . You can read this article there if you can find it. Since many "off-site links" go bad over time this editor has taken the liberty of copying parts of the story below. By the time Samuel Bemis died in May of 1881, he owned nearly 6,000 acres in Hart's Location. His most visible, and lasting legacy, is Notchland, the granite mansion he designed and built, using granite quarried on his own land along the Sawyer River. He would eventually own Abel Crawford's Mount Crawford Tavern , he allowed the Portland and Ogdensburg Railroad to build their railroad through Crawford Notch on his land for one dollar, he was a progressive farmer who won awards for his apples and produce, he owned a sawmill, he gave his name to Mt. Bemis, he named other landmarks for friends, most notably Frankenstein Cliffs for the artist Godfrey Frankenstein, and he will always be remembered as perhaps the first landscape photographer in this country. Samuel Bemis was born in Putney, Vermont in June, 1793. Young Samuel learned clock and watch making from his father. Samuel moved to Boston, in 1812, and found work as a clockmaker. Bemis was of a mechanical and inventive mind. He made a surveying instrument, designed a "painless" tooth extraction tool for a dentist friend, and substantially improved upon the false teeth of the day. He became a dentist in early 1822. He made his first trip to the White Mountain in 1833, staying at Ethan Allen Crawford's Old Moosehead Tavern. Bemis visited the White Mountains every year thereafter, with Abel Crawford's Mt. Crawford Tavern becoming his destination after 1836. As time went on, Bemis frequently loaned money to Crawford, and Crawford's son-in-law, Nathaniel Davis, taking a mortgage on their Mt. Crawford Tavern in return. Abel Crawford died in 1851 and Davis took over running the tavern. By 1855, Davis's health and financial condition had deteriorated to the point where he could not continue running the tavern and he asked Bemis to foreclose on the mortgages, which he did. It was a friendly transaction; Bemis and the Crawford and Davis families remained friends. Bemis was one of the first, if not THE first, American landscape photographer. On April 15, 1840 he purchased one of the first daguerreotype cameras sold in this country and immediately began to experiment with the new process, taking his first image just four days later. He took his first photograph in the White Mountains in June of that year and continued creating photographs in the area until 1843. Roughly half of his surviving daguerreotypes are in the George Eastman House in Rochester, NY with the others are in public and private collections. In addition to being remembered for his photography, he will long be remembered as the builder of the amazing granite mansion, Notchland, in Hart's Location. He designed the building and supervised its construction in the 1860s. It took about a decade to build and he was finally able to move in on Christmas Eve, 1870. The mansion, as Dr. Bemis called it, is entirely of stone. Even the posts in the basement are cut granite and the fireplace is supported on granite lintels supported by granite posts. The sills are granite. Bemis quarried the granite on his own land, from a quarry along the Sawyer River. It's in the woods today, but the evidence of the work done there is clear. A full telling of the Samuel Bemis story could fill a book. In addition to watchmaker, dentist, and daguerreotypist, his list of accomplishments is long. Dr, Bemis was a friend of Godfrey Frankenstein, prominent painter of the White Mountain School of Art. Bemis named the Frankenstein Cliff after his friend. A Frankenstein portrait of Bemis hangs in Notchland today. Bemis was an investor in several railroads and cooperated with the Portland and Ogdensburg Railroad when they were building their railroad through Crawford Notch. He gave them a right-of-way over his land and allowing the construction crews to live in the old Mt. Crawford Tavern. Samuel Bemis died a wealthy man in 1881. He owned his mansion and several thousand acres in Crawford Notch. He never married and left all his property to George Morey, his long-time friend, caretaker, and manager of his farm. Dr. Bemis is buried in a small cemetery behind his home. Morey's daughter-in-law, Florence, eventually become the owner of the property. She operated the house as The Inn Unique, a small hotel. After her death, it was vacant for several years, and is now, once again known as Notchland, and open to the public as a Bed and Breakfast Inn and restaurant. The Bemis House in Crawford Notch, Later Madam Morey's Inn Unique, and Now The Notchland Inn. It was constructed from granite quarried on the site over a ten year period beginning in 1860. Read the entire Dr. Bemis story at White Mountain History,Org. HERE (it will open in a new window) (Link OK, Dec 2024) As a side note to the reference "Madam Morey", Merle Burke of Bartlett worked for Florence Morey and said, "When he was twelve, I called Mrs Morey 'Madam' -- not knowing any better. Luckily she didn't hear me. But, after I said it, I thought my two Uncles, Pep and Jake and my grandfather Joe were going to snatch me bald-headed and pull my ears out. I learned a lesson that day! I read one time in the Conway Daily Sun, where someone said that she liked to be called 'Madam.' Well, I knew her for a long time and, I never knew of anyone ever calling her Madam to her face!!" REF: In Marion Varney's "Harts Location in Crawford Notch, New Hampshire's Smallest Town", published 1997, there is reference to the title, "Madam" on page 136: "She commenced her long reign as the Madam of Harts Location, as she preferred to be known, in 1928 when she was elected Town Clerk and Selectman." Since the author, Marion Varney, was a neighbor of Florence Morey there must be some truth to this statement. Two Paintings by Godfrey Frankenstein. The details of this artist could make a whole side story. He was enamored with Niagara Falls. READ WHAT I FOUND ABOUT HIM HERE A view looking west. The Dr. Bemis house at left. Crawford's Tavern is at the right. The cleared area has since grown into a forest. Rare 1870's photo of Crawford's Tavern at Bemis (left) and the Bemis Mansion on the right. Appears to be recently after a flood. The donor believes the picture was taken in the late 1870's. Photo Credit: Judith V. Hoell. Madam Morey's Inn Unique. She named and operated the Inn after it was bequeathed to her and George Morey, who had been Dr. Bemis' caretaker. She was also a N.H. State Representative. After Madam Morey's death the Inn was unused for a time. I n the 1980's it was purchased by John and Pat Bernardin who re-modeled eleven of the guest rooms and opened for business. They subsequently sold the business to it's current owners after their son's suicide. In the mid 1990's the Inn was purchased by Ed Butler and Les Schoof, along with their Berners, Crawford and Abby. As of this writing (2015) They still operate it as The Notchland Inn. You can see their current endeavors at website, where they have included a short history of the Inn. Unique Butler Schoof Bernardin Moosehead BemisHousePic RosseveltHiwyPic BemisPaintings Frankenstein BemisBio Morey CrawTavern1860

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    BARTLETT HISTORIC SOCIETY PO Box 514 - 13 School St. Bartlett, NH 03812 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Roads and Routes MtWashAccident The 10th NH Turnpike through Crawford Notch in the White Mountains, incorporated by the NH Legislature in December 1803, ran westward from the Bartlett / Hart’s Location town line for a distance of 20 miles. In today’s terminology, that would be from about Sawyer’s Rock to the intersection of the Cog Railway Base Statio n Road with Route 302. It cost a little over $35,000 to build and it was functioning by late 1806. The intent of the investors was to build a road ......snip....... The remainder of this excellent article can be found at the website of White Mountain History. This is the LINK. ( the link is working when I posted this...Dec 2024); it opens in a NEW tab. WHEN WAS RTE 302 DESIGNATED ROUTE 18? From 1922 until 1935, much of what is now US 302 was a part of the New England road marking system. Route 18, from Portland, Maine, northwest to Littleton, New Hampshire , roughly 112 miles. From Littleton west to Montpelier in Vermont, US 302 and Route 18 took different paths. NE-18 took a more northerly route, along present-day New Hampshire Route 18 and Vermont Route 18 to St._Johnsbury,_Vermont likely paralleling Interstate_93 then along present-day U.S. Route 2 up to Montpelier. Current US 302 runs along a more southerly route using other former sections of New England Interstate Routes. From Littleton, it went along former Route 10 to Woodsville,_New_Hampshire then along former Route 25 to Montpelier. The entire Maine segment of US 302 was formerly designated State Route 18, a route that was established in 1926 until being deleted in 1935 by US 302. ROOSEVELT TRAIL: The Theodore Roosevelt International Highway was a transcontinental North American highway, from the era of the auto trails, through the United States and Canada that ran from Portland, Maine, to Portland, Oregon. Its length was about 4,060 miles. The eastern end of the Theodore Roosevelt International Highway and the part through Bartlett and Crawford Notch was designated US 302 in 1935, and is still known in Maine as the Roosevelt Trail.[3] The highway was designated as a memorial following Theodore Roosevelt's death on January 6, 1919.[1] Michigan completed its section of the highway in the middle of 1926.[2] A 56-mile (90 km) portion of the highway over the Continental Divide through Marias Pass in northwestern Montana was not completed until 1930. Automobiles were carried over the pass in Great Northern Railway cars until the highway was finished.[4] Dedication ceremonies for the full route were held in Montana four months after the completion of the highway. The name fell into disuse after the 1930s with the 1926 designation of the United States Numbered Highway System that replaced much of its routing with numbered highway designations.[2] Road Accident, Jul 1880 A DRUNKEN DRIVER AND A TERRIBLE WAGON ACCIDENT ON MOUNT WASHINGTON. Mountain Wagon Upset and Its Occupants Thrown on to the Rocks---One Lady Killed and Five Wounded . GLEN COVE, N. H., July 11 1880 The first accident by which any passengers were ever injured on the carriage road from Glen house to the summit of Mount Washington occurred this afternoon about a mile below the Half-way House. One of the six-horse mountain wagons, containing a party of nine persons, the last load of the excursionists from Michigan to make the descent of the mountain, was tipped over. One lady was killed and five others were injured.Soon after starting from the summit the passengers discovered that the driver had been drinking while waiting for the party to descend. They left this wagon a short distance from the summit, and walked to the Halfway House, four miles, below, where one of the employees of the carriage road company assured them that there was no bad place below, and that he thought it would be safe for them to resume their seats with the driver who was with them. Soon after passing the Halfway House, in driving around a curve too rapidly, the carriage was tipped over, throwing the occupants into the woods and on the rocks. Mrs. Ira Chichester, of Allegan, Michigan, was instantly killed, and her husband, who was sitting at her side, was slightly bruised. Of the other occupants, Mrs. M. L. Tomsley, of Kalamazoo, Mich., had her left arm broken and received a slight cut on the head; Miss Jessie Barnard, of Kalamazoo, was slightly injured on the head; Miss Ella E. Meller and Mrs. C. Ferguson, of Romeo, Mich., and Miss Emma Lamb, of Howell, Mich., were slightly injured. Miss Emma Blackman, of Kalamazoo, escaped without any injuries. The wounded were brought at once to the Glen House, and received every possible care and attention, there being three physicians in attendance. Lindsey, the driver, was probably fatally injured. He had been on the road for ten years, and was considered one of the safest and most reliable drivers on the mountain. Mrs. Vanderhoot , of Chicago, also received slight internal injuries. The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, PA 13 Jul 1880

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    , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Crawford Notch The Notch Discovery: In 1771 a Lancaster hunter, Timothy Nash, discovered what is now called Crawford Notch, while tracking a moose over Cherry Mountain. He noticed a gap in the distant mountains to the south and realized it was probably the route through the mountains mentioned in Native American lore. Packed with provisions, he worked his way through the notch and on to Portsmouth to tell Governor John Wentworth of his discovery. Doubtful a road could be built through the mountains, the governor made him a deal. If Nash could get a horse through from Lancaster he would grant him a large parcel of land at the head of the notch, with the condition he build a road to it from the east. Nash and his friend Benjamin Sawyer managed to trek through the notch with a very mellow farm horse, that at times, they were required to lower over boulders with ropes. The deal with the governor was kept and the road, at first not much more than a trail, was opened in 1775. Settlement: The Crawford family, the first permanent settlers in the area, exerted such a great influence on the development of the notch that the Great Notch came to be called Crawford Notch. In 1790 Abel Crawford, his wife Hannah (Rosebrook) and their growing family settled on the land granted to Sawyer and Nash, at what is now Fabyans in Bretton Woods. Two years later Eleazer Rosebrook, Hannah's father, and his family moved to Abel's homestead, who in turn, settled 12 miles away at the head of the notch in Hart's Location, for more "elbow room". Both families operated inns for the growing number of travelers through the notch. Abel's inn was the Mount Crawford House. The inn operated by the Rosebrooks' was inherited by Abel's son Ethan Allen . In addition to being established innkeepers, the Crawfords were famous mountain guides that escorted visitors to the top of Mt. Washington. In 1819 Abel and Ethan Allen opened the Crawford Path, the footpath they had blazed to the summit. By 1840 horses could be on the trail. In 1821 Ethan Allen blazed a shorter route up Mt. Washington that is closely followed today by the cog railway. Railroad: Increasing tourism to the White Mountains generated interest in the building of a railroad through Crawford Notch. The construction of the railroad was considered a difficult engineering feat that was thought to be impossible by many. The railroad, built by Anderson Brothers of Maine, was opened in 1857 and ran from Portland, through the notch, to Fabyans, the area where Ethan Allen had operated his inn. Great difficulties and expenses were encountered due to the gain of 1,623 feet in elevation in the 30 miles between North Conway and Fabyans. There is an average rise of 116 feet per mile for the 9 miles between Bemis Station at the south end of the notch and Crawford Depot. Impressive Frankenstein Trestle, originally built of wood, and later replaced by steel, is 80 feet high and 500 feet long, while the Willey Brook Bridge is 100 feet high and 400 feet long. Crawford Notch State Park: Most of the land in Crawford Notch was acquired by the state of New Hampshire in 1913. It was the result of a bill passed by the legislature in 1922 aimed at rescuing the northern region of Hart's Location from excessive timber harvest. The bill failed to include the northern, most scenic part of the notch, which the state purchased in 1912 for $62,000. Almost 6,000 acres are included in the state park. The land extends on both sides of the highway to the summits of the mountains that border the Saco River Valley. In 1922 the Willey House clearing was leased to Donahue and Hamlin of Bartlett who built a cabin colony of peeled spruce logs for vacationers. More log buildings were added including rest rooms, restaurant and gift shop, but eventually the state took back the clearing for its own operations. More Crawford Notch on Page 2 Willey Family: During the fall of 1825 Samuel Willey, Jr. of Bartlett moved into a small house in the heart of Crawford Notch with his wife, five children, and two hired men. The first year the three men enlarged and improved the house which the family operated as an inn to accommodate travelers through the mountains on the desolate notch road. The little cluster of buildings was situated in the shadow of what is now called Mount Willey. In June, following a heavy rain, the Willeys were terrified when they witnessed a great mass of soil and vegetation, torn loose from the mountainside across the river, slide in a path of destruction to the valley floor. As a result, Mr. Willey built a cave-like shelter a short distance above the house to which the family could flee if a slide threatened their side of the valley. During the night of August 28, 1826, after a long drought which had dried the mountain soil to an unusual depth, came one of the most violent and destructive rain storms ever known in the White Mountains. The Saco River rose twenty feet overnight. Livestock was carried off, farms set afloat, and great gorges were cut in the mountains. Two days after the storm, anxious friends and relatives penetrated the debris-strewn valley to learn the fate of the Willey family. They found the house unharmed, but the surrounding fields were covered with debris. Huge boulders, trees, and masses of soil had been swept from Mt. Willey's newly bared slopes. The house had escaped damage because it was apparently situated just below a ledge that divided the major slide into two streams. The split caused the slide to pass by the house on both sides leaving it untouched. Inside, beds appeared to have been left hurriedly, a Bible lay on the table, and the dog howled mournfully. Mr. and Mrs. Willey, two children, and both hired men were found nearby, crushed in the wreckage of the slide. The bodies were buried near the house and later moved to Conway. Three children were never found. The true story of the tragedy will never be known. Poets and writers have conjectured many possibilities. Perhaps the family, awakened by a threatening rumble, fled from the house to their cave, and were caught in one stream of the slide. It seems more likely the Willeys started to climb the slope of the mountain to escape the rising floods and were caught in the landslide. Whatever the circumstances of the tragedy, it has endowed this part of the White Mountains with a legend enhanced by the awesome crags which rise guardians over the site of the former Willey home. Following the tragedy, an addition was built onto the house which was operated as an inn until it burned in 1898. Source Material: NH State Parks Dept CRAWFORD'S TAVERN AT NOTCHLAND Railroad through the Notch Pulpit Rock was located near the top of the Notch. Able Crawford Portrait The "Notch House" in Crawford Notch was built by Ethan Allen Crawford and his father, Abel Crawford, in 1828. It was located west of Elephant's Head at the Gate of the Notch. The Willey House By John H. Spaulding 1862 The first goods brought up the Notch was a barrel of rum, which was given to Captain Rosebrook, by a merchant of Portland, on condition he would get it up through, the Notch. The captain made record, that after crossing the Saco river twenty-two times, with a horse and two poles, and several men, he succeeded in getting as much of the rum up as was not used in the enterprise. First produce carried down through the Notch was a barrel of tobacco, raised in Lancaster, by one Titus O. Brown. Thus, we see, rum and tobacco ranked here, where, among many good people of olden times, they were considered absolutely necessary, as first. But, thanks be to reformers, may the day not be far distant when an intemperate use of either shall be looked upon by the public, under the influence of moral persuasion, as an evil to be ranked in the same light with the follies of witchcraft! FIRST HOUSE IN THE NOTCH. The Willey House is the oldest building erected in the Notch. This was built in the year 1793, by a Mr. Davis, to accommodate the unfortunate storm-bound traveller, who, from curiosity, or on business, might dare the dangers of this wild pass. Then a little grassy meadow stretched along the bank of the Saco; tall rock-maples, and a towering mountain barrier, rose in the background from this little home of the pilgrim. How like a cool shadow of a great rock was this retreat among the frowning crags ! But the thundering avalanche came, and, since August 28th, 1826, the spirit of desolation has brooded over that fated spot. How lonely there is the dirge of the high wind, as it sweeps down that solitary chasm; and the wail of the sunset breeze, with the loud requiem of the on-rushing hurricane, is most mournful, for human bones are there palled in an avalanche's ruins.' Source: Historical relics of the White Mountains: Also, a concise White Mountain guide By John H. Spaulding 1862 Website Editor's note: The "Mr Davis" referred here may have been the father of Nathaniel Davis, who was the son in law of Abel and Hannah Crawford. Nathaniel Davis completed the Davis Path up Mt Crawford in 1845. Mt CrawfordHouse AbleHannah MtnGuides Sawyer Nash FAMCrawford WilleyCamps BrownTitus SamWilley1825 AndersonBrosRR Spaulding Slide AblePic Pulpit Bridge ParkState A railroad Station House for the section crew was erected in 1887 at the west end of the Willey Brook Trestle in Crawford Notch. It became better known for the family who lived there, Hattie and Loring Evans . They arrived in the summer of 1903 and set up housekeeping in the lonely wilderness. Loring and Hattie raised their four children here. Tragically, Loring was killed in 1916 when a train went the opposite of the way he anticipated. Hattie Stayed on until 1942 and raised the four children alone. The house was razed by the railroad in 1972. To read the entire story of the House and the Evans Family pick up the book "Life By The Tracks" by Virginia C. Downs published in 1984 EDITORS NOTE: One of our railroad experts, Bob Girouard, informs us that Loring Evans died on Thanksgiving day 1913. Related: Loring and Hattie Evans burial site. Pulpit Rock and the road through the Notch - 1870 Pulpit NotchHouse crawfordtavernPIC The Devils Den at Mt Willard Crawford Notch

  • Turkey Day History | bartletthistory

    , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Thanksgiving History The date and location of the first Thanksgiving celebration is a topic of modest contention. The traditional "first Thanksgiving" is the celebration that occurred at the site of Plymouth Plantation, in 1621. The Plymouth celebration occurred early in the history of what would become one of the original thirteen colonies that became the United States. The celebration became an important part of the American myth by the 1800s. This Thanksgiving, modeled after celebrations that were commonplace in contemporary Europe, is generally regarded as America's first. Elementary school teacher Robyn Gioia has argued that the earliest attested "thanksgiving" celebration in what is now the United States was celebrated by the Spanish on September 8, 1565 in what is now Saint Augustine, Florida. Today, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday of October in Canada and on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States. The original feast in 1621 occurred sometime between September 21 and November 11. Unlike our modern holiday, it was three days long. The event was based on English harvest festivals, which traditionally occurred around the 29th of September. After that first harvest was completed by the Plymouth colonists, Gov. William Bradford proclaimed a day of thanksgiving and prayer, shared by all the colonists and neighboring Indians. In 1623 a day of fasting and prayer during a period of drought was changed to one of thanksgiving because the rain came during the prayers. Gradually the custom prevailed in New England of annually celebrating thanksgiving after the harvest. During the American Revolution a yearly day of national thanksgiving was suggested by the Continental Congress. In 1817 New York State adopted Thanksgiving Day as an annual custom, and by the middle of the 19th century many other states had done the same. In 1863 President Abraham Lincoln appointed a day of thanksgiving as the last Thursday in November, which he may have correlated it with the November 21, 1621, anchoring of the Mayflower at Cape Cod. Since then, each president has issued a Thanksgiving Day proclamation. President Franklin D. Roosevelt set the date for Thanksgiving to the fourth Thursday of November in 1939 (approved by Congress in 1941) Abraham Lincoln's successors as president followed his example of annually declaring the final Thursday in November to be Thanksgiving. But in 1939, President Franklin D. Roosevelt broke with this tradition. November had five Thursdays that year, and Roosevelt declared the fourth Thursday as Thanksgiving rather than the fifth one. In 1940 and 1941, years in which November had four Thursdays, he declared the third one as Thanksgiving. Although many popular histories state otherwise, he made clear that his plan was to establish it on the next-to-last Thursday in the month instead of the last one. With the country still in the midst of The Great Depression, Roosevelt thought an earlier Thanksgiving would give merchants a longer period to sell goods before Christmas. Increasing profits and spending during this period, Roosevelt hoped, would help bring the country out of the Depression. At the time, advertising goods for Christmas before Thanksgiving was considered inappropriate. Fred Lazarus, Jr., founder of the Federated Department Stores (later Macy's), is credited with convincing Roosevelt to push Thanksgiving back a week to expand the shopping season. However, many localities had made a tradition of celebrating on the last Thursday, and since a presidential declaration of Thanksgiving Day was not legally binding, it was widely disregarded. Twenty-three states went along with Roosevelt's recommendation, 22 did not, and some, like Texas, could not decide and took both weeks as government holidays. Critics termed Roosevelt's dating of the holiday as "Franksgiving". Proclamations - 1789 - 1793 - 1863 Thanksgiving Proclamation [New York, 3 October 1789] By George Washington, the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation. Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor-- and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness. Now therefore I do recommend and assign Thursday the 26th day of November next to be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be-- That we may then all unite in rendering unto him our sincere and humble thanks--for his kind care and protection of the People of this Country previous to their becoming a Nation--for the signal and manifold mercies, and the favorable interpositions of his Providence which we experienced in the course and conclusion of the late war--for the great degree of tranquility, union, and plenty, which we have since enjoyed--for the peaceable and rational manner, in which we have been enabled to establish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national One now lately instituted--for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed; and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge; and in general for all the great and various favors which he hath been pleased to confer upon us. And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech him to pardon our national and other transgressions-- to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually--to render our national government a blessing to all the people, by constantly being a Government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed--to protect and guide all Sovereigns and Nations (especially such as have shewn kindness unto us) and to bless them with good government, peace, and concord--To promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the encrease of science among them and us--and generally to grant unto all Mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as he alone knows to be best. Given under my hand at the City of New York the third day of October in the year of our Lord 1789. George Washington Proclamation of Thanksgiving Washington, D.C. October 3, 1863 President Abraham Lincoln This is the proclamation which set the precedent for America's national day of Thanksgiving. During his administration, President Lincoln issued many orders like this. For example, on November 28, 1861, he ordered government departments closed for a local day of thanksgiving. Sarah Josepha Hale, a prominent magazine editor, wrote a letter to Lincoln on 28, 1863, urging him to have the "day of our annual Thanksgiving made a National and fixed Union Festival." She wrote, "You may have observed that, for some years past, there has been an increasing interest felt in our land to have the Thanksgiving held on the same day, in all the States; it now needs National recognition and authoritive fixation, only, to become permanently, an American custom and institution." The document below sets apart the last Thursday of November "as a day of Thanksgiving and Praise." According to an April 1, 1864, letter from John Nicolay, one of President Lincoln's secretaries, this document was written by Secretary of State William Seward, and the original was in his handwriting. On October 3, 1863, fellow Cabinet member Gideon Welles recorded in his diary that he complimented Seward on his work. A year later the manuscript was sold to benefit Union troops. By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation. The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, others have been added, which are of so extraordinary a nature, that they cannot fail to penetrate and soften even the heart which is habitually insensible to the ever watchful providence of Almighty God. In the midst of a civil war of unequaled magnitude and severity, which has sometimes seemed to foreign States to invite and to provoke their aggression, peace has been preserved with all nations, order has been maintained, the laws have been respected and obeyed, and harmony has prevailed everywhere except in the theatre of military conflict; while that theatre has been greatly contracted by the advancing armies and navies of the Union. Needful diversions of wealth and of strength from the fields of peaceful industry to the national defence, have not arrested the plough, the shuttle or the ship; the axe has enlarged the borders of our settlements, and the mines, as well of iron and coal as of the precious metals, have yielded even more abundantly than heretofore. Population has steadily increased, notwithstanding the waste that has been made in the camp, the siege and the battle-field; and the country, rejoicing in the consiousness of augmented strength and vigor, is permitted to expect continuance of years with large increase of freedom. No human counsel hath devised nor hath any mortal hand worked out these great things. They are the gracious gifts of the Most High God, who, while dealing with us in anger for our sins, hath nevertheless remembered mercy. It has seemed to me fit and proper that they should be solemnly, reverently and gratefully acknowledged as with one heart and one voice by the whole American People. I do therefore invite my fellow citizens in every part of the United States, and also those who are at sea and those who are sojourning in foreign lands, to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next, as a day of Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens. And I recommend to them that while offering up the ascriptions justly due to Him for such singular deliverances and blessings, they do also, with humble penitence for our national perverseness and disobedience, commend to His tender care all those who have become widows, orphans, mourners or sufferers in the lamentable civil strife in which we are unavoidably engaged, and fervently implore the interposition of the Almighty Hand to heal the wounds of the nation and to restore it as soon as may be consistent with the Divine purposes to the full enjoyment of peace, harmony, tranquillity and Union. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States to be affixed. Done at the City of Washington, this Third day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three, and of the Independence of the Unites States the Eighty-eighth. By the President: Abraham Lincoln William H. Seward, Secretary of State Source: Selected Works of Abraham Lincoln, edited by Roy P. Basler. Proclamation of Thanksgiving Josiah Bartlett - 1793 Josiah Bartlett was Governor of New Hampshire. In 1793 , just a few years after the First Amendment was ratified, he issued a Thanksgiving Day proclamation. Remember how you hear that our early founders were atheists or deists? Read the proclamation and decide if he sounds like a deist. For one thing, he refers to "...the knowledge of and reverential love and regard to the One God and Father, of all,..." He also closes by using, "...in the year of our Lord, one thousand, seven hundred and ninety three..." The many favors the inhabitants of this State have been made the subjects of in the court of the current year, call for a public return of sincerer gratitude and praise to that Being from whom all our mercies flow; – And the Legislature having appointed Thursday the Twenty First day of November next, to be observed as a day of public Thanksgiving throughout this State: I have thought fit, by and with the advice of Council, to issue this Proclamation, exhorting the people of every denomination to dedicate said day to the duties of thanksgiving and praise, and to devote a reasonable part thereof in their respective places of public worship in a social manner, with grateful hearts and united voices in returning our most humble and hearty thanks to Almighty God for the unmerited favors He has been graciously pleased to confer upon us in the course of the present year now drawing to a close. In a particular manner, that He was graciously pleased to appear for us in the course of the summer past when, by reason of a severe and early drought, the hope of the husbandman seemed likely to be cut off and we were threatened with a great and general scarcity of the necessary fruits and of the field, that in the midst of judgment He remembered mercy and by sending plentiful showers of rain, the decaying and almost dying fruits of the earth were greatly revived; and that He has been pleased so to order the latter part of the season, that we are still blessed with a competent supply of the most of the necessary fruits of the field. That He had been pleased to continue to us the inestimable blessings of civil and religious liberty. That notwithstanding the tumults and confusions of the contending nations, we still enjoy the blessing of peace and good government. That we have been favored with a general measure of health, and that no waiting and pestilential disease has been suffered to prevail among us. And together with our thanksgiving, let us entreat the Father of Mercies, to continue us the blessings we now enjoy, and bestow upon us all further needed favors. That it would please Him still to have these United States under His Holy protection and guidance – that He would inspire those who have the management of all our public affairs with all that wisdom, prudence and integrity that is necessary to the faithful discharge of their important trusts, that all their determinations may tend to promote the real happiness and prosperity of this great and rising Republic, and that all people may be disposed to afflict in carrying such determinations into effect. That it would please God to over-rule the tumults and confusions among the nations, in such a manner as shall subserve to His own Glory and the best good and happiness of mankind, and that in His own due time, He would calm the angry passions of the contending nations and say to them, peace, be still. That God would be pleased to look down with an eye of compassion upon the whole human race, and dispel those clouds of ignorance, superstition and bigotry that overspread so great a part of the world, and that the knowledge of and reverential love and regard to the One God and Father, of all, and a true benevolence and good will to their fellow men, may pervade the hearts, and influence the lives of all mankind, and all Nations, Languages and Tongues be brought to join in singing, Glory to God in the highest, on Earth Peace and good will to men. It is recommended and expected, that all persons abstain from all servile labor and such recreations as are unbecoming the solemnity of said day. Given at the Council Chamber in Exeter, the Fifth day of October, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, seven hundred and ninety three and of the Sovereignty and Independence of the United states of America the Eighteenth. Josiah Bartlett.

  • Scavengers ETC | bartletthistory

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    SECTION - G - H - I , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 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. 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. --------------------------------------------BACK TO -INDEX- ---------------------- 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. -------------------------------------------------------- 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. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Aug. 2, at 11 a.m. in the Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway. Burial will be in the Glen Cemetery. There will be no visiting hours.----------__------------------ 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. ------------------------------------------------BACK TO -INDEX- ------------------------------- 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. There will be a gathering of family and friends at a later date. 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. Gothreau Gaudette AliceGarland RitaHill brianHill CarterAlbert GibHILL BACK TO CONTENTS PAGE BACK TO CONTENTS PAGE John and Norman Head, mid 1950's HeadNorman Head 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. -------------------------------------------BACK TO -INDEX- --------------------------------------- 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------BACK TO -INDEX- -------------------------- 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. 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. 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. 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) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Index A - Z ------- Index A - Z - 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. -------------------------------------------------------------BACK TO -INDEX- --------------------------------------- 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. Gerling HAMGreene Eunice JeanGarland Gonya MargaretGRANT Hounsell HowardRUTH HennJanet HatchLucille SANDYg BACK TO CONTENTS PAGE BACK TO CONTENTS PAGE BACK TO CONTENTS PAGE EVAgrant 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. ========================================= 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. =====================================-BACK TO -INDEX- ========= 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." 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. 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. == ======INDEX=== = 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. _______________________________________________________________ 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.__________------------------ _ 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_ _ 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 . ++++++++++++++++++++++++-BACK TO -INDEX- ++++++++ 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. -----------------------------------------------------------------BACK TO -INDEX- -- 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. 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?” 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. Gramsdorf HillDon HUHN AlfredaGarland HONfrankGeorge BERTgeorge BENgeorge GeraldineHoward JamesMhoward TootsieHayes AltheaHall GrantEARLe JuddLorraine BACK TO CONTENTS PAGE BACK TO CONTENTS PAGE BACK TO CONTENTS PAGE BACK TO CONTENTS PAGE LoisGarland 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. 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----- --- 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.--- - ---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). - 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.== --------====================-- JodyGreenwood ChrisGreenwood HolmesRobt MerleGrant GloriaGrant HallMary GlinesRichard BACK TO CONTENTS PAGE BACK TO CONTENTS PAGE BACK TO CONTENTS PAGE Howard BEN 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. Henry G K Howard HODGE COL Howard 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. 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. Hebb, Raymond Maurice 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. 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. 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. -------------------------------------------- James (Reginald) Illsley, III Reggie was born at the old Memorial Hospital to James R. and Dorothy (Ridlon) Illsley, Jr on Feb. 13, 1950. He passed away on March 11, 2025, at the age of 75. Reggie was a hard worker, but he also enjoyed life. He loved to hunt and fish in his younger days. He pedaled his bike at the age of 12-14 to deliver The Grit newspaper. After graduation in 1969, he went to Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute. He traveled home to work at Bumblebees gas station. He would return to South Portland and pay rent of $20 per week. Once he graduated SMVTI, he built several houses in the valley. He also groomed snow at Black Mountain for 19 years. He then went on to Wildcat to continue grooming snow for 30 more years. Wildcat made a video called “Grooming with Reggie.” Once his mother became unable to continue to run Green Meadow Camping Area, Reggie took over the family business for 25 years before retiring. Reggie was in the Bartlett Fire Department for about 30 years and was the assistant chief at one time. Reggie was predeceased by his brother Philip in 1972; his mother, Dorothy, in 1993; his father, James, in 2002; his son, Daniel in 2007; and the mother of his children in 2019. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Rose; his son Steven and his two stepsons, Patrick and Adam Haley; and seven grandchildren: Tatum and Maggie Illsley, Ryan Stevens, Renee, Dustin Dylan and Hermione Haley. Visiting hours are on March 23 from 3-5 p.m. at Furber Funeral Home. Funeral is at Glen Baptist Church on March 24 at 11 a.m. A gathering will take place at Glen Fire Station after Reggie’s funeral. Burial in the spring and a celebration of life will be at Green Meadow Camping Area. In lieu of flowers make donations to Bartlett/ Jackson Rescue, P.O. Box 422, Glen, NH 03838. Until we meet again, Reggie, we will always love you. --------------------------------- Nancy Ann June Hodgkins, beloved mother to five children, 92, of Bartlett, N.H. passed away peace fully surrounded by family on July 31, 2025, to join her Lord and Savior. Nancy was born and raised in Allentown, Pa., in 1933. She was the youngest of four sisters, and one brother, born to Raymond and Illian Rheinsmith. It was here that she attended Christ Lutheran Church and graduated with honors after excelling in an advanced placement school for the gifted and talented. She loved caring for people and followed that passion by becoming a nurse, achieving an associate’s degree in nursing from the No. 1 nursing school in the country — the University of Pennsylvania — and later added a B.A. and M.A. in Nursing, specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, from the University of New Hampshire. She spent the last 15 years of a 38-year career as a registered nurse directing the OB/GYN Department at Maine Health Memorial Hospital in North Conway. Nancy is best-known at Memorial Hospital for combining the most advanced OB/GYN technologies with her philosophy of compassionate nursing. She was the mentor for countless numbers of the valley’s young nurses starting careers in women’s health services. She renovated many of the birthing rooms and even added a candlelight dinner for new mothers and their spouses to celebrate the new additions to their family. Her resume includes a legacy of helping birth gen erations of the valley’s newborns. When she retired, Memorial Hospital formally recognized her selfless and devoted years of nursing service by naming a special birthing room in her honor. Swept off her feet by and married to a dashing (her words) Air Force pilot in 1955, Nancy joyfully raised her children in a variety states: Norfolk, Va.; Dover Del.; Oklahoma City, Okla.; Honolulu, Hawaii; O’Fallon, Ill.; Anchorage, Alaska; and Altus, Okla., before settling in Bartlett, N.H. In the early years, Nancy was a huge supporter of an education fund established to raise public awareness of Vietnam-era POWs and MIAs. She was always active in fundraising activities of the Military Wives Clubs, focused on providing fi nan cial assistance for struggling military families and establishing college scholarships for high school graduates. In her later years, she would often snowbird on the beaches of Hawaii to weather Bartlett’s long winters with her husband, sisters and friends; and occasionally traveled to France, Spain and China to share her invaluable nursing experiences with health professionals from around the globe. Her beloved husband of 40 years, Frederick True Hodgkins, a Bartlett native, Air Force colonel and pilot, and past Bartlett selectman, would often say that he could not have asked for a kinder, loving, more gracious, compassionate and caring wife and mother. Up until the end, Nancy maintained a special appreciation of beauty, love of family and friends, and often expressed heartfelt gratitude for her long life, full of wonderful and varied experiences. She loved the community in the valley. She was active with Bartlett Church, known for baking fresh bread for countless Communion Sundays, and a key member of the “Church Mice,” who for years prepared delicious February suppers for our community. In her later years, Nancy resided at the Merriman House under the compassionate care of many of the nurses she previously trained. She entertained the staff with stories of her travel adventures, golf out ings with her friends and sisters, and her renowned exploits as the “Dancing Queen.” She would regale family and friends with fond memories of her sons’ sporting events, her daughter’s ballet recitals, holiday gatherings and summer vacations spent with her cherished grandchildren. She was a favorite among the Merriman staff and fellow residents, and her delightful spirit will be truly missed. The surviving family includes her four sons: Doug Hodgkins of Augusta, Maine; Bill Hodgkins of Edmond, Okla.; Ray and Ramona Hodgkins of Bart lett, N.H.; Fred Hodgkins Jr. of Fryeburg, Maine; a daughter, Pam and Ted McSheehy of Columbia, Mo., and Ms. Kelly Drew; along with eight grand children and eight great-grandchildren. Nancy was a devoted mother to all her children as they were her pride and joy. She would often say that their lives changed her life for the better, and the family felt that in the love and support she always provided. Nancy’s funeral service is being managed by Furber Funeral Home of North Conway. The service will be held Saturday, Aug. 16, at 11 a.m. at the Bartlett Union Congregational Church with Pastor John Heropoulos officiating. A brief graveside cer emony will immediately follow the funeral service, and there will be a fellowship reception downstairs at the Bartlett church. Family and friends are asked to join in sharing a memory and/or photo of their time spent with Nancy. Donations in her name can be sent to the Hodgkins Flower Fund, in care of the Bartlett Union Congregational Church, and are greatly appreciated by the family. ============================== HEBB Clint with daughter Christina GuptillClint HAYES Dora IllsleyReggie HodgkinsNancy BACK TO CONTENTS PAGE

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    Intervale Station BARTLETT HISTORIC SOCIETY PO Box 514 - 13 Church St. Bartlett, NH 03812 More Railroad Pages - Menu Top Right... station The Intervale Station is located on Intervale Crossroads. It was a popular stop for the hotels in this area such as The Intervale House, Pendexter Mansion and The Intervale Inn, to name just a few. The Intervale Station is located on Intervale Crossroads. It was a popular stop for the hotels in this area such as The Intervale House, Pendexter Mansion and The Intervale Inn, to name just a few. Undated Intervale Station photo with Mt Washington setting the tone. The station as it appeared in the early 1970's Mt Washington in the background. Intervale Station researched and written by Scotty Mallett Intervale Station, located 64.4 miles from Portland, Maine, was originally named Intervale Junction. It was a junction point between the Maine Central and Boston and Maine Railroads. The information on the beginning and operations of this depot are sparse to say the least. However, what is known is that the Intervale Station was the crew change point for the famed “Mountaineer” that came up from Boston to Intervale. Once the train crews swapped, the B&M crew would stay in a caboose on a sidetrack waiting for the return of their equipment. Here is some more information from Dwight Smith, former owner of Conway Scenic Railroad: "The railroad station at Intervale, NH was served by both the Maine Central and Boston & Maine Railroads. The final Maine Central passenger train was on the date the MeC discontinued rail passenger service between Portland, ME and St. Johnsbury, VT. (1958) I’m not sure when the B&M ended service to Intervale, but the final B&M passenger train from Boston to North Conway was a RPO/Express/Coach Budd-liner about 1960. ( What's a Buddliner, you ask? Picture at right ) The MeC and B&M occasionally interchanged freight cars at Intervale, which included tank cars of petroleum products that originated in Portland, destined to Conway, NH. With the establishment of Conway Scenic RR (1974) and until the end of Maine Central service to Intervale (1958) second-hand passenger and freight cars plus carloads of coal were interchanged from the MeC to the CSRR. Today (2019) Passenger Trains of Conway Scenic Railroad running between North Conway and Bartlett, Crawford Notch, Fabyans, and the MeC bridge over the Saco are utilizing former Maine Central RR tracks that passes through Bartlett and makes connections to the former B&M tracks at “Mountain Junction” in Portland Maine." The sidings at Intervale could hold a maximum of 41 cars. There was also a freight house next to the station. The freight house is now located at the Kearsarge Cemetery, functioning as an equipment shed. The station closed on August 17, 1958. It survived as a private dwelling and in the late 1980’s it was moved off site and incorporated into a 2 storied private home in the Intervale area. P.S. We know that the Intervale Depot was located on the North Conway side of Intervale but as it was in throwing distance of the Bartlett town line and it was the first depot to be built after the year hiatus in building the line, we thought we would throw this in for free. More Railroad Pages - Menu Top Right... 1897 Petition to the Board of Railroad Commissioners for a new crossing near the Intervale Depot. B&M RR Historical Society Newsletter March - April 2008 - M emories By Ted Houghton The Intervale Post Office back in the 50's was in a little building just north of the station. The B&M track was on the west side of the station, and ended at the NW corner of the station. The PO was in a direct line with the B&M tracks, with a paved parking parking between the two. Extending about 2/3 of the way northward across the parking lot was a deep set of grooves in the pavement, about 4' 8 1/2" apart. Ted Drew, the old Postmaster, told me of their origin. One day a train didn't quite stop when it should have, and went off the end of the track, headed right for the Post Office. Ole Ted saw it coming and bailed out the side window of the PO. Fortunately the loco stopped before making it all the way across the parking lot. My folks bought an inn in Intervale in 1950, when I was 6 years old. I remember picking up guests at the Intervale station in the very early 50's, and then the B&M cut passenger service back to North Conway, so we had to go down there. A little later, service on the Conway was totally curtailed, so then for a year or two, Dad would go to Berlin to pick up folks. Several times I rode trains from Intervale or North Conway down to North Station, all by myself, to visit my grandparents who lived out in Dover MA. And then there were the ski trains . What a sight it was when the train pulled into North Conway in the morning and hundreds of skiers, with their skis over their shoulders, would trudge up Kearsarge Street to Cranmore, where they would spend the day on the Skimobile. I had some Snow Train paper (schedules, menus, etc.), which I sold on eBay a couple of years ago - went like hotcakes. It was interesting to watch the fortunes of the North Conway depot rise and fall. In the early 50's, it was fairly well kept up and was a dark green. After a paint conversion to the more modern tan and maroon, it fell into disrepair and was boarded up for several years. Then Dwight Smith, with the backing of some local businessmen, brought the Conway Scenic RR to life and beautifully restored the station. That's the extent of my recollections of B&M activity in Intervale/North Conway. My big regret is that I didn't start taking pictures much sooner. (Don't we all have that regret-ed). memoriesintervalestation Houghton Maine Central RR Newsletter 1951 William Burdwood Jr . 1951 - Grandson of Bud Burdwood - Bartlett George Peters - Section Forman at Bartlett Frank Boothby - Agent at Intervale - died Agent A.E. Garon - new at Intervale Station O.E. Henson - Engineer - Injured in accident BurdwoodJr Peters Boothby Garon There are many more pictures at the Facebook Page "MEC RR MT DIVISION". Mountain Division at Facebook

  • Shedd And Others | bartletthistory

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    , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , OBITUARY INDEX OF FOLKS WITH TIES TO BARTLETT, NH ADDITIONAL SOURCES: Furber and White Funeral Home has a searchable listing of obituaries. Abbott, Ruth Ward GO Ainsworth, Archie "Stubby" GO Ainsworth, Jean GO Ainsworth, Ruth Alison Russell GO Alandar, David Karl GO Allan, Florence Irene GO Allen, Colleen GO Allen, Gary GO Anthony, Kathleen C GO Anthony, Todd D "Stitch" GO Bailey, Ray II GO Bailey, Sanborn Evelyn Ruth GO Bailey, Vin GO Barnes, Belvin R GO Barnes, Pearl A GO Bellerose ,Leavitt, Mary Ann - GO Bellerose, Roland A - GO Bennett, Arnold - picture only GO Bennett, Marilyn - GO Bianchino, Daniel GO Bickford, Harold C. GO Blake, Robert C GO Booth, David James GO Bowie, Myron - 1889-1926 - GO Burke, Alice Ward GO Burke, Annie Winnie GO Burke, Clinton I GO Burke, Clinton I, Jr GO Carter, Albert E Jr GO Cassell, Roberta Rose GO Chadbourne, Doris M GO Chandler, Alice (wife of Earl Sr) GO Chandler, Christine GO Chandler, Donald William GO Chandler, Earl GO Chandler, Earl "Rusty" Jr GO Chandler, Nancy Katherine Sheehan GO Chandler, Percy GO Chappee, Donna - GO Chappee, Douglas David GO Chappee, Marilyn Elaine Hill - GO Chase, Rodney B GO Clemons, Delia (1927) GO Clemons, Donald Harland GO Clemons, James GO Clemons, Roger GO Copp, Elaine Edith Henry GO Cotter, Anne, Schultze... GO Crouse, Isabel G GO Dana, Muriel L GO Davidson, Stanley E GO Dolley, Mark Wayne - GO Donovan, Kevin W GO Dudley, David A. GO Eastman, Allen Wayne GO Eastman, Opal T GO Eastman, Vivian Rose GO Egbert, Thurston Merrill Jr (Sam) GO Eliason, Alan GO Eliason, Douglas Bruce GO Eliason, Elizabeth (Garman)(Dorsey) GO Eliason, Linda P - obit GO Elliott, Edward M (Bert) GO Emerson, Robert O GO Ettel, Hans Joerg - GO Fernald, Earle W GO Filip, Jan Gordon III GO Fish, Russell GO Forman, Barbara J GO Garland, Alice L (Sullivan) GO Garland, Elfreda P GO Garland, Eunice H GO Garland, Jean Lois GO Garland, Lois Jean (Jean's daughter) GO Garman, Elizabeth (Eliason) (Dorsey) GO Gaudette, Linda GO George, Benjamin J GO George, Clarence Herbert (Bert) GO George, Franklin, Hon. 1836-1907 GO Gerling, Laura Dorothy GO Glines, Richard R. GO Gonya, Richard C GO Gothreau, Charles (Chris) GO Gramstorff, George - obit GO Grant, Earl B GO Grant, Eva GO Grant, Gloria Clemons - GO Grant, Margaret GO Grant, Merle Burnell - obit GO Greene, Hamlin L GO Greenwood, Christopher Charles GO Greenwood, Jo-Ellen (Jody) GO Guptill, Clinton M GO Guptill, Sandra Jean (Fisher) GO Hall, Althea Joyce Morton GO Hall, Mary Chandler GO Hatch, Lucille L GO Hayes, Dora GO Hayes, Rosemarie GO Head, Jonathan M GO Head, Norman J. GO Hebb, Raymond M. GO Henn, Janet (Smith) GO Henry, Ernest GO Hill, Brian GO Hill, Donald F GO Hill, Earl F. (Gibb) GO Hill, Rita GO Holmes, Robert GO Holt, Lorraine Judd GO Hodge, Catherine Andrews GO Hodgkins, Nancy Ann June GO Hounsell, Janet Macallister GO Howard, Benson F GO Howard, Geraldine E GO Howard, George (Brud) Linus III, Col GO Howard, Granville, K. GO Howard, James M GO Howard, Ruth Marie GO Huhn, Holly GO Illsley, James Reginald, III GO Jefferson, Owen L. GO Johnson, Carroll R (C.J.) GO Jones, Flora Leona Giles GO Jones, Lorraine GO Jones, Richard A GO Jones, Robert L GO Kelly, Carroll W GO Kerins, Joe GO King, Carol GO Kondrup_Taylor_Margaret GO Labbe, Edie Rose GO Lane,, John E, SR (Ona Bond) GO Leavitt, Mary Ann (Bellerose) GO Limmer, Peter Jr. GO Lynn, Robert Michael GO Lyons, Jack GO Macmanus, Gerald P GO Mallett, Ralph Alfred GO Manna, Salvatore GO Marcoux, Zeke GO Mark, Dewey GO May, Susan GO Mckee, Bernardina (Howard, Deana) GO Mead, Joseph - died 1923 GO Mead, Lewis J. GO Mead, Ralph Lee GO Mead, Sandra Jill GO Mead, Wilfred GO Medeiros, John R. GO Melczarek, Jean GO Mersereau, Dorothy Thompson GO Mersereau, Gerald N GO Mersereau, Herman Reginald GO Mersereau, Jimmy GO Mersereau, Judi Ann (Eisner) GO Miller, Cecile A GO Mirabella, Grace C. GO Mirabella, Maria Judi GO Monahan, David GO Monahan, Phyllis Foley GO Morrell, Robert and Stoney GO Morton, Marion GO Morton, Peter K GO Moulton, John E. GO Mudgett, Francis - GO Mulkern, Joseph Andrew aka "Red" GO Mulvey, Douglas GO Murphy, John N GO Nealley, Kathleen G (Snow) - GO Nelson, Carl GO Nelson, Otto Alvar GO Nudd, Ronald P GO O'Brien, Francis J GO O'Connell, Maureen L GO Ohlson, Verland Swede GO ONell, Daniel GO Patch, Anita H GO Patch, Maxine Grace Anderson GO Patch, Richard F GO Pettengill, Ruth E GO Phaneuf, Mark GO Pollard, Michael GO Prince, Claire Josephine (nee Wassel) GO Richards, Dale M GO Richards, Elizabeth "Beth" GO Roberts, Lynn Roger GO Roden, John GO Rogers, Faylene Joyce GO Rogerson, Blaine Joseph Sr. GO Rogerson, Paula Rae GO Roode, David W GO Rowe, John A Jr. GO Roy, Susan M GO Russell, Dorothy Irene (Lent) GO Russell, Ruth Alison (Ainsworth) GO Russell, Tuck GO Ryan, Katherine E GO Samuelson, Arline "Topsy" GO Sanborn, Henry GO Sanborn, Lillian M GO Sandman, Demsey, Cindi GO Sanphy, Janet Burke GO Seavey, Jonathan S GO Seavey, Sylvia M GO Shaw, John E Jr. GO Sheehan, James (Jim) GO Smearer, Stan (just a photo) GO Smith, Walter C GO Snow, Nealley Goodnow, Kathleen GO Stillings, Woodrow Wilson GO Stimpson, Priscilla GO Stimpson, Richard M GO Stoner, Brenda J (Clemons) GO Taylor_Margaret_Kondrup GO Thorne, Harry GO Thorne, Thaddeus GO Tibbetts, Rita A (Clemons) GO Tibbetts, Robert (Bob) Simon, Jr GO Tilton, Geraldine Disbrow GO Tilton, Richard D GO Trecarten, Dale W GO Ward, Merton L GO Ward, Ronald M GO Ward, Everett GO Ware, Richard A GO Ware, Helen Tasi GO Warren, Marion Lucy GO Washburn, Fred - RR Pub Notice GO Webster, Dorothy E GO Whittum, Rita Helen GO Wyman, Kenneth GO Young, Ann (Russell) GO Young, Carroll GO

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