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Richard A. Brunel Jr., ANDOVER
Tuesday, April 20, 1999
ANDOVER - Richard A. Brunel Jr., 51, of Pancake Street, died Sunday at the New London Hospital.
He was born in Concord, the son of the late Richard and Elizabeth (Butterfield) Brunel.
He graduated from Hopkinton High School and attended the Thompson School of Agriculture at the University of New Hampshire.
He had been a volunteer firefighter in Hopkinton, Warner and Bradford.
He had lived in Andover for the past six years, previously living in Bradford, Warner and Hopkinton.
He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Wilma (Strickford) Brunel of Andover; two sons, Sean Brunel of Andover and Jason Hawkins of New London; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
There will be no services.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Andover Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 209, Andover 03216, or to the American Cancer Society, New Hampshire Division, c/o Jenny Dodd, 34 Woodland Road, Sunapee 03782.
Chadwick Funeral Service of New London is in charge of arrangements.
Rev. Robert Hackwell, HOPKINTON
Tuesday, April 20, 1999
HOPKINTON - The Rev. Robert L. Hackwell, 88, died Sunday at Concord Hospital after a short illness.
He was born in Worcester, Mass., the son of Edward and Evaline (Winch) Hackwell. After graduating from Worcester North High School, he earned a bachelor's degree from Bowdoin College and did graduate work at the Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, Mass., and at Boston University School of Education.
Before moving to Hopkinton in 1966, he served as an Episcopal church rector of St. Mary's Church, Waynesville, Ohio; Trinity Church, Hamilton, Ohio; St. Andrew's Church, Albany, N.Y.; and St. James Church, Grosse Ile, Mich.
He was a veteran of World War II and served as a Navy chaplain at the Naval Hospital in Key West, Fla., and with the Sea Bees on the Pacific Islands of Guam and Okinawa.
He was the vicar of St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Penacook and the director of St. Mary's Church Counseling Service in Concord.
At Boston University's Center for the Study of Liberal Education for Adults, he was a staff consultant on career development for clergy. He also served in a similar way with the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire and with the New Hampshire Council of Churches.
He was a member of the New Hampshire Council on Alcoholism and was a staff counselor with the alcoholism program of the New Hampshire State Hospital.
After retiring, he served as a consultant with the Hopkinton Hospice Program.
He was an active member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Hopkinton, where he was a leader in the parish program for seniors.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Helen (Carruthers) Hackwell of Hopkinton; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Carolyn Hackwell of Hopkinton; a daughter, Ann Ford of Sutton, Vt.; four grandchildren; a sister, Miriam Delaney of Newport and several nieces and nephews.
There are no calling hours and burial will be at the convenience of the family.
A memorial service will be held tomorrow at noon in St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Hopkinton. The Rev. Jays Junkin, rector, will officiate.
Donations may be made to the St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, 354 Main St., Hopkinton 03229.
The Bennett Funeral Home in Concord is in charge of arrangements.
Mary M. Scott-Craig, HANOVER
Tuesday, April 20, 1999
HANOVER - Mary M. Scott-Craig, a resident of Kendal at Hanover, died Sunday after a short illness. She had lived in Hanover for more than 50 years.
She was born in Ithaca, N.Y., the daughter of Walter and Ella (Carroll) McCormick.
She received a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in English from Cornell University, and was awarded an honorary doctorate in humane letters from Hobart and William Smith colleges in 1986.
Her career began with appointment to the faculty at William Smith College in Geneva, N.Y., in 1929, as an instructor in education. In 1936, she was appointed dean of women at the college, a position she held until 1944. A residence hall, McCormick Hall, was named in her honor.
She was married in 1941, to Thomas Scott-Craig, with whom she moved to Hanover in 1944.
She was the first woman to be honored as Hanover's Citizen of the Year in 1977. Her years in Hanover were devoted to raising her family, and to a variety of community causes.
She was elected as supervisor of the checklist in 1958, and served two terms in the New Hampshire General Court in the 1960s, as a member of the Appropriations Committee.
She was the first democrat to represent Hanover in the legislature.
She was a delegate to the 1974 New Hampshire Constitutional Convention, and continued her interest in political matters as a mentor to others seeking office.
She worked for the Public Affairs Center at Dartmouth College on the development of the student intern program in the 1970s.
Her community activities included board memberships and active participation in the Lebanon Regional Training Center, the League of Women Voters.
She was a member of the Dartmouth Savings Bank Corporation and worked on behalf of the Dartmouth Hitchcock Mental Health Center and many other regional causes.
She is survived by three children, Catherine Newell of Locke Mills, Maine, John Scott-Craig of East Lansing, Mich., and Walter Scott-Craig of Davenport, Iowa; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 11 a.m. in St. Denis Church, Hanover.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Upper Valley Haven, 25 Taft Ave., White River Junction, Vt. 05001, or to the Upper Valley Hostel, 17 E. South St., Hanover 03755.
Donald W. Stevens
Tuesday, April 20, 1999
Donald W. Stevens, 85, formerly of Bow, died Friday after a long illness.
He was born in Webster, the son of William and Anne (Cook) Stevens.
He grew up in Salisbury and moved to Bow after he was married.
He retired from the Merrimack Farmers Exchange and also owned a dairy farm.
He later started his own construction business, which was his most loved work.
He was a 50-year member of the former Advent Christian Church in Concord, and had served as church treasurer, trustee and deacon.
He was predeceased by a sister, Ina Atkinson; and two brothers, Shirley Stevens and Harry Stevens.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy (MacDougall) Stevens of Concord; three daughters, Linda Irving of Webster, Shirley Johnson of Salisbury and Susan Smith of Penacook; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A calling hour will be held Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Concord Community Music School, 23 Wall St., Concord.
Funeral services will be held after the calling hour at 11 a.m. at the Concord Community Music School. The Rev. Bryce Whiting will officiate. Burial will take place after the service in Evans Cemetery, Bow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Concord Community Music School, 23 Wall St., Concord 03301, or to the Lou Gerhig Foundation, c/o Muscular Dystrophy, 555 Auburn St., Manchester 03101.
The Bennett Funeral Home in Concord is in charge of arrangements.
George S. Tuttle, BARNSTEAD
Tuesday, April 20, 1999
BARNSTEAD - George S. Tuttle, 89, of Beauty Hill Road, died yesterday at his son's home after a short illness.
He was born in Barnstead, the son of Charles and Anna (Norin) Tuttle, and was a lifelong resident.
He worked as a weaver for Pittsfield Weaving Co., retiring in 1971.
He was a member of the South Barnstead Congregational Church, the Grange and the Corinthian Lodge F&AM.
He is survived by a son, Norman Tuttle of Barnstead; a daughter, Janet Tasker of Barnstead; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a sister, Elsie Bly of Wolfeboro; and several nieces and nephews.
There are no calling hours.
A graveside service will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. in the Riverview Cemetery, Barnstead.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the South Barnstead Congregational Church, c/o Pearl Pratt, RR 2 Box 747, Center Barnstead 03225.
The Perkins Funeral Home in Pittsfield is in charge of arrangements.
William R. Hall, HENNIKER
Tuesday, April 20, 1999
HENNIKER - William R. Hall, 75, died yesterday at Hospice House in Concord.
He was born in Wallingford, Conn., the son of the late Robbins and Marion (Lane) Hall. He was a graduate of Lyman High School in Wallingford, Conn. He moved to Henniker 10 years ago.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. After his military service, he was employed by Southern New England Telephone for 39 years.
He enjoyed working in the yard, automobiles, and spending time with his family.
He was a member of the Henniker Congregational Church.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Ethel (Maynard) Hall of Henniker; a son, William Hall Jr. of Henniker; a sister, Barbara "Bobbie" Grossi of Bloomfield, Conn.; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held today from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Holt-Woodbury Funeral Home, 3 Hall Ave., Henniker.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 4 p.m. in the funeral home.
The Rev. Russ Rowland, pastor of the Henniker Congregational Church, will officiate. Burial will be held Thursday in Oak Hill Cemetery, Southington, Conn.
Donations may be made to Hospice House, c/o CRVNA, P.O. Box 1797, Concord 03302-1797 or to the Henniker Congregational Church, P.O. Box 625, Henniker 03242.
L. Edward Allen, OCEAN PINES, Md.
Tuesday, April 20, 1999
OCEAN PINES, Md. - L. Edward "Ed" Allen, relative of a Concord resident, died March 21 after a short illness.
He was born in Dothan, Ala., the son of Luther and Margaret (Welge) Allen.
He was a highly decorated veteran of World War II, flying more than 50 combat missions in the Pacific Theatre as a member of the United States Air Corps. He was awarded the air medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross.
He was a member of the First Church of Christ (Congregational) in Old Saybrook, Conn., and a past master of the Masonic Siloam Lodge No. 13. He was active in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program.
He was president and chief executive officer of Sports East Inc. He was an avid golfer, boater and outdoorsman.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Bette; four children, Lois Perkins of Concord, Nancy Dickey of Madison, Conn., Edward Allen of Framingham, Mass., and Richard Allen of Old Saybrook, Conn.; 10 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Services were held in the Community Church of Ocean Pines, Md., on March 23.
Donations may be made to the Salvation Army, the American Red Cross, or a charity of one's choice.
