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