Obituaries
Charles Christopher (Chris) Gothreau — Charles Christopher (Chris) Gothreau, 74, died peacefully in his sleep at Mineral Springs nursing home in North Conway on May 30, 2009. Chris was born on Nov. 1, 1934, in North Conway to Christopher G. Gothreau and Alberta (Marcou) Gothreau. He attended schools in Bartlett and Berlin and graduated from Bartlett High School class of 1953. Chris was predeceased by his brother, Gilbert G. Gothreau, and is survived by his brother, John J. Gothreau, of Berlin, his stepsisters, Mary McDowell, of Hickory, Ky. and Clara Aliganga, of Tallahassee, Fla. He is also survived by his two children, Alberta (Beth) and Charles Jr., six grandchildren and one great-grandchild, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. He worked for many years at the New Hampshire State Hospital in Concord as a nursing assistant and later as an at home caregiver in Carroll County. Chris loved children and worked at Story Land in Glen as the character of Heidi’s grandfather, a role which he also played in real life. Chris founded and directed the Run for the Pie 5K footrace in Bartlett for several years, as well as a footrace at Story Land, to benefit the Angels and Elves’ program. Chris especially loved his role as Santa Claus for many events in the Mount Washington Valley, including last Christmas at a holiday skit at the nursing home where he lived. Chris was an avid Red Sox fan and recently said he wanted the Sox to win one more before he goes. The Patriots and all of the other New England sports teams were closely followed and enthusiastically supported by Chris. His family would like to thank the staff and residents of the Mineral Springs nursing home for their many years of care and friendship. A memorial service will be held at the Mineral Springs nursing home (formerly Sunbridge) in North Conway on Saturday, June 13, at 2 p.m., in the Bretton Woods dining room. Flowers may be sent to Mineral Springs and donations in memory of Chris to the recreational activities department at Mineral Springs, or to the Angels and Elves’ program are welcome.

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Todd D. Anthony, 42, of Bartlett passed away suddenly August 15, 2010 at his home due to a sudden illness. He was born on February 16, 1968 at Memorial Hospital in North Conway to Mary Bartlett and George Anthony of Bartlett, was raised by his "nana" Joanna Ainsworth and was a lifelong resident of Bartlett. He was predeceased by his mother Mary Bartlett, his Nana Joanna Ainsworth, and his Uncle Timmy "Stitch" Ainsworth whom he missed and loved dearly. Todd is survived by favorite Aunt Cathy Ainsworth of Center Conway who had lived with Todd for many years. His brother Scott Anthony who lives in Maine. His sister Christine E Kimball and her husband Dwight of Center Conway, his two nieces Ashlyn and Crystal and nephews Kyle and Dale from Center Conway. Also his dog Maggie who was his best friend whom he loved spending time with. He loved to go hunting, fishing, riding snow machines and was an avid NASCAR fan who loved to watch the races with his Nana and has taken many trips to watch them throughout the years. Todd was a fixture at Attitash Mountain he had worked as a groomer and maintenance supervisor for over 20yrs and just loved being on the mountain. Every day was a new challenge for him there and he loved making Jumps with the snow. He enjoyed the challenge of creating something new for the winter Events. Most people who met Todd really enjoyed being around him. A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday August 26, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at the base lodge of Attitash Bear Creek on Rt. 302 Bartlett NH, 03812. All will be encouraged to tell us your life experience with Todd. The Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway is in charge of arrangements.
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Kathleen C. “Kay” Anthony, 80, of Conway passed away July 2, 2009 after a brave fight with many illnesses. Born in Bartlett on April 25, 1929, the daughter of Vernon and Kathleene (Fitzgerald) Towle, she had been a lifelong resident of the Mount Washington Valley. She was a housewife and waitress for most of her life. Kay loved her White Mountains and her family. She loved to see the flowers bloom and watch the birds at her feeder. She was a strong woman with a huge heart and a loving smile. Anyone who knew her fell in love with her, and she filled the hearts of everyone she met. The family includes two sons, James M. Johnston and his wife, Patricia, of Glen, and Michael J. Anthony and his wife, Jacquelyn, of Tamworth; nine grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Locke of Conway and Pat Boyington of Dover; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Minard E. Anthony, in 1994, and two daughters, Terry Lee Barbour in 1997 and Kathleen M. Johnston in 2007. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 7, at 11 a.m. in the First Church of Christ Congregational in North Conway, with the Rev. Dr. Donald F. Derse, pastor, officiating. Visiting hours will be Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway. Burial will be in the Bartlett Village Cemetery. Donations may be sent to R.S.V.P., P.O. Box 1182, North Conway, NH 03860-1182.

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Rodney B. Chase, 66, of Bartlett, died April 14, 2012 at the Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine. Born in North Conway, the son of Arnold and Beatrice (Hoyt) Chase, he was a lifelong resident of Bartlett. Rodney graduated from Kennett High School in Conway and was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time in the woods. The family includes: two brothers, Jerald H. Chase of Sebring, FL and Lawrence A. Chase of Conway and several nieces. Graveside services will be held in the Garland Ridge Cemetery in Bartlett on Friday April 20, 2012 at 11 a.m. There will be no visiting hours. Donations may be made to the Bartlett Union Congregational Church, P.O. Box 132, Bartlett, NH 03812 in memory of the Chase family. The Furber and White Funeral Home, in North Conway is in charge of arrangements.-

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

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

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Barbara J. Forman of North Conway, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2010. She was born in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. and moved to the Mount Washington Valley in the late 1970s. She is survived by her four daughters and their families: Jennifer Forman and her wife Rachel Silverstein of Seattle, Wash., Elizabeth “Betsy” Merrill and her husband Jonathan Merrill of Barrington, Maryanne Affolter, her husband Jarrett Affolter, and her son Mitchell Affolter of Statesville, N.C., and Holly Bell, her significant other Craig Keaveny, and sons Thomas Bergen and Jamison Keaveny, of North Conway. Barbara also leaves behind her beloved fiancé, Gerald Farrington of Center Conway. Her love of her daughters and grandchildren gave her great joy in life. She was not only a mother to her daughters, but a friend. She enjoyed sewing and other crafts to give to her children and grandchildren. She loved to shop with her daughters and close friends and was always on the lookout for the best bargain. Her family and friends will miss her dearly. Visiting hours will be held at Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway, on Monday, Jan. 3 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Memorial contributions may be sent to Furber and White Funeral Home, P.O. Box 498, North Conway, NH 03860.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Roberta Rose CassellRoberta Rose Cassell, 70, of Bartlett, died on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011 at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine after a long illness. There will be a graveside service Tuesday, May 17, 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Bartlett. Service will include the burial of Roberta's husband, Henry J. Cassell, who passed away in 1987. Refreshments will be served at Scarecrow Pub in Intervale after the service. .

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David James Booth, 68, of Bartlett, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2011, with his daughter, Brenda, by his side at Memorial Hospital. He was born on Oct. 5, 1942. His parents were the late Walter and the late Edith. He grew up in Tewksbury, Mass. and Wilmington, Mass.

He was in the Marines from 1961 to 1965, During his years he had been a truck driver, working in a machine shop and many restaurants. He retired in 2004 due to his health. David was predeceased by his parents, Walter in 1995 and Edith in 1984 and his wife of 44 years, Rose, in 2010.

He leaves behind two daughters, Tara Roark and family, of Hudson, and Brenda Booth and finance, Eddie Lepore, of Conway; a son, David Booth, of Madison; four brothers and two sisters, Charles, of Medford, Mass., Richard, of Chicopee, Mass., Walter, of Peabody, Mass., Donald, of Manchester, Roberta Dane, of Morriston, Fla., and Ruth Hussey, of Edgewater, Fla.; two grandchildren; and a good friend from high school, Wally Smith, of Hewitt, Texas. There will be a private service in May for family only.

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

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

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

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

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

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Laura "Dot" Dorothy Gerling died in Austin, Texas while visiting her daughter Diana, her son-in-law Juan Vasquez and her granddaughter Meredith Vasquez. She died on April 22, 2012.4-25-12-dot-gerling-1

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. 

4-25-12-dot-gerling2When 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.

4-25-12-dot-gerling3In 2007 she moved to Eaton, N.H. to live with her son David. While living with David she was able to participate in a deer hunt, which resulted in the harvesting of a six-point 196-pound buck. This was something she had always wanted to do.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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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."

 

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  Jean GarlandJean 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.

Jean Ludgate GarlandA 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.furberandwhite.com. 

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Belvin BarnesBelvin R. Barnes, a loving spouse, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully on July 16, 2019, at Mineral Springs in North Conway, N.H., after a long and full life.

Belvin was born on April 23, 1921, in Island Pond, Vt., the son of Marjory (Hobbs) and Cydney Barnes. He grew up in a family of eight children. Belvin attended the school next door and graduated from high school in Island Pond.

Belvin lived and worked most of his life in the North Country. The exception being time spent in Connecticut to support the World War II effort by working in a parts factory.

The majority of Belvin’s career was spent working for the U.S. Forest Service. He started as a tower man, watching for forest fires. For many years, he headed a Forest Service crew that built trails and did construction projects.

His fondest memories included working with Belvin’s Buccaneers, a group of young men he taught to become men through role-modeling, hard work, determination, and his caring spirit. Some of Belvin’s favorite projects included mapping and building trails throughout the White Mountains, the renovation of Dolly Copp Campground, and the rebuilding of the Albany (Passaconway) Covered Bridge.

Belvin loved the outdoors. In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially at the family camp near Island Pond. He was an avid gardener throughout his life. After his many years of working outside in all weather conditions, he especially appreciated warm, sunny days and sitting outside to visit with family and friends.

Belvin’s hobbies also included oil painting, woodworking and traveling. After retiring, Belvin and his wife, Pearl, spent many winters in Arizona, traveling cross-country in their motor home. A trip of a lifetime occurred when they traveled to their dream destinations of Australia and New Zealand.

Belvin was predeceased by five of his siblings. In 2011, he lost the love of his life, Pearl, (Moulton) Barnes, after 63 years of marriage. He was also predeceased by three of his children. His daughter Frances passed away in 1963, his son Donald in 1983, and his son Richard in 2008.

Belvin is survived by two of his sisters, Ava Marshall of Groveton, N.H. and Joyce Caouette and her husband, Robert, of Berlin, N.H. He is also survived by his daughter and her husband, Lorraine and Dan Dunleavy, of Montgomeryville, Pa.

He will be missed by his grandchildren and their spouses: Patti Barnes and Burr Phillips of Bartlett, N.H.; Richard Barnes and Mercy Gonzales-Barnes of El Centro, Calif.; Cammy and Lenny Guest of Pittsfield, N.H.; Mark and Kathy Lane of Zionsville, Pa.; Eric and Karen Barnes of Buxton, Maine; Kathryn and Adam Mason of Fair Haven, Vt.; and Ethan Barnes of Granville, N.Y. He also leaves behind 16 great-grandchildren and many caring relatives, neighbors and friends.

A special thank you is extended to everyone who made a positive contribution to Belvin’s later years. Additionally, the family wishes to acknowledge the staff of Mineral Springs for the care and kindness they provided for Belvin during the last four years of his life.

Belvin will be remembered for his love of the outdoors and for his work ethic. He will also be remembered for his caring spirit, sense of humor, and his positive attitude.

Visitation will be held at the Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway, NH on Sunday, July 21, from 6 to 7:30 pm. A service of remembrance will be held on Monday, July 22, at 10 am at the Union Congregational Church of Bartlett. The Rev. Susan Jepson will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Union Congregational Church of Bartlett, 14 Albany Avenue, Bartlett, NH 03812.

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

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Earle FernaldOn Aug. 15, 2019, Earle W. Fernald, 55, passed away from battling liver cancer. He was surrounded inside his home in Bartlett by family when he took his last breathes.

He is survived by his wife, Leigh Fernald; three daughters, Crystal Bowles, Tania Fernald and Bambi Shackford; one stepson, Robert Cote; two sisters, Joanne Graves and Etta Hill; and seven grandchildren.

He is predeceased by his parents, Marilyn and George Fernald; brothers, Lawrence Fernald, Walter Fernald and John Fernald.

He worked at Colemans when he became sick and worked for the Town of Bartlett for over 15 years before that.

As of now, there will be no funeral services per his request but a graveside service will be held at a later date to be announced.

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Robert EmersonRobert O. Emerson, 73, of Bartlett, N.H., passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 19, 2019 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice Center in Scarborough, Maine.

He was born March 27, 1946, in Norway, Maine, to Vera Merrill Emerson and Edwin A. Emerson. He graduated from Oxford Hills High School in 1964, and joined the U.S. Air Force, serving from 1965-69.

After gathering with so many others at Woodstock, Bob attended College at the Virgin Islands and entered into the hospitality world. He spent most of his life traveling and managing hotels and resorts, later retiring to the quieter side of the business and settling in Bartlett with his wife, Cheryl Pettengill Emerson, and son Aaron Charles Emerson. He is survived by his wife, daughter Casey Louise Hickey, son Ian Hickey and grandson John Oliver Hickey of Worcester, Mass., his sister, Mary Emerson, of Lovell, Maine, and several nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be from 2-4 p.m. on Friday, Aug, 23, 2019, at Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway, N.H. Gifts in his memory may be made to the Visiting Nurse Home Care & Hospice of Carroll County, P.O. Box 432, North Conway, NH 03860 or the Bartlett/Jackson Ambulance P.O. Box 422, Glen, NH 03838.

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Don ChandlerDonald William Chandler, 86, of Madison, N.H., passed away of natural causes on March 11, 2019.

Born in Bartlett, N.H., Don was the son of Philip and Katherine (Sinclair) Chandler.

He was predeceased by wife, Christine Chandler and brother, Raymond Chandler.

He is survived by partner, Janet Satcher of Madison, N.H.; son, Marc Chandler of Aurora, Colo.; stepdaughter, Stephanie Chandler of Laconia, N.H.; sister, Rhonda Chandler of Littleton, N.H.

Don joined the Army in 1950 and served for three years in the Korean War. He was one of the Chosin Few (Chosin Reservoir) he received Purple Hearts, a Korean Service Metal with five Bronze Service Stars, UN Service Metal, ROK Presidential Unit Citation and Combat Infantry Badge.

After he served in the military, Don worked as a apprentice for W.E. Carbonneau and learned his trade as a cabinet maker under the G.I. bill. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion Post 46, Conway, N.H.

Don married Chris in 1964 and later opened a restaurant in Bartlett called Hansel and Gretel. In 1985, they sold the restaurant and moved to Madison.

Many will remember his harmonica playing and friendly personality. He always enjoyed working in his woodshop, fishing, hunting, camping, guns, motorcycles and flea markets.

Don will be missed by his family and many close friends who were blessed to have known him.

Graveside services will be held in the Bartlett Village Cemetery later in the spring.

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

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Kevin W. Donovan, 70, of Intervale, N.H., died peacefully at his home on January 29, 2020 with his family by his side.

Kevin Donovan Intervale NHHe was born on June 23, 1949, in Somerville, Mass., the son of the late Paul J. Donovan and Eileen C. Donovan, of Norwood, Mass. Kevin graduated from Norwood High School in 1967.

After graduating from the University of Massachusetts in 1971 with a degree in economics, Kevin lived and worked in greater Boston before moving to the Mount Washington Valley in 1976.

He initially owned and operated his landscaping company, Mountainside Landscape Design, prior to starting a long career at Cranmore Mountain spanning more than two decades as director of mountain operations (aka Mr. Kevin).

He spent the following 16 years serving the public as a regional supervisor for the New Hampshire State Parks, before retiring in 2018.

Kevin is survived by the love of his life for more than 40 years, Kathleen; his two sons, Kirk (Thomas) and Christopher (Kimberly), and his grandson; his siblings, Steven, Mary Ellen and Brian (Barbara) Donovan; and many nieces and nephews.

Kevin lived an active life, animated by a love of the outdoors that shaped not just his working careers but his family life. He cherished camping trips with family and friends to Maine, coaching Bartlett Little League, and watching his kids ski race across the Valley. He also had a love of travel, going with his family to locations as varied as Ireland, Spain, Italy, the Alps of Austria, and road trips out West.

Kevin shaped his life around the people and things that were most important to him, including the many lasting friendships that he made. The positive impact he had on people’s lives is immeasurable.

The family would like to thank the Bartlett EMS and Drs. D. Riss, R. Rabideau and D. Evans for their professional care.

Kevin touched many lives throughout the valley and beyond. A celebration to honor his life for friends and family will be held at Delaney’s Hole in the Wall restaurant in North Conway on Feb. 4 from 4 to 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, and to honor his memory, donations can be made to Jen’s Friends Cancer Foundation (P.O. Box 1842, North Conway, NH 03860).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Elaine Edith Henry Copp, 86, of Bartlett, N.H., passed away on July 26, 2020.

Elaine Copp _ Bartlett NHShe was Born on May 28, 1934, in Bartlett to Elwood (Shine) Henry and Ethel Chase Henry.

She married her husband Donald Copp on Aug. 15,1957, in North Conway, N.H., where they lived in Bartlett for 16 years, and before moving to North Hampton, N.H., where they lived for 33 years before settling in Montrose, Colo.

After Donald’s passing, she moved back to the valley which always held her heart no matter where she lived. Elaine always called Bartlett home.

Elaine was a compassionate person always willing to help and care for those who needed it. She loved animals and enjoyed spending time in nature, she especially loved bird watching.She loved her community, and was a member of the Bartlett Union Congregational Church.

She is survived by her two daughters, Kathie Clemons and Ralph of Raleigh, N.C.; and Donna Clemons and Paul of Pearland, Texas; her son Jeffery Copp and Brenda of Ridgway, Colo.; and her sister Elois Sullivan and George Howard of Jackson, N.H.; and seven grandchildren as well as five great-grandchildren.

She is predeceased by her husband Donald; her son Jamie Copp; and her brother Ernest Henry.

A private service will be held on Aug. 8 at Bartlett Cemetery. Donations can be given in Elaine’s memory to Jen’s Friends.

Arrangements are being handled by the Furber and White Funeral Home.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Arrangements by Furber & White Funeral Home.

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

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Holly Huhn, 67, of Kearsarge died on July 30, 2019, ending her long journey with Dementia with Lewy Bodies. The journey was unwanted, yet it was traveled with grace.
Holly was born in Wilmington, Delaware, the daughter of Charles and Roberta Huhn. Holly lived for a while in Decatur, Georgia, before returning to Delaware, where she completed her secondary education and then graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in Art. She worked for a while in California, serving as a technical artist in the oil exploration industry, but before long returned to the East Coast to be closer to family. She moved to New Hampshire about 1978, finding her place in the White Mountains.
Holly worked for a number of local businesses, including the Christmas Farm Inn, the predecessor to HEB Engineers, Grant’s and Shaw’s, but found a niche in outdoor retail. She felt proud to have worked at the classic Eastern Slope institution, Carroll Reed, and went on to work for more than twenty years for L.L. Bean in North Conway, where she enjoyed the company, her co-workers, and her customers, and the opportunity to share some of what she had learned in her outdoor pursuits with them.
Holly was active in the outdoors in several ways. She was a dayhiker, and hiked many times up Mount Kearsarge, her neighborhood mountain, at any time of year. She enjoyed mountain biking on the local trails and forest roads. While she enjoyed cross-country skiing, she was a serious and quite capable and stylish downhill skier, most of all enjoying the trails, the views, and the fellow skiers at Wildcat. While she volunteer patrolled there for one winter, and did some teaching there, too, most of all she loved to just ski there, savoring the joy of “flight without wings.”
Holly was also a very skilled gardener, and always invited friends and acquaintances to share some of the perennials that did so well under her caring and hard-working hands.
Holly volunteered for a number of local organizations from time to time, including the Mount Washington Observatory and Tin Mountain Conservation Center. She served for many years on the local Red Cross Disaster Response Team. She was a generous blood donor, and gave blood more than 100 times, receiving her 14 gallon pin from the Red Cross. Only her illness prevented her from giving more.
Holly’s cheery smile, positive outlook, innate enthusiasm, and occasional chuckle will be deeply missed by family and friends, and by others whose lives she also touched.
Holly leaves her husband, Peter Crane, of Kearsarge, to whom she was inexpressibly dear; a brother, Ted Huhn of Elkton, Maryland; several nieces and nephews; a brother- and several sisters-in-law; and many beloved cousins. She was predeceased by her parents and by a brother, Christopher Huhn, of New Hope, Pennsylvania.
Holly’s family would like to thank the capable staff and remarkably generous volunteers of the Visiting Nurse, Home Care, and Hospice of Carroll County, P.O. Box 432, North Conway, NH 03860. It was their compassion and dedication which made it possible for her to end her days at home.
Visiting hours will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 8 at Furber and White Funeral Home, 2925 White Mountain Highway, North Conway NH. There will be a potluck gathering for family and friends at a later date.
"And there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away."
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Muriel L. Dana, 88, of Glen died January 29, 2018 at Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin, following a sudden illness. Born in North Conway, the daughter of Neal and Reba (Reynolds) Crouse, she grew up in Intervale and moved to Glen in 1945.
She attended Kennett High School in Conway and the married the love of her life, Harold W. Dana.
Muriel had worked at the White Trellis Motel in North Conway, Storybook Inn in Glen and retired from Attitash Mountain Resort in Bartlett after 20 years.
The family includes: two daughters, Brenda J. Medeiros and her husband Earl of Glen and Barbara J. Bowley of Rumford, ME; five grandchildren, Carla Placey Duval, Kevin Dana, Sarah Tower, Ashley Bowley and Madison Bowley; six great grandchildren; a sister, Marilyn H. Chappee of North Conway and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband, she was predeceased by her daughter, Lenda Lou Dana.
Memorial services will be held Saturday February 3, 2018 at 10 a.m. in the Glen Community Baptist Church with the Rev. William B. Rose, Jr. pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Glen Cemetery later in the spring. There will be no visiting hours.
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------------------------------------------------------------BACK TO -INDEX----------Clinton Irvin Burke, Jr, beloved husband of Sandra Vandevere Burke, passed away unexpectedly on August 13, 2020 at the age of 70. Clint began his life in Bartlett, New Hampshire where he developed a great love of the outdoors. Skiing from the age of 5, he continued this love throughout his life; he loved teaching young children to ski and did this as part of his job at Carroll Reed Ski Shop teaching young school children. He continued this great love by going to school at Western State in Gunnison, Colorado where he was also on the National Ski Patrol.

 Clint and Sandra met after she hit his parked car Clinton Burke Jr - Bartlett NHand left a note; they were married six months later and spent 48 wonderful and eventful years together. Clint started his career as a lumber inspector and then moved into sales where he found his true calling. Clint was a salesman who never met a stranger. Moving to Charlotte in 1989, he continued his sales career with automotive, jewelry, and insurance/financial services. After retiring, Clint found that he missed talking and meeting new people so he went back to work part time with Enterprise Car Rental. His attribute was making people smile and laugh.

 Clint was a devout member of Central Steele Creek Presbyterian Church where he served as a Deacon, an Elder and on various committees. He was also a Mason with Mount Washington Lodge #87.

Clint was pre-deceased by his parents, Clinton, Sr. & Priscilla Burke, brother Joseph Burke and his baby daughter Heather Burke. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Sandra Vandevere Burke, brother Jerry Burke (Wendy), his sisters-in-law Diane Vandevere (Bill Holland) and Susan Smith (Tom) along with numerous nieces and nephews.

A private memorial service will be held at Central Steele Creek Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Central Steele Creek Presbyterian Church, 9401 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28273, or online at http://cscpc.org/giving/.
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Althea Joyce (Morton) Hall, 78, passed away peacefully in her home in Conway, N.H. on Thursday Oct. 29, 2020.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Isabel G. Crouse was born Oct. 20, 1920, in Glen, N.H., she passed away on Oct. 31, 2020, in her home with family by her side. She was the oldest living native at 100 years of age in Bartlett, N.H.

Isabel G Crouse Bartlett NHShe was well known for her many hobbies from cooking, sewing, painting and stenciling to name a few. She was loved by many and has loved many in her life. She always looked on the bright side of things in life as she always knew that tomorrow might not be. She lived every day like it was her last. She lived life to the fullest, loved deeply and cherished her family and all the memories life had given her. She wouldn’t want people to be sad that she is no longer on this earth, she would want us to be kind to each other as tomorrow might not come.

She was well-known for working at White Trellis along with many private residential cleanings. She is survived by her beloved dog, Lady, and her cat, Smokey; children, Rita Gordon (deceased Haven Gordon); Roberta Stanley (deceased Arthur Stanley); and Richard Crouse (Julie Eastman). She was proud of all of her grandchildren, Haven Gordon, Mitchell Gordon, Randall Gordon, Fred Holt, Cheryl Beaupre, Heather Stanley, Darlene Fenstermaker, Jennifer Smart, Richard Crouse and Heidi Crouse; 11 great-grandchildren (she was very proud of her great-grandson Richard D. Crouse for becoming part of N.H. Fish and Game); six great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She enjoyed Mia Kiesmans visits every week along with Brooklyn and Emma Flagg. A graveside service will be held at the glen cemetery for family and friends in the spring of 2021. In lieu of fl owers donations can be made to the Gibson Center in North Conway N.H

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GEORGE GRAMSTORFF    With heavy hearts and tear-fi lled 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. Gramstorff George Scarecrow Pub Intervale NH

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

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

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

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

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Russell Fish, 73, passed away at Maine Medical Center on Jan. 17, 2021, after a series of illnesses. Russell was Russell Fish - Bartlett NHborn in Revere, Mass., on July 23, 1947, and was the only son of Albert C. Fish and Ernestine Russell. Russ grew up in Massachusetts, but his heart was always in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. He fi rst visited this area as a boy and helped his father build a home in Crawford Notch, which they called Jellystone. These trips to New Hampshire instilled in him a love of the mountains, hiking, and the outdoors.

 Russ met his future wife, Margaret (Trecarten) Fish, while they were both working at the Willey House one summer. They were married in 1969 and remained deeply committed to one another throughout their lives. Russell joined the United States Air Force and served his country in the Vietnam War as part of the Red Horse Squadron. He also served in the Strategic Air Command in North Dakota. He was an avid photographer and loved to take photos both while he was in Vietnam and while documenting two family trips to many of America’s national parks. Russ liked to claim that the family visited “some parks,” but Dan, Bec, and Katie are pretty sure that they have visited every Indian ruin in the continental United States.

Over the course of his career, Russ worked on a number of prominent structures including the Mount Washington Observatory, the White Mountains School, and the nuclear power plant at Seabrook. However, some of his fondest memories were working with his trusted friend Mike Lynn building homes in the valley. Most people knew Russ as a private person, but his children and grandchildren fondly remember the hours that he spent with them building amazing treehouses, constructing and launching model rockets, playing a mean game of hearts, and teaching them to shoot at the gravel pit.

 Russ is survived by his former wife Peg Fish and three of his four children, Rebecca Fish (Jonathan Scanlon) of Cape Elizabeth, Maine; Daniel Fish (Allyson Conley) of North Berwick, Maine; and Katherine Fish of Bartlett, N.H. Russell was predeceased by his daughter Amy Ruth Fish; and his sister Penny Spring. Russell is also survived by fi ve grandchildren, Jonathan Blackwell Russell Scanlon, Katherine Eleanor Scanlon, Alexander William Scanlon, Owen Russell Fish and Maggie Victoria Fish. Above all, Russ was a good man, who worked hard, and lived his life with decency and integrity. He left this world surrounded by the people he loved most, and he will forever be remembered as a beloved father and grandfather. The family plans a private viewing at Furber White Funeral Home this week. There will be a service and burial with full military honors at the Garland Ridge Cemetery in the spring of 2021.

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Master Sgt. Roland Arthur Bellerose, 78, of Ohatchee, Ala., died on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, at NEARMC. Per the family’s wishes there will be no public services held at this time.

MSG Roland Bellerose Master Sgt. Roland Bellerose was preceded in death by his wife Ruth Bellerose; his parents Arthur Bellerose and Marie Rose Desgroseilliers Bellerose; his eldest son Remo Arthur Bellerose; and one great-grandson Cadyn. Left to cherish Master Sgt. Roland Bellerose’s memory are his children, Sylvia (Roscoe) Reaves of Jacksonville, Ala.; Sandra (Terry) Tolbert of Ohatchee; and Roy (Misty) Bellerose of Wellington, Ala.; his grandchildren, Mindy, Megan, Brandon, Little Terry, Faith and Lauryn; 14 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mary Jane, Mary Anne and Rita; one brother Steve; and several nieces and nephews.

Master Sgt. Roland Bellerose was retired from the Army, where he faithfully served his country for 23 years. During his military career, Master Sgt. Roland Bellerose enjoyed his position as an MP. In his spare time, Master Sgt. Roland Bellerose was a Catholic by faith. He loved to fi sh and spend time with his family and was a devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. No matter the situation, Master Sgt. Roland Bellerose was going to make sure he took care of his family and provided for them. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Cowboy has passed but will not be forgotten and will be missed by all of us._

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Mary Ann (Bellerose) Leavitt of West Ossipee, N.H., passed away at the age of 81 on May 28, 2023, at Huggins Hospital after an extended period of illness. Mary Ann was born in Littleton, N.H., on Aug. 18, 1941, and was the daughter of Arthur and Marie Bellerose of Bartlett, N.H.

She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years E. Morton Leavitt; her son Scott Leavitt of Conway, N.H.; and daughter Laurie Lewis Bain of Bailey, Colo. Mary Ann was blessed to have four grandchildren, Joshua Stout, Kylie Lewis, Kennah Leavitt and Ryan Leavitt; three great-grandchildren, Sawyer, Brady and Bruin Stout; and three special young men and their families (Jeremiah, Jake and Joel Stout). She also leaves her longtime friend and second daughter, Amanda Grey of Milan, N.H.; and her beloved sisterin- law Diane Whipple of Spring Hill, Fla. Siblings that survive her are her twin sister Mary Jane Doherty of Wayland, Mass.; brother Steven Bellerose of Spotsylvania, Va.; and sister Rita Whittum of Ossipee, N.H.

She had many nieces and nephews that meant a great deal to her. In 1970, Morton and Mary Ann purchased two parcels of property, one bordering Ossipee Lake with approximately 800 feet of water frontage and the second parcel of backland containing substantial acreage. An office was established at the entrance to what is now known as The Bluffs on Ossippee Lake. While Morton was laboring to build roads and the water system, Mary Ann took great pride in greeting potential purchasers. With her wonderful personality and sales ability, she successfully convinced many buyers to purchase. Starting with one lot, her own home, “The Bluffs” grew to be recognized as a quality sub-division thanks to her passion and zeal.

Morton and Mary Ann enjoyed traveling to Port Charlotte, Fla., following their retirement where they developed wonderful friendships that endured for many years. Mary Ann enjoyed her grandchildren very much and always looked forward to the weekend visits with the locals and monthlong visits from Colorado. She was the “Hostess with the Mostest,” loving to cook for and entertain her family and friends. She was a great story-teller and there was never a dull moment when she was around! Mary Ann had a fantastic sense of humor and was extremely quick witted. Her laughter was delightfully contagious. Mary Ann was an avid golfer and spent many hours practicing to hone her skills. She joined the Indian Mound Country Club and was a member for 26 years, winning the title of Women’s Club Champion. She was also a member of the North Conway Country Club for 20 years and won the Women’s Senior Club Championship. Over the years Mary Ann played courses all over the state and ultimately earned the distinguished honor of Women’s New Hampshire State Champion. Services will be held at Freedom Christian Church, 12 Elm St. in Freedom, N.H., on June 17 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, an organization Mary Ann felt strongly about. ------------------------_

Roger Clemons of Bartlett, N.H., passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 13, 2021, on his way to his 200th sky dive.

Roger Clemons - Bartlett NHRoger was born on July 14, 1948, to Mary (Willoughby) and Bruce Clemons of Bartlett.

He graduated from Kennett High School in 1966 and Plymouth State University in 1970.

Roger married Connie Dean, and they welcomed son Jason and made their home in Jackson, N.H., for many years.

Roger worked at Story Land for two years running the steam engine and this led to his working on the Cog Railway for a stint. His extensive knowledge of trains made him well-known and respected in the rail-fan community.

Roger was for many years the valley coordinator for Odyssey of the Mind and later Destination Imagination. He coached many Jackson/Bartlett student teams to the state level.

In 2003, Roger attended the auditions for Resort Players’ “A Christmas Carol”with dear family friends Melinda and Marissa to watch them audition. While there he was convinced to audition himself and he was then smitten.

Over the next 18 years, he was involved repeatedly with all of the local theater groups either onstage, backstage, designing sets, creating props, writing plays, or directing performances with the theater company he brought to life, Picket Fence Theater.

Well in to his 60s, Roger discovered skydiving and was hooked. He completed 199 tandem dives at Sky Dive New England and many days could be found there watching and cheering others during their jumps as well.

In 2016, Roger became a fierce supporter of the transgender community in the fight for nondiscrimination. His work on the sidelines empowered many people to be who they were meant to be.

Roger leaves behind his son Jason of Biddeford, Maine; his sister Marilyn Ruggles and her husband, John (with whom Roger worked on the Cog) of Flagstaff, Ariz.; and his former wife and good friend Connie Dean of Jackson.Left behind as well are many cousins,many friends and hundreds of former OM members, DI members,and theater kids that have become amazing human beings due to knowing Roger in one aspect or another. Roger also leaves behind thousands of books as he never met a book he didn’t like. He considered Shakespeare, Mark Twain and Dr. Seuss as personal friends.

A celebration of life will be held Oct.23 at noon at the Eastern Slope Playhouse in North Conway, N.H.

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Evelyn Ruth Sanborn Bailey, 82, passed away in her home, where she most wanted to be on Oct. 11, 2021, surrounded by her family, after fighting a long courageous battle.

Evelyn Sanborn Bailey - Bartlett NHEvelyn was born at Memorial Hospital in North Conway, N.H., on March 26, 1939. She was the daughter of Leon and Lillian Sanborn. She grew up in Bartlett, N.H., and graduated from Bartlett High School. She had many memories of school days, sports: basketball, ice skating, bowling. She loved singing; joined the girls choir when she was 10 when her mother took over the church choir. She was in a variety of shows and choir concerts, throughout her years here. She took a year’s secretarial course at Pierce College in Concord, N.H. In 1959, she married Ray F. Bailey, Jr. They moved to Melrose, Mass., where they lived for 36 years, and there, they raised three sons. Evelyn was very active in the Melrose Congregational Church in which she helped with daycare, the thrift shop and participated in the dance choir which she enjoyed immensely. She worked for 15 years at Transitron, which she really loved and at CDI for 13 years. To earn a little extra income, she started cleaning homes of several clients, with whom she became good friends.

Evelyn Sanborn Bailey-1970(Picture at right shows Evelyn and twin sister Ellen on left, 1970)

After her mother’s passing in 1995, Evelyn and Ray moved back to Bartlett. She didn’t stay idle for long. Her sister, Ellen, wasted no time getting her in the choir, although she said, “NO SOLOS.” Just having her there was a joy. She became involved with the Bartlett Congregational Church in other ways. She decorated for every holiday, helped with February Suppers, coffee hours and funeral luncheons along with Greta George. She volunteered for the Bartlett/ Jackson food pantry and for a time, she drove medical clients for Carroll County RSVP. She joined the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and was an asset to the organization. Once she was situated back here, she cleaned homes for many clients and again made numerous friends, even went to lunch with one of them every week. She loved her garden, cooking, baking, crossword puzzles, crocheting and most of all, watching the Red Sox. She enjoyed cooking big meals and having friends and family for dinners and did them with such ease. Most of all, she loved her family and was always thrilled when she knew they were coming.

 She was predeceased by her parents, Leon and Lillian Sanborn; sister, Doris Chadbourne; three brothers, Carl, Kenneth and Carroll Sanborn.

Survivors include her husband of more than 62 years, Ray, of Bartlett; sons, Ray 3rd (Marnie) of Shortsville, N.Y., Michael (Leslie) of Carlisle, Mass.; Mark (Laura) of Littleton, Mass; and Ryan Garrett of Concord, N.H.; grandchildren: Shayne (Ashley, Logan, great-granddaughter, MacKenna), Remy, Trevor, Paige, Penny and Ruby; brother, Henry Sanborn (Donna) of North Kingstown, R.l.; and twin sister, Ellen Hayes of Bartlett; niece, Bonnie Cross of Bartlett (more like a sister) and many more nieces and nephews.

The Bailey and Hayes families wish to extend their heartfelt “Thanks and Gratitude” to Jen’s Friends, Visiting Nurse Homecare & Hospice, staff of Memorial Hospital, the Merriman House, Dr. Taylor, Dr. Rabideau, Leona Cloutier, for the wonderful care they gave Evelyn, and to all those who sent their love and support of which there are many, for all the cards, food, flowers and visitors. She was appreciative of everything and everyone.

 A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, Dec 4, at the Bartlett Congregational Church at 1 p.m. There will be a special luncheon following the service. In lieu of flowers,donations may be sent to Jen’s Friends, Bartlett Congregational Church or any charity of your choice. ===

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Ruth Alison Russell Ainsworth, 71, of Intervale, passed May 4, 2022 after a lengthy illness. Ainsworth,Ruth,Alison,RussellBorn May 6, 1950, she was the eldest daughter of Thomas and Dorothy (Lent) Russell. Raised on Cedarcroft Farm, she graduated Kennett High, and remained a life long resident of Intervale, NH.

 In life, she spent years working for the U.S. Postal delivering mail on the rural route in the valley. She had experiences as former member of the Bartlett-Jackson Ambulance Service, she also enjoyed activities as a member of American Legion Post #95 Ladies Auxiliary. Growing up, she enjoyed helping her father on the farm.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a younger brother, Tuck Russell. She leaves behind her beloved former husband Kenneth Ainsworth of Bartlett and their two children, Richeal Ainsworth Bartruff and family of Lebanon, TN, and Cortina Ainsworth of Raleigh, NC. She will be greatly missed by two grand children, John Patrick Irving VI and Lowell Alexander Bartruff and her great grand daughter Piper Rosaleen Irving.

 She also leaves behind siblings, Sue Roberts of Lovell, ME, and family of Buxton, ME and Ann Young of Newport News, VA, and family of Newport News, VA and Glen, NH.

 In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to Harvest Hill Animal Shelter as she loved all animals. The family would love to have you share any memories or pictures you may have of her. You can mail them to 478 Thorn Hill Road, Intervale NH, 03845. The Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway is in charge of arrangements.--

 

Jody Greenwood_Bartlett, NHJo-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.-------

 

 

Donna L. Chappee, age 83 of Bowling Green, Kentucky, passed away on November 30th at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green.

Donna ChappeeShe was born October 24, 1939 in Bartlett, New Hampshire the daughter of the late Virginia O. Chappee. She was a resident of Mount Washington Valley until she relocated in 2007.

Donna had an undying love for animals and helped her youngest daughter, Charlene with the rescue of many animals over the last 25 years. She also loved to read, was a bit of a rockhound in her younger years in New Hampshire, loved sewing - making many beautiful pillows over the years, as well as many of the outdoor activities that living in the White Mountains of New Hampshire allowed.

 She was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Virginia Chappee in 2000 and her grandson, Kainan Provost in 2021. She is survived by her three daughters, Charlene Chappee of Bowling Green, KY, Janine Holdrige (Doug) of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Maureen Hussey of Summerville, SC and her three grandchildren, Alyssa Hussey and Brian Hussey both of Winchester, VA and Kaleb Provost of Willsboro, NY.

A special thanks to Robin Hop and family of Morgantown, KY for their friendship and care of Donna in her time of need. We will be forever grateful. There will be no services at this time. In lieu of flowers, consider donating to the Butler County Animal Shelter in Morgantown, KY or to any animal rescue of your choice in her name.  

Miss Sky Valley - 1950sEditors Note:  Donna graduated from Bartlett High School where she was active in sports and was crowned "Miss Sky Valley" at a 4th of July beauty contest. 

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

Robert Holmes - Bartlett NH 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.

Merle Grant - Glen NHHe 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.

Grant, Gloria ClemonsShe 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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Flora Leona Giles Jones of Boothbay, Maine, died Tuesday, April 18, Flora Jones    Bartlett, NH2006, with her son and daughter at her side.Flora was born at home in Boothbay during a snowstorm on May 11, 1925, to Samuel Fremont and Esther (Gray) Giles. She graduated from Boothbay High School in 1942 and Gorham State Teachers College, Gorham, Maine, in 1945.

She taught in the Jackson Grammar School and Josiah Bartlett Elementary School over her 42-year career. She was instrumental in forming the Bartlett Drama Club, served on the PTA, was a trustee of the Bartlett Public Library, and was actively involved in her school and community. She was a member of the Bartlett Union Congregational Church, a Sunday School teacher, and a member of the original Church Mice.  

Her lasagna recipe became a staple of the groups Famous February Suppers.Believing that children should know about and enjoy the mountains that surrounded them, Flora led her classes on hikes and field trips. Her love of the mountains led her to tackle the highest summits in New England with fellow teacher, Lois Howe. The pair bagged all of the peaks in New Hampshire to become members of the 4,000 Foot Club.

Flora grew up next door to the Boothbay Playhouse and worked at the summer theater during her high school years. After she retired from teaching, she returned to the home where she was born and became part of the Boothbay community once again.

 Always ready to talk politics, she was a supporter of the Republican Party in the Boothbay region, continuing her proud life-long membership of the party of her family.

She was an active member of the Boothbay Civic Association and for several years hosted the BCA Art Show in her barn.

Flora is survived by her son, Gene G. Chandler of Bartlett, and her daughter, Mikell (Chandler) Perry and her husband, Frank Perry, of Fryeburg, Maine; four grandchildren, Erik G. Chandler and his wife Lori, of Bartlett, Justin C. Chandler and his wife Corie, of Telluride, Colo., Jesica (Beyerle) Garrou and her husband Henry, of San Francisco, Calif., and Christopher Perry of Fryeburg; and two great-grandchildren, Ella Rose and Morgan Brooke Chandler.

She was predeceased by her husband, David Lloyd Jones of Bartlett; her sister, Susan (Giles) Pendleton; her brother, Marshall Giles; her grandson, Brett Chandler Beyerle; and her daughter-in-law, Nancy Chandler.

A funeral service will be held at the Simmons, Harrington and Hall Funeral Home, Route 27, Boothbay, on Saturday, April 22, at 2 PM. A memorial service will be held in Bartlett at a later date.

Donations may be made in Floras memory to the Nancy Chandler-Brett Beyerle Memorial Fund, RR 1, Box 100, Intervale, NH 03845, or to the Boothbay Civic Association, P.O. Box 81, Boothbay, ME 04537.

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Delia H. Clemons   On Thursday afternoon, June 2nd,1927 at six o’clock, Mrs. Delia H. Clemons, wife of Oscar W. Clemons of Bartlett passed into the great beyond.

 

Mrs. Clemons was in good health until Monday, May 30th when she took to her bed. 

Mrs. Clemons was the daughter of William and and Jennie Tripp of Topsham, Maine and was born in Doakstown, New Brunswick, Oct. 8th 1895.

Since her marriage to Mr. Clemons they have made their home at Bartlett most of the time Eight children were bom to them, seven boys and One girl.

 She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Croston of Topsham, Me., and Miss Arlene Tripp of Topsham, Me. She was a member of Harmony Temple, Pythian Sisters She was a loving wife and a devoted mother and a kind neighbor and her death will be deeply felt.

The funeral services wert held at the Congregational Church at 2.30 Sunday afternon. The Pythian Sisters attended in a body.

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Percy W. Chandler '' died Friday, August 23,1974 at the Memorial Hospital, North  Conway, after a long illness.

He was bom May 25, 1904 in ' Bartlett and had been a life -long resident He was a retired, foreman for the Maine Central Railroad, and a member of the Glen Community 'Baptist Church.

the family survivors are , wife, Mrs. Roxanne Chandler { of Glen; a daughter, Mrs. : Beatrice Allen, Glen; a brother, Philip Chandler, Bethrlehem; three sisters, Mrs. ; Rose Divine, Mrs. Beulah  Barry, and Mabel Robertson, all of Portland, Maine; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service was Monday afternoon at the Glen Community Baptist Church die Rev. Peter Terletzky officiating. Burial in the Glen Cemetery. There were no visiting hours. The Furber Funeral Home, North Conway, had charge of arrangements.

 

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Archie E. Stubby Ainsworth, 86, of Bartlett, died on Jan. 17, 2007, at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon.

Son of Archie E. and Dorothy V. (Stocker) Ainsworth Sr., he was born in Manchester on July 10, 1920, but spent the remaining 85 years of his life as a resident of Bartlett.

Stubby worked as a sawyer for the Kearsarge Peg Mill in Bartlett for many years and, following retirement, he cared for the town park and shuttled kayakers in the summer.

He enjoyed visiting with people and making the rounds for coffee.He was well known in the community and always willing to help out a neighbor.

He was the host of the annual Ainsworth family reunion each August. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.He was predeceased by six brothers:

Edwin Ainsworth in 1996,

Harold Ainsworth in 1981,

William Ainsworth in 2000,

Donald Ainsworth in 1968,

Willard Ainsworth in 2006

and Charles Ainsworth in 1993;

and by five sisters:

Genevieve Davidson in 1996,

Mary Judd in 1965,

Agnes Judge in 2006,

Marion Morton in 2003

and Jacqueline Cook in 1998.

He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held in the Bartlett Village Cemetery later in the spring. There will be no visiting hours.The Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway is responsible for the arrangements.

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Jean M. Ainsworth, 74, of Bartlett passed on Aug. 12, 2016.

She was predeceased by her parents, Carroll E. and Ruby F. McGraw; her husband, "Snapper"; and her son, Dennis.

She leaves behind her best friend and daughter, Linda; son-in-law, Kevin; her pride and joy, her grandson Cody N.L. Harriman and her sweet Sophia; her brothers, Carroll Jr. and Robert and his angel, Ann McGraw.

A very special shout out to her nieces, Caron, Terri and Tracy, and her nephews, Bobby and Kevin McGraw and families through this tough, but memorable time. Much appreciation and love to KL, Dee, Nancois, Leona, Cheryl and Scott and Cindy and April.

She will be remembered for her contagious laughter and sense of humor. She continued to amuse us through her last days with her never ending wit.

Christmas time will be difficult to bear without her famous peanut butter balls.

The family had a private graveside service. There will be an announcement for her celebration of life in the fall. In lieu of flowers, a donation to True North Veterinary Hospital would be greatly appreciated by her family and friends in loving memory of her dog, Tyler, who lived from Dec. 24, 2001 to Aug. 1, 2016.-

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Do You have an obituary you would like to see here?  Send it to Dave at the Contact form and I will include it. 
From the UNH Magazine Publication, Obituary: Earle Chandler

Earle Chandler '35 of Wilmot, N.H., died on March 12, 2005.  At UNH, Chandler was captain of the ski team and earned a B.S. degree in business. After graduation, he worked for the U.S. Forest Service, later returning to run  the family farm in Bartlett, N.H.,  and to work in the forestry and lumber business on his own.

 He continued his recreational pursuits as a volunteer ski coach at Laconia High School, served as a selectman and was elected to the first of four House terms in 1955.

Chandler moved to Wilmot in the early '60s when he was hired to design and oversee the construction of the Ragged Mountain Ski Area.

He remained active as a selectman there for 27 years and continued to combine his interests in skiing, farming and politics.

He is survived by his wife, Alice; sons Earle Jr., Charles '68 and Gene Chandler; daughters Dorothy Prats and Mikell Perry '72; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Earle W. Chandler, 91, of Kearsarge Mountain, Wilmot, died Saturday, March 12, 2005 at the New London Hospital after a long illness.

He was born at
Chandler Farm in Bartlett, NH on September 6, 1913, son of Walter and Helen (Archibald) Chandler. His father was a dairy farmer and his mother a school teacher.

 He graduated from Bartlett High School in 1931 and earned a BS in Business Administration from the University of NH in 1935. At UNH he was Captain of the ski team and retained his enthusiasm for skiing, competitively, recreationally and in business.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman. In later years he enjoyed golf at the Lake Sunapee Country Club and with the NH and Profile Seniors.

His work experience was varied. He worked seven years for the US Forest Service out of college, returning to manage the family farm in Bartlett and to work in forestry and lumber business on his own, at the North Conway Lumber Company and later retiring as general manager of the New England Lumber Company in Ossipee.

 Through the years, he continued farming and his recreational pursuits as volunteer Ski Coach at Laconia High School and New Hampton School, as manager of the Belknap Recreation Area and ski jumping program and later designed the trails at several ski areas including Wilderness and Ragged Mountain.

Mr. Chandler was community spirited and devoted 12 years to the Town of Bartlett and later 27 years to the Town of Wilmot as Selectman. His father and grandfather served as Selectmen in previous years. He also served in the NH House as Representative from Bartlett in 1955-1961, as Majority Leader and Chairman of the Ways & Means Committee and later served four terms from Wilmot on the Finance Committee. He attended two Constitutional Conventions.

He was a member of The Wilmot Baptist Church, an inactive member of the New London Rotary Club, a Paul Harris Fellow, past President of the Country Squires of New London, a member of the Mt. Washington Lodge #87 F & AM, the North Conway BPOE, past member of the Board of Trustees of the New London Hospital, and member of many farm, forestry and skiing organizations as well as organizations of interest to Wilmot people.

 Family members include his wife Alice Baldwin (Raynor) Chandler of 45 years of Wilmot, NH; three sons, Earle W. "Rusty" Chandler, Jr. of Wilmot, NH, Charles W. Chandler of Warren and Tilton, NH, Gene G. Chandler of Bartlett, NH; two daughters, Dorothy C. Prats of Rockville, MD and Wilmot, NH and Mikell C. Perry of Fryeburg, ME; a special niece, Susan Monnier of Winthrop, ME; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; nieces and a nephew.

He was predeceased by a brother, John Maurice Chandler, a sister, Alice Chandler Davis, and two grandsons .

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 20, 2005 at 2:00 P.M. at The Wilmot Baptist Church with The Rev. Dr. Allen Koop, pastor, officiating.

 Burial will be in the Bartlett Village Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Wilmot Community Association Building Fund, P.O. Box 23, Wilmot, NH 03287. Chadwick Funeral Service of New London, NH is in charge of arrangements. For more information please visit www.chadwickfuneralservice.com.

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Earle W. “Rusty” Chandler, Jr., 73, died on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at the Grafton County Nursing Home of North Haverhill, NH.

Rusty was born on December 28, 1941 in Laconia, NH, tEarl Chandler - Rustyo Earle W. and Selima (Kennedy) Chandler, Sr. He was a graduate of Laconia High School and of the University of Colorado-Boulder.

Rusty was an elite athlete. He was an all state selection for football, track, and skiing at Laconia High where he participated on multiple state championship teams. This athletic prowess led him to a scholarship to the University of Colorado where his ski jumping skill led to two national championships.

 Two years ago, Rusty was inducted into the CU Hall of Fame as a “Living Legend.” This athletic drive served him well as he battled Parkinson’s Disease for the last 35 years. Before his disease seriously advanced, he lived in Steamboat Springs, CO and Wilmot, NH and directed ski schools at both the Steamboat Ski Area and King Ridge in New London, NH.

Throughout his life, Rusty was a consummate outdoorsman, hunting and fishing from the Rockies to the Whites. The manner in which he battled Parkinson’s was his greatest athletic achievement and an inspiration to many.

He is survived by two sisters, Dorothy Chandler Pratts of Rockville, MD and Mikell Chandler Perry of Lewiston, ME; two brothers, Charles Chandler and wife Nancy of Warren, NH and Gene Chandler of Bartlett, NH; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

His extended family includes the children of his former companion, Priscilla Fauver, Alysson Fauver of Montana and Jonathan Fauver of Switzerland.

Calling hours will be on Thursday, December 10, from 2-3:30 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH.

 A private burial will be observed by Rusty’s family at Garland Ridge Cemetery in Bartlett at a later time.

 The family extends their heartfelt thanks to everyone at Grafton County Nursing Home for their loving care of Rusty. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grafton County Nursing Home Activities Fund, 3855 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, NH 03774.

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Alice Raynor Baldwin Chandler

died Saturday, November 2, 2013 at the New London Hospital.

Alice Chandler  NHShe was born in Cypress Hills, New York on April 1, 1919, the daughter of Benjamin and Lillian (Germain) Raynor. She graduated from Richmond Hill High School at the age of 15,

attended Delehanty Business School and NYU. She had an extensive business career in NYC as officer and director of three corporations. She worked as Export Traffic Manager for Holland American Merchants Corporation and later as corporate manager of Bartolucci Arts and Interim, Inc.

During World War II she was married to the late Major Peter Baldwin, US Army Air Corp. In 1960 she married Earle W. Chandler and shared his interest in farming and sports for 45 years. Earle predeceased her in 2005.


At Chandler Farm, she and her husband raised Hereford cattle, hay and vegetables. During her farming days, she worked 32 years part-time for National Association of State Depts of Agriculture (USDA) visiting New England farms and hiring, training and supervising enumerators in the six New England states. In 1976, she was honored nationally by USDA as one of the Women of the Year in Agriculture. She loved animals and the out of doors and was an avid Red Sox fan.

She was Overseer of the Poor for Wilmot for 30 years and ran many programs for people in need including a Food Pantry at the town office. She delighted in helping others, especially the people she called “The forgotten ones.

She and her husband enjoyed golf and skiing at home, out West and in Europe. She was interested in teaching children to ski, taught in the North Conway school program, at Ragged Mt. where she organized a school program and later at King Ridge ski area. For fourteen years she chaired the Tina Cricenti Golf Tournament for women, a fundraiser for the New London Hospital.

Survivors include her beloved corgi, Delia, stepchildren; Dorothy Chandler Prats of Rockville, Maryland and Wilmot, NH, Earle W. (Rusty) Chandler, Jr. of Warren, NH, Charles W. Chandler of Warren, NH, Gene G. Chandler of Bartlett, NH, Mikell Chandler Perry of Madison, NH,

her special niece, Susan Durlach Monnier of Winthrop, Maine and Wilmot, NH, nieces; Joan Benson Quaile of North Carolina, Nancy Durlach Eisele of Andes, NY, nephews; Gary Griffin of Defiance Missouri, Peter Benson of Connecticut, Joseph Durlach of Kalamazoo, Michigan, many Raynor and Germain cousins and a host of grandchildren, grandnieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by sisters; Gladys Raynor Barton of St. Louis, MO, Lillian Raynor Benson of Lakewood, NJ, and Mabel Raynor Durlach of Stamford, CT. To end her life as she lived it, she requests a simple service with a gathering of loved ones and friends.

Burial will be held at the Bartlett Village Cemetery in the spring.

A gathering will be held on Friday, November 22, 2013 from 3pm to 5pm at the Wilmot Community Association, 64 Village Rd., Wilmot, NH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Wilmot Flat Baptist Church, PO Box 101, Wilmot, NH 03287.





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Clinton I. Burke: 1922-2009.  Mr. Burke, of Charlotte, passed away October 6, 2009. Born and reared in Bartlett, NH, he was the last surviving child of the late Joe and Alice Burke.

His life journey began at an early age. At 15, he worked winters on the formidable Mount Washington, cross-country skiing or snow shoeing 8/12 miles to the summit to work in winter temperatures of -35 degrees with winds of up to 200 miles per hour. So was forged his work ethic.

 Going off to War in 1941 with the Navy, he served aboard the USS Radford and for his service received the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service, and Medal of Valor. Upon the war's end, he returned to his beloved New Hampshire with his bride, Priscilla. He lost Priscilla after 63 years of marriage enduring together the joys and pitfalls of life. From the day of her passing until his own, his greatest longing was to be returned to her side.

 He was a 40-year member of Mount Washington Lodge #87 AF & AM, Bektash Temple, and passed the 32nd degrees of the Scottish Rites. He raised three sons and by example taught them the values of honesty, work ethic and love of God, Country and family. He lost his eldest son, Joe in 1985. His two sons, Jerry and Clint, Jr. and wives, Wendy and Sandy, survive him, as do three grandsons, Noah, Caleb and Elijah, their wives, one granddaughter, Raine and a great grandson, Shamus. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his 11 brothers and sisters.

A celebration of Clint's life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 10th at Central Steele Creek Presbyterian Church, 9401 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28273 with the Reverend Luke Maybry officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rotary Flight of Honor, P.O. Box 495, Gastonia, NC 28053, or the donor's charity of choice. The family cannot begin to express all their gratitude Clint Burketo the staff and doctors of CMC Main, 11th Floor ICU, who made Clint's last days not only peaceful, but memorable. Published in Charlotte Observer on October 9, 2009

Ed. Note:  The funeral was held on October 17th in Bartlett, New Hampshire at the Congregational Church and burial followed in the Garland Ridge Cemetery. 
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Donald Harland Clemons, 88, of North Conway, died July 31, 2009. Born in Bartlett, New Hampshire, son of Elwin and Laura (Trecarten) Clemons. He was a Chief in the US Navy and was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was the plant service manager for New England Telephone & Telegraph until he retired at 55 to become a ski bum. In addition to skiing, he loved being with his family, traveling and being outdoors. He graduated from Bartlett High School and also attended the University of New Hampshire. He is survived by son Paul Clemons and his wife Donna of Charlestown, NH, his daughter Pamela Clemons-Keith and her husband Barry of Freedom, NH, six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, his brother James Clemons of Bartlett and many nieces and nephews. His son James predeceased him. The memorial service will be held at the Bartlett Congregational Church Saturday, August 8, 2009 at 2 p.m. There will be no visiting hours. Donations may be made to the Bartlett Historical Society and the NH Association for the Blind. The Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway is in charge of arrangements.-
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Richard E. “Dick” Gonya, 82, of Glen died suddenly June 2, 2010 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon. Born in Berlin on June 5, 1927, he was predeceased by his parents Arthur and Geraldine (Cavaganero) Gagnon. Dick had been employed as a dishwasher at the Memorial Hospital in North Conway and at Venetian Blinds in Manchester before moving to Connecticut. He worked at Pratt and Whitney as a machine operator on airplane engines for 35 years before returning to New Hampshire and working at Story Land for 32 years as a gardener. He also worked at Attitash Ski area during the winter season. Mr. Gonya was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Navy, a lifetime member of North Conway American Legion Post 95 and a lifetime member of Francis P. Murphy V.F.W. Post 5386 in Bartlett. The family includes: his wife of 62 years, Barbara (St. John) Gonya of Glen; his son, John Gonya and his wife Elizabeth of Sunrise, Fla.; his daughters, June Bard and her husband Brian of Terryville, Conn., Joyce Thompson and her husband Jerry of Center Conway and Jean Perkins and her husband James of Bristol, Conn.; nine grandchildren, Bridget, Steven, Laura, John, Sr., Kurt Jr., Joshua, Richard, Cheryl and Samantha; 18 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Monday, June 7, 2010 at 2 p.m. in the Glen Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Novak, officiating. Visiting hours will be Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway.


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

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Christine Chandler, 73 of Silver Lake died peacefully at her home on Nov. 23, 2010. Born on Dec. 25, 1936 in Perth, New Brunswick, Canada, the daughter of the late Hazel (Muckler) and Chester Davidson, she moved to Bangor Maine at a young age and worked as a waitress where she met and married her husband of 46 years, Donald Chandler. They moved their family to Bartlett and built and operated their own business, The Hansel & Gretel Restaurant for 20 plus years. They sold the business and moved to Silver Lake. Chris was a valued employee of Shop N’ Save (Hannaford) for many years and managed the fish market and was well known as “The Fish Lady.” Chris had a love of people and enjoyed life to the fullest. She was a hard worker and dedicated devoted wife and mother. She will be truly missed. She loved to garden and cook, she loved the outdoors and to go camping and she had a great love of life, and a wonderful spirit. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Donald Chandler, of Silver Lake; a daughter, Stephanie Chandler, of Silver Lake; a son, Marc Chandler, of Aurora Colo.; two brothers, George Davidson and wife, Ruth, of Perth, New Brunswick Canada, and Clement Davidson, of Moncton, Canada and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 30, at 11 a.m. in the Bartlett Village Cemetery, with the Rev. Sean Dunker-Bindigo, officiating, where she will be at home once again. At her request there will be no visiting hours. Donations may be made to the Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care Services of Northern Carroll County, P.O. Box 432, North Conway, NH, 03860. The Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway is in charge of arrangements.

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Pearl A. Barnes, 88, of Bartlett, died May 12, 2011 at Mineral Springs in North Conway. Born in West Burke, Vt., she grew up in Lyndon Center, Vt. and had lived in Stark for seven years before moving to Bartlett 50 years ago.

Mrs. Barnes had been employed at the Kearsarge Peg Mill in Bartlett for several years. She was a member of the Langdon Lodge of the Rebekah’s and the Union Congregational Church of Bartlett. Pearl enjoyed making wedding and anniversary cakes, oil painting and gardening. She and her husband also enjoyed trips to Arizona in their motor home in the winter and an additional journey to Australia and New Zealand.

The family includes her husband, Belvin R. Barnes, of Bartlett; a daughter, Lorraine P. Dunleaby and her husband, Dan, of Montgomeryville, Pa.; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by three children, Frances P. Barnes in 1963, Donald R. Barnes in 1983 and Richard B. Barnes in 2008. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 16, at 2 p.m. in the Union Congregational Church of Bartlett. Burial will be in the Bartlett Village Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway.

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Arthur E. Junge-Dennison, 61, of Intervale, died April 29, 2011 at the Memorial Hospital in North Conway following a long illness. Born in Newton, Mass., the son of Arnold and Anna (Dempster) Dennison, he had lived in the Mount Washington Valley nearly 40 years.

Arthur had worked for the State of New Hampshire and most recently was the attendant at the Scenic Rest Area in Intervale previous to his retirement. He was a U.S. Marine veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of the American Legion. He belonged to the National Rifle Association and was a former member of the North Conway Fire Department and Rescue Squad. Arthur adored his family and enjoyed photography, hunting, fishing and gardening.

The family includes his wife of 32 years, Karen Junge-Dennison, of Intervale; a son, Andrew E. Junge-Dennison, of Intervale; a daughter, Aliana M. Lanciaux and her husband, Michel, of North Conway; a sister, Donna Budris and family, of Pleasanton, Calif; his father and mother-in-law, Ralph and Anna Junge, of North Conway; his sister-in-law, Kathleen Junge and her husband, Jeff, of Lyndeborough. Visiting hours will be held Friday, May 6, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway. Private graveside services will be held in the North Conway Cemetery at a later date.

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James R. Clemons Sr., 86, husband, father, brother, friend,James Clemons, Sr outdoorsman, hunter, carpenter, and all around great guy, passed away in his home, on Feb. 20, 2012.

Jim was born and raised in Bartlett, and lived there his entire life. He was the last surviving sibling of 14 children born to Elwin and Laura Clemons. He was married to his loving wife Janet for 53 years, and lived next door to the house he grew up in. He was adored by his family, and particularly by his close nieces and nephews.

 His career with the U.S. Forest Service spanned 32 years. He was the sign coordinator in the 1960s and 1970s, responsible for making all of the signs in the White Mountain, Green Mountain, and Allegheny National Forests, maybe 2000 signs a season. Additionally responsible for the maintenance of WMNF campgrounds, such as making all the picnic tables and structures. He also spent many years as a trail inspector (lucky guy), logging hundreds of miles on the hiking the trails and peaks of the Whites to measure and inspect them, and to direct the maintenance of them. His favorite part of the job was the occasional helicopter flight required to bring materials to the job. After retiring, he and his wife, Jan, spent many good years in each others company, many times camping while crisscrossing the country. In later years, he was content to sit on his back porch and watch the birds, or put a few cord of wood in each year, right up until his final days.

He leaves his wife, Janet; his sons, James and his wife, Lucy, Doug, and Dana; his grandchildren, Teresa Papavlo and Shannon Allain and her husband, Keith Allain; his great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and great neices/nephews too numerous to list. His daughter, Barbara, predeceased him in 2010.

Visiting hours will be 7 to 9 p.m, Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway. Church services will be held at the Bartlett Union Congregational Church on Monday, Feb. 27. at 11 a.m. In lieu of Flowers, donations can be given to the local Hospice Services or the Bartlett Union Congregational Church.

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

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

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

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

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


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Elizabeth Eliason Garman - 1946Elizabeth Eliason garman:
Elizabeth Dorsey Eliason Garman, 71, of Chesley Drive, Durham, NH died Tuesday November 30, 1993 at her home. Mrs. Garman was born April 29, 1922 in Carroll County Maryland and was the daughter of Milton and Nellie E (Bennett) Dorsey. She lived in Bartlett, NH for over 20 years and had lived in Durham since 1970. 

She attended Washington College in Chestertown, MD many years ago and was a recent graduate of UNH.  Mrs Garman has been a co-owner of Sky Valley Motel in Bartlett since 1946, was a former president of the Bartlett PTA and was a member of Christ Church Episcopal in North Conway. She was an active member of St. George's Episcopal Church in Durham and was head of the Altar Guild and was active in the Church Fair and Thrift Shop for many years.  She enjoyed cooking and was well known for her cinnamon rolls.  She had been a member and served on the board of directors of A.R.A in Durham. 

Survivors include her husband of 11 years, Earl M. Garman of Durham.  Two sons, David Eliason of Bartlett NH and "Hap" Eliason of Sunderland, VT; three daughters, Sylvia Needel of Canastota, NY, Cynthia Eliason and Susan Eliason, both of Bartlett, a stepdaughter, Kathleen Ann Uebel of Pittsford, NY; 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren; a sister, Mildred Costin of Baltimore, MD; many nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by a son, Douglas Bruce Eliason who died in 1969 at only 19 years.

Visiting hours will be held Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at the Kent and Pelczar Funeral Home, 41 East Exeter Street, Newmarket, NH. 

Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at St. George's Episcopal Church in Durham with Rev. Albert Snow, rector, officiating. 

Graveside services will be held at the Bartlett Village Cemetery on Friday at 2 p.m.  Flowers are acceptable or should friends desire, memorial donations may be made to the Altar Guild, St. George's Episcopal Church, PO Box 626, Durham, NH 03824.

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alan eliason:

Alan Eliason of Chestertown, Maryland and Bartlett New Hampshire died on August 9, 2013 at Chester River Manor after a brief illness. He was 92. He was born in Chestertown on March 30, 1921 the son of the late Thomas Wilson and Marguerite Cree Eliason.

Alan EliasonHe owned and operated Eliason Photographic Studio in Chestertown during the 1940's.  He built and operated the Sky Valley Motel in Bartlett from 1950 until 1975.   He was a Realtor with the Wimpy Thurston Agency and later Country Squire Realty in North Conway during the late 1950's until the early 1970's. He was instrumental in several community developments at Saco Ridge in Bartlett, Cathedral Ledge Village in North Conway and Tyrol in Jackson. He was a multi-talented man and it seemed there was nothing he didn't know how to do.   He had a wonderful long life.  (Picture was taken July 2013)

He is survived by his wife Louise Avent Eliason, his children: Alan Dorsey Eliason, Sylvia Eliason Needel, David Alan Eliason, Cynthia Eliason Brown, and Susan Walker Eliason,  Alan Eliason 1947his siblings: Mary Margaret Forney, John Cree Eliason, David Mead Eliason, and Walker Cree Eliason. He is also survived by grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.  He was predeceased by a brother, Thomas W Eliason, Jr and a son, Douglas Bruce Eliason.

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-DOUGLAS ELIASON

Douglas Bruce Eliason 18, died Nov 22, 1969 in Bartlett. He Douglas Eliason - Bartlett NHwas born Dec. 12 1950 in Chestertown, Maryland the son of Alan and Elizabeth Dorsey Eliason and had lived in Bartlett formthe past 15 years.

He was a graduate of Kennett High School  Class of 1969 and was attending The Laconia Technical Institute.

Besides his parents, survivors include two brothers Alan D. Eliason (“Hap”) of Bartlett and SP 4 David A. Eliason Institute Brigade – Special Forces, Fort Bragg, NC; three sisters Mrs Sylvia Needel of Brookline. Mass, Mrs. Cynthia Landry of Orlando, Fla., and Miss Susan Eliason of Bartlet, his paternal grandfather, Thomas Eliason of Chestertown, Md , and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Nellie Brown of Baltimore Md.

Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at Christ Church Episcopal with the Rev Donald Nickerson officiating. Burial took place at the Bartlett Village Cemetery. Bearers were David Eliason, Alan D Eliason, Michael Landers, Stuart Needel, Douglas Williams and Allan Mallett. The Furber Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements
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Linda P. Eliason, 76, of Rupert, Vermont passed away at her home on January 21, 2023. Linda was born in North Conway, NH; the daughter of the late Norman L. and Marion F. (Young) Pennett. She attended school in Conway, NH and graduated from Kennett High School.
Linda P Eliason - VermontLinda was a woman of many talents with the eye of an artist and a passion for antiques. She was a respected restorer of vintage and antique traditional hooked rugs, and often joked about her career as a “hooker”. Linda was an avid reader, loved gardening, jazz and cooking, and enjoyed the occasional glass of single malt Scotch.

Linda is survived by her daughters Beth Eliason (Michael Cummings) of Ripton, VT and Heather Harding (William) of Pierre, South Dakota; her sister Norma Theo Pinette (Jerry Litofsky) of Baltimore, MD; grandchildren Morgan Czarnecki (Brad) of Rutland, VT; Zachary Golden (Kate Fuller) of Danby, VT; and Jayce Torri of St. Augustine, FL; her great grandchildren Blake and Layla whom she adored, and her beloved dog Isabelle.


A celebration of life for Linda will be held Thursday February 2, 2023 from 4-6 pm at Brewster-Shea Funeral Home, 34 Park Place, Manchester Center, VT. If friends desire, memorial gifts in Linda’s memory may be made to the Foley Cancer Center in Rutland, VT or the Rupert Volunteer Fire Department, c/o Brewster-Shea Funeral Home, P.O. Box 885, Manchester Center, VT 05255. To send the family personal condolences please visit www.sheafuneralhomes.com


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annie winnie burke: 

Annie "Winnie" Burke passed from this life to a well-deserved new life with her husband, I. Merle Burke Sr., and all eight of her brothers and sisters on Aug. 12, 2014. She was surrounded by her daughter, Marilyn Cook; her son, Merle Burke; and her niece and nephew, Sandra and Larry Eldridge.

Annie Winnie BurkeWinnie had been residing in The Merriman House at the Memorial Hospital for the last three years. She loved all of her fellow neighbors living there and the wonderful staff who took such great care of her.

Winnie was born in Medford, Mass. and came to New Hampshire to work at Howard Johnson where she met and then married her husband, Merle Sr. She lived her entire life in Bartlett where she soon became a well loved friend and neighbor.

They had three children, Marilyn Burke Cook, of Bartlett, Merle Burke Jr., of Bedford, and Margaret "Peg" Burke, living in Sandwich; five grandchildren, Lisa Cook Dombroski, of Madison, Laurie Cook Langley, of Berlin, John Cook II, of Windsor, Vt., Lindsey Burke, of Anson, Maine, and Ward Burke, of Porland, Ore.; five great-grandchildren, Samantha Amero, Roland Amero Jr., Courtney Amero, Quincie Langley, John Cook III, and Anthony Cook; and lastly three great-great grandchildren, Morgan Price, Westin Ethier, and Wyatt Price; numerous nieces and nephews, way too many to list from all around the country and she is a well know and well loved member of the Bartlett community.


Memorial service will be held Thursday, Aug. 21, at the Union Congregational Church in Bartlett at 11 a.m. with reception to follow in the church basement.

 

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

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Lucille L. Hatch, 75, of Intervale died Jan. 2, 2016. Lucille passed away peacefully in her home of 50 years that she currently shared with her daughter, Cathy. Lucille was born at Memorial Hospital in North Conway on July 11, 1940, to the late Elizabeth Catherine (Hodge) and Horace Emery Lufkin. She resided on Green Hill Road in Jackson during her childhood. As a young girl, she lived with her mother, Betty, and stepfather, Vincent Abbott. As a teenager, she formed an extremely close bond with her aunt Patrica Roberts, who lived in her grandmother Catherine Hodge's homestead on Green Hill. Lucille grew upLucille Hatch Intervale NH 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.Sandra Guptil

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

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Stanley DavidsonStanley E. Davidson, 88, of Hudson, N.C., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care — Robbins Center in Hudson.

He was born June 3, 1931, in Woburn, Mass., to the late Stanley E. Davidson Sr. and Ruth Files Davidson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Madeleine S. Davidson, and son, Andrew W. Davidson.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia E. Davidson; sons, David Davidson and wife, Tyha; and Mark Davidson and wife, Vivian; daughter, Joyce Cutts and husband, Jeffrey; Sue Davidson, widow of son Andrew; his sisters, Janet Patch, Ruth Dawkins and Temple Davidson; step-son, Allan Boyd; stepdaughter, Christine Bushey; grandchildren, Nicole Davidson, Yvonne Nicholas, Jonathan Davidson, Tyler Cutts, Robert Davidson, Kyle Bushey and Jacob Bushey; and great-grandson, Maxwell Nicholas.

Stanley’s early years were spent in Woburn, Mass. He was educated in public schools in Woburn, Mass., The Tilton (prep) school located in Tilton, N.H., and Paul Smith’s College in Adirondack, N.Y., where he studied culinary arts and hospitality business management.

In 1950, he was married to Madeleine Scott and they lived in the Boston area where he worked as a chef in a number of prestigious restaurants and managed food-service for some area hospitals.

In 1954, Stanley and Madeleine both became Jehovah’s Witnesses, a faith that both were very active in until their passing. Stanley was very active in witness activities, including their door-to-door preaching work and public speaking assignments. He held positions of responsibility in the various congregations he and Madeleine attended in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

He was also involved with larger responsibilities that involved the organization and management of conventions and larger gatherings and construction of places of worship (Kingdom Halls). In 1993, his wife of many years, Madeleine passed away after an extended illness.

In 1995, he was remarried to Patricia Fitzmorris. Patricia has been his companion and help-mate since, sharing with him in his work with Jehovah’s Witnesses which included volunteer disaster relief work for hurricane victims in St. Kitts and Puerto Rico and other special assignments.

In 1962, he became involved with the management of his father’s business and took a position as general manager of the Kearsarge Peg Co., Inc. in Bartlett, N.H. The company was a manufacturer of wooden shoe pegs (nails) used for boot and shoe manufacturing and as a consumable component in the surface finishing and polishing of metal and plastic parts.

In 1979, he became the president and owner of the company. In 2002, the company was sold and he retired from the business. He and his wife, Patricia, moved to the Lenoir, N.C., area where he maintained a very active participation in the Bible educational work of Jehovah’s Witnesses until his passing.

A memorial will be at held at two locations simultaneously on Sunday, Aug. 11, at 6 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 750 21st St. Dr SE, Hickory, N.C., and Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 72 Webster St. in Lewiston, Maine.

Online condolences may be sent to evansfuneralservice.com.

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

Alfreda Garland

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.

Florence Irene Allan, 81, of Intervale, N.H., passed away on March 10, 2020.Florence Irene Allan

Born and raised in the Mount Washington Valley, she loved the valley and the community. She met and married her husband Henry in 1958 and they raised their son here.

Florence loved spending time with her family on their land right by Saco River.

She loved to crochet and knit and was very active in her community serving as a majorette and brownie leader.

She is survived by her son Roger James Allan of Houston, Texas; her sister, Patricia Bolduc of Manchester, N.H.; her brother Robert Thomas Jamison of Wooddale, Ill.; three nieces, Cherie Goodrich of Bartlett, N.H.; Shelly Rae Bolduc of Redstone, N.H.; and Lori-Lee Warner of Imlay City, Mich.; and a cousin, Marie Bellefontain of South Portland, Maine.

She is predeceased by her husband M. Henry Allan.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Mountains Church on Friday, March 13, at 11 a.m. followed by a burial in the spring.

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

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

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

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

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

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Clarence Herbert George

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 83, of Bartlett passed away on May 12th, 2015. Geri was born June 3, 1931 in Dorchester, MA, the daughter of Gerald and Marguerite (Clauss) Booden, both deceased and grew up in Upham�s Corner in Dorchester MA. Geri is survived by her husband James M. Howard of Bartlett NH. She is pre-deceased by her first husband Clarence H. Shepard Jr. and survived by their four sons: John F. Shepard and his wife Ann F. Shepard of Plymouth, MA, Peter Shepard of Springfield NJ, Christopher Shepard of South Boston MA, and Brian Shepard of Bartlett NH. Geraldine also is survived by four grandchildren Kate A. Shepard of Plymouth MA, Melissa M. Shepard of Plymouth, MA & her fianc� Dan Meyer of New York; Taylor A. Shepard and Benjamin T. Shepard of Westfield NJ. She also leaves behind her extended family including Peg Black and her husband Bob; Kate and Marty Fallon; Paul and Connie Howard; Fred Howard; and Christine Howard. Geri worked St. Margaret�s Hospital and then at Raytheon as a payroll manager, before raising her four children. She later served as Managing Director of the Woodbriar Retirement Home in Falmouth MA. She loved decorating her house which was always magazine worthy and she also loved gardening. Geri and Jim also volunteered at the Gibson Senior Center delivering Meals on Wheels. She loved spending time with her friends but especially her family and will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be held Thursday May 21, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady of the Mountains Church in North Conway. There will be no visiting hours. The Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway is in charge of arrangements. To send a message of condolence, or for more information visit www.furberandwhite.com_

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

James Howard 2004Jim 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RoseMarie Hayes Barlett NHWhat 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.

Hayes RoseMarie Bartlett NHNot to be underestimated, she was like a mother black bear when she thought her family was being attacked. She never wanted to be the center of attention, but was at the center of people’s lives regardless, a constant in this crazy world.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RoseMarie was predeceased by two sons, Steven and Glenn.

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

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

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

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Harold C. Bickford Jr., 82, went to be with his loved ones in Heaven on February 9, 2019. He was the only child of Harold C. and Bernice O. (Kittredge) Bickford and was born on Sept.28, 1936 in North Conway.
On Nov. 2nd 1957 he married the love of his life Joyce A. Mitchell and they had 61 years together. They had a mission for 60 but Harold said they got a bonus year. He spent 28 months in the Army from Oct. 6th, 1959 to Feb. 2, 1962. And he worked for the Bartlett Road Crew for 26 years retiring in July of 1990 as Road Agent. He had to give it up for health reason that resulted from a bad accident in April of 1969.
He is survived by his wife Joyce and his 2 sons Clarence Tuttle of R.I., William Tuttle of Conway, his niece-daughter Joyce Loubier and husband David, and son Juan of Maine. two Granddaughters, Chey-Anne Roy and Sydney Tuttle; also two Special brother-in-laws James Mitchell of Vt. and David R. Smith of Whitefield and one sister- in-law Nita Bragdon. He also had a lot of nieces and nephews and he will be missed by his dear friends.
He was predeceased by his parents Harold in 1956 and Bernice in 1995.
There will be a Graveside service sometime in the last part of May in the Glen Cemetery.
The Furber and White Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
To send a message of condolence, or for more information visit www.furberandwhite.com

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Doris M. Chadbourne, 93,

of Bartlett died August 29, 2018 at Mineral Springs in North Conway following a long illness. Born November 19, 1924 in North Conway, the daughter of Leon and Lillian (Abbott) Sanborn, and was a lifelong resident of Bartlett.
She was a graduate of Bartlett High School.
She was married to the late Col. James F. Chadbourne, Jr., and left New Hampshire in 1942 on a train to Miami, Florida to wait for her husband who was returning from World War II. After the War Doris was a spotter, worked in a factory and was a housekeeper and cook for a Navy admiral.
She was also a guide at the Washington International Center to show dignitaries around Washington, DC. After her husbands retirement she worked at Heritage New Hampshire and various local charities.
The family includes: her daughter, Bonnie M. Cross of Glen; two grandchildren, Presley Cross and Kelly Rosas; four great grandchildren, Danica Cross, Dominique Cross, Cassandra Rosas and Armando Rosas.; two sisters, Evelyn Hayes and Ellen Hayes, both of Bartlett and a brother, Henry Sanborn of Rhode Island.
She was predeceased by her son, James F. Chadbourne III and three brothers, Kenneth Sanborn, Carroll Sanborn and Carl Sanborn.
There will be no visiting hours. Graveside services will be held at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA.
The Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway is in charge of
arrangements.
To send a message of condolence, or for more information visit www.furberandwhite.com



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The family of Robert C. Blake, 76,

sadly announces his passing on June 21 2018 at the Memorial Hospital in North Conway. He was born in Haverhill, MA to F. Raymond and Agnes M. (Hurley) Blake on January 17, 1942.
He leaves behind his wife of 56 years, Emily A. (Lavoie) Blake; a son, Robert C. and wife Catherine (Hayes) Blake of Bartlett; a daughter, Kimberly A. and husband Tim Canovitch of Bradford, MA; two grandsons, Robert Blake and Ryan Metthe; a brother, F. Raymond (Maralla) Blake of Hebron and a sister, Carol (Larry) Curtis of Harrison, ME.
He was predeceased by his parents and a sister, Marilyn Moore.
There are no services planned at this time.
The Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway is in charge of arrangements.
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Earle B. Grant,       

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


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

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

He was an active member of Southside Christian Church.

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

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

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


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Nancy Katherine Sheehan Chandler

Nancy Chandler Bartlett NHTaught in local schools  — Nancy Katherine Sheehan Chandler, 61, of Bartlett, died peacefully at home on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 17, 2003. With her at the time of her passing were her husband Gene, their sons and members of the family.

Nancy was born in Beverly, Mass., to Elizabeth Welch Sheehan and Maurice Sheehan. She lived in Salem and graduated from Salem High School and Salem State College. After college, Nancy went to Africa to serve in the Peace Corps. When she returned to the States, she and friends came to teach in the Mt. Washington Valley. Nancy taught at the Edward Fenn School in Gorham, the John Fuller School in North Conway and the Conway Elementary School in Conway. Between teaching assignments, Nancy took time to raise her sons; however, during those years, she started the first Attitash nursery and oversaw its growth from a home-based facility to its move to Attitash where she helped it become an important part of the ski experience for young families.

After retiring from teaching, she led snowshoe tours and nature hikes, becoming one of the valley’s respected and loved naturalists. She also sold nature photos and greeting cards through her business “Nancy’s Nature.” Nancy is also remembered for selling apples an hot spiced apple cider at the family’s roadside stand, for her love, music, all things Irish, and for being “the butterfly lady.”

 Nancy is survived by her husband Gene G. Chandler, of Bartlett; son Erik G. Chandler, daughter-in-law Lori and granddaughter Ella Rose, of Intervale; son Justin D. Chandler and fiancee Corie Ewers, of Telluride, Colo.; her brother and his wife Robert and Leslie Sheehan, of Merrimack; her sister Ellen Sheehan, of Salem, Mass.; beloved nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends.

Visiting hours were Friday, Sept. 19 at the Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Sept. 20 at Our Lady of the Mountains in North Conway. Those wishing to do so may bring a flower from their garden or a wildflower to create a natural bouquet in her memory. Vases will be available at the wake and funeral. Donations may be made to the Nancy Chandler-Brett Beyerle Memorial Fund, RR1, Box 100, Intervale, NH 03845. The funds will provide financial assistance to students in the Mt. Washington Valley who are invo
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DOUGLAS DAVID CHAPPEE:  

insisted on no obit ... let alone funeral.. so his wishes were honored.  He was born on Nov. 27, 1959 and passed on June 16, 2019. After surviving double-lung transplant for 14 months. He had masters degree in accounting ... and ran Valley Ice in Bartlett for 31 years.


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Thurston Merrell Egbert Jr. ("Sam")

died on July 18, 2020 at the age of 90 with his only regret being that he did not live to be 100.   Thurston Merrill Egbert JR Barbara Decker Egbert, his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 67 years, will miss him with all of her heart and cherish their long life and memories together.

Thurston would be the first to tell you that he had a happy and lucky life filled with family, fun and friends. In business he had a successful career and in retirement he had his skis, his sailboat and his tennis racquet. Thurston was born in New Haven, Conn., moved often and met Barbara in 10th grade Spanish class at Passaic High School, Passaic, N.J. He attended Dartmouth College ('52, Sigma Alpha Epsilon) where he earned his bachelor's degree in English. He and Barbara wed right after he was commissioned in the Navy, where he was stationed in Norfolk, Va., during the Korean War. He was a proud Veteran who loved his country.

After the Navy, he was a reporter for the Passaic Herald News until 1960 when he went to work for General Electric. In 1967, he moved with his family to Paris, France, to serve as chief press and public relations officer for GE's computer subsidiary, Machines Bull. In 1970, he was promoted to public relations manager for all of GE's European operations, based in Geneva, Switzerland and subsequently Brussels, Belgium. In that position he played a key role in GE's expansion throughout Europe, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. He returned to the United States in 1979 to serve on GE's corporate public relations staff with company-wide responsibility. He retired in 1987.

At his winter home in New Hampshire, Sam was an avid skier known at Attitash for being in the first chair of the lift every day, all season and for being a proud member of the AOGAs (Attitash Old Goats Association). His trail reports were predictably consistent: It was always perfect! There was no such thing as a bad day of skiing, just bad clothing choices. He advised everyone to “give every day a chance because you don't know if you don't go!” At his summer home in coastal Maine, Sam sailed and played tennis every day. When not outdoors, he took great pleasure in completing the New York Times crossword puzzle in red ink, since he had learned to do that with his mother as a child. He loved his peaceful lifestyle.

His life lessons will live on in his family: Susan, Rogers, Karolyn, Merrell, Kadie, Nataliya, Lauren and Matt. His son, Thurston Merrell Egbert III predeceased him and undoubtedly on Saturday night they had a three-olive martini together.

It was Sam’s wish to avoid the formalities of services and to encourage everyone to appreciate their lives and find pleasure in the outdoors. The family sends grateful thanks to the medical professionals involved for their knowledge & kindness. Typical Sam, he had no patience for cancer.

Please show support to Visiting Nurse Home Care & Hospice of Carroll County or The Bartlett-Jackson Ambulance Service in Bartlett, N.H. The Cremation Society of New Hampshire, Littleton is in charge of arrangements. To view an online tribute, send condolences to the family or for more information, go to csnh.com.--
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Poet, inventor, philosopher, father, grandfather and friend Daniel C. Bianchino, 79, of North Conway, N.H., passed away suddenly on Oct. 16, 2020, with his children by his side.Daniel Bianchino

Born in Somerville, Mass., on Aug. 8, 1941, the son of Americo Bianchino and Eleanor (Boland) Bianchino, he attended Sacred Heart School before moving to Florida where he met his first wife Gayle (Wilder) Bianchino.

Daniel was a restless soul and eschewing the corporate life, he moved his family to Intervale, N.H., in 1973, where he was the manager at the Choo Choo Inn, also known as the Fosscroft. The inn burned down in 1973 and the family moved to Dundee road in Intervale.

Daniel had a creative mind and soul. He invented many things, perhaps the invention he is most known for is The Bartlett Pipe, which lights from the bottom. As a poet, Daniel was prolific. He wrote over 15 books of poetry and a play. He loved to be in love. Love and the beauty of the Mount Washington Valley inspired much of his poetry. He was named the Poet Laureate of Bartlett in the 1990s, a title which he took great pride in.

Daniel was one of the most authentic people you could ever meet. He was painfully human and was not afraid to name his flaws. No one was a stranger. Daniel died with 47 years of sobriety and helped countless people in the program of Alcoholics Anonymous. He had a soft spot for people who were struggling and would do all he could to help them find their way in this world. The way he connected with people was one of his greatest gifts. He will be sorely missed by all who had the opportunity to know him.

Daniel leaves behind his son Daniel G. Bianchino of Albany, N.H.; his daughter Christine L. Thompson and her husband, Bob Thompson, of Jackson, N.H.; four grandchildren, Frank Thompson and Jack Thompson of Jackson; and Juliana Bianchino and Carissa Bianchino of Albany; and countless people he considered family.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. on Oct. 24 that the Dundee Cemetery in Jackson followed by a safe gathering for family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, tell your family you love them and vote.

The Furber and White Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.

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Vincent L. Bailey, 78, of Intervale, N.H., passed away at home on the morning of Aug. 25, 2020, with his family by his side.

Vin Bailey Bartlett NHVin had been diagnosed with cancer in May 2019 and was given a very short time to live. Per usual Vin fashion, that was not going to happen.

He had many ups and downs for more than a year, but he had many great and wonderful days. He spent time with friends and family, and shared so many laughs and tears. His battle was always strong and on his terms.

Vin was born in Somerville, Mass., on Oct. 6, 1941. After attending Bartlett Elementary and Malden High, Vin joined the Army in 1959 to 1968, serving in Vietnam with the 62nd Combat Engineers. In 1971, he joined the Air Force and retired as a First Sergeant in 1984, returning to his hometown of Bartlett with his wife and family.

Vin is survived by his wife, Marcia (Hill), whom he married on Jan. 12, 1968. He was blessed with a loving family, Stacey L. Schmidt and her husband, William W. Schmidt and their two sons, Benjamin and Bryce; Vickey L. Riley and her husband, Sean E. Riley, and their two children, Nia and Nevin; and Janine L. Holdridge and her husband, Douglas Holdridge, and their sons, Kaleb and Kainan.

Vin is also survived by his sister Dawn Willey and her husband, Stan, of Port Charlotte, Fla.; Carla Borstel of Naples, Fla.; and Ray Bailey and his wife, Evelyn, of Bartlett, N.H. He was also greatly loved by so many nieces, nephews and friends.

Vin is predeceased by his mother, Arlene Bailey (Black) and his father Ray Bailey.

A military graveside service will be held on Monday, Aug. 31, at 11 a.m. at the Bartlett Village Cemetery. Due to COVID-19, we will not be gathering after the ceremony.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Furber and White Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be sent to Jen’s Friends Cancer Foundation or a charity of your choice.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 Donations in Lois’ name may be made to the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance for pancreatic cancer research (seattlecca.org); or to The Cove, providing food assistance to residents of the Methow Valley (thecovecares.com; The Cove, P.O. Box 895, Twisp, WA 98856). Due to COVID-19 restrictions, celebrations of life will be held in both Twisp and Bartlett at a later date when we are able to give each other real hugs. In keeping with Lois’ determined efforts for peace and fairness, please take some time to absorb the warmth, whether it’s from the sun on your face, a mug of tea in your hands, or a loved one’s presence; enjoy the vibrant color of a favorite fl ower, a sunset, or a friend’s aura; quiet the angry noise and embrace the good. She is gone from this world but never from our hearts and minds.
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Marilyn Elaine Hill-Chappee, 91, of Bartlett, N.H., passed away Feb. 7, 2021, at her home of complications from an earlier Marilyn Elaine Hill - Chappeestroke. She was born July 14, 1929, in North Conway, N.H., the daughter of Neal and Mary Reba (Reynolds) Crouse. She grew up in Intervale, N.H., and attended Kennett High School in Conway. Marilyn lived the remainder of her life in Jackson and then Bartlett. She loved working with the public and had many fond memories of places like the Jackson Drug Store, Wildcat Country Store, Carroll County Hardware, Carroll Reed and Lucy Hardware. Marilyn enjoyed family gatherings with her children and grandchildren. She had a heart of gold and will be greatly missed.

Members of Marilyn’s family include daughter, Marcia Bailey of Intervale; son Raymond Hill of Glen, N.H.; and son Timothy Hill and his wife, Ann, of Glen; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild as well as several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by Lester Hill and Louis (George) Chappee; her son Earl Hill and son-in-law Vincent Bailey. Walk through visiting hours will be Friday, Feb. 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Furber Funeral Home in North Conway. Graveside services will be later in the spring. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be sent to Jenn’s Friends.

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Bowie, Myron A --1889-1926 -

With the help of our Curator, we found information on Myron's  three sons:

·        Myron Wayne Bowie – Born 1914, died 1983; buried in West Plymouth, NH; was a Superintendent of Schools at Plymouth, NH in the 1970's. 

        Malcolm Bowie – Born 1918, died 1984, buried in Garland Ridge Cemetery, Bartlett, NH; employed by the Maine Central Railroad. He lived in a tiny house on Albany Avenue in Bartlett Village. He used to make the absolute best hot dogs. Schultz's from Mallet's Store, with sautéed onions. They were amazing!

·        Leavitt Guptill Bowie – Born 1923, died 1990; buried in Garland Ridge Cemetery, Bartlett, NH;  Graduated from Bartlett High School 1942; was a Forestry Technician for the US Forest Service and one of the first snow rangers on Mount Washington.

From the September 1926 edition of the Maine Central Employees’ Magazine:

Myron Bowie obituary Bartlett NH


Marilyn Bennett - Bartlett NHMarilyn Bennett passed away on Nov. 5, 2021, after a period of declining health. She moved to the Mount Washington Valley with her family when she was a young girl and attended schools in North Conway, N.H., and Bartlett, N.H.

She met and married the love of her life, Arnold Bennett, and the two raised their family in Bartlett. Marilyn was a very social person and made friends wherever she went. Marilyn was a resident of the Merriman House for the last 10 months.

 The family includes: a son, Bruce E. Bennett and his wife, Tracey of Bartlett; a daughter, Cindy Locke and her husband, Larry, of Silver Lake, N.H.; four grandchildren, Kim Bennett; Katie Calcut-Bennett and wife, Jessica Calcut-Bennett; and Mellisa Locke; three great-grandchildren, Ava, JJ (Jason) and Aili Piper; and many beloved nieces and nephews, including Sharon Neally of North Conway.

Marilyn was predeceased by her husband in 2000; a son Jeffrey Bennett; and five siblings, Earl Morton, Peter Morton, Norma Dondero, Sylvia Neally and Althea Hall.

Visiting hours will be held Thursday, Nov. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway. Funeral services will Friday, Nov. 12, at 11 a.m. in the Glen Community Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Glen Cemetery. The family would like to thank Leona Cloutier and the entire staff of the Merriman House for the care, compassion and love showed to Marilyn.

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Hansjoerg Ettel79, of Bartlett, N.H., passed away at Maine Medical Center on Oct. 30, 2021, after a short illness. Born in Cologne, Germany, he was a professionally trained druggist, owning several shops, as well as a traditional Bavarian Inn in the Alps. His hobby of photography followed him to the United States when he moved here in 1970s.

 Hans Joerg EttelJoerg had lived in several parts of this country, but fell in love with the Mount Washington Valley while on a tour of New England. He decided to move to Bartlett and made this his home there for the next 40-plus years. But, he never lost his love for his “birth city,” proudly flying the city banner of Cologne in his front yard on West Side Road.

 He also retained his love of Formula 1 racing, Koelsch beer and German food. Always a great host, he would make authentic German Sauerbraten for his guests. And, dinner was always followed with a dessert to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth, including his!

Using his interest in photography he opened the Olde Time Photo booth at the Shops of Attitash, one of a number of craft shops organized for the summer operations at Attitash Ski Area. Joerg made many longtime friends among the other craft shop owners and visitors that came to Attitash during the summer months and to the Attitash Red Carpet Ski Shop, during the winter ski season. He joined the staff at Heaven’s Ski Shop in Glen, N.H., when it opened. Through his work, he met Forrester Clark and later became the caretaker of the family’s Wolfville property. Joerg became the face of Wolfville to the many generations of the Clark family and friends who visited the Bartlett property over the years. He managed and maintained the house and the grounds until his recent passing.

Joerg was a friend to many and always ready to lend a helping hand. He was the perfect gentleman to all, strangers and friends alike, open but never one to pry. He will be greatly missed by all those he touched with his calm presence and caring attitude. Hansjoerg is survived by his son, Hansjoerg Jr. who lives in Germany.

There is a celebration remembrance of Joerg being planned for the spring of 2022. Details to be announced when complete.


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Jan Gordon Filip III


 Jan Filip of Storybook Inn Glen NHAs  Frank Sinatra occasionally sang,” I’m going to live until I die,” so could be said of Jan Gordon Filip III, who died peacefully in his sleep on Feb. 1, 2022. Born the youngest of three children near Prague, Czechoslovakia, Jan, an adventurous spirit, was the only one from his family to flee his homeland. While weary of the rise of communism spreading throughout Czechoslovakia, Jan made the inconceivable decision at the age of 18 to literally “take a hike” by heading into the nearby mountains with just his backpack. It was there he was confronted by guards who believed the story of his going on a “hiking trip.” Later that night, under the threat of searchlights, he was able to give them all the slip and swim across the border to safety.

After spending a couple years living at the U.S.-led refugee camp in Germany, he was fortunate to, as he would say, “seize the moment” in his current life by accepting a scholarship to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, on the condition of joining the military at some point in the future. Since he was fluent in six languages, Jan was a natural candidate for the U.S. Army’s Intelligence Division where he served for four years. Not only was he able to receive a degree in civil engineering from Boston’s Northeastern University and MIT, he also was able to receive his U.S. citizenship, which was what he was aiming for all along.


His  influential decision to come to America was made easier by sponsorship from the Boy Scouts of America. As well as meeting up with Jan upon arrival in America, their Northeast Reginal Director helped him secure a job at Pine Knoll Camp in Albany, N.H. This summer counselor’s job eventually led to a blind date set up by Jan’s co-counselor with a girl from Glen, N.H. This could be another one of those moments in one’s life when something happens, as Jan so recently liked to ponder, that causes one to go in a totally different direction ... that is when he introduced himself to Stella Clark, proprietor of Storybook Inn in Glen, N.H., and mother to Charless Ann Tofft. That same day Stella would prophesize to her daughter that she had just met Charless’ husband!


No surprise then for Stella when Jan and Charless married in Dec. 15, 1955, in Boston. They were to spend the next 61 years together raising four children and a number of exotic birds, bulldogs, cats and sheep, while running Storybook Inn and several other businesses in the Mount Washington Valley for the rest of their lives. Quite the storyteller, Jan liked to talk about how after taking over the helm at Storybook Inn in 1958, he was offered a job on the spot as an engineer to help with the project design of Routes 16 and 302 in Glen, and how he was instrumental in getting the state of New Hampshire to build the road so that it would go directly in front of the inn.

Jan enjoyed telling the story of when he and his wife took over Storybook Inn after the death of Charless’ mother, they made the major decision in declining several local offers to buy the property. Apparently, the potential buyers felt the young couple could use some help with the inn’s $50,000 debt by offering them $50,000 for the property. With a lot of hard work and long hours throughout the years, they were able to pay off that $50,000 debt and secure a loan from the bank six years later to build 20 more units. Jan’s vision of building an ice cream store across the street became a reality when the doors to the Glen Dairy Queen opened in 1968. While Charless cooked and ran the inn’s restaurant, Jan ran the Dairy Queen, and they both shared in renting Storybook’s rooms. From then on about every decade some major expansion took place at Storybook Inn, to include six new buildings and one major renovation while becoming a Best Western hotel member for about 20 years.

Over the years, Charless and Jan were able to acquire Sylvan Pines motel in North Conway, N.H., and the Red Apple Inn in Glen. Jan started The Breakfast Club restaurant in North Conway then 13 years ago replaced that building with a new Dairy Queen. About four or six years back, Jan received a beautiful golf cart for Father’s Day. Proud of his family roots and heritage, Jan made sure to display a sticker of the Czech flag on the golf cart. He enjoyed driving around the property on that bright yellow golf cart nodding to guests and employees. He was very much a lover of flowers, plants, shrubs and fruit trees and found pleasure in checking on them while out on his rides about the property. He would get a thrill when some of his house plants, especially the Christmas cactus, would bloom.


He took great pride in the past two years for peddling on his exercise bicycle the distance in miles to peddle to California and back. His life revolved around his family and of course his businesses. He was supportive in watching his granddaughter, Leilani, performing in her theater and dance recitals these past few years, and was fortunate to meet his namesake, his grandson, when he was born almost two years ago. He always looked forward to going swimming for hours upon hours in Jamaica’s Caribbean Sea and relaxing on the beach with his wife and family members on their nearly annual late fall vacations. He was passionate about traveling and visited six continents with his wife throughout the years.

 He was a member of the North Conway Rotary Club for over 50 years with a virtually perfect attendance record. He was also a member of the Masons in North Conway, where he held the top leadership role at one point. He volunteered with the 4-H sheep program and volunteered with the Eastern Slope Ski Club Junior Ski Program where he taught skiing. Being an avid skier, he was one of the first people from New Hampshire to go helicopter skiing in the Bugaboos of British Columbia and continued skiing for most of his life.

Throughout the years Jan has been a staunch employer of hundreds of locals and foreign students, not to mention personally driving up to Berlin, N.H., to transport employees to and from work. Jan knew how to buckle down and work diligently, often toiling 18 hours a day until the job was done. This hard-earned attribute prompted one of his children to remark: “He was the toughest employer I ever had.” Another recently commented they’d consider it fortunate to get to Jan’s age and be able to do even half the things he was doing. Jan never really retired from working. In fact, he was still going strong at age 95. This past summer and fall, he was still an integral employer for Storybook Inn ... still the Filip family rock. He has been an important figure in our lives. His continuing presence is heartfelt and we are heartbroken; he will be sorely missed. Jan is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Charless, as of 5½ years ago; and by his sisters, Elizabeth and Ludmila. He is survived by his children, Jan Filip, IV and grandson, Jan Filip, V; Lucy (Brian) Eling and granddaughter, Leilani; Chris (Marc) Zuffa and granddaughter, Stefany; and Elizabeth Filip; also his nephew, Joseph Vastl and family. A private burial is planned for the spring.
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Vivian Rose Eastman, 93, of Glen N.H., passed Vivian Rose Eastman_Bartlett, NHaway  peaceably on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, at the Memorial Hospital in North Conway, N.H., with her loving family by her side.

Vivian was born in Bartlett, N.H., to George A. and Emma R. (Burke) Robertson on Nov. 19, 1928. She was a lifelong resident of the Mount Washington Valley and will be missed by everyone that knew her. She was the last survivor of 11 children.

She married Arnold P. Eastman on Dec. 23, 1952. Together they raised five children. Mom was a homemaker and was always canning fruits and vegetables, churning butter, making doughnuts, baking bread and many sweets as Daddy always carried a dinner pail. There was always an extra plate at the table as you never knew who the kids or Dad would bring home to feed.

When we were little, there was usually a Sunday ride to Brownfield, Maine, to purchase Italian sandwiches and check out the Brownfield fire damage. We would then go to Fryeburg, Maine, and get an ice cream at The Dairy Joy.

Mom loved our mother/daughter weekends that we enjoyed once a month. We would stay at each others house for the weekend and play cards, eat, and party till one or two in the morning. Her favorite trip was the weekend we went to Camden/Rockland, Maine. Her greatest joy was being a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She was a past member of the Glen Grange, Glen Community Baptist Church, and the Bartlett Rescue. She was also a member of the Glen-Bartlett County Extension Group where she learned to make jellies, can vegetables, cane chairs, hook rugs, braid rugs, quilting, and anything to do with the home.

She had the honor of going to the Mall in Washington D.C., with her sister in law Dorothy Towle to present quilt making during the 1999 Smithsonian Folklife Festival Deeply Rooted: Celebrating New Hampshire Stories. They also displayed the 1976 Bi-Centennial Quilt made by both of them and the Glen-Bartlett Extension Group which now resides at the Conway Historical Society. She was a great seamstress and made many of her children’s clothes as well as her own. Knitting was a hobby of hers and her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandson were the recipients of her many sweaters, hats, and mittens. Some of us are fortunate to have received one of her quilts to treasure forever.

She is survived by her four children, Karen (Terry) Leach of Fryeburg; Rose (Reggie) Illsley of Intervale, N.H.; Allen (Debbie) Eastman of Glen, N.H. and Joyce Shaffner of Bridgton, Maine; son in law Hal Handelman of Arizona; grandchildren, Tommy Leach, Michael (Erin) Leach, Patrick (Jen) Haley, Adam Haley, Jeffrey (Roxanne) Lucy and Stephanie (Jon) Poure; great-grandchildren, Alexis, Emma Leach, Ryan, Renee, Dylan, Dustin, Hermoine Haley, Meredith, Alexander Lucy and Lillian and Gavin Poure; great-great-grandson Bentley Daniel Wade McCloud and her companion, Gordon Lang. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was predeceased by her husband Arnold (Gib) Eastman, oldest daughter D. Gail (Haley) Handelman, her parents George and Emma, and her brothers Cecil, Albert, George Jr., Seth, Glenn (Pike), Floyd (Sharkie),and Victor; sisters Pearl, Annie, and Stella.

 Graveside services will be held on Friday, Aug. 19, at 1 p.m. at the Glen Cemetery. Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bartlett/Jackson Rescue Glen, NH 03838.


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Anne ‘Shultzie’ Cotter A life well-lived. Please join us for a memorial service to celebrate the life of Anne “Shultzie” Cotter. We will gather together on Saturday, July 8, at 2 p.m. at the Church of the Transfiguration, Route 302, Bretton Woods, to remember our wonderful friend who will be greatly missed.
Anne Schultze Cotter Bartlett NHReception to follow at The New England Inn & Lodge in Intervale, N.H. Please bring your fondest memories of Anne to share with family and friends. More information is available online at Everloved/Anne Cotter. Anne’s love and the warmth she shared whether you knew her as Mom, Aunt Annie, Schultzie, Oma Anne or Gigi will be remembered by all those who knew and loved her.

Anne was born in Nashua, N.H., Oct. 18, 1929, the daughter of Francis and Josephine Schultz. Anne attended grade school in Hollis, N.H., and graduated from Hollis High School in 1947. A proud graduate of The University of New Hampshire, Anne was an active student serving as her class secretary, writing articles for the UNH magazine and graduating with a degree in economics in 1951. She remained very close and gathered annually with her college friends. Anne would spend summers as a child with her family in Lancaster, N.H.

She fell in love with the White Mountains at an early age, a place she would eventually call home and raise a family. Moving to the Mount Washington valley in the late ‘60s, Anne worked several jobs but found her niche in the restaurant industry.

 Finding jobs as a hostess at Yesterday’s and later managing at the Wildcat Tavern, Anne would go on to leave her stamp on the Valley as the owner of several popular and successful businesses. First opening the restaurant, ‘Ye Yankee Chef and Shultzies An Elegant Saloon, Anne brought an amazing menu and a memorable experience to her guests both as the executive chef and consummate host.

Anne had amazing grace with an impeccable taste in food; a skill set that would make her the perfect person to own and run her next business, The Riverside, An Elegant Inn. This was a place that would give Anne the opportunity to let her personality and immense kindness forge so many wonderful friendships with guests that she would host from around the country and world. Countless guests would become “regulars” and then good friends.

One of Anne’s favorite parts of owning the Inn was the ability it gave her to cook alongside her son, Sandy McReel and developing deep and life lasting friendships with her employees. It also afforded her the ability to have her beloved German shepherds on the property at all times. If you saw Anne, her shepherds weren’t far behind.

After years of running the Inn, Anne decided to move on to her next adventures which included traveling overseas and spending more quality time with her family and friends. Time away from the Inn allowed Anne to enjoy some of her favorite things more often like listening to classical music, reading historical books and ocean day trips with her “kitchen cabinet” friends.

Never to sit still, Anne continued to stay busy by running the sandwich grill and souvenir store at The Grand Summit. Anne’s empathy and compassion for other people cannot be overstated. She had an amazing ability to make everyone she came in contact with feel special and loved. If she was your friend, she was your friend for life.

Anne has touched and has had such a tremendous influence on so many lives. She was always there for her family and friends and not just during good times but more importantly when people were struggling. Her light was always on and her door was always open. Anne’s generosity was endless, often lending free rooms at the Inn to friends and family that may be going through difficult times.

Anne had unwavering beliefs and was an active member of her church where she found great comfort during difficult periods of her life. She was a loving relative, a doting grandmother to seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and a fierce friend. Gigi’s bright smile, words of wisdom and bear hugs will be forever missed. There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in our hearts.

Anne was predeceased by her son Albert “Sandy” McReel; her parents, Francis and Josephine Schultz; her sister Emily “Buzz” Schultz; her brother Spaulding “Spud” Schultz.

She is survived by her son, Patrick Caskin and his wife Janet Caskin of Maine and their children Katie, Marisa Mora, and Patrick Caskin Jr., daughter Anne “Saucy” Wilion of Plymouth, Conn., and her children, Samuel and Elliot Wilion, daughterin- law, Kelly McReel, of Conway, N.H.; and her children, Nicholas McReel, Justin McReel, and his children, Harmony, Maximus and Jacob McReel.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to The Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire.

Arrangements are under the care of Wood Funeral Home at 9 Warren St. in Fryeburg, Maine. Online condolences may be shared at woodfuneralhome.org.-
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MARK Wayne Dolley son of the late Gary Dolley and Marcia Clemons Dolley, died of natural causes on July 15, 2023. He grew up in Bartlett, N.H., and joined the Army after graduating from Kenneth High School, spending time in Colorado and Germany. While in the Army, Mark also enjoyed skiing the Rockies and the Alps. He lived in San Diego, Calif., after his time in the service. Mark then moved back East to be closer to family and settled in southern New Hampshire, where he lived and worked for the last few decades. He liked the challenge of working on big rigs in his job as a heavy duty mechanic. He also loved music, car racing and Boston sports teams, especially watching the Red Sox with his dad. Mark is survived by his mother Marcia Dolley; sisters, Denise Barrington and Sherry Roberts; niece Kirby Barrington; nephews Jacob Barrington and Christopher Roberts; and several aunts and uncles. A private memorial will be held for close family.---



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Mary (Chandler) Hall  born Feb. 12, 1937, Mary Chandler Hallpassed 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 (Bob
bie) (Hall) Martell and husband, Matthew Martell; granddaughter Megan (Stuart) Ewing; and granddaughter Kallyn Ewing; sisters, Jeanne Chandler and Joanne Lufkin; brothers, Lloyd Chandler and Mike Chandler (wife) Hanalore Chandler; and many nieces and nephews and cousins.

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

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





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